Festivals
Boots And Hearts Music Festival Is Coming To Alberta
Republic Live, the internationally acclaimed and multi-award-winning live entertainment company behind the Boots and Hearts Music Festival and OEG Sports & Entertainment (OEGSE), a North American leader in sports and entertainment, are bringing the iconic Boots and Hearts brand to Western Canada. Boots and Hearts West officially arrives in Edmonton on August 28 and 29, 2026, in Fan Park @ ICE District.
This exciting expansion marks a significant moment for the festival’s evolution, bringing the beloved Boots and Hearts experience—known for its unmatched fan community, immersive festival atmosphere, and world-class performances—to an all-new audience in Western Canada. The move reflects the brand’s growing national presence and the deep affinity fans have built over 15 years with the #BootsLife: unforgettable weekends rooted in connection, celebration, and country music culture.
To kick off its inaugural year, on the heels of his multi-week #1 hit at Canadian country radio, Platinum-selling artist Russell Dickerson will headline on Friday, August 28, followed by Grammy Award–nominated and genre-blending trailblazer Shaboozey on Saturday, August 29. The full festival lineup will be revealed at a later date.
Tickets will be available for pre-sale on Wednesday, December 3 at 10 a.m. MT, with public on-sale beginning Friday, December 5 at 10 a.m. MT exclusively at www.bootsandhearts.com. Fans can also take advantage of flexible payment options through PayPal or Klarna.
For over a decade, Boots and Hearts – Canada’s largest camping and music festival –has built a passionate, loyal fan base drawn to the festival’s signature mix of music, community, and memory-making. An eight-time CCMA Country Festival of the Year winner and recognized by the Academy of Country Music for Festival of the Year, Boots and Hearts continues to set the standard for world-class festival experiences. Boots and Hearts West will build on that legacy by bringing the same spirit to Western Canada—expanding reach, deepening the brand’s national footprint, and offering fans new ways to experience the festival they love.
“Boots and Hearts has always been about living the lifestyle of country music & celebrating its community. It is a feeling of connection and belonging. Bringing BootsLife to Edmonton is incredibly meaningful for us and is the perfect place for our next chapter,” shares Eva Dunford, Boots and Hearts Music Festival Co-Founder. “Alberta’s deep country roots and honest, grounded culture feel naturally aligned with the spirit our festival has cultivated over the past fifteen years. We are honoured to partner with OEG, a trusted leader in sports and live entertainment whose track record makes this possible. We can’t wait to share our stories, friendships, and music with a community that lives this spirit wholeheartedly. Our boots are on, and we’re heading west!”
“We’re excited to welcome Boots and Hearts to Alberta for its first-ever music festival outside of Ontario,” said Adam Oppenhiem, SVP, Live Entertainment and Events, OEGSE. “Boots and Hearts West combines one of Canada’s premier country music events with the unmatched energy, vibrancy, and excitement of ICE District—and some of Canada’s most passionate country music fans. These types of world-class festivals are exactly what venues like Fan Park @ ICE District and the future Event Park are made for, and Boots and Hearts West is yet another example of our tireless efforts to make Edmonton a must-stop destination for the biggest events in live entertainment. We look forward to delivering an unforgettable experience for country music fans from across Western Canada.”
Festivals
All Things Go DC Adds Remi Wolf, Underscores, Sierra Ferrell to the lineup + All Things Go NY Adds Ethel Cain
All Things Go Festival 2026 has added more names to its 12th annual DC-area edition, bringing back festival favourite Remi Wolf alongside new additions Sierra Ferrell and underscores.
The expanded lineup joins previously announced headliners Hayley Williams, Brandi Carlile and Zara Larsson, along with All Things Go alumni Mitski, MUNA, Lola Young and Ethel Cain. The three-day festival returns to Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland, from September 25 to 27, with artists performing across two stages.
The festival has sold out for five consecutive years and has built a reputation for its carefully curated, fan-first lineups. This year, that approach extends beyond music, with comedian Robby Hoffman joining Friday’s DC lineup.
Ethel Cain is getting double duty at All Things Go this year. Last week, she was announced as a co-headliner for the festival’s third New York City edition at Forest Hills Stadium, marking her final show of 2026 on the Willoughby Tucker Forever Tour.
The New York lineup features Zara Larsson, who will perform her first-ever headlining festival set, alongside Brandi Carlile, MUNA, Lola Young and Carly Rae Jepsen. The three-day event will feature a mix of established acts and emerging artists, including The Beaches, Rebecca Black, Cara Delevingne, CMAT, Jensen McRae and Hemlocke Springs. Comedian Meg Stalter joins the NYC lineup, marking the first time the festival has added a comedian to its New York edition.
