Festivals
Barnside Harvest Festival Unveils 2026 Lineup Led by Smash Mouth, Marianas Trench, Tom Cochrane and More
The 2026 edition of the Barnside Harvest Festival is shaping up to be its biggest yet. The Ladner festival has revealed a stacked three-day lineup featuring headliners Marianas Trench, JJ Wilde, Smash Mouth, Big Wreck, Tom Cochrane, and Kim Mitchell, returning to Paterson Park September 11–13.
Now entering its fourth year, the festival has grown into one of Metro Vancouver’s late-summer music staples, drawing nearly 80,000 attendees since launching in 2022. For 2026, organizers are raising the stakes with two headliners each night spread across three stages, mixing legacy acts, rising artists, and local favourites.
Friday night leans heavily into Canadian rock, led by Vancouver’s own Marianas Trench alongside breakout rocker JJ Wilde. The opening day bill also includes Hotel Mira, Fake Shark, Uncle Strut, The Peacenik Collective and more, setting up a strong hometown-heavy kickoff.
Saturday shifts into a genre-blending mix of rock, roots and country with Smash Mouth and Big Wreck topping the bill. It’s a pairing built for singalongs and big riffs, backed by a deep supporting lineup that includes The Washboard Union, Jake Vaadeland & the Sturgeon River Boys, Daniel Wesley, Jackson Hollow, Imogen Clark and others.
Sunday closes the weekend with two Canadian icons. Tom Cochrane and Kim Mitchell headline the final day, joined by The Grapes of Wrath, Limblifter, Kim Churchill, Leeroy Stagger, MIINA and more. It feels like a classic-rock victory lap with a modern indie undercurrent.
Beyond the music, Barnside is leaning even harder into the festival experience. The site will feature the return of the Vancity Artisan Market, Heritage Pavilion, food trucks, a family zone with farm-inspired activities, and the Tsawwassen Boundary Bay Lions Club charity barbecue.
Craft beer fans get their own spotlight Sunday with the BC Craft Beer Corner, featuring breweries from around the province alongside cider, wine, cocktails and Barnside Brewing pours. A festival named Barnside without beer would be a bit suspicious.
Programming runs across the Barnside Brewing Main Stage, Dueck Cadillac Stage and City of Delta Stage, with organizers saying this year’s lineup was shaped from hundreds of artist submissions from around the world.
What continues to set Barnside apart is its mix of community fair and destination music festival. It can book Marianas Trench and Tom Cochrane, then turn around and give you a hay maze and craft market.
Early Bird three-day passes are available through a subscriber presale, with newsletter members receiving early access and discounted GA and VIP tickets before the public on-sale. Kids 10 and under are admitted free. More information on the festival’s website.
With six major headliners, expanded programming, and one of its most ambitious lineups so far, Barnside Harvest Festival looks ready to make a strong case for being one of B.C.’s must-hit festivals this fall.
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FIFA Fan Festival Vancouver – Kaytranada
The FIFA Fan Festival™ at the PNE closed out another memorable week on Sunday with the biggest match in world football and a fitting musical finale. Fans packed the site well before kickoff, creating a sea of jerseys, flags, and face paint as they gathered to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina. Every big chance was met with gasps and cheers, and when Spain secured the victory, the celebrations spread across the festival grounds as supporters soaked in the final moments of a month-long tournament.
There was little time for the excitement to settle before the day’s entertainment shifted from football to live music. Montreal’s Kaytranada took over the Amphitheatre stage, giving fans one last reason to keep the energy going after the trophy presentation. Known for blending house, hip-hop, R&B, and electronic music into a sound that feels uniquely his own, Kaytranada delivered exactly the kind of set the festival needed to close the weekend.
With Spain crowned world champions and Kaytranada providing the soundtrack to the celebration, the FIFA Fan Festival wrapped up another successful day at the PNE. It was a reminder that throughout the tournament, football and music proved to be the perfect combination, bringing thousands of people together to celebrate on and off the pitch.
Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
KAYTRANADA
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
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FIFA Fan Festival Vancouver – The Dead South, Jesse Roper, Colin James
The FIFA Fan Festival™ at the PNE Grounds delivered another full day of football and live music on Saturday, July 18, as fans packed the site to watch the FIFA World Cup third-place match before spending the afternoon discovering Canadian talent across the festival stages.
The day opened with one last piece of World Cup drama before the tournament finale. England defeated France in the third-place match, giving English supporters plenty to celebrate before the music began. Groups wearing England shirts could be spotted throughout the grounds after the final whistle, adding to the lively atmosphere that has become a daily feature of the Fan Festival.
Once the football wrapped up, the focus shifted to the Amphitheatre and Park Stage. Vancouver’s own Jesse Roper was among the first artists we caught, bringing his signature blues-rock sound to an enthusiastic crowd. His guitar work and easy stage presence made for a strong start to the afternoon, with plenty of fans gathering in front of the stage despite a full day of entertainment still ahead.
Over on the Park Stage, Canadian blues-rock legend Colin James reminded everyone why he has remained one of the country’s most respected performers for decades. His set mixed polished musicianship with plenty of groove, drawing listeners of all ages who appreciated every guitar solo and familiar chorus.
The Dead South closed out the day. The Saskatchewan quartet’s blend of bluegrass, folk and country proved to be a perfect fit for the outdoor setting. Fans sang along, clapped in time and danced throughout the performance.
With the World Cup final less than 24 hours away, there was already a sense that the tournament was nearing its conclusion. Even so, July 18 showed that the FIFA Fan Festival remained much more than a place to watch football. It continued to bring together sport, live music and community in a way that has made it one of Vancouver’s standout events of the summer.
Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
THE DEAD SOUTH
JESSE ROPER
COLIN JAMES
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All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer