Festivals in Canada in June

North by Northeast (NXNE) is an annual music and arts festival in Toronto, Canada, primarily focused on showcasing emerging independent musicians across various city venues. Founded in partnership with SXSW, the event also features comedy, gaming, and digital media, serving as a premier platform for discovering new talent.

Les Francos de Montréal is a large music and performance festival held annually in downtown Montreal, Quebec. It is a celebration of Francophone music from around the world, showcasing artists who perform primarily in the French language.

All The Feels R&B Festival Calgary is a DJ-led R&B music festival held in Calgary, Canada. It is distinguished by featuring top DJs playing R&B songs from the late 1980s to the present day, often incorporating instrumental musicians performing covers of classic R&B tracks between DJ sets.

The TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival is a jazz festival that takes place annually in Winnipeg, Manitoba. It is known for both free concerts and ticketed events held across the city.

Sled Island is an annual five-day independent music and arts festival held in Calgary, Alberta, featuring over 250 bands, comedy, film, and art across more than 30 venues. The event is uniquely known for its guest curators and diverse programming that showcases both emerging local talent and established international artists.

The Cowichan Valley Bluegrass Festival is an annual celebration on Vancouver Island that showcases premier bluegrass and old-time music talent. This family-friendly event features a blend of professional performances, interactive workshops, and late-night jam sessions in a scenic outdoor setting.

The Toronto Jazz Festival is a jazz festival that occurs across Yorkville and downtown Toronto. The festival is known for a diverse range of jazz music, from local compositions to international artists, and offers both free and ticketed concerts.

North Country Fair is an outdoor music festival that takes place annually near Driftpile in the Driftpile River Valley. This family-friendly solstice celebration is known for its all-genre music, craft vendors, workshops, children's activities, and free camping.

The Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival is North America's longest-running event of its kind, celebrating ska, reggae, and world music in Victoria, British Columbia. It features an eclectic mix of international and local artists performing at scenic waterfront venues and across the city each summer.

Dauphin’s Countryfest is Canada's longest-running country music festival, held annually during the July long weekend at the Selo Ukraina site in Manitoba. The event features a premier lineup of international country stars and local artists performing across multiple stages in a scenic outdoor amphitheater.

FestiVoix is a major nine-day music festival held annually in the historic district of Trois-Rivières, Quebec, featuring over 100 shows across diverse musical genres. Located along the banks of the St. Lawrence River, it attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors with its mix of international stars and emerging local talent.

Escapade Music Festival is a premier electronic dance music event held annually in Ottawa, Canada, during the Canada Day long weekend. The festival showcases a diverse lineup of world-class DJs and immersive stage productions that attract tens of thousands of fans each year.

Country Thunder Alberta is a premier three-day country music festival held annually in Calgary, featuring a high-profile lineup of international headliners and emerging local artists. The event offers fans a complete outdoor experience with diverse food vendors, beer gardens, and interactive attractions at historical city venues.

The Tottenham Bluegrass Festival is an annual bluegrass music event that occurs at the Tottenham Conservation Area in Tottenham, Ontario. It is notable for creating a "temporary village" atmosphere by including camping, which attracts musicians and fans from across North America.

The Outskirts Music Festival is a one-day outdoor event in Saskatoon, Canada, that showcases a blend of country, rock, and alternative-leaning musical acts. The festival transforms the SaskTel Centre grounds into a vibrant prairie-sky concert experience featuring major international headliners and local talent.

Peterborough Musicfest is a free admission music festival in Peterborough, Canada, taking place at Del Crary Park on the shores of Little Lake. It is Canada's longest-running free admission music festival, presenting live music and diverse cultural programming.

The Penticton Elvis Festival is an annual music festival and Elvis tribute artist competition held in Penticton, British Columbia, Canada. It is sanctioned and licensed by Elvis Presley Enterprises, making it one of only a few globally, with its professional winner advancing to the Ultimate Elvis Finals in Memphis.

The St-Ambroise Montreal Fringe Festival is a performing arts festival in Montreal, Canada, showcasing theatre, music, dance, and other performances. The festival celebrates diversity, accessibility, and artistic freedom by giving 100% of ticket proceeds to the artists.

All Things Go Festival Toronto is a music festival held in Toronto, Canada, featuring full sets from artists alongside curated food and interactive experiences. It champions female and LGBTQ+ artists and features a single main stage with no overlapping set times, ensuring attendees can see every performance.