After a standout season last summer, CTV Barrie, Pure Country 106, BOUNCE 104.1, and the Downtown Barrie BIA are excited to announce the return of the Troubadour Festival Summer Concert Series – presented by Paul Sadlon Motors. A four-part celebration of live music featuring star-studded performances at Meridian Place in Downtown Barrie.
Building on its growing success, the Troubadour Festival has been recognized as one of Ontario’s Top 100 Festivals by Festivals and Events Ontario, underscoring its impact on the province’s arts and culture scene.
New this year is expanded programming, an elevated stage experience at Meridian Place, new regional talent, and the return of the highly successful Local Opener Showcase.
“Being named one of Ontario’s Top 100 Festivals is a wonderful recognition of the many years of creative collaboration that have helped shape the Troubadour Festival and Downtown Barrie’s summer music scene. The current format is an exciting new chapter, and we’re really looking forward to welcoming some incredible Canadian artists to the Meridian Place stage this summer,” said Craig Stevens, Executive Director, Downtown Barrie BIA.
CTV Barrie News Director, Justin Rydell, added, “CTV News Barrie, Pure Country 106, and Bounce 104.1 are thrilled to be part of bringing the Troubadour Festival Summer Concert Series back to downtown Barrie with our presenting sponsor – Paul Sadlon Motors. This event has become a true celebration of music and community. It helps shine a spotlight on Canadian national talent as well as the incredible local artists and singer-songwriters who bring our culture to life.”
The free outdoor concert series will bring live music to downtown Barrie on four Saturdays throughout the summer.
Canada’s premier country-rock band will kick off the series with their signature sound. Known for hits like I’m A Road Hammer, Mud, and East Bound and Down, the JUNO and multiple CCMA Award winners are famous for delivering electrifying live performances that get crowds on their feet.
Headliner Opener - Sam Polley and the Old Tomorrows
Local Opener Showcase - The Jammers Waffle House - Kendra Gabrielle - Makinna Givens
One of Canada’s iconic rock bands of the 1990s returns to the stage with a set packed with fan favourites. With platinum and gold records and classics like Stereo and Brand New Day, The Watchmen continue to sell out venues across the country more than three decades after their debut.
Headliner Opener - Stuck on Planet Earth
Local Opener Showcase - To Be Announced
Toronto-born and Barrie-raised singer-songwriter Afie Jurvanen — known to fans as Bahamas — brings his blend of folk, soul, and pop to the Meridian stage. A five-time JUNO Award winner and globally celebrated songwriter, Bahamas has amassed more than a billion streams worldwide with beloved songs including Lost in the Light, Stronger Than That, and All The Time.
Headliner Opener - Zeus
Local Opener Showcase - To Be Announced
Event-goers will see the return of the highly successful Local Opener Showcase, continuing to spotlight homegrown talent here in Simcoe County.
Last year's Troubadour Festival brought together more than 15,000 music lovers to downtown Barrie's waterfront.
Award-winning, must-see headliners will take the stage on four separate Saturday's throughout the summer.
