Toronto is set to host one of the most atmospheric and intense music events of the year with the Prepare the Ground Festival 2025, taking place from May 30th to June 1st, 2025. Curated for fans of heavy, experimental, and boundary-pushing music, this festival will feature an extraordinary lineup of legendary bands, reunions, and emerging acts that celebrate the darker and more immersive side of music.
Headliners and Highlights
Prepare the Ground Festival brings together a stellar lineup of bands and artists, including:
- Kylesa (Reunion) – Making their long-awaited return with their signature sludge and experimental sound.
- Baroness – Performing their iconic Red and Blue albums in full for an unforgettable experience.
- YOB – Bringing not one but two sets, including a performance of their epic track Atma.
- Big Brave, Have A Nice Life, and Immortal Bird – Offering powerful and emotive performances across the weekend.
Full Lineup Highlights
- A Monolithic Dome, ADULT., Alaskan (Reunion), Ashbringer, Astral Witch
- Burning Love (Reunion), Coliseum, Fotocrime, Genital Shame, Kowloon Walled City & Friends
- Lana Del Rabies, Midwife, Truck Violence, Shallow Waves, Steve Von Till
- Harvestman, Hide, Oriska, Raphael Weinroth-Browne, Oldest Sea, and many more.
The festival also includes collaborations and special tributes, such as Kowloon Walled City’s North Dakota tribute set.
Side Programming
Prepare the Ground Festival goes beyond music, offering a rich and immersive experience with:
- Silent movie scores performed live by Pygmy Lush and Planning for Burial.
- An outdoor arts market featuring local creators and vendors.
- Craft beer and refreshments provided by Woodhouse Brewing Co. and other partners.
Festival Vibe
This festival promises a raw and intimate atmosphere, appealing to fans of experimental sounds, dark aesthetics, and introspective music. Held in Toronto’s vibrant and historic setting, Prepare the Ground 2025 is poised to be a celebration of creativity and heaviness.
Tickets and Info
Tickets are on sale now. Visit the festival’s official website or follow on social media for updates and exclusive announcements. Don’t miss the chance to witness rare performances, unforgettable reunions, and groundbreaking music at Prepare the Ground Festival 2025.
