Live Music
Brantford's Canada Day will offer an exciting lineup of family-friendly activities on the Young Canadians Stage, a full day of live musical entertainment including Canadian singer and songwriter Suzie McNeil & The Chain Reaction opening in the evening for headliner, and iconic Canadian rock band, The Trews, followed by a spectacular firework display at 10:00 p.m.
2025 Young Canadians Stage - 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Kiki Total Outrage Show at 12:00 p.m. |
Get ready for the most truly outrageous, high-energy 80s spectacle as Kiki dazzles with her ultimate persona, spinning, twirling, and performing jaw-dropping hula-hoop tricks, stunts, and bold, vibrant moves. This electrifying show fuses skill, music, and neon nostalgia, delivering non-stop excitement and infectious energy that will have you dancing and walking on Sunshine! |
Bob the Builder at 12:40 p.m., 2:05 p.m., 3:55 p.m. |
Children can join the Can-Do Crew when Bob the Builder™ performs his interactive Sing-Along Performance. The hard-hat wearing, hard-working builder will be singing, dancing and looking for aspiring builders. The interactive Sing-Along Performance features songs that get kids up and dancing while modeling important qualities for new members of the Can-Do Crew, including teamwork, a positive attitude and problem-solving skills. No job is too big or too small for this builder. Can We Fix It? Yes We Can! |
Storytime with Rubble, Dexter, City of Brantford Director of Engineering Jennifer Elliott, and Manager of Construction Christian Bean at 3:05 p.m. Meet and Greets at 1:05 p.m., 3:30 p.m., and 4:55 p.m. |
PAW Patrol™ is on a roll! Your favourite Adventure Bay pups are racing to the ruff-ruff rescue to the City of Brantford Canada Day Celebrations! Join PAW Patrol Rubble for a Storytime and Meet & Greet! |
The BarryO Kids Show at 1:30 p.m., 2:40 p.m., 4:30 p.m. |
He’s a Ventriloquist, Magician and more! For over 30 years now, BarryO has been “Brightening the Day” by entertaining kids and families with his one-of-a-kind, one-man variety show. Over 10,000 students have enjoyed The BarryO Kidshow at Schools, along with countless others, at Libraries, Fairs and Festivals. |
2025 Main Stage
Jocelyn June & The Bugs at 12:10 p.m. |
Jocelyn June & The Bugs is a 4 piece Indie Rock band with a hint of Blues; emerging from Brantford Ontario. Established in April of 2024, they have recorded their first original at Grant Avenue Studios with plans to record a mini EP. They first performed live on Grant Avenue's stage at Super Crawl in 2024 and have been invited back for 2025. This eccentric band pushes the envelope with their originals and connects to their audience with catchy covers. You are going to want to follow Jocelyn June & The Bugs to see what comes next! |
The Dirt Road Travelers at 1:25 p.m. |
The Dirt Road Travelers are a high-energy country rock outfit that brings timeless classics and modern chart-toppers to life with grit and heart. Hailing from Brantford and Burlington, Ontario, Chris Strei (vocals, guitar), David Fielding (backing vocals, mandolin, guitar) and Jay Lower (drums and percussion) offer a crowd-pleasing mix of country hits that spans decades. Covering the outlaw anthems of Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard, the soulful grit of Chris Stapleton and including modern Canadian classics from Tim Hicks, High Valley and Owen Reigling, the band’s setlists are a road trip through country music history. Whether it’s a backyard party, a local pub or a festival stage, the Dirt Road Travelers know how to get boots tapping and hands clapping. Their tight musicianship, light harmonies and laid-back charm make every performance feel like home. It takes a steady hand to keep between the ditches, so hop in with the Dirt Road Travelers and enjoy the ride. |
Andrew Irving at 2:30 p.m. |
Andrew Irving is a Canadian singer-songwriter from Burlington, Ontario, who uses his music to share his deeply personal journey. After years of battling addiction, he now channels his experiences into songs that explore themes of mental health and recovery. His latest single, If I'm Not Alright, is yet another powerful example of his ability to connect with listeners, offering a voice to those facing similar challenges. |
