Published on June 12, 2025
Buckle up. Northern Ontario’s ready to rock - or roll, rage, jive, toe-tap... there’s something for everyone, really!
With over twenty (20) unique music festivals to choose from, consider taking a hop, skip, or a jump up North to catch high-flying headliners and emerging acts that should be on your radar.
Consult the list below and start mapping what your Summer 2025 could look like.
You could find yourself in the thick of the boreal forest, surrounded by new friends under the stars. You could have a front stage view of your favourite band that you had no clue would be in Timmins, Ontario. You could catch Gen-X and Millenial throwbacks that hit as hard now as they did then (Fefe Dobson is heading to Mattawa and Kenora this year, I mean c'mon...)
You might also hear a song that you never heard, from talented performers you didn't know, and feel at home when you learn they were born and raised right here, in Northern Ontario.
However you slice it, knowing what's going on this Summer is the first step toward actualizing the endless opportunities that flow from the collective spirit of music festivals.
We’ve limited to headliner count for the sake of brevity, but do yourself a favour and checkout the full rosters – there are some fantastic acts that will be performing across the North who aren’t listed here. And check out the full list of music festivals and recurring events in Northern Ontario available on our website!