
⚡ Electric Island Season 14
📅 June 27 – 28, 2026
📍 South River, Portlands, Toronto
🎜 Canada Day Long Weekend
🎶 Electronic Music
🔞 19+
Electric Island June Edition 2026
Canada Day long weekend just got a proper soundtrack. Electric Island returns for its June edition on June 27–28 at a new home: South River in the Portlands, tucked in at Don Roadway and Commissioners Street. Three stages, two days, and a lineup that leans hard into house and techno without forgetting the melodic stuff that makes an outdoor festival feel like more than just a loud room.
This is Season 14 for Electric Island — a series that started as a scrappy summer picnic and grew into one of Toronto’s most anticipated electronic music weekends. The June dates are tagged the Canada Day Edition, and the programming reflects that: big headliners, long daylight hours, and a riverside setting that makes the whole thing feel a bit cinematic.
🎶 House & Techno
🏁 3 Stages
🏙 Open-Air Venue
🍷 Food Trucks
👑 VIP Available
♬ 2-Day Pass Option
⌛ Gates open at 2:30 PM and run until 10 PM each day. Front gates close at 8:30 PM sharp — no late entry after that. Plan accordingly.
⚡ Why This Weekend Hits Different
Electric Island has been doing this for 14 years now, which in Toronto’s festival scene is practically an institution. It started as a summer picnic-and-concert thing in city parks and quietly became one of the best-curated electronic music weekends in Canada. The June dates in particular carry extra energy — long summer days, Canada Day weekend mood, and a lineup that tends to be the most eclectic of the four weekends.
The move to South River in the Portlands for 2026 gives the whole thing a proper waterfront feel. It’s a bigger site than some previous locations and the natural surroundings give it a different vibe than a typical park setup — more dramatic, more suited to the kind of music they’re programming on Stage 2 in particular.
And the lineup is genuinely strong. Four Tet on a summer Saturday in Toronto is not something that comes around all the time. Adam Beyer and Lee Burridge headlining the two main stages across the weekend covers a lot of sonic ground, and the undercard on Stage 3 is where you’ll find the local and emerging talent worth discovering.
🎶 The Lineup: June 27 & 28
Three stages each day. Here’s who’s playing across both days — exact stage times are released on the day of the show via Electric Island’s social channels.
📅 Saturday, June 27
🏁 Stage 1
Sammy Virji
Four Tet
Oppidan
Nino Brown
Jayemkayem
Four Tet
Oppidan
Nino Brown
Jayemkayem
🏁 Stage 2
Adam Beyer
Massano
Art Department
Rudee Nik
Videri
Massano
Art Department
Rudee Nik
Videri
🏁 Stage 3
Ashkan Dian
Leo Franco
Theta State
Miz Megs
Larisa Santiago
Leo Franco
Theta State
Miz Megs
Larisa Santiago
📅 Sunday, June 28
🏁 Stage 1
Chris Stussy
Hot Since 82
Mita Gami
Chiara Manchia
Lizard Time
Hot Since 82
Mita Gami
Chiara Manchia
Lizard Time
🏁 Stage 2
Lee Burridge
Indo Warehouse
Oskar Med K
Nature of Music
Adina Nova
Indo Warehouse
Oskar Med K
Nature of Music
Adina Nova
🏁 Stage 3
MSCHF & Menace
Darkova
Aerodrömme [Live]
Nótt
Polyma+h
Darkova
Aerodrömme [Live]
Nótt
Polyma+h
🎫 Tickets & Pricing
General Admission
From ~$75
+ fees. Regular entry to all three stages. Price varies by day and purchase timing.
VIP
Higher tier
Separate VIP entrance, dedicated bar & lounge, expanded washrooms, brand activations. VIP area adjacent to the main stage.
Stage Access
Premium tier
On-stage access for Stage 1 (subject to capacity), plus all VIP privileges.
2-Day Pass
Best value
Covers both Saturday June 27 and Sunday June 28. Good option if you’re making a full weekend of it.
⚠️ All sales are final — no refunds or exchanges, including if acts cancel. Refunds only if the event is cancelled entirely. Tickets are e-mailed 48 hours before the event date.
Buy Tickets on TicketWeb →
📋 The Essentials
Dates
Saturday June 27 & Sunday June 28, 2026
Hours
2:30 PM – 10:00 PM each day. Gates close at 8:30 PM.
Venue
South River in the Portlands
Don Roadway & Commissioners St., Toronto
Don Roadway & Commissioners St., Toronto
Age Requirement
19+ — valid government-issued photo ID required for entry.
Payment
Cashless only. Debit, all major credit cards, and contactless payments accepted.
Capacity
10,000 per day. Sells out. Buy ahead.
Food & Drink
Food trucks on site covering various dietary needs. Outside food and drink (including water) not permitted.
Headliners
Four Tet · Adam Beyer · Sammy Virji (Sat)
Hot Since 82 · Lee Burridge · Chris Stussy (Sun)
Hot Since 82 · Lee Burridge · Chris Stussy (Sun)
🚗 Getting to South River Portlands
The Portlands is a bit further east than most Toronto event venues, but it’s accessible. Here’s what to know:
🚊 By TTC
The 114, 202, and 72 buses serve the Portlands area. Visit ttc.ca to plan your exact route. TTC is the most stress-free option — no parking headaches, no Canada Day traffic.
🚗 By Car / Rideshare
Attendee parking and rideshare drop-off at McCleary Parking, 185 Villiers St, Toronto. This is the official lot — use this address for your rideshare, not the festival entrance itself.
💡 Tips Before You Go
🛍 Small bags only. No backpacks. Clear plastic bags up to 12”×6”×12” get you through the fastest. Clutches up to 6”×9” are fine. Camelbacks are allowed but must arrive empty.
⌛ Don’t be late. Gates close at 8:30 PM sharp — no exceptions. If you’re planning to catch the headline sets, arriving by early evening is smart. Canada Day weekend traffic on Lakeshore is no joke.
📷 Download your tickets in advance. No public Wi-Fi on site. Have your mobile tickets downloaded and ready before you leave home. Crank screen brightness for scanning.
🌷 It’s an outdoor summer festival. Sunscreen is your friend. Late June in Toronto can be warm. Comfortable shoes matter more than you think after six hours of dancing.
📌 Check set times on the day. Electric Island releases the full schedule on Instagram and Facebook on the morning of each event. Follow @electricislandto so you don’t miss the drop.
🍷 Eat before or budget for food trucks. Outside food and drink aren’t permitted on site. The food truck selection caters to various dietary needs, but festival food pricing applies.
❓ Common Questions
Details may change — always confirm dates, lineup, and policies on the official Electric Island website before heading out.
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