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Get ready for the second annual Brantford Beats & Eats, a free summer festival happening in downtown Brantford on Saturday, July 18, 2026! Join us at Harmony Square (89 Dalhousie Street) and along Colborne Street, between Queen Street and Bain Street, for a full day of delicious food, live music, art, and entertainment.
Schedule of Events
Enjoy free performances on the main stage in Harmony Square in downtown Brantford, hosted by NBA Entertainer, Q-MACK:
| Backburner | 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
| Garnetta Cromwell | 12:20 p.m. to 1:20 p.m. |
| Wreckless Harbour | 1:40 p.m. to 2:40 p.m. |
| Hayley Verrall | 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Jammer's Waffle House | 4:20 p.m. to 5:20 p.m. |
| Ty Wilson | 5:40 p.m. to 6:40 p.m. |
Enjoy free performances on the Parkette Stage, located beside the Brantford Public Library, at 173 Colborne Street:
|
Mary Simon / Mississippi Bends |
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
|
Wandering x Canopy |
12:10 p.m. to 1:10 p.m. |
| Gracie Jet | 1:20 p.m. to 2:20 p.m. |
| Quinn Sutherland | 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
| Matt Campbell | 3:40 p.m. to 4:40 p.m. |
| Piper & Carson | 4:50 p.m. to 5:50 p.m. |
| The Grace San Andres Quartet | 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. |
Enjoy live demonstrations along Colborne Street, in front of the Brantford Public Library.
| Bronagh Morgan, Chalk Artist | 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Hope Flynn, Plein Air Artist | 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Adelle Norg, Live Muralist | 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Chris Perez, Spray Paint Muralist |
11 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Aoe Girard, Caricaturist | 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Tia Parnell, Live Painting | 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Christine Paris, Muralist | 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| REDSKYBREAKS, Break Dancing | 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Demonstrations from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. |
Over 15 different artisans and vendors will be stationed in Harmony Square and along Colborne Street from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., selling a wide variety of merchandise.
Enjoy entertainment from various performers stationed along Colborne Street, including free magic shows from Awesome Mike Magic and Axe-Throwing from Smash ‘N Axes (for a fee).
New this year! Don't miss Battle of the Brushes, a live painting competition that will take place during the event. Artists will have 40 minutes to paint a secret subject revealed only at the start of the round, and the audience will cast their votes to crown the champion.
| Round One | 12:00 p.m. to 12:40 p.m. |
| Voting Period | 12:40 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. |
| Round Two | 1:00 p.m. to 1:40 p.m. |
| Winners Announced | 1:40 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. |
Several food trucks, including Fo'Cheezy, What's the Scoop, Los Rolling Tacos, Mustache Burger, and The Sassy Lemon, will be on-site with food and beverages for purchase. Those 19 and over can stop by the Licensed Patio sponsored by Shack Bar (ID required for entry).
Parking and Road Closures
Downtown road closures will be in effect for the community to enjoy the event. Colborne Street from Queen Street to Bain Street will be closed from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Parking is free in the municipal parking garage located at 59 Icomm Drive
Sponsorship Opportunities
Are you interested in having your business or organization highlighted at Brantford Beats & Eats? To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please email tourism@brantford.ca.
$5,000
Presenting Sponsor (1 available)
$4,000
Presenting Partner (2 available)
$2,500
$1,000
$500
You can also sponsor a featured area or program during Brantford Beats & Eats, which will include a sign with your company logo on the featured area or program signage. Featured areas and programs below are based on availability, limited to one sponsor per area/program, and offered on a first-come, first-served basis:
Volunteer Opportunities
The City of Brantford is currently seeking volunteers to assist with various activities during Brantford Beats & Eats. High school community hours will be available. Accepted volunteers will be required to take mandatory virtual training. Those interested are encouraged to email tourism@brantford.ca for more information.
Contact Us
City of Brantford
58 Dalhousie Street
P.O. Box 818
Brantford, Ontario
N3T 2J2
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