IN PHOTOS: Festival of Friends 2026

The Festival of Friends – its 50th year! – is in full swing at Gage Park. Featuring dozens of musical acts, market vendors, and lots of delicious food options, the festival wraps up with an all-star concert of local and Canadian acts on Sunday night!

PHOTOS BY BOB HATCHER

SEE OUR MUSIC WRITER'S RECAP OF THE FESTIVAL OF FRIENDS HERE!

SEE OUR FESTIVAL OF FRIENDS PHOTO ARCHIVE HERE!

SEE OUR DEEP DIVE INTO THE STORY OF THE FESTIVAL OF FRIENDS HERE!

SUNDAY AT THE FESTIVAL

Heavy rain certainly affected the third day of the festival, but it couldn't derail an all-star 50th anniversary concert, featuring Chantal Kreviazuk, Bif Naked, member of Finger Eleven, Matt Mays, Hawksley Workman, Brad Roberts, Tebey, Maestro Fresh Wes, Marc Jordan, Dan Hill, Andy Kim, Moe Berg, Elliott Brood, Teenage Head, Ashley MacIsaac, Terra Lightfoot, and Harrison Kennedy.

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SATURDAY AT THE FESTIVAL

The second day of the Festival of Friends featured mainstage performers Kaeley Jade, Rob Lamothe, Chlorine, Peter Elkas Band, Suzie McNeil, Basia Bulat, and headliner Feist. The '76 Bandshell, repainted to look just like it did at the first festival 50 years ago, featured Taylor Abrahamse, Jacob Moon, The Brown Notes, and The Poobs.

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FRIDAY AT THE FESTIVAL

The Friends of Friends kicked off with performers including Monte Carlo Band, Bianca Bernardi, Shaylyn, Tomi Swick, The Redhill Valleys, and headliner Dallas Smith. Saturday features Suzie McNeil, Basia Bulat, and headliner Feist.

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