Niagara Falls will trade some of its usual roar for guitars, country anthems and live music when the Misty City Music Festival returns September 18–20, 2026.
- Misty City Music Festival 2026 at a Glance
- Friday, September 18: Jake Owen Opens the Weekend
- Saturday, September 6th: Country’s Authentic Spirit
- Lonestar
- Dustin Lynch
- Jon Pardi
- Dawson Gray
- Carter Faith
- June Mayflood
- Paige Penney
- Jade Hilton
- Ethan Miller
- Sunday, September 20: Brooks & Dunn Close Misty City
- Brooks & Dunn
- Andrew Hyatt
- Jackson Dean
- Avery Anna
- Benny Douglas’
- Steven James Porter
- Hailey Benedict
- Alexa Goldie
- Music, Beer and BBQ
- Misty City 2026 Ticket Prices
- Parking for Misty City
- Is Misty City Family Friendly?
- Accessibility at the Festival
- Rain, Re-Entry and Other Details to Know
- Make Misty City Part of a Niagara Falls Weekend
- A Bigger Second Year for Misty City
Event Location: Fallsview Event Grounds @ 6727 Stanley Avenue, Niagara Falls, Ontario
Now entering its second year, Misty City has expanded into a three-day country music festival at the Fallsview Event Grounds, 6727 Stanley Avenue in Niagara Falls, Ontario. The 2026 lineup is led by Jake Owen, Jon Pardi, Dustin Lynch, Lonestar, Jackson Dean and Brooks & Dunn, with performances spread across two stages throughout the weekend.
For visitors, the location is part of the appeal. The festival grounds are in the Fallsview tourism area, allowing a concert weekend to include time at Niagara Falls, Clifton Hill, restaurants, attractions and other parts of the central tourism district rather than becoming a stand-alone trip outside the city.
Festival information in this guide was last verified September 10, 2026.
Misty City Music Festival 2026 at a Glance
| Dates | September 18–20, 2026 |
| Location | Fallsview Event Grounds, 6727 Stanley Avenue, Niagara Falls |
| Music | Country |
| Stages | Two |
| Friday Gates | 3:00 p.m. |
| Saturday Gates | 2:00 p.m. |
| Sunday Gates | 2:00 p.m. |
| Age Policy | All ages |
| Children | Ages 10 and under receive free admission with a paying adult, within festival limits |
| Ticket Provider | Front Gate Tickets |
The festival’s official FAQ confirms that children 10 and under receive free General Admission or VIP entry when accompanied by a paying adult, with a maximum of two free children per paying adult.
Friday, September 18: Jake Owen Opens the Weekend
Friday begins with gates opening at 3 p.m., followed by performances throughout the afternoon and evening.
Jake Owen holds the final scheduled slot from 8:45 to 10 p.m., following a lineup that includes Dylan Marlowe, Alli Walker, Blake Whiten, Ryan Langdon, Savannah Jade and Evan Burrison.
Jake Owen
Savannah Jade
Evan Burrison
Blake Whiten
Ryan Langdon
Dylan Marlowe
Alli Walker
| Friday Artist | Scheduled Time |
|---|---|
| Savannah Jade | 4:00–4:45 p.m. |
| Evan Burrison | 4:45–5:15 p.m. |
| Blake Whiten | 5:15–6:15 p.m. |
| Ryan Langdon | 6:15–7:00 p.m. |
| Dylan Marlowe | 7:00–8:00 p.m. |
| Alli Walker | 8:00–8:45 p.m. |
| Jake Owen | 8:45–10:00 p.m. |
The later Friday opening gives arriving visitors time to settle into Niagara Falls before heading to the festival grounds.
Saturday, September 6th: Country’s Authentic Spirit
Saturday, September 19: Jon Pardi, Dustin Lynch and Lonestar
Saturday expands into a full afternoon of country music, with gates opening at 2 p.m.
The main run of evening performances builds from Lonestar at 5:15 p.m. to Dustin Lynch at 7 p.m. before Jon Pardi closes the night from 8:45 to 10 p.m. Carter Faith, Paige Penney, Dawson Gray, Ethan Miller, Jade Hilton and June Mayflood are also included on the official Saturday schedule.
Lonestar
Dustin Lynch
Jon Pardi
Dawson Gray
Carter Faith
June Mayflood
Paige Penney
Jade Hilton
Ethan Miller
| Saturday Artist | Scheduled Time |
|---|---|
| Paige Penney | 3:00–3:30 p.m. |
| June Mayflood | 3:30–4:00 p.m. |
| Carter Faith | 4:00–4:45 p.m. |
| Jade Hilton | 4:45–5:15 p.m. |
| Lonestar | 5:15–6:15 p.m. |
| Ethan Miller | 6:15–7:00 p.m. |
| Dustin Lynch | 7:00–8:00 p.m. |
| Dawson Gray | 8:00–8:45 p.m. |
| Jon Pardi | 8:45–10:00 p.m. |
With gates not opening until mid-afternoon, Saturday also leaves the morning open for sightseeing around Niagara Falls.
Sunday, September 20: Brooks & Dunn Close Misty City
Sunday brings the festival to its biggest closing set.
Country duo Brooks & Dunn are scheduled to perform from 8:45 to 10 p.m., following Jackson Dean, Avery Anna, Hailey Benedict and a supporting Sunday lineup.
