Now in its 35th year, Hillside Festival has announced its lineup for this summer’s gathering of music, art, dance, and food at the one and only Guelph Lake Island from July 13 to 15.
Hillside is an alternative festival for the musically and culturally adventurous. The summer festival brings together acclaimed and groundbreaking artists, across genres, to celebrate community at a midsummer musical feast.
This year’s lineup features a talented and ambitious collection of artists and performers who challenge the status quo, push boundaries with new ideas, and create art that inspires others.
Over 70 artists will perform – with more to be announced – representing a wide variety of genres.
The lineup is also complemented by a myriad of drumming and dancing styles, spoken word poets, exceptional food and drink, award-winning craft beer and cider, educational workshops, a wild children’s area and nature-loving environmental initiatives.
This year, Hillside is championing the theme of countering hate with beauty, taking Rev. Sekou’s words as the collective flag: “Artists are legislators of hope … and architects of being, building communities where there are no strangers – only neighbours.”
This year will be no different, as Hillside 2018 will celebrate these expressions of positive creativity, affirmative resistance and belonging by offering artists who shine light instead of shame and revel in beauty instead of hostility.
Weekend passes are currently on sale. Weekend passes go up in price when they are purchased closer to the festival weekend.
Tier 2 tickets are available until April 9 to June 3 for $139. Tier 3 tickets are available from June 4 to July 1 for $149. Tier 4 are available July 2 to the gate for $159.
Also available are Hillside 2018 individual day passes and seniors’ weekend passes. A Friday day pass is $57, a Saturday day pass is $85, a Sunday day pass is $85. A Seniors’ weekend pass (65 plus) is $79.50. Children under 12 can enter for free when accompanied by an adult.
Tickets are currently on sale online through Ticketfly and locally in Guelph at the Hillside Festival Office and The Bookshelf.
For more information visit HillsideFestival.ca
