BOOTS AND HEARTS WEST UNVEILS FINAL LINEUP FOR THE INAUGURAL EDMONTON FESTIVAL
TRAVIS DENNING, THE PRAIRIE STATES, GRAHAM BARHAM, AND MORE ROUND OUT THE BILL
THE FESTIVAL WILL TAKE PLACE AUGUST 28 & 29 AT FAN PARK @ ICE DISTRICT
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EDMONTON, AB (April 7, 2026) – Boots and Hearts West powered by RentFaster has announced the final lineup for its two-day festival at Fan Park at ICE District, outside Rogers Place in Edmonton, on August 28th and 29th. Featuring a mix of chart-topping acts, emerging talent, and fan favourites, the festival continues to establish itself as a must-attend weekend for country music fans in Western Canada.
Friday (8/28) adds Platinum-selling hitmaker, Travis Denning, award-winning Edmonton-based country band The Prairie States, and emerging Canadian talent Sarah Vanderzon and Julia Vos to an already exciting lineup that features Russell Dickerson, Max McNown, Tyler Joe Miller, Kalsey Kulyk and Dawson Gray.
Graham Barham, one of the fastest rising names in country music, and up-and-coming artists Annika Catharina and Taylor-Rae, will join Saturday’s (8/29) previously announced lineup of Shaboozey, Midland, Thelma & James, Zach McPhee, and Brock Phillips. Together, both days are set to deliver a diverse lineup of talent and memorable performances for fans.
“We’re so proud to complete our first-year lineup. From the start, our goal was to create a high-energy experience featuring artists with fan favourite hits and celebrating local talent from Alberta and across Canada. That balance has been important to us throughout the process, and we’re excited to bring it all to life in Edmonton this August,” shares Brooke Dunford, Director of Talent Buying & Business Development for Republic Live.
Festival lineup by day below:
Friday, August 28 – Main Stage
Russell Dickerson
Max McNown
Tyler Joe Miller - CAN
Travis Denning
Kalsey Kulyk - CAN
Friday, August 28 – Second Stage
The Prairie States - CAN
Sarah Vanderzon - CAN
Dawson Gray - CAN
Julia Vos - CAN
Saturday, August 29 – Main Stage
Shaboozey
Midland
Thelma & James - CAN
Graham Barham
Brock Phillips – CAN
Saturday, August 29 – Second Stage
Zach McPhee – CAN
Annika Catharina – CAN
Taylor-Rae – CAN
Boots and Hearts West will bring the spirit, energy and community of the multi-award-winning festival to Edmonton for the first time this year. For over a decade, Boots and Hearts Music Festival and Republic Live have built a loyal fan base drawn to its signature blend of music, community and unforgettable experiences. An eight-time Canadian Country Music Association Award winner for Country Festival of the Year and recognized by the Academy of Country Music for Festival of the Year, the festival continues to grow by delivering world-class country events directly to country fans across the nation. Boots and Hearts West builds on that legacy, expanding the festival’s footprint into Western Canada and offering fans new ways to experience the festival they love.
Tickets are available for sale exclusively at www.bootsandheartswest.com. Fans can also take advantage of flexible payment options through PayPal or Klarna. Additional festival details will be shared in the coming months.
ABOUT REPUBLIC LIVE: Founded in 2011, Republic Live is a privately owned, internationally recognized, multi-award-winning Canadian live entertainment company. Republic Live takes pride in creating world-class events guided by the mission to unite people through live music by empowering artists and producing unforgettable experiences rooted in community, connection, and heart. The company collaborates with a diverse network of partners across multiple platforms to create premium experiences for fans, artists, industry partners, and sponsors. Republic Live’s flagship property is the Boots and Hearts Music Festival, Canada’s largest camping and country music festival, held annually at Burl’s Creek Event Grounds in Oro-Medonte, Ontario.
ABOUT OEG SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT: As a North American leader in Sports & Entertainment, OEGSE brings together iconic NHL, AHL and WHL franchises, the world’s best entertainment venues, events and festivals, ICE District, the industry-leading Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation and film production company, Dark Castle Entertainment.
ABOUT ICE DISTRICT: Canada’s largest mixed-use sports and entertainment district is delivering an energy and feeling unlike anything Western Canada has seen before. ICE District is home to Rogers Place, the Edmonton Oilers and the world’s best entertainment in the form of epic concerts, heart-stopping NHL and WHL hockey, world-class gaming, boutique shopping, trendy dining and more. ICE District Plaza and Fan Park @ ICE District play host to year-round programming from festivals and concerts, to public skating and community programming—all of this, just steps from the luxury JW Marriott ICE District, Sky and Legends Private Residences and premium retail and office space.
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