A cornerstone of the community for over 40 years, Hamilton's annual FrancoFEST is returning to Gage Park this summer from June 20 to 22, and organizers have shared this year's lineup. In addition to live music, this free outdoor festival is also offering visual arts, food trucks, local artisans, family activities and more.
Festivities will kick off on Friday (June 20) with performances from band Sugar Crush, folk and roots singer Mimi O'Bonsawin and Afrobluehop trailblazer Joyce N'Sana. Headlining Saturday's (June 21) bill are Montreal-based R&B star Blynk, Franco-Ontarian singer-songwriter Gabrielle Goulet and Brazilian electronic artist Diogo Ramos.
The festival will conclude on Sunday (June 22) with a day dedicated to Saint John the Baptist. The final day will also include various activities, workshops and entertainment for all ages, as well as a few surprises.
See the full schedule on FrancoFEST's website.