Brooks & Dunn
Andrew Hyatt
Jackson Dean
Avery Anna
Benny Douglas’
Steven James Porter
Hailey Benedict
Alexa Goldie
| Sunday Artist | Scheduled Time |
|---|---|
| Benny Douglas | 3:00–3:30 p.m. |
| Steven James Porter | 3:30–4:00 p.m. |
| Hailey Benedict | 4:00–4:45 p.m. |
| Alexa Goldie | 4:45–5:15 p.m. |
| Avery Anna | 5:15–6:15 p.m. |
| Sunday side-stage performance | 6:15–7:00 p.m. |
| Jackson Dean | 7:00–8:00 p.m. |
| Andrew Hyatt | 8:00–8:45 p.m. |
| Brooks & Dunn | 8:45–10:00 p.m. |
The festival’s official Schedule and Lineup pages currently use different names for one Sunday performer in the 6:15 p.m. slot. Rather than repeat an uncertain name, this guide leaves that listing open pending confirmation from the festival. The remaining times above follow the festival’s dedicated Schedule page.
Music, Beer and BBQ
Misty City describes its 2026 festival around three main ingredients: country music, beer and BBQ.
Food service will include local vendors and BBQ alongside beer, cocktails, spirits and other beverages. The festival FAQ also confirms that outside food and drinks are generally not permitted inside the grounds.
This gives Misty City more of a full festival format than a conventional concert. Guests can arrive in the afternoon, move between stages and food areas, and stay through the final evening performance.
Misty City 2026 Ticket Prices
Misty City is offering single-day and weekend passes, with both General Admission and VIP categories.
As of September 10, 2026, the festival lists these General Admission prices:
| General Admission | Current Listed Price |
|---|---|
| Friday | $129.99 CAD |
| Saturday | $159.99 CAD |
| Sunday | $159.99 CAD |
| Weekend | $399.99 CAD |
VIP prices currently range from $189.99 for Friday to $629.99 for the complete weekend.
VIP admission includes a dedicated festival area, front-of-stage viewing, a dedicated bar, separate entrance and box-office access, private indoor air-conditioned washrooms and festival merchandise benefits.
The festival states that ticket prices include HST, with service charges applying.
Tickets are being sold exclusively through Front Gate Tickets, and Misty City warns that it cannot guarantee tickets purchased through secondary marketplaces.
Because prices and inventory can change, visitors should verify the current ticket page before purchasing.
Parking for Misty City
Festival organizers have introduced two official paid parking options for 2026.
General Festival Parking is located at the Fallsview Group Parking Lot at 5896 Dunn Street, approximately one kilometre from the festival box office.
VIP Festival Parking is at the Stanley Avenue and Livingstone Street lot at 5424 Livingstone Street, approximately 150 metres from the box office.
Daily general parking is currently listed at $29.99, with a $69.99 weekend general parking pass and $99.99 weekend VIP parking pass. Prices include HST, with service charges applying.
Overnight parking is not permitted in festival lots.
Visitors spending a larger part of the day around Clifton Hill and the Falls may want to treat festival parking and broader sightseeing parking as separate decisions rather than assuming one lot will be ideal for the entire day.
Is Misty City Family Friendly?
Misty City is officially an all-ages event, which makes it more accessible to families than many large outdoor music festivals.
Children 10 and under receive free GA or VIP admission when accompanied by a paying adult, with up to two free children allowed per paying adult. Children must remain accompanied during the festival.
Low-profile lawn chairs are also permitted in a designated area, although space is limited and available on a first-come basis.
Guests can bring small bags up to 6 by 9 inches or clear bags within the festival’s published size limits. Blankets, refillable plastic drink bottles, compact umbrellas and point-and-shoot cameras are among the other permitted items.
Accessibility at the Festival
The Fallsview Event Grounds include a combination of green space and paved surfaces. Misty City advises that outdoor terrain and conditions can vary depending on the weather, and accessible washrooms will be available on site.
Guests with specific mobility or accessibility needs should review the festival’s latest information before attending.
Rain, Re-Entry and Other Details to Know
Misty City runs rain or shine.
Weather can still affect an outdoor festival. Organizers state that storms or unsafe conditions may result in schedule changes or evacuation procedures.
Guests can leave and return to the festival grounds until 6 p.m. each day. Anyone leaving after 6 p.m. will not be permitted to re-enter that day.
Tickets and wristbands are non-transferable, and only registered service dogs are allowed on festival grounds.
Make Misty City Part of a Niagara Falls Weekend
One of Misty City’s strongest advantages is straightforward: the festival takes place in Niagara Falls itself.
The Fallsview Event Grounds sit within the Fallsview tourism area rather than at a remote regional festival site, with hotels and visitor services nearby.
That makes the festival easier to build into a broader Niagara Falls stay.
Before afternoon gates open, visitors can spend time at the Falls or head to Clifton Hill for attractions, games and dining. The Niagara SkyWheel provides a panoramic view over the tourism district, while the Great Canadian Midway, Niagara Speedway, Dinosaur Adventure Golf and other nearby attractions make it possible to fill part of the day without travelling far across the region.
The same approach works particularly well for a two- or three-night trip: Niagara Falls remains the destination, with Misty City becoming one major part of the weekend rather than the only reason to visit.
A Bigger Second Year for Misty City
Misty City’s second year represents a clear expansion for the Niagara Falls festival.
Three days of performances, two stages and a lineup stretching from emerging Canadian artists to established country acts such as Jake Owen, Dustin Lynch, Jon Pardi, Lonestar and Brooks & Dunn give the September 18–20 weekend a substantial place on Niagara Falls’ 2026 events calendar.
Just as important for travellers, the festival happens inside Niagara Falls’ main visitor district. That means a day of live country music can still begin at the Falls, include time on Clifton Hill and finish at Misty City—or become one evening within a much larger Niagara Falls weekend.
Planning note: Artist schedules, ticket availability, prices and operating policies can change. Check the official Misty City Music Festival website before travelling.