The 21st annual Barrie Waterfront Festival transforms Centennial Park on Lakeshore Drive into a vibrant entertainment destination from May 22-24, 2026, for the Victoria Day long weekend. Offering free admission and a family-friendly atmosphere, the festival showcases live music performances across three days, featuring tribute acts honoring classic rock, iconic Canadian bands (Tragically Hip), legendary artists (Neil Young, Ozzy Osbourne), and international acts (AC/DC, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bruce Springsteen, Queen). The festival also features food trucks, vendors, a Georgian Bay craft beer garden, artisan vendors, and carnival midway attractions.
Barrie Waterfront Festival
Barrie Waterfront Festival
@barrie_waterfront_festival_2026 · Festival
The 21st annual three-day free admission festival at Centennial Park featuring live music tributes, food trucks, vendors, craft beer garden, and midway attractions.
Lineup
- BONEYARDMain Stage
Fri, May 22, 6:30 PM (America/Toronto)
- MONKEY WRENCHMain Stage
Fri, May 22, 8:30 PM (America/Toronto)
- WAYWARD SAINTSMain Stage
Sat, May 23, 12:00 PM (America/Toronto)
- THE HIP EXPERIENCEMain Stage
Sat, May 23, 2:00 PM (America/Toronto)
- AFTER THE GOLD RUSHMain Stage
Sat, May 23, 4:00 PM (America/Toronto)
- CRAZY BABIESMain Stage
Sat, May 23, 6:00 PM (America/Toronto)
- AC/DC CANADAMain Stage
Sat, May 23, 8:00 PM (America/Toronto)
- PHILCOSMain Stage
Sun, May 24, 12:00 PM (America/Toronto)
- RED ASTROMain Stage
Sun, May 24, 2:00 PM (America/Toronto)
- DUKE STREET KINGSMain Stage
Sun, May 24, 3:30 PM (America/Toronto)
Festival Countdown
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Fri, May 22, 2026 – Sun, May 24, 2026
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Quick Info
- Location
- Barrie
- Dates
- Fri, May 22, 2026 – Sun, May 24, 2026
- Ages
- All Ages
- Stages
- 1
- Venue Type
- Outdoor
- Genres
- Amenities
- MarketplaceFood TrucksFamily Friendly
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Tickets
Free Admission
Festival packing essentials
Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
Outdoor festivals = hours of sun exposure
Refillable water bottle
Most festivals have free refill stations
Earplugs (high fidelity)
Protect your hearing without dulling the sound
Portable phone charger
Phone dies fast at multi-day festivals
Festival camping gear
For multi-day festivals with on-site camping
Rain poncho
Lighter than a jacket, packs into a tiny ball
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