Festivals
Montréal Jazz Festival 2025 –Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
On Monday night, as part of the 2025 edition of the Montreal Jazz Fest, Troy Andrews, AKA Trombone Shorty, performed the closing set at the TD Stage with his band, Orleans Avenue.
The New Orleans native made a stop in the 514 as part of his “Might Not Make it Home” Tour, cementing his status as a much-appreciated regular at the legendary Canadian festival. This marked his fourth appearance, and for the first time, he was headlining its biggest stage.
By the time 9 PM rolled around, the iconic Place des Festivals was already packed with more than 20,000 people, all ready to see the legendary musician bring a taste of NOLA to Montreal. He jumped onto the stage after his band, sporting black leather pants and a white tank top, trombone in hand, and a huge smile.
His 90-minute set included songs like “Do To Me,” “Hurricane Season,” and the bass-forward “Fire & Brimstone,” where he switched out the trombone for a mic for most of the song.
My favourite part of the set was when, in true Mardi Gras fashion, in the middle of a medley that included “When The Saints Go Marching In,” he said into the mic, “Montreal, can I take you down to New Orleans?” with the band still keeping the beat behind him. The crowd responded with loud cheers. He grabbed his trombone again and started walking down the stairs of the stage and into the massive crowd, with the band following closely behind. For the remainder of the song, they walked through the crowd playing, which truly transported us to the streets of Louisiana. The iconic brass sounds, jamming with that unmistakable NOLA flair, were truly the heart and soul of what Jazz Fest is all about.
Trombone Shorty has to be up there as one of the best musicians of xour generation. It’s how he and his band make hitting such complex notes look easy, their undeniable chemistry on stage, and how much fun they have while doing it that has cemented him as one of the most iconic and important figures in NOLA music, alongside legends like Louis Armstrong and Jelly Roll Morton.
Visit the festival’s website for schedule and ticket information.
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TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE
All Photo Credit: Andres Amaya
Festivals
All Things Go NYC Announce 2026 Lineup with Zara Larsson, Brandi Carlile, MUNA, Lola Young, Carly Rae Jepsen, and More
All Things Go Festival is heading back to Forest Hills Stadium this fall with one of its biggest New York lineups yet.
The festival announced the full roster for its third New York edition today, with headliners including Zara Larsson, Brandi Carlile, MUNA, Lola Young, and Carly Rae Jepsen. Larsson’s appearance marks her first-ever headline festival set.
Set across three days on Sept. 25, 26, and 27, the festival continues its tradition of mixing major pop acts with rising artists and internet favorites. The 2026 lineup features names like The Beaches, Rebecca Black, Cara Delevingne, CMAT, Jensen McRae, Hemlocke Springs, and Sienna Spiro. Comedian and musician Meg Stalter joins the lineup as one of the festival’s more unexpected additions.
Returning artist Lola Young teased her comeback in a statement, saying, “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.”
MUNA, longtime festival favorites, shared their excitement about returning to New York for a headlining slot, calling All Things Go “one of our favorite festivals to play” and joking, “let’s go, lesbians!”
Over the last few years, All Things Go has built a reputation for its fan-focused atmosphere and strong sense of inclusivity. Fans online have affectionately nicknamed the festival “Gay-chella,” “All Things Gay,” and “Lesbopalooza,” reflecting the event’s large LGBTQ+ fanbase and welcoming community vibe.
Tickets go on sale with a fan presale beginning Wednesday, May 20 at 10 a.m. ET, followed by the public onsale Thursday, May 21. Single-day tickets start at $99, with three-day passes starting at $225. More information here.
The New York announcement follows a busy stretch for the festival brand. Earlier this month, All Things Go unveiled the 2026 Washington, D.C. lineup at Merriweather Post Pavilion featuring artists like Hayley Williams, Mitski, and Brandi Carlile. Meanwhile, the Toronto edition is set for June 6 and 7 at RBC Amphitheatre with headliners including Lorde, Kesha, Wet Leg, and The Beaches.
Friday September 25
Zara Larsson
Lola Young
Rebecca Black
Cara Delevingne
Blue DeTiger
Chloe Qisha
Gates 2PM
Saturday September 26
Brandi Carlile
Sienna Spiro
CMAT
Jensen McRae
Meg Stalter
Natali Jinju
Gates 2PM
Sunday September 27
MUNA
Carly Rae Jepsen
The Beaches
Hemlocke Springs
Grace Ives
Cherry Bomb
Gates 2PM
Festivals
All Things Go Toronto 2026 Reveals Daily Schedule Ahead of June Festival Weekend
All Things Go Toronto 2026 has officially shared the daily schedule for its 2026 edition, giving fans a closer look at how the weekend at RBC Amphitheatre will unfold on June 6 and 7.
The festival, which expanded into Toronto in 2025 after building a strong following in the United States, is bringing a lineup packed with indie pop, alternative, and rising Canadian talent. Doors for both days open at 2:00 p.m.
Saturday’s lineup is headlined by Kesha, who closes out the night with a set running from 9:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Before that, hometown favourites The Beaches will take over the stage from 7:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. The day will also feature performances from Rachel Chinouriri, Holly Humberstone, Sofia Camara, and Bella Kay.
Sunday shifts into a more indie-rock-heavy close with Lorde headlining from 9:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The lead-up includes a stacked evening featuring Wet Leg and Del Water Gap. Earlier in the day, fans can catch sets from Jade LeMac, MOMMA, and Flower Face.
The schedule reveal arrives after months of anticipation surrounding the festival’s Toronto return. Lorde’s appearance comes during a major stretch for the singer following renewed live activity and growing excitement around her next era, while Kesha continues her recent comeback run that has leaned into a more independent and celebratory direction onstage.
With set times now locked in, fans can officially start planning their festival weekend, whether that means camping out for barricade spots, bouncing between artists, or preparing for what could easily become one of Toronto’s biggest music weekends of the summer.
Find more information on the All Things Go Toronto website.