Go North Music Festival 2025
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The Township of St. Joseph

Go North Music Festival 2025

  • Start Time: 7:00 pm
  • End Time: 11:00 pm
  • Age Restriction:  All Ages

About the Event

The Go North Music Festival is a music festival held on beautiful St. Joseph Island. Go North is a family-friendly event, with free entry for kids 12 and under. We feature a variety of talented and critically acclaimed musical acts from across Canada. 



*THURSDAY NIGHT* Thursday night, kick things off with a fun evening of live music with a Country theme! Gates open at 7pm, music starts at 7:30pm. Kick of a great weekend with two great bands on our Timber Stage at the Centennial Grounds. Bring a folding chair and settle in for some great music, or get up and get dancing to these high energy acts!



*FRIDAY * Friday Night, the Richards Landing Community Night is held at the Centennial Grounds - Parade starts on HWY 548 at 7pm, followed by fresh baked pie, food vendors, kids games and games of chance - all in support of the Matthews Memorial Hospital NSHN Auxiliary to help provide equipment for the Hospital. After games end (8:30pm) the fun moves down to the waterfront Marina for the Boat Parade of Lights and a FREE live concert with rock n' roll covers. Want to keep the night going strong? Get a ticket for the Go North Country & Western Dance featuring Easy Country at the Old Town Hall (Cowboy Hats, Boots and Button Shirts encouraged!)



*SATURDAY* Get your tickets here for SATURDAY, the Go North Music Festival gates open at 3:30pm with all your Go North favourites! This year’s headline act for Saturday is BIG SUGAR! Complete lineup to be announced. Five great bands will play Saturday for 2025!



The festival site features a large permanent bandshell with great views of the bands, lush green-space, all nestled in the center of old growth maple trees. The Centennial grounds are built for large events, and offer wide open spaces and room to stretch out and make a zone for you and your crew. 



We focus on featuring great food vendors. Saturday they will be serving up traditional favorites as well as gluten free and vegan options. Fresh wraps, fries and poutine, iced coffee, and all of your traditional BBQ favourites. Don't forget we offer ice cold locally-made and domestic beer and coolers. The Artisan Market showcases local artisans and producers selling hand made local goods. We have activities for kids and a kid’s stage featuring The Thinking Caps! Kids 12 and under are FREE! The family zone has interactive displays from Science North, games, crafts and a giant community mural project families can help with.



Plan your festival experience to include overnight camping. Washroom and Shower facilities right beside the campground. 
Camping tickets are available in the “Add-ons” section of the ticket link. 



Please note the Family Zone, Marketplace and food vendors will be available on Saturday only.
Visit our website: https://www.gonorthmusicfestival.ca/ 

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Day Admission

THURSDAY - Country Night - Centennial Grounds

$40.00

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This Country Music Concert with two great bands kicks off a great weekend of fun and live music in Richards Landing.


Gates open at 7pm with music starting at 7:30pm.
Seating is not assigned in this venue.
FRIDAY Country & Western Dance - Old Town Hall

$20.00

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This ticket gets you into our historic Old Town Hall for a late evening Country and Western Dance with live country music classics by Bill Pateman and the Easy Country Band!

This dance has limited tickets available, so be sure to get them fast! Cowboy hats, boots and button down shirts are encouraged!
SATURDAY Go North General Adm - Centennial Grounds

$65.00

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The Go North Music Festival gates open at 3:30pm on Saturday with all your Go North favourites!

This event is held at the Richards Landing Centennial Grounds, 1511 10th Sideroad, Richards Landing.

This year will feature an incredible group of Canadian talent led by this year's Saturday night’s headliner, BIG SUGAR! Since the 90's Big Sugar have been a staple on the airwaves and built a following with songs like 'Diggin A Hole', 'If I Had My Way', 'Turn The Lights On' and 'Roads Ahead' featuring Gordie Johnson’s signature guitar playing have built a loyal following, earning Big Sugar a Road Gold Award as they continue to sell out concerts across North America.

The festival site features a lush green-space, nestled in the center of old growth maple trees. The Centennial grounds are built for large events, and offer wide open spaces and room to stretch out and make a zone for you and your crew.

We focus on featuring great food vendors. Saturday they will be serving up traditional favorites as well as gluten free and vegan options. Fresh wraps, fries and poutine, wood fired pizza, iced coffee, and all of your traditional BBQ favourites. Don't forget we offer ice cold locally-made and domestic beer and coolers.

The Artisan Market showcases local artisans and producers selling hand made local goods. We have activities for kids and a kid’s stage with performances by the main stage acts. Kids 12 and under are FREE! The family zone has interactive displays from Science North, Parks Canada and games, crafts and a giant community mural project families can help with.

Plan your festival experience to include overnight camping. Available Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. We will again feature our “Fireside Jam” after hours.
SAT Go North Youth (13-18 or <25 with student ID)

$25.00

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This special ticket price is for youth 13-18 or college/university students with valid ID (to be shown at gate).

The Go North Music Festival gates open at 3:30pm with all your Go North favourites! Saturday night’s headliner, BIG SUGAR! Since the 90's Big Sugar have been a staple on the airwaves and built a following with songs like 'Diggin A Hole', 'If I Had My Way', 'Turn The Lights On' and 'Roads Ahead' featuring Gordie Johnson’s signature guitar playing have built a loyal following, earning Big Sugar a Road Gold Award as they continue to sell out concerts across North America.

