Festivals
Phillips Backyard Festival Announces 2025 Lineups
Get ready, music lovers! Phillips Brewery is back with its epic Phillips Backyard Festival Series, a two-weekend summer extravaganza bringing top-tier live music, craft beer, and mouthwatering eats to the heart of Victoria, BC. Best of all—ticket prices are staying the same as last year.
Set in the newly expanded Phillips Backyard, this festival delivers an unforgettable mix of homegrown Canadian talent and internationally acclaimed artists. Expect a vibrant atmosphere with diverse food truck options, including plenty of vegetarian and vegan bites, plus Phillips’ legendary small-batch brews.
Weekend 1: Tilt (July 4-6)
Rock and alternative reign supreme during the first weekend with headliners Cold War Kids, Band of Skulls, Two Feet, and Unknown Mortal Orchestra leading the charge. Hip-hop fans can catch G-Eazy, while Snotty Nose Rez Kids bring their powerful, politically charged Indigenous rap to the stage. Other highlights include Haviah Mighty, The Bankes Brothers, Young Friend, Fionn, Murge Live, Steve Bays (Hot Hot Heat), King Bob, Neighbourly, and Poncho.
Weekend 2: Reverb (Aug. 8-10)
The festival returns in August with an electric lineup headlined by Peach Pit, Phantogram, and The Roots. Also on deck: Sombr, Borns, Danielle Ponder, Mac Sabbath, Dragonette, King Cruff (Bob Marley’s grandson), Uncle Strut, Diamond Cafe, Prado Monroe, Layten Kramer, Vox Rea, and Terrell Safadi.
This year, festivalgoers can look forward to an upgraded stage—raised by two feet for even better sightlines.
Daily lineups and festival info can be found at phillipsbackyard.com. Tickets drop tomorrow Thursday, March 27, at 10 a.m. via the website.
- Single-day tickets: $99 (+ taxes & fees)
- Weekend passes: $249 (+ taxes & fees)
Ages 19+ only – Bring two pieces of ID and get ready for an unforgettable summer of live music and craft beer. See you in the Backyard!
