Rob Da Bank’s beloved Isle of Wight festival has gone international. After 12 years of events at its original site, Bestival is heading to Toronto for its first festival abroad in June. In partnership with the international festival giant SFX Entertainment and the Canadian company Embrace, Bestival Toronto will be set on Hanlan’s Point Beach in the Toronto Islands, on the Shore of Lake Ontario, and is said to continue the festival’s ethos by bringing together emerging artists with musical legends.
As festival curator Rod Da Bank says: “We have waited 12 years to decide to launch another Bestival outside of the UK and our beloved Bestival, on the Isle of Wight, which has grown into one of the most important festivals in the global calendar. It took a really special city, and an even more exciting site, with Toronto and Toronto Island, to make us take the leap. So, the waiting is over and we are so excited to be launching in North America in June, with a classic Bestival line-up waiting to thrill, intrigue and party! I’d like to thank all our partners, friends, new and old, and supporters in Toronto, for making this happen. We cannot wait!”
Bestival Toronto takes place 12 – 13 June in Hanlan’s Point Beach Toronto Islands. While the line-up is yet to be revealed, you can head to the official site to find out more.