Dundas Cactus Festival 2026

Spend a summer weekend in downtown Dundas at the Dundas Cactus Festival, one of the area's best-loved street festivals. This free community event brings together live music, cultural performances, local vendors, food, shopping, and family-friendly activities across the festival footprint. All entertainment is free and accessible.

The 2026 festival runs Friday, August 21 through Sunday, August 23. General festival hours are Friday 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., and Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Festival Patio Stage 1 — Hatt Street and Memorial Square

Friday, August 21

6:00 p.m. — Scantily Plaid

7:30 p.m. — Tomi Swick and the Strummers Union

9:00 p.m. — Born in the Eighties

Saturday, August 22

11:30 a.m. — Team K9 Dog Sport Show

1:00 p.m. — Team K9 Dog Sport Show

2:30 p.m. — Team K9 Dog Sport Show

3:00 p.m. — Six Nations Smoke Dancers

4:00 p.m. — Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

5:30 p.m. — Doctor Tongue

7:00 p.m. — LEASH, a tribute to Pearl Jam

9:00 p.m. — Red Astro Chili Peppers

Sunday, August 23

12:00 p.m. — Just 4 Kicks Karate & Dance

1:00 p.m. — Lily Sazz with special guest Rob Lamothe

2:00 p.m. — Canadian Orpheus Male Choir

Stage 2 — King Street and Albert Street

6:00 p.m. — Green Harbour

7:30 p.m. — Sarah Church

9:00 p.m. — Solstice

12:00 p.m. — PICAH Dancers

1:00 p.m. — Suzuran Odori

2:00 p.m. — Ghana Association Hospitality Group

2:30 p.m. — Hayley Verrall Band

4:30 p.m. — Mike Woods

6:30 p.m. — Two Families Band

8:00 p.m. — Warden & The Inmates

9:30 p.m. — Stone the Radio

12:00 p.m. — Brandon Dean

2:00 p.m. — Bonfire Boys

Family Fun Zone Stage 3 — King Street and Church Street

Family Fun Zone hours are Friday 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m. — Reptile Shows by Massasauga Imports

7:00 p.m. — Paul Sage & Pals

9:30 a.m. — Teddy Bear Picnic

11:00 a.m. — Reptile Shows by Massasauga Imports

12:00 p.m. — Andy G & Friends

1:00 p.m. — Just 4 Kicks Karate & Dance

2:00 p.m. — Mr Ben's Music

3:00 p.m. — Reptile Shows by Massasauga Imports

3:30 p.m. — Snow Sisters story time

4:00 p.m. — Batman Superhero Training

4:30 p.m. — Mr Ben's Music

6:00 p.m. — Paul Sage & Pals

11:00 a.m. — Paul Sage & Pals

12:00 p.m. — Reptile Shows by Massasauga Imports

1:00 p.m. — Batman and Spider-Man Training Camp

3:00 p.m. — Andy G & Friends

Artists and schedules are subject to change. Check the official festival programme before heading out.