This event is held at the Richards Landing Centennial Grounds, 1511 10th Sideroad, Richards Landing.

The festival site features a lush green-space, nestled in the center of old growth maple trees. The Centennial grounds are built for large events, and offer wide open spaces and room to stretch out and make a zone for you and your crew.

We focus on featuring great food vendors. Saturday they will be serving up traditional favorites as well as gluten free and vegan options. Fresh wraps, fries and poutine, wood fired pizza, iced coffee, and all of your traditional BBQ favourites.

The Artisan Market showcases local artisans and producers selling hand made local goods. We have activities for kids and a kid’s stage with performances by the main stage acts. Kids 12 and under are FREE! The family zone has interactive displays from Science North, music by The Thinking Caps, and games, crafts and a giant community mural project families can help with.

Plan your festival experience to include overnight camping. Campers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Available Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. We will again feature our “Fireside Jam” after hours.
Ticket Bundles
Thursday, Friday & Saturday Go North
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$125.00  $118.75

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This bundle includes tickets for Thursday at the Centennial Grounds, Friday's Country and Western Dance at the Old Town Hall and Saturday's Festival.
Thursday & Saturday Go North
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$105.00  $99.75

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This bundle gets you a ticket to the Thursday July 24th night Country concert at the Centennial Grounds, as well as General Admission ticket to The Go North Music Festival on Saturday July 26th
Friday and Saturday
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$85.00  $80.75

This bundle includes the Friday July 25th Country and Western dance at the Old Town hall and General Admission to the Go North Music Festival Saturday July 26th

Camping - keep in mind you must have day passes to the event associated with the date you are camping (applies to Thursday and Saturday only)

Ticket Bundles
Saturday Go North and Tent Camping for 2

$150.00

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Two General Admission Tickets for Saturday Go North Festival and Tent camping spot for two adults for Saturday Night Only.
Go North and Tent Camping for Fri. & Sat.

$170.00

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Two General Admission Tickets for Saturday Go North Festival and Tent camping spot for two adults for Friday and Saturday.
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Camping - 1 Tent (2 Adults) Thurs. Fri. & Sat.

$50.00

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This ticket gets you entry to the Festival Campground for one tent (bring your own tent) for two adults and as many children as you have in your group. This Ticket gives you access Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. You must have tickets for both Thursday's Concert and Saturday's Festival to purchase these camping tickets. Washrooms on site close to the campground. Sites are first come/first serve. No Dogs please.
Quiet(er) Camping area at the South end of the Campground is available.
These spaces must be purchased in advance.
Camping - 1 Tent (2 Adults) Friday & Saturday

$40.00

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This ticket gets you entry to the Festival Campground for one tent (bring your own tent) for two adults and as many children as you have in your group. This Ticket gives you access Friday and Saturday. Washrooms on site close to the campground. Sites are first come/first serve. No Dogs please.
Quiet(er) Camping area at the South end of the Campground is available.
These spaces must be purchased in advance.
Camping - 1 Tent Saturday Only (2 Adults)

$20.00

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This ticket gets you entry to the Festival Campground for one tent (bring your own tent) for two adults and as many children as you have in your group. This Ticket gives you access Friday and Saturday. Washrooms on site close to the campground. Sites are first come/first serve. No Dogs please.
Quiet(er) Camping area at the South end of the Campground is available.
Camping - Trailer (4 Adults) Thurs., Fri., Sat.

$100.00

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This ticket gets you entry to the Festival Campground for your trailer/RV for four adults and as many children as you have in your group. This Ticket gives you access to the campground Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. You must have tickets for Thursday's concert to camp. Washrooms on site close to the campground. No Electricity water or pump out on site. Sites are first come/first serve. No Dogs please.
Quiet(er) Camping area at the South end of the Campground is available.
These spaces must be purchased in advance.
Camping - Trailer (4 Adults) Friday & Saturday

$70.00

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This ticket gets you entry to the Festival Campground for your trailer/RV for four adults and as many children as you have in your group. This Ticket gives you access Friday and Saturday. Washrooms on site close to the campground. No Electricity water or pump out on site. Sites are first come/first serve. No Dogs please.
Quiet(er) Camping area at the South end of the Campground is available.
These spaces must be purchased in advance.
Camping - Trailer (4 Adults) Saturday Only

$35.00

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This ticket gets you entry to the Festival Campground for your trailer/RV for four adults and as many children as you have in your group. This Ticket gives you access Saturday only. Washrooms on site close to the campground. No Electricity water or pump out on site. Sites are first come/first serve. No Dogs please.
Quiet(er) Camping area at the South end of the Campground is available.
These spaces must be purchased in advance.

Free parking is available in the lower lot, premium parking is closer to the ticket gates.

Other Items (Admission *Not* Included!)
Premium Parking (upper lot)

$10.00

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This Ticket gets you a parking spot just steps away from the ticket gates for Saturday's event! THIS IS FOR SATURDAY ONLY

There is free parking available in the lower field, but this premium parking ticket keeps your vehicle much closer to the event.
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