Riverfest Elora 2025: A compendium of posts - Concert Photos

Another Riverfest Elora is in the books. This 2025 edition, which marked the 15th edition of the festival, was fantastic. Not only is it the chillest and friendliest festival around, it features a wide range of musical talent, some of which are destined to be your new favourite bands, along with delicious food and drinks, artisans, merch and random art in an idillic setting. And, the rain restricted itself to an overnight storm this year.

Please click through the links below to check out photos of your favourite acts and to discover some new ones. I'll be basking in the glow of an amazing weekend of music and friends in Elora. It's one of my favourite summer events, and I'm already looking forward to next year.

Friday

Silversun Pickups

Marcy Playground

Wheatus

Cam Kahin

Danny Michel

Emmett Watters

Fionn

Saturday

Fitz and the Tantrums

Sam Roberts Band

Slash Need

Tune-Yards

Tom Wilson

Moontricks

Dear Rouge

War on Women

Aviv

Tony McManus

Gavin McLeod

The J-Strokes

Sunday

City and Colour

Midnight Cowgirls

Rich Aucoin

The Philharmonik

Michie Mee

Delhi 2 Dublin

Grae

Asko

Spencer Burton

Le Couleur

Settlers Creek Band

Drop Dead Poppies

Chris Clark

If you haven't seen my coverage of many previous Riverfests, please click through on these links:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2022

2023

2024

Riverfest Elora 2025: City and Colour on the Main Stage - Concert Photos

Dallas Green's City and Colour was the Sunday night headliner at this year's Riverfest Elora. It was the perfect ending to the weekend. They played an amazing set of the kind of passion-filled, chill and musically dense songs with gracious melodies to fill the cooling summertime air with love.

Please check out some of my other Riverfest Elora coverage, which I've consolidated into one post right here. I've covered City and Colour a couple of times in the past too. There's the 2019 Riverfest Elora set and their 2014 Riot Fest set.

And relive the cool Sunday vibes with some of City and Colour's music.

"Sleeping Sickness"

"Lover Come Back"

Riverfest Elora 2025: Midnight Cowgirls on the Koop Tent Stage - Concert Photos

Midnight Cowgirls' bio tells us that they, "are a powerhouse feminine collective poised to revolutionize the music scene with their electrifying blend of country, new wave, post-punk, and rockabilly." I thought they played fun, rockin' country tunes as I took in their set on the Koop Tent stage at Riverfest Elora.

Check out some of their music below, and all the rest of my Riverfest Elora coverage right here.

"Giddy Up"

Riverfest Elora 2025: Rich Aucoin on the Grasslands Stage - Concert Photos

Rich Aucoin performed on the Grasslands Stage at Riverfest Elora.

The rest of my Riverfest coverage is right here.

"Kayfabe"

Riverfest Elora 2025: The Philharmonik on the Main Stage - Concert Photos

According to their bio, The Philharmonik is Christian Gates, an American vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, lyricist, music producer and genre defining artist. They played a set of groovy sounds, chill vibes and amazing musicianship from the Riverfest Elora main stage.

Their fame arose after their NPR Tiny Desk concert, which I've embedded below.

After enjoying that, I hope you'll check out my other Riverfest Elora coverage that you can find right here.

“What’s It All Mean?”, “Drugs”, “Chasing…”, “Colors”, and “Pay Me”

Riverfest Elora 2025: Michie Mee on the Koop Tent Stage - Concert Photos

Canada’s Queen of Hip-Hop, Michie Mee performed in the Koop Tent at this year's Riverfest Elora. It was an energetic set of classic Canadian hip-hop. Just what we needed.

Be sure to check out the rest of my Riverfest Elora coverage right here. 

"Don't Wanna Be Your SLAVE"

Riverfest Elora 2025: Delhi 2 Dublin on the Grasslands Stage - Concert Photos

Delhi 2 Dublin performed on the Grasslands stage of Riverfest Elora. They present an interesting mashup of fiddle with beats and create a fun, danceable show.

Check out all things Riverfest Elora 2025 in this one post here.

"Weed, Samosas And Sriracha"

Riverfest Elora 2025: Grae on the Main Stage - Concert Photos

Toronto-based singer-songwriter Grae's bio reads, in part, "GRAE’s music can be described as a place you go to give your mind a rest."

I'm often seeking to give my mind a rest and Grae's fun Riverfest Elora Main stage set was filled with fun tunes that gave my mind some peace.

Check out one of her tunes below, and the rest of my Riverfest coverage here.

"Slow Down"