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Phillips Backyard Music Festival 2026
Phillips Backyard Music Festival 2026 lineup revealed for Victoria summer return
The Phillips Backyard Music Festival 2026 is set to return to Victoria, British Columbia from July 10 to 12, bringing a three day lineup that blends major headliners with emerging Canadian and local talent.
- Friday July 10 features Chance The Rapper, Duckwrth, Sophia Stel, Nicky MacKenzie and DACEY.
- Saturday July 11 is led by Father John Misty, alongside Sudan Archives, Jon and Roy, Flower Face and Carmine.
- Sunday July 12 closes out the weekend with Modest Mouse, Wolf Parade, Angine de Poitrine, Fake Shark and Darrian Gerard.
Headliners and notable acts
This year’s festival is anchored by a mix of established and genre crossing artists. Chance The Rapper headlines the opening night, while Father John Misty brings his indie rock presence to Saturday. Modest Mouse closes the weekend on Sunday.
Beyond the headliners, the lineup includes a range of standout acts. Sudan Archives returns to British Columbia with her blend of R and B and electronic violin. Wolf Parade adds a dose of Canadian indie rock, while Duckwrth is known for his high energy live performances. Jon and Roy bring their west coast indie folk sound, and Victoria artist Sophia Stel appears as part of the local representation.
Expanded site and returning features
Organizers have confirmed several updates to the festival layout and experience for 2026. The event will take place across an expanded site, with the raised stage returning to improve sightlines.
The Music BC stage will also return after its debut in 2025, continuing to highlight artists from across the province. Additional performers for that stage are expected to be announced later this spring.
Other on site elements include food and drink vendors, games, sponsor activations and scheduled programming throughout the day.
Ticket information
Tickets for Phillips Backyard Music Festival 2026 go on sale Wednesday March 25 at 10:00 AM.
Single day tickets are priced at 125 dollars all in, including taxes and fees. Weekend passes are available for 325 dollars all in.
A limited time six pack offer is available until May 1, 2026. Buyers who purchase five tickets for the same day will receive a sixth ticket at no additional cost.
Festival background
The Phillips Backyard Music Festival has become a staple of Vancouver Island’s summer event calendar. Since launching in 2022, the series has hosted more than 140 artists across multiple weekends, focusing on a mix of international touring acts and local performers.
The event is presented by Phillips Brewing Co. in partnership with Top Shelf Productions and The Zone at 91.3.
More information at www.phillipsbackyard.com.
