Cultivate Community has unveiled the lineup for the fifth season of Road to Cultivate, bringing nine weeks of free live music to Memorial Park in downtown Port Hope.
The popular summer concert series runs every Thursday evening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. throughout July and August and has become a staple of the local summer events calendar. Organizers say the series continues to focus on accessibility, community connection and showcasing Canadian talent.
“What began as a small community concert series over 30 years ago has grown into one of the region’s most anticipated summer events,” said Cultivate Community Executive and Artistic Director Jeff Bray.
This year’s lineup features a mix of emerging and established Canadian artists, including Boots and Hearts Emerging Artist Showcase winners School House, Canada’s Walk of Fame RBC Emerging Musician Program winners YASSiN and Sean Terrio, and reggae collective The Human Rights.
2026 Road to Cultivate Lineup
July 2 – School House
July 9 – YASSiN & Sean Terrio
July 16 – The Human Rights
July 23 – Mimi O’Bonsawin
July 30 – Kaia Kater
August 6 – Jessica Pearson & The East Wind
August 13 – The Redhill Valleys
August 20 – Melissa Payne
August 27 – Good Lovelies
In addition to the concerts, organizers are launching the new Walk the Road to Cultivate fundraising campaign, aimed at helping keep the series free and accessible to all.
Many concert nights will also feature official after-parties hosted by local businesses and community partners in downtown Port Hope.
As Cultivate celebrates its tenth festival season and Road to Cultivate marks its fifth year, organizers say the goal remains the same: creating opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to connect through music, creativity and shared experiences.
Admission to all concerts is free. More information is available at CultivateFestival.ca.
(Written by: Joseph Goden)
