Loverboy cancels Wayback Festival appearance in Kitchener due to illness
Posted Jul 7, 2026 04:18:45 AM.
Last Updated Jul 7, 2026 04:18:48 AM.
One of the biggest acts of the 80’s is no longer able to play at Kitchener’s Wayback Festival this summer.
The city has announced that Loverboy has cancelled their appearance “due to a health-related issue within the band’s touring party.”
A replacement act is already being finalized, and a statement from the city said details are expected to be announced soon.
That statement went on to say, “We know fans were looking forward to seeing Loverboy, and we wish everyone involved a full and speedy recovery.”
The Wayback Festival is still set to rock out in Kitchener at Carl Zehr Square in front of city hall on the weekend of July 24 and 25.
Trooper is still set to play Saturday night.
Other acts still include tributes to Journey, Elton John, and 80’s rock in general.
The Wayback Festival over the years
