Boots and Hearts is officially heading west — and the full lineup is now confirmed.
Republic Live and OEG Sports & Entertainment have announced that the iconic Canadian country music festival is expanding with a brand new western edition called Boots and Hearts West, taking place in Edmonton on August 28 and 29, 2026 at Fan Park at ICE District, powered by RentFaster.
This marks the first time the festival has hosted an event outside Ontario, and it signals a major moment in the evolution of one of Canada’s largest and most celebrated live music events.
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Boots and Hearts West: The Full Lineup for the Inaugural Festival
The complete lineup has been revealed for both days, spanning two stages and featuring a mix of international headliners, established Canadian acts, and emerging talent from Alberta and across the country.
Friday, August 28, 2026 – Main Stage
- Russell Dickerson
- Max McNown
- Tyler Joe Miller 🇨🇦
- Travis Denning
- Kalsey Kulyk 🇨🇦
Friday, August 28, 2026 – Second Stage
- The Prairie States 🇨🇦
- Sarah Vanderzon 🇨🇦
- Dawson Gray 🇨🇦
- Julia Vos 🇨🇦
Saturday, August 29, 2026 – Main Stage
- Shaboozey
- Midland
- Thelma & James 🇨🇦
- Graham Barham
- Brock Phillips 🇨🇦
Saturday, August 29, 2026 – Second Stage
- Zach McPhee 🇨🇦
- Annika Catharina 🇨🇦
- Taylor-Rae 🇨🇦
“We’re so proud to complete our first-year lineup. From the start, our goal was to create a high-energy experience featuring artists with fan favourite hits and celebrating local talent from Alberta and across Canada. That balance has been important to us throughout the process, and we’re excited to bring it all to life in Edmonton this August,” said Brooke Dunford, Director of Talent Buying & Business Development for Republic Live.
Why Edmonton Is the Perfect Fit
The move to Western Canada was driven by a growing national fanbase and the strong country music culture across Alberta. Fan Park at ICE District offers a centrally located, high energy setting for major concerts and festivals, and has quickly become a go to destination for large scale entertainment events.
“Alberta’s deep country roots and honest, grounded culture feel naturally aligned with the spirit our festival has cultivated over the past fifteen years,” said Eva Dunford, Co Founder of the Boots and Hearts Music Festival. “Our boots are on, and we are heading west.”
OEGSE echoed that excitement, noting that Boots and Hearts West will bring one of the country’s premier music events into the heart of Edmonton’s entertainment district.
A Quick History of the Boots and Hearts Music Festival
To understand the significance of Boots and Hearts West, it helps to look at what the flagship festival has achieved since it launched.
Boots and Hearts began in 2012 and grew quickly thanks to its mix of major country artists, an unmatched camping experience, and a community atmosphere that keeps fans returning year after year. The festival outgrew its original site and moved to Burl’s Creek Event Grounds in Oro-Medonte, Ontario, where it now attracts tens of thousands of country fans every summer.
Over the last decade, Boots and Hearts has earned multiple CCMA Awards for Festival of the Year and has become a must-experience event for fans across Canada.
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What Boots and Hearts West Means for Country Fans
This expansion represents more than just a new location.
It reflects a growing national identity for the festival and creates a major new event for the country music scene in Western Canada.
What fans can expect in 2026:
- A two-day festival in downtown Edmonton
- International headliners and rising Canadian artists across two stages
- Strong representation from Alberta and Canadian talent throughout the lineup
- A world-class fan experience shaped by 15 years of festival expertise
- A new Western hub for the Boots Life community
For fans who have always wanted to experience Boots and Hearts without travelling across the country, this is a big moment.
Boots and Hearts West is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated country music events of 2026. With Russell Dickerson and Shaboozey leading the first wave of announcements and the festival making its home in Edmonton’s ICE District, this new western edition is set to deliver the same heart, energy, and community that have defined Boots and Hearts for more than fifteen years.
Boots and Hearts West is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated country music events of 2026. With the full lineup now confirmed — headlined by Shaboozey and Russell Dickerson — and the festival making its home at Fan Park at ICE District, this inaugural western edition is set to deliver the same heart, energy, and community that have defined Boots and Hearts for more than fifteen years. Tickets are available now at bootsandheartswest.com.
Logan Miller
As the founder of Front Porch Music, I believe that music has the ability to connect people. I love country music, and I love the country music industry as a whole. My goal is to help music fans find new artists to fall in love with.
