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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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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