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Sommo Festival Announces 2026 Headliners
Sommo Festival is back for 2026, and it’s bringing two heavy hitters to Prince Edward Island. Grammy-winning alt-rock duo Twenty One Pilots and global pop breakout Sombr will headline the fourth edition of the food, drink, and music festival this fall. The festival will run Sept. 11 and 12, 2026, in Cavendish on P.E.I.’s North Shore.
Twenty One Pilots will headline Friday, Sept. 11. The duo broke through with their album Blurryface, powered by massive singles like “Stressed Out” and “Ride.” Their Sommo set is expected to mix longtime fan favourites with songs from their latest album, Breach. The band’s live shows have a reputation for chaos, connection, and full-send energy, which should land nicely on the Sommo main stage.
Saturday night belongs to Sombr. The New York City-born singer-songwriter exploded with his viral hit “Caroline” and has not slowed down since. He now pulls more than 53 million monthly listeners on Spotify. His 2025 debut album, I Barely Know Her, debuted at No. 1 on Spotify’s Global Albums Chart and produced three Billboard Hot 100 hits, including “back to friends” and “undressed.” One of those tracks, “Back to Friends,” has already passed one billion streams.
Sommo Festival first launched in July 2023 before shifting to a September schedule the following year. That fall timing has stuck. The event continues to position itself as a blend of music and culinary experiences. More artist and food announcements are expected in the months ahead.
Tickets for Sommo Festival 2026 are on sale now through the festival’s website. All tickets include access to musical performances and culinary stage programming.
Festival details
- When: September 11–12, 2026
Gates open at 12:00 p.m. daily - Where: Behind Avonlea Village, 8779 Route 6, Cavendish, Prince Edward Island
- Tickets: Starting at $179
Ticket options
- General Admission Single Day: $179
- GA+ Friday Single Day: $225
- VIP Single Day: $320
- General Admission Weekend: $275
- GA+ Weekend: $390
- VIP Weekend: $525
Sommo Festival 2026 is shaping up to be its biggest year yet. Two nights. Two major headliners. Fall on the Island just got louder.
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PNE Summer Night Concerts – Train
After almost 10 years away, Train made its highly anticipated return to Vancouver, taking the stage at the PNE as part of the Summer Nights series for an electric night of nostalgia, energy and some of the band’s biggest hits. Nearly 10,000 fans packed the venue to welcome the group back to the city.
With nearly 33 years of performing together, Train proved that its signature sound and undeniable stage presence remain as strong as ever. Currently on the Drops of Jupiter: 25 Years in the Atmosphere Tour, the band is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its iconic album with a set that served as both a celebration of its enduring catalogue and a reminder of why these songs have remained fan favourites for decades.
Opening with “Calling All Angels,” the band quickly launched into a crowd-pleasing run of classics, including “Hey, Soul Sister,” “Marry Me” and “Drive By.” Throughout the night, the set balanced humour and heart, with frontman Pat Monahan connecting with the crowd and reflecting the warmth and personality that have become synonymous with Train’s live performances.
The night ultimately came full circle with the song that started the 25th-anniversary celebration: “Drops of Jupiter.” As the familiar opening notes rang out across the PNE, nearly 10,000 voices joined in, creating a fitting finale to a night that celebrated not only one of Train’s most beloved albums, but an iconic career spanning more than three decades.
Check our our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
TRAIN
All Photo Credit : Jill Meagher
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PNE Summer Night Concerts – Barenaked Ladies
Barenaked Ladies have spent decades perfecting the art of making a concert feel like the world’s biggest, weirdest, most Canadian house party.
Taking the stage on September 2, 2026, at the new Freedom Mobile Amphitheatre as part of the PNE Summer Night Concert series, the hometown legends brought their signature blend of goofy humour and radio hits to Vancouver for a night that felt a little like raiding the best parts of your childhood playlist.
With a catalogue spanning decades, there was no shortage of familiar favourites, with the band dipping into the hits that have made their way into everything from radio playlists to childhood memories. Songs like “The Old Apartment,” “If I Had $1,000,000,” and “Brian Wilson” remain just as catchy as ever, proving that some songs simply refuse to leave your brain.
The new venue made for a fitting home for the show, with the open-air atmosphere adding to the festival-like feeling of the evening. Between the music, the laughs, and plenty of singing along, Barenaked Ladies delivered exactly what you’d hope for from an end-of-season summer concert: good tunes, good laughs, and a whole lot of happy people singing “One Week” at 100% volume!
Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
BARENAKED LADIES
All Photo Credit: Heather Horncastle