Four Winds Music Fest is returning in 2025 for its third edition, again taking up residence at the idyllic Riverstone Retreat just outside of Durham, ON. From July 11 to 13, the outdoor event will feature an all-Canadian lineup of recognizable names and up-and-comers in rock, folk, and Americana. Surrounded by lush forests and bordering the Saugeen River, the picturesque festival grounds offer a serene getaway for attendees.
The performances taking place at the main stage are only one slice of what the festival offers on its 136-acre site. In addition to enjoying the music, festivalgoers will also be able to partake in activities including yoga, beekeeping workshops, African drumming, garden tours and hiking.
Single-day, two-day, and weekend passes are available on Four Winds' website. Check out Exclaim!'s five must-see acts from Four Winds below.
Cat Clyde
The Stratford, ON singer-songwriter's soulful catalogue is steeped in influences ranging from roots to jazz and blues to swing. Her smooth, folksy charm makes her appearance at Four Winds essential to catch.
Ramon Chicharron
The Montreal-based, Colombian-born artist offers up a vibrant sound influenced by Latin and Caribbean rhythms. His latest album, Niebla, earned him a nomination at this year's JUNOS for Global Music Album of the Year.
My Son the Hurricane
The 14-piece brass funk band from Niagara transforms into a dazzling spectacle on any stage they take. The electrifying band will be bringing their hurricane of a live show to Durham in the middle of their summer tour across North America.
Skye Wallace
Last year's The Act of Living saw the Toronto alt-rock powerhouse become more exploratory in their sound, with punchy synths littered throughout the 11-track album. What remains the same as ever, however, is Wallace's delivery of energetic, anthemic tracks, which are all the more impactful when heard live.
The Weather Station
The adventurous art folk project from Toronto's Tamara Lindeman has greatly evolved since its formation nearly 20 years ago in 2006. Lindeman and her band's atmospheric seventh album, Humanhood, was released this past January. Exclaim! it called "Lindeman's most fluid and confronting music yet."