Lola Young is returning to the festival after previously appearing at All Things Go.
“All Things Go, we have unfinished business. I feel blessed and ready to take it to the next level. Thank you for having me back.”
The festival’s reputation extends beyond its lineups. All Things Go has developed a strong sense of community among its audience, with its inclusive atmosphere earning affectionate nicknames such as “Gay-chella,” “All Things Gay” and “Lesbopalooza.”
That spirit was summed up by Lorde during her appearance at the All Things Go Toronto stage earlier this year.
“This is my second All Things Go! I’m trying to catch them all. It’s a Pokémon situation for me. This is, without a doubt, the coolest festival in North America. It’s the girls, the gays and the theys.”
The Toronto edition took place June 6 and 7 at RBC Amphitheatre, with Lorde, Kesha, The Beaches and Wet Leg among the headliners.
Tickets for the New York festival are already sold out for all three days, September 25 through 27. Remaining single-day tickets and two-day combinations are available, along with three-day tickets for the DC festival, through the official All Things Go website.
All Things Go at Merriweather Post Pavilion
Friday, September 25, 2026
Mitski
Ethel Cain
Rainbow Kitten Surprise
Magdalena Bay
Slayyyter
Stella Lefty
Ninajirachi
underscores
Balu Brigada
Robby Hoffman
Rico Nasty
SYML
Gates open at 3 p.m.
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Hayley Williams
MUNA
Zara Larsson
Suki Waterhouse
Del Water Gap
She & Him
The Beaches
The Beths
Rebecca Black
Naika
Hemlocke Springs
Haute & Freddy
Grace Ives
Zolita
Love Spells
Susannah Joffe
Glom
Kevin Atwater
Gates open at 11 a.m.
Sunday, September 27, 2026
Brandi Carlile
Lola Young
Remi Wolf
Father John Misty
Sierra Ferrell
Tinashe
Flipturn
Wolf Alice
CMAT
Jensen McRae
Ryan Beatty
Rochelle Jordan
Tiny Habits
Trousdale
Violet Grohl
Natalie Jinju
googly eyes
Jake Minch
Wes Parker
Gates open at 11 a.m.
All Things Go at Forest Hills Stadium
Friday, September 25
Zara Larsson
Lola Young
Rebecca Black
Cara Delevingne
Blu DeTiger
Chloe Qisha
Gates open at 2 p.m.
Saturday, September 26
Brandi Carlile
Ethel Cain
CMAT
Jensen McRae
Meg Stalter
Natali Jinju
Gates open at 2 p.m.
Sunday, September 27
MUNA
Carly Rae Jepsen
The Beaches
Hemlocke Springs
Grace Ives
Cherry Bomb
Gates open at 2 p.m.
Festivals
PNE Summer Night Concerts – Pierce The Veil
By the time Pierce The Veil took the stage at Vancouver’s Freedom Mobile Arch on September 5, the place was packed and the anticipation was impossible to miss. As part of the PNE Summer Night Concerts, the San Diego post-hardcore veterans delivered a set that mixed nostalgia and chaos.
The show opened with “May These Noises Startle You in Your Sleep Tonight” and “Hell Above.” From there, the night barely let up. “Bulls in the Bronx” got the crowd going, followed by “Circles” and “I’m Low on Gas and You Need a Jacket.”
There was plenty for longtime fans, too. “I’d Rather Die Than Be Famous,” “Yeah Boy and Doll Face” and “Floral & Fading” reached back into the band’s catalog, while their cover of the Pixies’ “Where Is My Mind?” provided one of the evening’s fun surprises.
Visually, Pierce The Veil made the most of the outdoor stage. Tony Perry and Jaime Preciado were constantly moving, throwing themselves around the stage with guitars in hand, while drummer Loniel Robinson provided the thunder behind them. At the centre was Vic Fuentes, whose voice still carries the emotional weight that has defined the band since its early days.
The emotional high point came with “Hold On Till May,” a song that has become deeply personal for many fans as phones went into the air and voices rose across the venue. Predictably, the place lost its mind when they ended with “King for a Day.”
After nearly 20 years, Pierce The Veil still know exactly what their music means to their fans. On this night, Vancouver gave that love right back.
Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
PIERCE THE VEIL
All Photo Credit: Kelli Rothwell