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Sommo Festival Announces Full 2026 Lineup
Sommo Festival has revealed its full lineup for 2026, filling out two days of music and food experiences set for September 11-12 in Cavendish, Prince Edward Island.
The festival first announced its headliners in December 2025, confirming Twenty One Pilots and fast-rising singer-songwriter Sombr would top the bill. The latest announcement adds a mix of indie rock, pop, folk, hip-hop and homegrown talent to round out the weekend.
Friday, September 11 will be headlined by Twenty One Pilots, with Icelandic rock band KALEO joining the lineup alongside Down With Webster, Hazlett, Hans Williams, Leith Ross, MELT, Maris, Baby Nova, Kellie Loder, Deedee Austin, and Shane Pendergast.
Saturday shifts gears with Sombr closing out the festival. Supporting acts include Natasha Bedingfield, Lawrence, Wild Rivers, Jade LeMac, Sofia Camara, Crash Adams, SonReal, Edgehill, Flower Face, Loviet, and Altered By Mom.
Beyond the music, Sommo Festival continues to lean into its culinary identity with chef-led experiences throughout the weekend. Friday’s culinary lineup features Andy Hay, Christine Flynn, Ryan Doka, and Lucy Morrow, while Saturday welcomes Andrea Buckett, Dan Clapson, Stephanie Ogilvie, and Cori Osborne.
Since launching in 2023, Sommo Festival has carved out a unique space on Canada’s festival calendar by pairing nationally recognized artists with Prince Edward Island’s food culture. Set against the island’s north shore in Cavendish, the event has built a reputation for offering more than a traditional music festival, blending live performances with local flavours and culinary demonstrations.
This year’s lineup continues that approach. Friday delivers a rock-heavy slate led by Twenty One Pilots and KALEO, while Saturday leans toward pop, indie and singer-songwriter acts, giving festivalgoers two distinct days of programming.
Head to the festival’s website for more information.
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PNE Summer Night Concerts – Pierce The Veil
By the time Pierce The Veil took the stage at Vancouver’s Freedom Mobile Arch on September 5, the place was packed and the anticipation was impossible to miss. As part of the PNE Summer Night Concerts, the San Diego post-hardcore veterans delivered a set that mixed nostalgia and chaos.
The show opened with “May These Noises Startle You in Your Sleep Tonight” and “Hell Above.” From there, the night barely let up. “Bulls in the Bronx” got the crowd going, followed by “Circles” and “I’m Low on Gas and You Need a Jacket.”
There was plenty for longtime fans, too. “I’d Rather Die Than Be Famous,” “Yeah Boy and Doll Face” and “Floral & Fading” reached back into the band’s catalog, while their cover of the Pixies’ “Where Is My Mind?” provided one of the evening’s fun surprises.
Visually, Pierce The Veil made the most of the outdoor stage. Tony Perry and Jaime Preciado were constantly moving, throwing themselves around the stage with guitars in hand, while drummer Loniel Robinson provided the thunder behind them. At the centre was Vic Fuentes, whose voice still carries the emotional weight that has defined the band since its early days.
The emotional high point came with “Hold On Till May,” a song that has become deeply personal for many fans as phones went into the air and voices rose across the venue. Predictably, the place lost its mind when they ended with “King for a Day.”
After nearly 20 years, Pierce The Veil still know exactly what their music means to their fans. On this night, Vancouver gave that love right back.
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PIERCE THE VEIL
All Photo Credit: Kelli Rothwell
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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