Wavelength Summer Thing 2026 feat. Shad, Absolute Treat + more!

Wavelength's flagship summer celebration is back and bigger than ever, taking over Trillium Park at Ontario Place for an unforgettable day and night of music by the water. Known for championing independent culture, the Wavelength Summer Thing 2026 features a dual-stage setup packed with an all-star line-up of Canadian talent.

Headlining the Main Stage is rap powerhouse and 5x Polaris Short-Lister Shad, alongside disco-rock darlings Absolute Treat, guitar-rockers CJ Wiley, indie-soul project Tauro (featuring Cynthia Tauro and Brendan Canning of Broken Social Scene), and Montreal's alternative R&B standout Janette King. Meanwhile, the Lake Stage features intimate acoustic and global sounds from Bells Larsen, Sister Ray, Diar, and the dynamic Afro-Brazilian percussion troupe Maracatu Mar Aberto.

Best of all? This community celebration is completely free. Alongside the killer soundtrack, attendees can explore an independent vendor market, interactive art installations, and delicious street food options. Grab a craft beer from the Great Lakes Brewery licensed bar, pull up a chair by the lakeside campfire, and enjoy summer the way it's meant to be experienced.