Written by Amber Pettinato
Photos from All Things Go
Toronto kicked off summer 2026 in the best way possible: having All Things Go return to the picturesque waterfront venue RBC amphitheater. Boasting an insane line up over the 2 day festival with artists such as Kesha, Lorde, Wet Leg, and Del Water Gap, as well as some of Toronto’s very own, The Beaches and Sofia Camara. All Things Go strives to celebrate women and queer artists, a goal which it certainly fulfilled with this year’s exciting line up. With only one stage, this festival provides a unique experience with fans able to experience the whole festival and not have to pick between sets.
The 2-day festival was sold out – and for good reason. As fans entered the newly renovated RBC amphitheater through the illuminated arches, the excitement was palpable. Stopping to take a picture with the All Things Go sign before running to secure their spots in the pit or get comfy on the infamous lawn, fans had been waiting for this weekend since the second the festival was over last year.
Indie-Pop singer Bella Kay opened All Things Go Day 1 and set the scene for the entire weekend. The crowd gave Bella a warm Toronto welcome for her first ever festival performance and proceeded to wow the crowd with her breathtaking vocals and performance of her viral single ‘iloveitiloveitiloveit’. All Things Go day 1 fans soaked up the Canadian sun while watching performances from the top emerging artists such as Canada’s very own Sofia Camara, followed by British rising stars Holly Humberstone and Rachel Chinouriri.
Wait, have you heard of the Beaches? Of course you have, and if you haven’t? Blame my ex. Toronto legends The Beaches took over the stage with an electric set. To make the picturesque festival even better a rainbow appeared during their set, making it the perfect touch during their hit ‘Lesbian of the Year’.
As the sun started to set on the Toronto waterfront the energy was unmatched, fans in glitter and leopard print flocked to the stage in anticipation for the final act of the night. Kesha emerged on stage wearing heart shaped feathered wings, opening her set with her iconic hit, ‘TiK ToK’. Though singing all day, fans were nothing close to quiet, screaming every line and only getting louder throughout the set. Day 1 came to a close leaving fans wanting more.
Sunday came and fans were just as eager. The day 2 lineup showcased incredible talent from all performers across different genres. With performances from Flower Face, with a goth-folk vibe, Momma, with indie-rock, and Jade LeMac, showcasing her range.
The only male performer on the line up Del Water Gap took to the stage and gave an energetic set, interacting with the crowd throughout and pointing out the amount of duct tape tops being worn by fans in anticipation for Lorde’s closing set. English band Wet Let was up next with a much anticipated set. They put on an electric performance that had the crowd chanting every word, especially to their hit song “Mangetout” which they closed with.
All of Toronto probably heard the screams from RBC amphitheater when Lorde appeared on stage. The opening of her set had the crowd mesmerized and was incredibly visually appealing. Lorde immediately had everyone singing as she opened with “Royals” and the crowd was hooked for the rest of her set. Lorde was very vocal on how much she adores All Things Go and how it is the best North American music festival; but what the fans didn’t know was that Lorde had one final surprise. As she made her way into the crowd to sing a fan favourite “Ribs”, she had fans stunned as she walked among festival-goers and sang her heart out right in the middle of the crowd.
If you have major FOMO from missing All Things Go Toronto make sure you check out All Things Go DC and NYC. If Lorde said this is the best festival, then you have to go. Tickets are available now!
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