Urbanova Music Festival Brings Hip-Hop Stars to Ontario
Ontario is getting a brand-new music festival, and its debut lineup is already making waves. Urbanova Music Festival will take over the Markham Fairgrounds on September 5 and 6, 2026, bringing two days of hip-hop, rap, dancehall, and R&B performances to the Greater Toronto Area. Headlined by Swae Lee, DaBaby, and Shenseea, the inaugural festival is set to become one of the biggest new music events of the summer.
If you’re already planning your Labour Day weekend, here’s what you need to know before grabbing tickets.
What is Urbanova Music Festival?
Urbanova is a brand-new, all-ages music festival created by Steelbull Entertainment in partnership with Skyz The Limit Entertainment. The festival is making its debut at Markham Fairgrounds, just north of Toronto, with a lineup focused on hip-hop, rap, dancehall, and Caribbean music.
Organizers say the goal is to create a new annual festival that celebrates global urban music while bringing major international artists to Ontario.
Who’s performing?
The first Urbanova lineup includes several internationally known artists, including:
- Swae Lee
- DaBaby
- Shenseea
More performers are expected to be announced leading up to the festival, giving fans even more reasons to keep an eye on the lineup.
When is the festival?
Urbanova Music Festival will take place:
- Saturday, September 5, 2026
- Sunday, September 6, 2026
The festival lands on Labour Day weekend, making it an easy addition to end-of-summer plans.
Where is it happening?
The festival will be held at the Markham Fairgrounds in Markham, Ontario.
The venue is a short drive from Toronto and is commonly used for large outdoor festivals and concerts, giving attendees plenty of space for live performances, food vendors, and festival activities.
Tickets
Tickets are now available through the festival’s official ticketing partners. General admission and VIP options are available, with prices varying depending on the ticket tier. Organizers recommend purchasing early, as prices may increase closer to the event.
Why this festival is worth checking out
Toronto has no shortage of concerts, but large-scale hip-hop festivals have become less common in recent years. Urbanova aims to fill that gap by bringing major international artists together for one weekend while creating a new annual event for music fans across the GTA.
With Labour Day weekend, outdoor performances, and a lineup featuring some of today’s biggest names in hip-hop and dancehall, Urbanova is shaping up to be one of Ontario’s biggest new festivals.
Are you gonna check out Urbanova Music Festival? Let us know in the comments!
Frequently Asked Questions
Urbanova takes place on September 5 and 6, 2026, during Labour Day weekend.
The inaugural lineup features Swae Lee, DaBaby, and Shenseea, with more artists expected to be announced.
Yes. 2026 marks the debut of Urbanova Music Festival, making it Ontario’s newest large-scale urban music festival.
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