Summer songs from coast to coast
Sage60 looks at cool festivals in a variety of genres, from chamber music to roots.
Canada booms with music festivals from spring to fall, and they range from the comparatively tiny to the nation’s largest — that being either Ottawa Bluesfest, in the nation’s capital, or the Festival d’été de Québec, in the Quebec capital, depending on who’s doing the answering.
Here’s a brief look at six festivals from various genres in various locations in late July, August and September. Find more in your area with a quick web search, or search for “Canada” on the handy page.
Chamberfest
Ottawa, July 18 to 27
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Calgary Folk Music Festival
Calgary, July 24 to 27
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Osheaga
Montreal, Aug. 1 to 3
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Boots and Hearts Music Festival
Oro-Medonte, Ont., Aug. 7 to 10
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Harvest Music Festival
Fredericton, N.B., Sept. 9 to 14
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Sommo Festival
Cavendish, P.E.I., Sept. 13 to 14
Read MoreThere are many more music festivals across Canada each summer, and most offer full passes or day tickets, which vary in price according to that day’s lineup. Festival pass prices vary greatly between festivals, and some offer upgraded passes with special access. It’s a good idea to get tickets soon, before they sell out.
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