Tonewheels at 3:40 p.m. |
The Tonewheels featuring Matt Weidinger, Chris Latta and Mike Rajna are an organ trio based out of Kitchener, Ontario. Blending the styles of the classic Jimmy Smith/ Jack McDuff jazz trios with beloved power trios such as Cream/Traffic, they have stumbled upon a unique sound that allows them to carry on the classic traditions of improvised music. |
Coty Robinson at 4:50 p.m. |
Coty Robinson almost stumbled into country music when he challenged Canadian superstar Brett Kissel to a game of beer pong at a show in 2019. Not only did Coty win the challenge but he joined Kissel on stage and blew everyone away with is cover of Luke Combs “Beer Never Broke My Heart”. Coty has released a number of singles including his breakthrough (very personal) single “Bigger Guys” which connected with fans globally and has over 800,000 streams. In 2024, Coty signed to Honky Tonk Records and released “Diggin’ (on you) and his new single “Quite Like You”. |
Suzie McNeil & The Chain Reaction at 6:30 p.m. |
Suzie McNeil is a Canadian Juno Award-winning artist, is a talented and celebrated artist and songwriter. She has performed alongside legends such as Steven Tyler, Jeff Healey, P!nk, INXS. Her 2008 single SuperGirl went gold, peaked at #3 on the charts and was nominated for a Canadian Radio Music Award, a “Best New Artist” JUNO award, and was awarded the Canadian Independent Music award’s “Favorite Pop Artist/Group of the Year.” |
The Trews at 8:30 p.m. |
The Trews, an iconic Canadian rock band, are comprised of lead vocalist/guitarist Colin MacDonald, lead guitarist John-Angus MacDonald, bassist Jack Syperek, drummer Theo McKibbon, and keyboardist Jeff Heisholt. They have been one of Canada’s most successful rock bands of the past decade, earning 19 Top 10 Rock radio singles (including two #1’s) and multiple Gold and Platinum certified albums. The band has also received multiple East Coast Music Awards, a CIMA Road Gold Award, an Independent Music Award (US) in 2009 for Best Rock / Metal Song, and numerous JUNO Award nominations. The Trews have played thousands of shows worldwide, on their own as well as supporting the Rolling Stones, KISS, Robert Plant, Guns ‘n Roses, Aerosmith, Weezer, Mumford & Sons, Bruce Springsteen, Switchfoot and more.
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2025 Schedules
- 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. KidZone Carnival and Midway
- 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Marketplace Vendors
- 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Food vendors
- 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Young Canadians area
- 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Young Canadian Stage
- 12:00 p.m. Kiki Totally Outrageous Show
- 12:40 p.m. Bob the Builder
- 1:05 p.m. PAW Patrol Rubble Meet and Greet (Off stage)
- 1:30 p.m. The Barry-O Kids Show
- 2:05 p.m. Bob the Builder
- 2:40 p.m. The Barry-O Kids Show
- 3:05 p.m. Storytime with Rubble, Dexter, City of Brantford Director of Engineering Jennifer Elliott, and Manager of Construction Christian Bean
- 3:30 p.m. PAW Patrol Rubble Meet and Greet (Off Stage)
- 3:55 p.m. Bob the Builder
- 4:30 p.m. The Barry-O Kids Show
- 4:55 p.m. PAW Patrol Rubble Meet and Greet (Off Stage)
- 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Main Stage performances:
- 12:10 p.m. Jocelyn June & The Bugs
- 1:25 p.m. The Dirt Road Travelers
- 2:30 p.m. Andrew Irving
- 3:40 p.m. Tonewheel
- 4:50 p.m. Coty Robinson
- 6:30 p.m. Suzie McNeil & The Chain Reaction
- 8:30 p.m. The Trews
- 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Guinness World Record Stilt Walker, Doug "The Great" Hunt
- 1:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. Tim Burr Circus Lumberjack Show (Red Baseball Diamond)
- 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Free Canada Day photo booth
- 10:00 p.m. Firework display
Plan Your Visit
Visit Tourism Brantford to find places to stay, things to do and place to eat while in Brantford. Visit our "Plan Your Visit" page for details on where to park, free shuttles and road closures.