Wake
The Giant
SEPT 12 | 2026
What Is Wake the Giant?
Wake the Giant is Canada’s largest student focused, cultural awareness project, and one of the most meaningful music festivals in the country! It’s not just a concert, it’s a movement.
Every year it becomes one giant welcome party for Indigenous youth that move to Thunder Bay to attend Dennis Frankly Cromarty (DFC) High School.
September 12, 2026
Thunder Bay Waterfront
Melody Agenda
Captivating performances, interactive workshops, and delightful culinary delights await you at Harmonia Music Festival. Let the melodies transcend boundaries on this unforgettable musical journey.
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11:00 AM
Pre-Event Registration
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12:30 PM
Interactive Music Workshops
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02:00 PM
Food & Beverage Bazaar
Delight in a culinary journey with a diverse array of delectable treats from local vendors. Savor gourmet dishes and specialty drinks amidst a vibrant atmosphere.
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04:00 PM
Artistic Installations Unveiled
Immerse yourself in an artistic wonderland as enchanting installations come to life. Engage with visual and interactive displays that celebrate the harmony between music and art.
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06:30 PM
Opening Ceremony with Celestial Rhythms
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08:00 PM
Astral Beats on the Main Stage
Get ready to dance as the electrifying duo Astral Beats takes the main stage, delivering an immersive blend of electronic and live instruments.
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10:00 PM
Starlit Serenade Sessions
Extend your night under the stars with intimate acoustic sessions. Unwind with soul-stirring melodies and acoustic performances by guest artists.
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11:00 AM
Food & Beverage Bazaar
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12:30 PM
Interactive Music Workshops
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02:00 PM
Event Registration
Experience Harmonia: where melodies transcend boundaries. Immerse in captivating performances that ignite the stage. Unleash your musical senses and embrace rhythmic bliss.
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04:00 PM
Artistic Installations Unveiled
Immerse yourself in an artistic wonderland as enchanting installations come to life. Engage with visual and interactive displays that celebrate the harmony between music and art.
-
06:30 PM
Opening Ceremony with Celestial Rhythms
-
08:00 PM
Astral Beats on the Main Stage
Get ready to dance as the electrifying duo Astral Beats takes the main stage, delivering an immersive blend of electronic and live instruments.
-
10:00 PM
Starlit Serenade Sessions
Extend your night under the stars with intimate acoustic sessions. Unwind with soul-stirring melodies and acoustic performances by guest artists.
-
11:00 AM
Registration for Event
-
12:30 PM
Interactive Music Workshops
-
02:00 PM
Food & Beverage Bazaar
Delight in a culinary journey with a diverse array of delectable treats from local vendors. Savor gourmet dishes and specialty drinks amidst a vibrant atmosphere.
-
04:00 PM
Artistic Installations Unveiled
Immerse yourself in an artistic wonderland as enchanting installations come to life. Engage with visual and interactive displays that celebrate the harmony between music and art.
-
06:30 PM
Opening Ceremony with Celestial Rhythms
-
06:30 PM
Astral Beats on the Main Stage
Get ready to dance as the electrifying duo Astral Beats takes the main stage, delivering an immersive blend of electronic and live instruments.
-
10:00 PM
Starlit Serenade Sessions
Extend your night under the stars with intimate acoustic sessions. Unwind with soul-stirring melodies and acoustic performances by guest artists.
Why it Matters
Wake the Giant started in 2019 in Thunder Bay, Ontario. It was created with a simple goal: to help communities recognize racism, celebrate Indigenous culture, and support Indigenous youth transitioning into city life in Thunder Bay.
Today, it’s grown into something much bigger. Led by a team of dedicated volunteers, Wake the Giant not only throws an epic music festival, it delivers:
Welcomes hundreds of Indigenous Youth to TBay!
More than A Music Festival
Presented by Northern Nishnawbe Education Council (NNEC), this isn’t your typical music festival. One minute you’re singing along to your favourite artist, the next, you’re in a Round Dance with people you just met. The Thunder Bay Waterfront comes alive with tunes, traditional drums, the smell of bannock tacos, and the ringing of jingle dresses. Festival goers dance, learn and might even leave with a new perspective (and definitely a new festival hoodie!) It’s a whole experience.
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Wake the Giant Admissions
Every ticket supports Indigenous youth. Tickets are released in tiers, once one sells out, the price goes up (if you snooze you lose). Children 11 and under are free but still require a general admission ticket by selecting the option below.
