Festivals
Boots & Hearts Music Festival Announces Full 2025 Lineup
Boots and Hearts Festival is back at Burl’s Creek Event Grounds in Oro-Medonte, ON from August 7 to 10, and the full 2025 lineup is finally here.
After teasing fans with the big-name headliners like HARDY, Sam Hunt, Bailey Zimmerman, Tyler Hubbard, Chase Rice, and Koe Wetzel, the festival has now unveiled the full roster. There’s a solid mix of returning faves, country hitmakers, and rising talent from across Canada and beyond.
Joining the headliners this year are Meghan Patrick, High Valley, Lakeview, Justin Moore, Owen Riegling, Stephen Wilson Jr., Daughtry, Default, Cameron Whitcomb, Noeline Hofmann, Tyler Joe Miller, Andrew Hyatt, Austin Snell, Sacha, Hailey Benedict, Jessie T, Hannah McFarland, Mackenzie Carpenter, Dylan Marlowe, Zach McPhee, Allison Daniels, and more.
“HARDY, Sam Hunt and Bailey Zimmerman first took the Boots and Hearts stage early in their careers and have since grown into global headliners,” said festival co-founder Eva Dunford in a statement. “Along with our established headline artists, our festival continues to be a rite of passage for future music legends.”
Single-day tickets go on sale Friday, January 31, starting at $69.99 plus fees. Weekend passes are already available for $349.99, with VIP options up for grabs too. Check the Boots and Hearts site for the full breakdown.
Here’s the full weekend schedule:
Thursday, August 7 — SiriusXM Front Porch Stage
• Justin Moore
• Tyler Joe Miller
• Sarah Vanderzon
Friday, August 8 — Main Stage
• Bailey Zimmerman
• Chase Rice
• Cameron Whitcomb
• Austin Snell
• Sacha
Friday, August 8 — SiriusXM Front Porch Stage
• Dylan Marlowe
• Hannah McFarland
• Mackenzie Carpenter
• Zach McPhee
• Allison Daniels
Saturday, August 9 — Main Stage
• Sam Hunt
• Chase Rice
• High Valley
• The Band Perry
• Hailey Benedict
Saturday, August 9 — SiriusXM Front Porch Stage
• Owen Riegling
• Noeline Hofmann
• Kolby Cooper
• Karli June
• Kelsi Mayne
Sunday, August 10 — Main Stage
• HARDY
• Koe Wetzel
• Daughtry
• Meghan Patrick
• Lakeview
Sunday, August 10 — SiriusXM Front Porch Stage
• Stephen Wilson Jr.
• Default
• Andrew Hyatt
• Jessie T
Pack your boots. It’s going to be a loud one!
Festivals
Montréal Jazz Festival 2026 – Naïka
If you caught Naïka at MTelus just a few months back, you already know how incredible her live energy is. But seeing her step onto the huge outdoor TD Stage at Jazz Fest on June 29th was something else entirely. She went from playing an intimate venue to looking out at a sea of about 30,000 people. You could tell she was genuinely moved by the turnout, and how could she not be, considering the crowd was more than ten times the size of her last show in the city.
She started the set in this beautiful, draping white dress that paid tribute to her French-Haitian roots. It looked amazing, but right after the opening track, she shed the layers for a short skirt and a white top so she could actually move around, dance, and really own the massive stage.
The setlist felt like a perfect journey through her catalog. She hit some of her biggest tracks like “Ma Chérie” and “1+1,” and then completely flipped the mood by playing a gorgeous, soulful cover of “Killing Me Softly” that had us all swaying and singing along to every word. The absolute highlight, though, was when she surprised everyone by bringing Jessie Reyez out to perform “One Track Mind.” The chemistry between them on stage was so cool to see live.
Beyond the music, just standing in that crowd felt special. Looking around, it was a massive mix of people from every background and culture imaginable. It really reminded me of why Montreal’s melting-pot vibe makes festival season so unique. For an independent global artist like Naïka, the whole night felt less like a standard festival set and more like a major milestone moment in her connection with the city.
Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
NAÏKA AT JAZZFEST MONTREAL
All Photo Credit: Andres Amaya
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FIFA Fan Festival™ Vancouver – Shakey Graves & Grayson Repp
On June 28, the FIFA Fan Festival™ in Vancouver wrapped up the day with an atmosphere that will be remembered for years. Just after Canada defeated South Africa in dramatic fashion, scoring a last-minute winner to book its place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 for the first time in the country’s history, supporters stayed at the festival ready to celebrate.
The amphitheatre was packed from the moment the music began, and the energy never faded. Fans dressed in red and waving Canadian flags carried the excitement of the match, turning every performance into part of the day’s celebration.
American folk-rock artist Shakey Graves delivered a captivating set that balanced laid-back storytelling with energetic moments. His blend of blues, folk, and Americana fit perfectly with the summer evening, and the crowd responded warmly throughout the performance.
On the Park Stage, Grayson Repp brought his own style to the festival with an engaging performance that drew a steady audience dancing to classics celebratory songs. Together, the two artists provided a fitting soundtrack to a day already filled with unforgettable memories.
Check our our favourite photos of the show below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
SHAKEY GRAVES
GRAYSON REPP
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer