On the Way Festival Returns to Toronto With a Stacked Lineup
Adam Harrie — May 28, 2026 — Marketing
References: dice.fm
On the Way Festival returns to The Bentway in Toronto on August 15, presented by Community Wines and Standard Time, with DJ sets from The Dare, Ross From Friends, Doss, members of BADBADNOTGOOD, Patrick Holland, Brux, Young Teesh and Rabzi. The On the Way Festival Toronto 2026 pairs internationally recognized electronic and club acts with a curated food and beverage program featuring Matty’s Patties, Ruru Baked and Rooms Coffee, alongside natural wine poured all day.
Early-bird tickets sold out before general admission went live, underscoring strong demand for what began as a grassroots collaboration between two local brands.
On the Way shows how pairing a travel-worthy music lineup with a hospitality program curated like a restaurant rather than a typical festival bar can create something that feels like a genuine cultural moment.
Image Credit: On the Way Festival
Early-bird tickets sold out before general admission went live, underscoring strong demand for what began as a grassroots collaboration between two local brands.
On the Way shows how pairing a travel-worthy music lineup with a hospitality program curated like a restaurant rather than a typical festival bar can create something that feels like a genuine cultural moment.
Image Credit: On the Way Festival
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