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The Beaches Revive Done With Dolls, Lorde Debuts New Festival Set & More: Best Moments from All Things Go Toronto 2026
This year’s lineup brought a stacked roster of acts, including Lorde, Kesha and The Beaches — to name a few. While the entire lineup was predominantly women and queer artists, it’s not something that many festivals can boast about. Of the 12 acts, 68.2 % of the lineup identified as female, while 9.7% identified as non-binary. Only 22.7% of the lineup identified as male, solely represented by Del Water Gap. Meanwhile, the festival’s legacy data flexes 92% of female and non-binary identifying acts across its two lineups.
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Here are the highlights from All Things Go Toronto 2026.
The Beaches Revive Done With Dolls, Play ‘No Hard Feelings’ Deluxe
Leandra Earl & Kylie MillerMeg Moon
The Beaches are one of the country’s biggest success stories. Over the past couple of years, the Toronto rock act — comprised of sisters Jordan and Kylie Miller, Eliza Enman-McDaniel and Leandra Earl — has made waves globally, bringing their high-energy pop-rock hits to sold-out crowds, many of which are filled with female-identifying and queer fans. While the quartet has played the festival before in its D.C. and New York iterations, this weekend marked their first ATG in their hometown.
“ Having it be [in Toronto] is really special,” Kylie told Billboard Canada ahead of the band’s penultimate Saturday night performance. “We have a bunch of friends who are working the festival and playing it, so it feels like I'm at summer camp right now.” She continued: “The people who come to this festival and our fan base, it really makes sense that we would be headlining it. It’s kind of the perfect fit.”
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It was the band’s first live performance since the release of No Hard Feelings Deluxe, an extension of their top-40-charting album. Kylie shared that they’ve reworked their entire set to accommodate the three new tracks — which include the hit “Should’ve Known Better” — and even hinted at a “special surprise” that she called an “homage to Toronto.” It was only at the end of the band’s set that it became clear what that is.
L-R: Kylie Miller, Jordan Miller, Leandra Earl All Things Go
As the band riffed off their palpable chemistry and the crowd was hyped up on hits like “Edge of the Earth,” — in which they walked on-stage to the famed Off Campus scene — “Did I Say Too Much" and "Lesbian of the Year" — complete with a fan waving a flag in the crowd of Earl's face surrounding text that reads "Lesbians rock" — Earl announced that they would play two covers from her “favourite band."
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The opening chords of Done With Dolls’ “Story of My Life” filled the venue, and it was a total throwback for the group’s earliest fans under their previous name. It was followed by “I Don’t Like,” a relic of the mid-2000s rock sound that — before Earl’s arrival — dominated the now-defunct Family Channel.
After a walk down memory lane, the crowd was thrown back into modern day with the group’s punchy breakup anthem song, “Blame Brett,” arguably the group’s biggest song, which catapulted them into superstardom beyond their home country.
Their festival set was a homecoming for the group, who played to a sold-out crowd at the same venue (then Budweiser Stage) nearly two years ago, as Jordan doubles down, saying: “There’s no place like home.” The group’s fans have continued to amass an unwavering amount of support, and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down.
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Lorde Debuts New Festival Set to Jam-Packed Crowd
LordeAll Things Go
When the festival’s lineup was announced, Lorde’s Sunday night headlining slot garnered much attention. Looking around, the crowd seemed nearly full, if not entirely sold-out. It was akin to the last time that the New Zealand singer was at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena last fall, touring in support of her top-5-charting album, Virgin. Returning to the city less to a similarly jam-packed crowd, she appeared to be on an important mission.
“This is my second All Things Go — I'm trying to catch them all,” she told the crowd. “It's a Pokémon situation for me. This is, without a doubt, the coolest festival in North America. It’s the girls, the gays and the theys,” which elicited cheers.
Last week, the singer kicked off her summer festival run, which includes a reimagining of her previous stage setup and a new setlist. While most artists save their biggest hits until the end, Lorde kicked off with “Royals,” the tune that skyrocketed her into mainstream fame as a teen. As she filled up her infamous water bottle at a water foundation, the crowd joyfully sang the 2013 track.
