As the warm weather rolls in and students begin recovering from months of exams, there is nothing better to do than experience the best music has to offer at one of the many festivals Ontario-wide. So grab your sun screen, your friends, and a gallon of water because no matter where you go, you’re in for an unbelievable time. There are tons of local festivals for students who are able to commute around Ontario this season.
Festival: Field Trip
Location: Fort York and Garrison
Common, Toronto
Dates: June 4-5
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Pour ceux qui recherchent un week-end plein d’action, beaucoup de ces festivals proposent des performances palpitantes de certains des meilleurs artistes du monde, notamment Imagine Dragons, The Chainsmokers et Halsey. Outre les concerts, les participants peuvent profiter de nombreuses autres activités telles que des dégustations de bière artisanale, des installations artistiques interactives et des jeux mis en place par les casinos sur place. Ces événements sont une excellente occasion pour les joueurs de casino de s’amuser tout en s’adonnant à leur passe-temps favori : les jeux d’argent.
Price Point for Weekend Pass: $125
Field Trip is a quaint, family friendly festival in the heart of Toronto’s downtown core. The venue is really convenient, featuring two main stages and a promising lineup that includes July Talk, Santigold, and Jazz Cartier. For more small scale festivals, the Beaches Jazz Festival is a good chance to explore some local talent.
Festival: Bestival
Location: Woodbine Park, Toronto
Dates: June 11-12
Price Point for Weekend Pass: $300
Bestival is one of the biggest and coolest festivals in the United Kingdom, and after spending their first year in Toronto in 2015 they are back with a killer lineup and enough peace to go around. The location is brilliantly situated in the Toronto beaches so music goers can take a dip in the lake or a nearby pool. This year’s lineup includes The Cure, Tame Impala, ODESZA, Grimes, and many more. For more cool festivals featuring an eclectic mix of artists check out Edge Fest, Mad Decent Block Party, and Time Festival, all of which are cheaper alternatives.
Festival: Digital Dreams
Location: The Flats at Ontario Place,
Toronto
Dates: July 2-3
Price Point for Weekend Pass: $150
Digital Dreams is an Electronic Dance Music (EDM) festival that is hosted annualy in Toronto during Canada day long weekend. Thousands of people rave together along the beautiful Toronto lake front while listening to music from a collection of experienced DJs. This year’s lineup includes Armin Van Buren, Above & Beyond, Knife Party, and many more. For more EDM festivals also check out Electric Island on the Toronto Islands or VELD, featuring the Chain Smokers, Kygo, Flume, and Martin Garrix.
Festival: RBC Bluesfest
Location: Lebreton Flats Park, Ottawa
Dates: July 7-17
Price Point for Full Festival Pass: $229
(single-day and three-day passes are
available)
Ottawa’s very own Bluesfest is among the best music festivals in Ontario every summer. This year is no less fantastic than usual, featuring a lineup studded with talent. Bluesfest is most known for their diversity in performers and this year’s schedule does not disappoint, featuring The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Future, Alessia Cara, The Lumineers, Zeds Dead, School Boy Q, and over 20 other amazing artists. For more fun festivals in Ottawa check out the Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival (June 23-26, 2016) which is free and promises to bring more heat this summer, with July Talk, Mother Mother, Alvvays and A Tribe Called Red. Or check out the super groovy TD Ottawa Jazz Festival (June 23-July 3, 2016).
Festival: Wayhome
Location: Burl’s Creek Event Grounds,
Oro-Medonte (near Barrie)
Dates: July 22-24
Price Point for Weekend Pass: $249
Wayhome is a unique music festival where attendees actually camp at the venue! Pitch a tent, get yourself settled in the wild, and be prepared for a mind blowing lineup. This year features LCD Sound System, Arcade Fire, The Killers, Major Lazer, M83, Haim, Metric, and Chvrches. To attend you must also buy a campsite, but shared amongst six friends you’re looking at only $28 an additional each. For more festivals featuring a radical fusion of various artists check out Hillside in Guelph or Sound of Music in Burlington.
Festival: Boots and Hearts
Location: Burl’s Creek Event Grounds,
Oro-Medonte (near Barrie)
Dates: August 4-7
Price Point for Weekend Pass: $269
Calling all country lovers, Boots and Hearts is waiting for you! Featuring a lineup of Dierks Bentley, Tim McGraw, and Blake Shelton, your heart will be melting and your money will be well spent. This festival also gives the thrilling option of camping, so get ready to dance under the stars in those cowboy boots. For more festivals featuring country artists check out Havelock Country Jamboree featuring The Band Perry, Scotty McCreery, and more.
