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Riverfest Elora releases line up with headliners Silversun Pickups, City and Colour

The poster for Riverfest Elora can be seen. (Contributed)

By Mark Douglas

Posted Mar 19, 2025 11:43:11 AM.

Last Updated Mar 19, 2025 11:47:23 AM.

The line-up for this year’s Riverfest Elora is out with another mix of hot bands from Canada and abroad.

The three-day festival at Bissell Park this year will feature Silversun Pickups, Marcy Playground, Fitz and The Tantrums, Dear Rouge, Yukon Blonde, City and Colour and more.

The schedule announced by the festival Wednesday morning is:

Friday, Aug. 15 – Silversun Pickups headline with Wheatus, Marcy Playground, Danny Michel, Cam Kahin, and more.
Saturday, Aug. 16 – Fitz and The Tantrums take the stage with Tune-Yards, Dear Rouge, Yukon Blonde, Tom Wilson, and Moontricks.
Sunday, Aug. 17 – City and Colour closes the festival alongside The Philharmonik, Rich Aucoin, Michie Mee, Grae, and others.

Passes for the 15th Riverfest can be purchased here.

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