LordeAll Things Go
While it was the final set of the festival, Lorde got the crowd’s energy levels high with Virgin’s electric lead single “What Was That,” while making a specific request: “We’re closing this [festival] out so you have to give us everything,” and everyone promptly delivered. While she’s one of the biggest artists in the world, Lorde makes the personal feel universal. Her on-stage presence is fluid and fun — and with only two backup dancers that match her free-flowing state, it’s easy to feel like you’re dancing in your bedroom with close friends, as older hits like “Buzzcut Season,” “The Louvre” and “Green Light” flow into each other seamlessly.
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She even pulled out "Girl, so confusing," a Charli xcx feature that drew intrigue into the pair's dynamic. As it filled the speakers, fans cheered for Lorde, as it marked her second time performing the track sans Charli. Sharing that she feels “a deep respect and a kinship” for Canada, she flowed into her penultimate track, “David,” the final track on Virgin, which has become a moment of catharsis for the singer and her fans. Over the crowd, a flag capturing the song’s lyrics: “I don’t belong to anyone,” appeared on screen, as she calls the lyric “the motto, from 2013 to 2026,” referencing her decade-spanning career.
“Ribs” has always been a fan favourite, but it has transcended her fanbase, as she calls it “her oldest and most precious song,” on a B-stage to close out her festival set. While it’s a staple of her setlist, it’s kismet for Lorde to sing it in Toronto, as she shouted out Broken Social Scene’s “Lover Spit,” which is “left on repeat,” as fans cherished their time with the singer.
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Wet Leg Warm up the Crowd With ‘Heated Rivalry’ Hit
Rhian TeasdaleAll Things Go
Wet Leg’s indie rock tunes have transcended countries. Last fall, U.K. group played a sold-out show at Toronto’s History, a venue that holds a 2,500 capacity, in support of 2025’s Moisturizer. Returning to the city less than a year later, their fanbase has tripled in size, nearly filling up the 16,000-capacity venue. It’s sparked by a major synch. Last November, the group’s track “Mangetout” was featured in Crave’s Heated Rivalry. The song amassed a major amount of streams, as did most of the songs featured in the hit TV show.
But the group — fronted by Rhian Teasdale — spent their hour-long set building up anticipation for the big hit, with a string of tracks that have made waves in the indie music scene. Kicking off with “Catch These Fists,” Teasdale flexed her muscles as she stepped out in an all-white outfit that resembled the undergarments of a football player — showing that she meant business. While the group has crafted soundscapes that build on crashing drums and gritty guitar licks, Teasdale’s vocals are quite soft-spoken on some of their biggest hits like “Wet Dream” and “Chaise Longue,” but she still manages to touch listeners on the lawn.
Whether she is bouncing around on-stage or standing centre-stage with her electric guitar, Teasdale and band members — Hester Chambers, Josh Mobaraki, Ellis Durand and Henry Holmes — build a sonically exciting world that keeps the audience transfixed. When they reached their final track, the crowd appeared even more jam-packed and the phones come up, as many fantasized about their favourite fictional hockey player duo.
Kesha Brings Freedom and Vulnerability to the Toronto Waterfront
KeshaAll Things Go
For years, Kesha has been singing about freedom. After a tumultuous court battle with former producer Dr. Luke, the early aughts hitmaker has come out on the other side, with a newfound sense of liberty and desire to spread the gospel of living authentically. While she’s known for her chart-topping party hits, she has continued to release music independently, recently launching her own namesake record label in a global distribution partnership with Warner Music Group's ADA.
While Kesha has grown up, she knows her fans are eager to hear the songs that put her on the map. “My intention is freedom from my past,” she told the crowd.
Still, the singer opensedwith “Tik Tok,” often coined as recession pop, but still hits nearly two decades later — Kesha has since changed the lyrics to “f–k P Diddy,” following the music mogul’s sexual assault allegations and the Toronto crowd happily shouted the song back to her. While the 2009 hit adhered to its Y2K production, she put a modern spin on tracks like “Blow” and “Backstabber,” infusing refreshing elements like an electric guitar or a bubbling bass, while still maintaining their past versions.
Like many pop singers from the 2000s, she holds an instantly recognizable back catalogue that dominated the radio for multiple years. Kesha’s nostalgic hits were balanced by newer tracks, like “Joyride” and “Praying,” that weren't as familiar to the crowd, but the audience managed to match the singer's energy, dancing confidently and revelling in the lights that flash in front of them. Over a decade on, Kesha holds onto her party girl energy, but appears more mature, less messy and self-realized. While some of her peers have disappeared from the industry, Kesha has kept moving forward.
