Boots and Hearts 2026: Canada’s Biggest Country Weekend

15 years of unforgettable #BOOTSLIFE moments at Canada’s largest camping and music festival

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Three days of country music’s biggest names plus emerging artists. Jonas Brothers make their first country festival appearance (Friday), The Chicks headline Saturday, and Rascal Flatts close out the weekend. Across two stages, 20+ artists, plus camping, VIP lounges, and a community of 45,000+ fans united by the music.

🎵 3 headliners 🏕 Camping on-site 🎪 Two main stages 👢 15 years strong

🤠 Welcome to #BOOTSLIFE — a weekend where music brings people together. Over one hour north of Toronto, Burl’s Creek’s 600-acre grounds can accommodate 100,000+ fans and 45,000+ campers. Three days. 20+ artists. One legendary vibe.

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🎸 Why Boots and Hearts?

Boots and Hearts isn’t just a festival — it’s an institution in Canadian country music. For 15 years, this three-day camping event has brought together the biggest names in country, emerging artists, and fans united by the music and the experience of #BOOTSLIFE. The festival’s new three-day format in 2026 is the biggest iteration yet, with headline performances that defy expectations: the Jonas Brothers making their first-ever country festival appearance, The Chicks’ powerhouse Saturday night, and Rascal Flatts closing out Sunday.

Burl’s Creek’s 600-acre grounds provide the perfect backdrop — natural amphitheatres, forested stages, and the iconic red barn. You’re camping on the same property where you’re watching world-class performances. The vibe is high-energy yet intimate, with a community that comes back year after year for the moments that happen on and off the stages.

Whether it’s your first Boots or your fifteenth, the festival delivers a weekend where you’re part of something larger than yourself: a gathering rooted in live music, friendship, and the kind of memories that stick with you.

🎤 The 2026 Lineup

Boots and Hearts 2026 features 20+ artists across Main Stage and Front Porch Stage. The headliners alone span multiple generations and genres: Jonas Brothers (pop-rock brothers entering country fest territory for the first time), The Chicks (GRAMMY/CMA icons making their Boots debut), and Rascal Flatts (ACM Award winners closing out the weekend). Supporting the headliners is a carefully curated mix of established country stars and rising artists.

Full Lineup (20+ artists):
Main Stage Headliners: Jonas Brothers (Friday), The Chicks (Saturday), Rascal Flatts (Sunday). Confirmed artists: Russell Dickerson, Brett Kissel, Dasha, Emily Anne Roberts, School House, Jessie Murph, Sam Barber, Waylon Wyatt, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Thelma & James, Tony Stevens, The Jack Wharff Band, Tucker Wetmore, Max McNown, James Barker Band, Ashley Cooke, Kaitlin Butts, Mitch Zorn, Savannah Jade. Plus: Emerging Artist Showcase featuring winners from previous years’ talent searches.

📅 Friday to Sunday Breakdown

Each day has its own character, with performances across both stages running from afternoon through late night. Exact set times are released closer to the festival date via the official app and website.

🎫 Festival Essentials

✨ The Boots Experience

🏜️ Burl’s Creek Event Grounds — Canada’s largest outdoor event venue, spanning 600 acres with natural amphitheatres, forested stage areas, a restored 1930s barn, and pristinely landscaped grounds. Accommodates 100,000+ attendees and 45,000+ campers. Located just over 1 hour north of Toronto between Barrie and Orillia on Highway 11.

🎪 Two Main Stages — Music runs across both stages simultaneously, so you choose your moment to catch performances. Emerging Artist Showcase features rising talent discovered through the festival’s talent search program. No headliner overlap = you navigate your own festival experience.

🤠 VIP Upgrades — Daisy Duke’s Deck is new in 2026: private table + bar access + VIP seating for 4 on the Main Stage viewing area. Front Porch VIP offers front-of-stage access at both venues. Standard VIP includes preferred viewing and facilities access.

🎭 Festival Community — Boots returns year after year because of the people. #BOOTSLIFE is a real thing — you’ll see friendships formed, proposals made, and unforgettable moments shared. The campgrounds are an attraction in themselves, with impromptu performances and a genuine sense of community.

📱 Mobile App — Official Boots and Hearts app provides schedules, set times, venue maps, and real-time updates. Download it before the festival for easy navigation across the 600-acre grounds and to stay on top of last-minute changes.

🗺️ Getting to Burl’s Creek

🗓️ Timing Tip: Arrive Friday morning or Thursday evening if camping to claim a good campsite location. Festival entry opens gates early; check official Ticketmaster page for exact gate times closer to the date.

The #BOOTSLIFE Community

Every year, Boots and Hearts brings together tens of thousands of country music fans united by the music, the experience, and the community. Year after year, people return not just for the headliners, but for the moments in between — friendships, celebrations, and memories that last far longer than the weekend.

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