Overview
- Toronto’s 13th VELD Music Festival runs July 31 to Aug. 2, 2026 at Downsview Park in North York.
- Phase 1 names marquee headliners Armin van Buuren, FISHER, Above & Beyond, Illenium and KX5 (deadmau5 & Kaskade), with dozens of additional acts listed so far.
- Ontario native deadmau5 returns as part of KX5 after a solo set last year, joining an international roster with Canadian representation.
- Presale starts Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 10 a.m. local, with access via mobile sign-up to the VELD Fan Club or by DMing the festival’s official Instagram; general sales open Thursday, Nov. 27 at 10 a.m.
- Organizers are running an Instagram giveaway for a VIP weekend package, and say further lineup phases and event details will roll out in the coming months, with the festival typically drawing up to around 100,000 attendees.