FAQ – Second Summer Festival Toronto

Frequently Asked Questions

How To Buy Tickets?

Festival passes on sale HERE: https://secondsummerfestival.frontgatetickets.com/

Second Summer is built for music lovers and curious listeners alike. Your festival pass gives you access to three days of music across 13 venues and more than 110 artists throughout Toronto’s west end.

Whether you’re into indie rock, alt-pop, post-punk, psych, hip-hop, folk, or something you haven’t discovered yet, the festival is designed to help you stumble upon your next obsession.

No filler. Just great bands.

What Pass Options Are Available?

Second Summer offers one festival pass that gives you access to all three days of the festival across 13 venues and 110+ artists.

All festival passes include general admission access to all venues and shows. Entry is first come, first served and subject to capacity.

The best prices are available now through our limited Early Bird and Not So Early Bird offers. Once those passes are gone, prices will increase through the next ticket tiers, so if you’re planning to join us, it pays to jump in early.

Pass Options Summary

Early Bird Pass – $99 ticket + taxes & fees = $124.50 all-in

Lowest available price. Limited quantity.

Not So Early Bird Pass – $109 ticket + taxes & fees = $136 all-in

Reduced-price advance pass. Limited quantity.

General Admission Pass – $119 ticket + taxes & fees = $148 all-in

Standard festival pass.

Want to move a little faster? Festival pass holders will also have the option to add The Shortcut, which provides access to the priority entry lane, or The Shortcut+, which includes priority entry plus guaranteed entry to one selected venue on one day of your choice (provided you arrive by 9PM).

The Shortcut (optional add-on, coming later this summer) – $39 all-in

Priority entry lane upgrade.

The Shortcut+ (optional add-on, coming later this summer) – $50 all-in

Priority entry lane upgrade plus guaranteed entry to one selected venue on one day of your choice (provided you arrive by 9PM).

Upgrade options will be released later this summer, and festival pass holders will be the first to know.

No matter which pass you choose, you’ll have three days to explore, discover your next favourite artist, and build your own festival experience.

What does my pass get me in to?

All shows at all of the venues on the Second Summer Festival circuit. Your pass is good for all 3-days of the festival – September 24, 25, and 26. It allows you to re-entry into each venue. Please note that entry is subject to capacity at all times, and you will need to line up. We suggest you arrive early so you can discover your fave new act!

BUY PASSES HERE

Venue List:

Baby G
Bovine Sex Club
Drake Underground
Horseshoe Tavern
Lee’s Palace
Longboat Hall
Monarch Tavern
Sneaky Dee’s
Wavelength @ St. Anne’s Parish
The Dance Cave
The Garrison
The Great Hall
The Mod Club

How can I stay informed?

tinyurl.com/SecondSummerFestival

Where does the festival take place?

In multiple clubs located across Toronto’s West End (roughly Spadina to Lansdowne, Queen to Bloor). We are working with the local music community to bring this festival to life.

List of wonderful Toronto venues we are working with:

Is this festival all ages?

Unfortunately not. This is a 19+ event.

Is there a conference too?

Yes! We will be announcing a boutique conference component later this summer. We’ve got some great speakers and topics lined up. Conference tickets will be separate from festival passes. Stay tuned for more updates!

Accessibility

Please check with individual venues for accessibility options.

I WANT TO VOLUNTEER

We’d love to work with you! Stay tuned. We will be opening up a volunteer application portal soon.

I’m an artist/band/represent an artist, can I submit a showcase application?

Applications for the 2026 inaugural edition are now closed.

If you applied, thank you so much for your interest in being part of Second Summer. We’ve been carefully reviewing each and every submission, and there are so many great acts.

Selected artists will be contacted by the end of June.

I'm an artist submitting an application - Do I have to pay a fee to apply?

No.