On The Way Festival Returns to The Bentway With 10 Hours of Live Music This August
On The Way Festival has eight acts scheduled for its 2026 return on August 15, covering house, electronic, dance, pop-rave, breaks, trance, and global club sounds.
The lineup includes The Dare, Ross from Friends, Doss, BBNG DJ set featuring Al and Chester, Patrick Holland, Brux, Young Teesh, and Rabzi.
With programming running for 10 hours, guests can spend the afternoon and evening catching several artists without leaving the venue.
Note: Check the festival’s Instagram page closer to August 15 for set times. The event announcement confirms the lineup, but individual performance times have not been included in the provided event details.
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT ON THE WAY FESTIVAL 2026
On The Way Festival Details
| Date: | August 15 |
| Time: | 1PM–11PM |
| Address: | The Bentway | 250 Fort York Blvd |
| Admission: | Ticketed |
| Ages: | 19+ |
The Dare, Ross from Friends, Doss, and More
The Dare joins the lineup with his NYC dance sound, while Ross from Friends brings UK lo-fi house to The Bentway.
Doss adds pop and rave influences to the bill, and Toronto’s BADBADNOTGOOD will be represented through an BBNG DJ set from Al and Chester.
The lineup also includes Montreal-based Patrick Holland, Australian artist Brux, Toronto selector Young Teesh, and Rabzi, whose set is expected to cover breaks, trance, and progressive sounds.
Together, the eight acts give the festival a lineup that moves across several corners of electronic and club music throughout the day.
Food and Drinks at the Festival
Music is not the only thing planned for the 10-hour event. Several food vendors will be serving guests throughout the festival.
The announced food lineup includes Rizzo’s, Ruru Baked, Matty’s Patty’s, and Rooms Coffee.
The bars are expected to carry chilled red and orange wines alongside Modelo, Cutwater, and Barbet.
Where Is On The Way Festival?
On The Way Festival takes place at The Bentway, 250 Fort York Boulevard, underneath Toronto’s Gardiner Expressway.
The Bentway is a public space that stretches underneath the Gardiner near Fort York and has become a venue for arts, culture, recreation, and community programming.
For On The Way Festival, the space will host 10 hours of music from the afternoon through the evening.
How to Get to The Bentway
The Bentway is located near Fort York Boulevard and Strachan Avenue, west of downtown Toronto.
Guests using public transit should check current TTC routes before leaving, particularly if weekend service changes are scheduled for August 15.
Those travelling from downtown can also plan their route around nearby streetcar and transit connections before walking to the venue.
Transit tip: Check TTC service updates on the day of the festival and give yourself additional travel time if you are trying to catch a specific artist.
What to Know Before You Go
On The Way Festival runs for 10 hours, from 1 p.m. until 11 p.m., so guests can decide how much of the lineup they want to catch.
Anyone going for a specific artist should check for the official set schedule before choosing an arrival time. With eight acts on the lineup, set times will be important for planning the day.
Food and drinks will be available at the festival, including options from Rizzo’s, Ruru Baked, Matty’s Patty’s, and Rooms Coffee.
Tickets are available through DICE, with the festival directing guests to the ticket link through its Instagram bio. According to the ticket listing, eligible purchases can be refunded within 24 hours of buying a ticket. Refunds may also be available if the event is cancelled or rescheduled, but refunds are not available within 24 hours of the event start time.
Which On The Way Festival set are you most excited to catch: The Dare, Ross from Friends, Doss, BBNG, or someone else on the lineup? Let us know who is on your list.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The lineup includes The Dare, Ross from Friends, Doss, BBNG DJ set with Al and Chester, Patrick Holland, BRUX, Rabzi, and Young Teesh.
The festival will run for 10 hours, with individual artist set times expected to help guests plan when to arrive.
Yes. On The Way Festival is a 19+ event.
Guests should bring valid government-issued photo identification, particularly if they plan to purchase alcoholic drinks at the festival.
On The Way Festival takes place at The Bentway, 250 Fort York Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M5V 3K9.
The venue is located underneath Toronto’s Gardiner Expressway near Fort York.
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