Republic Live, producers of the internationally acclaimed, multi-award-winning music festival Boots and Hearts, unveil the headliners and first round of performers for the 2025 Boots and Hearts Music Festival, taking place August 7-10 at Burl’s Creek Event Grounds in Oro-Medonte, Ontario.
2025’s edition of the festival will include country music’s hottest hitmaker, Bailey Zimmermanreturning to the Boots and Hearts stage to headline Friday night (8/8) with direct support from highly decorated music vet Tyler Hubbard. Saturday (8/9) will feature fan favourites, CMA Award-nominated singer Sam Hunt and multi-platinum-selling artist Chase Rice. Closing out the festival on Sunday night (8/10) is heavy hitter, ACM Award-winning songwriter and rock enthusiast HARDY with Koe Wetzel, making his Canadian festival debut at Boots and Hearts.
After more than a decade of #BootsLife, the four-day, multi-stage festival is as known for featuring top-tier talent as it is for providing unwavering support for emerging talent.
“This year is truly special as we welcome three headliners who have been with us from the very start of their careers. It’s a genuine Boots and Hearts love story, shared with our Canadian fans,” shares Brooke Dunford, Director of Booking at Republic Live. “Hardy first captured hearts on our stage in 2019, and his journey since has been nothing short of thrilling. Sam Hunt stepped onto our side stage in 2014 for his Canadian debut, becoming an instant fan favourite. Zimmerman joined in 2023, and it was clear he was bound to headline the main stage. Moments like these remind us how incredible it is to support an artist’s rise while creating unforgettable memories for our fans. Together, we get to celebrate these milestones and share in the journey.”
Republic Live has earned multiple awards for their premier camping and festival experiences. Adding new accolades to an ever-expanding resume which includes recognition from the Academy of Country Music for Festival of the Year, Boots and Hearts secured a seventh win for Country Festival of the Year at the 2024 CCMA Awards earlier this year.
Festival co-founder, Eva Dunford, shares her appreciation for the team and the impact Boots and Hearts has had over the years, “Our festival is more than just music—it’s where hearts meet, and friendships are made. Every year, we come together to create memorable experiences, celebrate our favourite artists, and build connections that last. I’m so proud of all the hard work the entire staff put into creating such a special event for the community and the country genre.”
Weekend passes are available for pre-sale on Wednesday, October 30 at 10 a.m. ET with public on sale on Friday, November 1 at 10 a.m. ET at www.bootsandhearts.com. The full festival lineup will be revealed at the top of the new year. For ongoing Boots and Hearts 2025 festival updates and information, including details on RV and tent camping please refer to the official website.
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About Republic Live: Founded in 2011, Republic Live is a privately-owned, internationally acclaimed, multi-award-winning, Canadian live entertainment company. Republic Live takes pride in creating world-class, time of your life experiences and works with a multitude of partners on a variety of platforms to create unique experiences for fans, artists, industry partners and sponsors. Republic Live’s flagship event is Boots and Hearts Music Festival, Canada’s largest camping and country music festival held annually at Burl’s Creek Event Grounds in Oro-Medonte, Ontario.
About Burl’s Creek Event Grounds: Burl’s Creek is Canada’s largest outdoor event venue, with the capacity for more than 100,000 people and 45,000 campers. Spread over nearly 600 acres of pristinely landscaped grounds, featuring multiple natural amphitheatres and forested performance areas, Burl’s Creek has played host to many of the biggest names in entertainment including The Rolling Stones, Nickelback, Neil Young, Tim McGraw, Sam Smith, Kendrick Lamar, The Killers and many more. For more information, please visit www.burlscreek.com.
