Electronic Dance Music (EDM) Festivals are back on partying minds as the country opens up widely for the first time in years. Here are the biggest must-attend events across Canada.
IleSoniq
About: Started in 2014, the event had almost 80,000 people in 2019. This year’s 3-day festival features artists such as Eric Prydz, Swedish House Mafia, Fisher, Tchami, and so many more greats!
Where: Montreal, Quebec
When: August 5-7, 2022
VELD Music Festival
About: Started in 2012, VELD is a three-day EDM festival that typically gets around 30,000 people per day. Among the headliners in 2022 include Marshmello, The Chainsmokers, Armin Van Buuren.
Where: Toronto, Ontario
When: July 29-31, 2022
Escapade Music Festival
About: Started in 2010, it is one of the largest music events in the Ottawa area. the event had almost 80,000 people in 2019. This year’s 3-day festival features artists such as Eric Prydz, Swedish House Mafia, Fisher, Tchami, and so many more greats!
Where: Ottawa, Ontario
When: June 24-26, 2022
Shambhalla Music Festival
About: Since 1998, this music festival has grown to become one of the largest in the country. It takes place on a ranch and the Salmo River runs through it!
Where: West Kootenay, British Columbia
When: July 22-25, 2022
ValhallaFest
About: This unique EDM and art festival takes place in the north. People are encouraged to get in touch with nature throughout the experience.
Where: Terrace, British Columbia
When: June 24-26, 2022
Piknic Electronik
About: Started in 2017, over a million people have attended this festival. There are actually Piknic Electronik festivals in other cities around the world. Montreal is fortunate to have this great summertime opportunity.
Where: Montreal, Quebec
When: Every Sunday from 2:30pm to 9pm throughout the summer.
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