The Seaside Music Festival is a three-day celebration of folk, roots, blues, soul, jazz, and Canadian music, bringing internationally recognized artists and emerging Canadian talent to Sidney’s waterfront. The festival combines intimate ticketed concerts at the Mary Winspear Centre and Sidney ANAF with free outdoor performances at the Beacon Park Bandshell. The festival offers a mix of internationally acclaimed performers, celebrated Canadian artists, and emerging musicians, with both ticketed concerts and free community performances along Sidney’s scenic waterfront.
THURSDAY, JUNE 18 – COLIN LINDEN
7:00 PM | Sidney ANAF #302 | 19+
A legendary guitarist, songwriter, producer, and blues musician, Colin Linden has performed with and produced music for artists including Bruce Cockburn, Bob Dylan, John Prine, Greg Allman, and Rhiannon Giddens. His career spans more than four decades in blues and roots music.
FRIDAY, JUNE 19 – FREE WATERFRONT CONCERTS
Beacon Park Bandshell
11:30 AM – Opening Ceremony
12:00 PM – Tia Greenwood & Co.
1:00 PM – Max Francis featuring Adam Dobres
2:00 PM – Ella Korth
An Evening with Judy Collins
7:30 PM | Mary Winspear Centre
Grammy Award-winning folk icon Judy Collins headlines Friday evening. Known for classics such as Both Sides Now and Send in the Clowns, Collins has inspired audiences for more than five decades through her music, songwriting, and activism. The evening also features performances by Max Francis, Ella Korth, and Tia Greenwood.
SATURDAY, JUNE 20 – FREE WATERFRONT CONCERTS
Beacon Park Bandshell
12:00 PM – The Haven
1:00 PM – Bagatelle
2:00 PM – Dana Sipos
The Soul Summit featuring Dawn Pemberton & Emily Braden
7:30 PM | Mary Winspear Centre
An evening of soul, gospel, jazz, and funk featuring Canadian soul powerhouse Dawn Pemberton and New York vocalist Emily Braden. The performance includes individual sets and special collaborative performances celebrating vocal artistry and musical connection. Ashley Wey also appears on the bill.
Nautical Disaster – Canada’s Tribute to The Tragically Hip
8:00 PM | Sidney ANAF #302 | 19+
Victoria-based tribute band Nautical Disaster closes the festival with a high-energy celebration of one of Canada’s most beloved bands, The Tragically Hip.