TORONTO, ON (November 17, 2025) – Republic Live, producers of the internationally acclaimed and
multi-award-winning Boots and Hearts Music Festival, has dropped its powerhouse 2026 lineup - and
fans are about to experience the most electrifying edition yet. Returning August 7–9 to the iconic Burl’s
Creek Event Grounds in Oro-Medonte, Boots and Hearts is ready to deliver a weekend that truly has
something for everybody.
For over a decade, the festival has championed the #BootsLife - unforgettable moments, big-time
performances, and a community of fans who return year after year for the music, the memories, and the
magic of Canada’s largest music and camping festival. In 2026, Boots and Hearts ups the ante with a
thrilling new three-day format - designed to make the biggest weekend of the summer even bigger.
The 2026 edition of the festival will showcase an outstanding lineup of award-winning talent including,
GRAMMY and CMA Award-winning icons The Chicks make their Boots and Hearts debut as Saturday
night’s headliner (8/8), and ACM Award-winning group Rascal Flatts close out the weekend as Sunday
night's headliner (8/9). This year’s lineup also highlights some of the most exciting new voices in country
music performing at Boots and Hearts for the first time, including internationally celebrated artists Tucker
Wetmore, Jessie Murph, Sam Barber, Dasha, Max McNown, Waylon Wyatt, The Jack Wharff Band,
Kaitlin Butts, Ashley Cooke and Emily Anne Roberts. Multi-platinum, chart-topping artist Russell
Dickerson returns to the Boots Main Stage on Friday (8/7).
Staying true to its roots, Boots and Hearts continues to champion Canadian talent. Multi-CCMA and JUNO
Award–winning artist Brett Kissel, returns to headline the Front Porch Stage on Friday night. Platinum
selling favourites James Barker Band, make their long-awaited return to the Main Stage on Sunday. New
festival debuts include breakout duo Thelma & James, acclaimed artist Carolyn Dawn Johnson, and
rising names Savannah Jade, Tony Stevens, Mitch Zorn, along with 2024 Emerging Artist Showcase
winners, School House. More artist announcements will be revealed soon.
Elevating the fan experience even further, Republic Live is introducing two new VIP options for 2026: the
Daisy Duke’s Deck VIP+ at the Main Stage and the Front Porch VIP area - giving fans new ways to take
in the festival in premium style. Already an eight-time CCMA Country Festival of the Year winner and
recognized by the Academy of Country Music for Festival of the Year, Boots and Hearts continues to set
the standard for world-class festival experiences.
“The Chicks said it best, ‘I’ve sure been down this road before,’ but there’s nothing like the road to Boots.
This festival and team have always been dedicated to creating world-class experiences that bring people
together, and our new three-day format is the exciting next step in that journey,” shares festival co-founder
Eva Dunford. “It’s everything fans love about Boots, only better and more accessible than ever. Every
aspect of our festival has been elevated to celebrate the spirit, community and connection that make Boots
and Hearts the most unforgettable weekend of the summer.”
All ticket types, including weekend, single-day, camping and parking, will be available for pre-sale on
Tuesday, November 18, at 10 a.m. ET, with public on-sale beginning Friday, November 21 at 10 a.m.
ET at www.bootsandhearts.com. Fans can also take advantage of flexible payment options through PayPal
or Klarna.
Additional announcements, festival programming, and partnership details will be released in the coming
months. For the latest news, visit the official Boots and Hearts website or follow along on social media.
About Republic Live: Founded in 2011, Republic Live is a privately-owned, internationally acclaimed,
multi-award-winning Canadian live entertainment company. Republic Live takes pride in creating world
class, time of your life experiences and works with a multitude of partners on a variety of platforms to create
unique experiences for fans, artists, industry partners and sponsors. Republic Live’s flagship event is 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 Burl’s Creek Event Grounds: Burl’s Creek is Canada’s largest outdoor event venue, with the
capacity for more than 100,000 people and 45,000 campers. Spread over nearly 600 acres of pristinely
landscaped grounds, featuring multiple natural amphitheatres and forested performance areas, Burl’s
Creek has played host to many of the biggest names in entertainment, including The Rolling Stones,
Nickelback, Neil Young, Tim McGraw, Sam Smith, Kendrick Lamar, The Killers and many more. For more
information, please visit www.burlscreek.com.