Festivals
High Water Festival Announces 2024 Lineup with Headliners Noah Kahan and Hozier
High Water Festival, the celebrated alt-country and Americana music event, has announced its highly anticipated lineup for 2024, featuring an array of renowned artists and rising stars. Scheduled for April 20-21 at the picturesque Riverfront Park in North Charleston, the festival promises two unforgettable days of music, community, and culture.
Saturday, April 20, will be headlined by the chart-topping Noah Kahan, with performances by Fleet Foxes, Shovels & Rope, Courtney Barnett, The Walkmen, Houndmouth, The Dip, Leyla McCalla, Olivia Jean, and Al Olender rounding out an extraordinary lineup.
On Sunday, April 21, multi-platinum artist Hozier will take center stage, following an exciting roster that includes The Flaming Lips, Grace Potter, The Wallflowers, Briston Maroney, The Linda Lindas, Kevin Morby, The Heavy Heavy, Cut Worms, and Babe Club.
The festival, founded and curated by acclaimed local duo Shovels & Rope, continues its tradition of spotlighting the best in Americana, folk, and alt-country music while showcasing emerging talents. Since its debut in 2017, High Water Festival has become a hallmark event, attracting music lovers from across the nation.
Last year’s event featured standout performances by Sierra Ferrell, Beck, Wilco, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Father John Misty, and more. Previous lineups have included iconic acts like Brandi Carlile, The Avett Brothers, Leon Bridges, and Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit.
Find all the tickets info via the festival’s official website.
Full 2024 Lineup:
Saturday, April 20
- Noah Kahan
- Fleet Foxes
- Shovels & Rope
- Courtney Barnett
- The Walkmen
- Houndmouth
- The Dip
- Leyla McCalla
- Olivia Jean
- Al Olender
Sunday, April 21
- Hozier
- The Flaming Lips
- Grace Potter
- The Wallflowers
- Briston Maroney
- The Linda Lindas
- Kevin Morby
- The Heavy Heavy
- Cut Worms
- Babe Club
Festivals
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
FANS
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer