9 festivals you could hit up if you win the ultimate Canadian music festival experience
Which Canadian music festival would you choose if you knew your tickets, travel and accommodation were all paid for? It's a fun hypothetical question, but for the winner of the Brita Drop contest, it'll be very real.
Entries are open now for the Brita Drop contest, a huge contest that will give one winner and their guest a trip worth up to $15,000 CAD to a 2026 Canadian music festival of their choice.
From the Vancouver country lover going to Boots and Hearts in Ontario, the electronica stan in Halifax travelling to Calgary for Chasing Summer, or the Montrealer flying across the country for Sunfest in B.C. — the sky's the limit.
To enter the Brita Drop contest and get your shot at this massive adventure, just buy any Brita product, go to britadropcontest.ca and upload your receipt before August 31, 2025. Questions? Check out their terms and conditions for all the details.
Of course, staying hydrated is key to making the most of a music festival — no matter which one you pick. This is why you'll find Brita refill stations at select festivals across the country, where you can top up on filtered water for free.
Now that you know about this amazing contest, here are nine music festival options you might want to weigh up. And remember, these are just the beginning!
Osheaga
Brita's filtered water stations keep festivalgoers hydrated at Osheaga. Courtesy of Brita
Canada's largest music festival hardly needs an introduction. If you love seeing big headliner acts, the six-stage art and music extravaganza at Montreal's Parc Jean-Drapeau is the place to be.
If 2025 has names like The Killers, Glass Animals, Doechii, Tyler, the Creator and Olivia Rodrigo on the bill, just imagine what 2026 will bring. Osheaga is a solid contender if you're figuring out which music festival you'd pick if you won the Brita Drop contest.
Veld
A must for EDM fans, Toronto's Veld has been hosting the top electronic acts for 11 years. Its multiple stages pump different subgenres over three days at Downsview Park, meaning there's something for everyone — from heavy bass to trance, house and mainstream headliners like Alessio and Deadmau5.
Boots and Hearts
Attracting fans from all over the world to Burl's Creek, Ontario, this four-day celebration of all things country welcomes around 40,000 visitors to see world-class acts like Bailey Zimmerman, Sam Hunt and Hardy.
With its star-studded lineup, gorgeous location, and unmatched fun that comes with a multi-day camping festival, Boots and Hearts is likely high on the list if you win the Brita Drop contest. Though, of course, you have to be in it to win it.
Chasing Summer
Western Canada's largest outdoor electronica festival has only been getting bigger and better every year. With the 2025 lineup featuring KX5 (a collaboration between Deadmau5 and Kaskade) and some thrilling B2B sets, you can only imagine the heights it'll get to in 2026.
Lasso
Another one for country fans: The Lasso festival is big enough to attract huge stars (Sheryl Crow and Bailey Zimmerman are on the 2025 lineup) while also celebrating local and emerging artists.
If you win the Brita Drop contest and choose a trip to Lasso, you're in for two days of top country music in all its forms at Parc Jean-Drapeau. Plus, you can explore Montreal while you're in town.
ÎLESONIQ
Montreal's flagship electronic festival is ÎLESONIQ, a multi-day spectacle that takes over the city and Parc Jean-Drapeau every August. Not just a must-see for EDM fans, the festival is also an iconic way to celebrate summer in Montreal. Nothing beats the energy of around 50,000 music fans vibing to the latest and greatest electronic artists.
Sunfest
Every year, the Sunfest attracts fans of all ages to Cowichan on Vancouver Island for one of the country's most picturesque camping festivals. There, they can hoot, holler, and dance to some of the best local and international country acts, including the likes of Keith Urban, The Washboard Union and Orville Peck.
Sommo
Cavendish Beach, P.E.I., becomes a music, food and drink hub in September with Sommo Fest. Perfect for those who aren't ready to let summer go, Sommo is also a great pick for the Brita Drop contest winner who also wants to visit the Maritimes.
As well as pulling huge names like Alanis Morissette and Hozier, Sommo also hosts "culinary acts" from celebrity chefs, craft brewers, distilleries and more, making it a bona fide feast for the senses.
These nine festivals are just a taste of the options you'll have if you win the Brita Drop contest, and everyone knows Canada is spoiled when it comes to amazing festivals.
Whatever your pick, you have to be in the Brita Drop contest to have a shot at winning. To be in the running, just buy any Brita product and head to britadropcontest.ca to enter before August 31.
So, which festival will you choose?
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