Annual Music Festival · Ontario, Canada
Lightfoot
Festival
Celebrating the life & music of Gordon Lightfoot — Canada's greatest storyteller in song.
*photo credit: Ainsley Munro
Coming
October 2026
Orillia, Ontario
Featured Track
Couchiching
Hear the waters of Lake Couchiching in this beloved piece performed by the Lightfoot Band — a taste of the weekend that awaits.
October 29–31, 2026 · Orillia, Ontario
Upcoming Events
Thu, Oct 29 · 7:25 PM
Proclamation of Gordon Lightfoot Day
Mayor Don McIsaac proclaims 'Gordon Lightfoot Day' at the Orillia Opera House.
Thu, Oct 29 · 7:30 PM
The Lightfoot Band Concert
An authentic concert experience with Gordon's original band members at the Lightfoot Auditorium.
Fri, Oct 30 · 1:00 PM
Youth Singing Competition
Local youth perform Lightfoot favourites, judged by the Lightfoot Band themselves.
Fri, Oct 30 · 7:00 PM
Choir Revolution & Lightfoot Stories
A participatory singing experience plus stories of Gord shared by special guests.
Sat, Oct 31 · 12:00 PM
Lightheaded — Film Screening
A documentary chronicling Gordon Lightfoot's career and his devoted fans, at Quayle's Brewery.
Sat, Oct 31 · All Day
Lightfoot Tribute Performances
Live music, the Youth Competition winners, and a cake cutting in Gord's memory.
About the Festival
Come for the Music
Stay for the Weekend
Every October, Orillia — Gordon Lightfoot's hometown — comes alive with the songs that defined a generation. The Lightfoot Festival brings together world-class musicians, lifelong fans, and a community bound by a love of authentic Canadian folk and country music.
From the Lightfoot Band's main stage performances to intimate sessions, a self-guided tour of Gord's Orillia, and a Youth Singing Competition, there's something for every generation. Read more about our story →
"If you could read my mind, love, what a tale my thoughts could tell…"Tickets & Schedule →
— Gordon Lightfoot
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