Emerging Acts Sofia Camara, Flower Face and Jade LeMac Make Their Mark
Sofia CamaraAll Things Go
It’s no surprise that Canada is home to many burgeoning stars. From pop hitmakers in-training to rising alternative singers, the country has often rewarded the brightest talent. At this year’s festival, Sofia Camara and Jade LeMac showcased their pop star sensibilities, while goth-folk act Flower Face brought her haunting vocals and melodies to the lineup.
Camara confidently strode onto the stage, only the second singer to perform on Saturday. While the rising Toronto-based star has previously played at major festivals like Osheaga and Lollapalooza, it’s the first time the singer has played a festival of this calibre in her hometown. Her nine-track set was a platter of hits, including “Parking Lot” and “Who Do I Call Now? (Hellbent),” alongside her viral cover of Gracie Abrams’ chart-topping hit, “That’s So True." She even peppered in two unreleased tracks, debuting them. Of course, Camara concluded her set with “Girls Like You,” the bright pop track that has landed on multiple Billboard Canada charts.
Being the first act at a music festival isn’t an easy feat, but Flower Face handled it like a pro. Taking the stage on Sunday afternoon, the Montreal goth-folk artist was ethereal and captivated the crowd from the first note of “Biblical Love,” a notable track from 2024’s Girl Prometheus. Born Ruby Mckinnion, the singer-songwriter’s soft yet emotional voice transported the audience to a dreamy world, even though it’s the middle of the day. While her set is short — and even includes two unreleased songs — Mckinnon’s romantic set includes “Cornflower Blue” and “Cat’s Cradle,” further putting the crowd under her gothic spell.
Jade LeMacAll Things Go
Clad in an all-white outfit and dark sunglasses, LeMac knew how to work the crowd. The Vancouver native shares that her first-ever performance was at the no-longer-functioning venue, Echo Beach, at the short-lived queer music festival, Lavender Wild in 2023. Now, she was playing an even bigger venue, one she will return to later this summer, as an opener for Y2K pop singer Hilary Duff. The admiration that LeMac has for her audience is reciprocated as fans sang boldly back to her while she held out her microphone. During “Pink Balloon,” a small section of the pit raised pink balloons, which caught LeMac off guard, but her gratitude radiated. Her first big hit, “Constellations,” gets the crowd up on their feet before she closes out with “Running Home,” a major track for LeMac, scoring her first Billboard Canadian Hot 100 entry.
Holly Humberstone and Rachel Chinouriri Bring Their Allyship to Canada
Holly HumberstoneAll Things Go
The British are coming! The U.K. has formed quite the alliance with the Great White North. At this year’s festival, indie singer-songwriter Holly Humberstone and pop-rock act Rachel Chinouriri represented the country with much elegance.
Holly Humberstone has been tapped as part of Universal Music Canada’s Ignite program, celebrating budding female pop acts. Last month, Humberstone performed a secret, exclusive show in Toronto, now returning to the city one month later. The singer-songwriter is currently touring the globe in support of her record, Cruel World, released earlier this year. From the jump, it was clear Humberstone has an ethereal quality to her — dressed in a frilly white dress, she sweetly pronounced the second ‘T’ in “Toronto” and floated around the stage like a fairy when she isn't anchored to one of her many guitars. While her festival set mostly celebrated the new album, it included some fan-favourite tracks like “The Walls Are Way Too Thin” and “Scarlett.”
Rachel ChinouririAll Things Go
Following Humberstone’s set, Rachel Chinouriri was equally delightful. In the hot Toronto weather, she joked that it was “an interesting choice to wear gray,” which will undoubtedly show any sweat stains. It becomes a minor factor in Chinouriri’s set, which was filled with high-energy moments from her debut album, What A Devastating Turn of Events, a project she describes as a “trauma dump about my horrible dating life and other things.”
Chinouriri blasted onto the scene in the early 2020s with “All I Ever Asked,” and it’s still her biggest hit. As the crowd engaged in a call-and-response with Chinouriri, she proved that her rising star status is only getting bigger.
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