Music festivals worth travelling for
From Lake Muskoka to Seattle, there are more than a few music festivals serving up great sonic experiences. Here are a few we think are worth making the trip for (and maybe losing your voice at).
BONNAROO MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL, MANCHESTER, TN: JUNE 13 TO 16
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Bonnaroo’s epic proportions are legendary. Red Hot Chili Peppers and Post Malone headline.
VICTORIA SKA & REGGAE FESTIVAL, VICTORIA, BC: JUNE 19 TO 23
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You’ll find Dead Prez, Less than Jake, and Macka B and the Roots Ragga Band.
NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR FOLK FESTIVAL, ST. JOHNS, NL: JULY 12 TO 14
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This maritimes-based music festival plays host to headliners EmmyLou Harris with Steve Earle and William Prince with Balaklava Blues.
BASS COAST ELECTRONIC MUSIC AND ART FESTIVAL, MERRITT, BC: JULY 12
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Pulsating beats and out-of-this-world art installations at Bass Coast will definitely have you feeling like you’ve vacationed on the moon. Headliners are Of The Trees and Mat the Alien.
TALL PINES MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL, LAKE MUSKOKA, ONTARIO: JULY 19 AND 20
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Iconic Canadian indie rockers City and Colour, Dan Mangan, and July Talk headline this festival of music and (could it get any more Canadian?) canoeing.
ROOTSANDBLUES, SALMON ARM, BC: JULY 26 TO 28
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Headliners are Amanda Marshall, Five Alarm Funk, and Sarah MacLachlan.
OSHEAGA MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL, MONTREAL, QC: AUGUST 2 TO 4
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This year the fest plays host to headliners Noah Kahan, Green Day, and SZA.
EDMONTON FOLK FEST, EDMONTON, AB: AUGUST 8 TO 11
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This festival takes place in a natural amphitheatre. Robert Plant & Alison Krauss headline.
BUMBERSHOOT FESTIVAL, SEATTLE, WA: AUGUST 31 + SEPTEMBER 1
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While headliners are yet to be announced, past editions have played host to legends like Bob Dylan and Weezer.
RIFFLANDIA FESTIVAL, VICTORIA, BC: SEPTEMBER 13 TO 15
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The all-ages event makes a permanent move to the Matullia Lands at Rock Bay, providing a vast, open waterfront spot for outdoor music enthusiasts.
Something for everyone? That’s truly the ticket. GS