Hillside Festival 2026
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Hillside Festival 2026

Guelph, Canada
50 artists

🎤Lineup

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MAD PROFESSOR – Ambient Dub
MAD PROFESSOR
Ambient Dub
ANGINE DE POITRINE – Alternative
ANGINE DE POITRINE
Alternative
HORSE LORDS – Avant-Garde
HORSE LORDS
Avant-Garde
FULU MIZIKI – Electro
FULU MIZIKI
Electro
Gwenifer Raymond – American Primitive Guitar
Gwenifer Raymond
American Primitive Guitar
Austra – Electro
Austra
Electro
Boomerang – Pop
Boomerang
Pop
Bye Parula – Alternative
Bye Parula
Alternative
Charlotte Cornfield – Alternative
Charlotte Cornfield
Alternative
Cowboy Junkies – Folk
Cowboy Junkies
Folk
Darla Daniels – Folk
Darla Daniels
Folk
Donovan Woods – Singer-Songwriter
Donovan Woods
Singer-Songwriter
Dr. Shellie Morris
Ebril – Alternative
Ebril
Alternative
Electric Religious – Rock
Electric Religious
Rock
Elida Amleida
Foundation Steppas
Foundation Steppas
Girls & Guitars Showcase
Gizmo – Power Pop
Gizmo
Power Pop
Gord Grdina’s Haram
Guest Curator: Celeigh Cardinal
Hollerado – Indie Rock
Hollerado
Indie Rock
Housewife – Rock
Housewife
Rock
JIMI – Country
JIMI
Country
JamSchool Youth Showcase
James Keelaghan – Folk
James Keelaghan
Folk
Kellie Loder – Singer-Songwriter
Kellie Loder
Singer-Songwriter
Killabeatmaker – Electro
Killabeatmaker
Electro
Kutcha Edwards – Folk
Kutcha Edwards
Folk
Logan Richard – Alternative
Logan Richard
Alternative
Mae Martin – Alternative
Mae Martin
Alternative
Magic Tuber Stringband – Folk
Magic Tuber Stringband
Folk
Matt Mays – Rock
Matt Mays
Rock
Mimi O’Bonsawin – Rock
Mimi O’Bonsawin
Rock
Nastasia Y – Kids
Nastasia Y
Kids
PIQSIQ – Native American Music
PIQSIQ
Native American Music
PUULUUP – Avant-Folk
PUULUUP
Avant-Folk
Par de Dos
Par de Dos
Sarah Jane Scouten – Folk
Sarah Jane Scouten
Folk
Sinkane – Electro
Sinkane
Electro
Stars – Indie Rock
Stars
Indie Rock
Tell it to Sweeney
Tell it to Sweeney
The Darcys – Alternative
The Darcys
Alternative
The Eramosa Sessions II
The Free Label – R&B
The Free Label
R&B
The North Sound
The North Sound
The Pairs – Folk
The Pairs
Folk
Tiken Jah Fakoly – Reggae
Tiken Jah Fakoly
Reggae
University of Guelph Music Showcase
shishi – Electro
shishi
Electro

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✈️How to get to Hillside Festival 2026

Planning your trip to Hillside Festival 2026? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.

  • Nearest airport: Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF), about 14 km from the venue.
  • Major international airport nearby: Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), about 52 km away (more routes).
  • Allow about 20 min by car from the airport to the site.
  • By train, head for Breslau or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
  • By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
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🛏️Where to stay near Guelph (Hillside Festival 2026)

Accommodation near the Hillside Festival 2026 site fills up fast. Compare hotels, apartments and rentals nearby and book early to stay as close to the stage as possible.

Also consider staying around Breslau, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.

Estimated travel time to the site

Distance🚗 Car / taxi🚴 Bike🚶 On foot
~1 km~3 min~4 min~12 min
~3 km~7 min~12 min~36 min
~5 km~11 min~20 min~1 h
~10 km~22 min~40 min~2 h

Public transport: depends on the network around Breslau.

Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.

🌤️Hillside Festival 2026 weather

Weather in Guelph in July 2026?

Typical weather

Rain
Typical high26°
Typical low14°

Chance of rain: about 44% of days

2025Dense drizzle25° / 14°1 rainy day
2024Dense drizzle25° / 13°1 rainy day
2023Rain26° / 15°2 rainy days

Based on the last 3 years over the same period.

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🗺️Things to do near Hillside Festival 2026

Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around Hillside Festival 2026. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.

Nearby, Breslau and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.

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📋Practical info

Dates
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Region
City
Guelph
Artists
50 artists
Programming
Eclectic
32%

Lineup focus score

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