Wayback Festival is a free weekend celebration of classic rock in downtown Kitchener. Held in Carl Zehr Square, the festival features live music performances that take attendees back in time with classic rock hits, food vendors, and entertainment. The event attracts over 20,000 visitors annually and is supported by the City of Kitchener.
Wayback Festival
Wayback Festival
@wayback_festival_2026 · Festival
Free weekend classic rock festival celebrating iconic hits with live music and entertainment in downtown Kitchener.
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Fri, Jul 24, 2026 – Sat, Jul 25, 2026
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Quick Info
- Location
- Kitchener
- Dates
- Fri, Jul 24, 2026 – Sat, Jul 25, 2026
- Attendance
- 20,000
- Venue Type
- Outdoor
- Parking
- City Hall parking garage, surface lots via Passport Parking app, ION transit at Kitchener City Hall or Victoria Park stations
- Genres
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Tickets
Free Admission
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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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