Crowd attending a festival with a stage, large banner, and posters indicating the event name. The foreground shows numerous people facing the stage, some taking photos. The stage has lighting and sound equipment, with a performer and a photographer on the right.

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS

OF FREE LIVE MUSIC

July 31 - Aug 2nd, 2026 | Gage Park |‍ ‍Hamilton, ON

FREE ADMISSION

150+ VENDORS | HUGE MIDWAY

4 STAGES OF MUSIC | CHILDREN’S PERFORMERS

Fairground food stand called "Magical Treats" selling candy apples and cotton candy at night, with people gathered around and amusement rides in the background.

VENDOR APPLICATIONS

Four people, including young children, riding in a golf cart outdoors. They are smiling and enjoying a sunny day.

VOLUNTEER

A live concert with a band performing on stage under purple and yellow lights, audience members raising their hands, some making the rock on gesture.

FAQ

A person wearing a cowboy hat and plaid shirt performing on stage with an acoustic guitar in front of a large crowd at an outdoor concert at night.

PERFORMER APPLICATIONS

NEWS

May 20th, 2026

This summer marks 50 years of the Festival of Friends, Canada’s largest and longest running free annual music and arts festival.

We have some exciting announcements coming over the next couple months, including our lineup announcement in mid-June.

Our VENDOR and PERFORMER applications are now open.