Funk the Matriarchy - Friday Night Headliner

Friday Night Headliner

Friday • 9:00 pm –10:00 pm | Main Stage (119 Ave & 93 St in the Grassy Field)

Where rhythm meets rebellion, emerges Funk the Matriarchy – the soul-stirring band on a mission to amplify the voices of women in funk, soul, and R&B. With a contagious energy that ignites dance floors and sparks social change, this ensemble is a positive force to be reckoned with. This 7 piece, powerhouse group plays a mix of chart topping female hits and some hidden gem women artists. Through carefully curated set lists, they strive to diminish inequality and celebrate the trailblazers who have shaped the sound of these genres. Featuring members of King Muskafa, Second Hand Dreamcar, The Superband, Hi-Phoniqs, and Mocking Shadows, you can be sure you’ll be groovin’ all night and funkin’ it to the man!

Cirque Kalabanté Productions - Saturday Night Headliner

Friday Night Headliner

Saturday • 3:00 pm & 5:45 pm | On the Street
Saturday • 8:30 pm –9:30 pm | Main Stage (119 Ave & 93 St in the Grassy Field)
Sunday • 12:30 pm, 2:00 pm & 5:30 pm | On the Street

Multidisciplinary artist who started his circus training with the Guinean troupe Circus Baobab, Yamoussa Bangoura began his professional career joining the African and European tour of the show ""La légende du singe tambourinaire."" After being spotted in Spain during one of the tours of the Cirque Éloize, he was recruited to be one of the creators and acrobats of the world tour of the show Nomade, from 2002 to 2007. Then, he joined in 2010 the equestrian company Cavalia for the creation of the show Odysséo and toured with them until 2012 before he could now focus on the projects of his own company Productions Kalabanté.

“Cirque Kalabanté Productions (Guinea/Québec) brings explosive drumming, dance routines, and bold acrobatics that display a range of African arts. With a non-stop, dizzying pace, the group delivers mind-blowing acrobatic sequences with extraordinary precision, made all the more dramatic by hypnotic percussion.”
- Sharonne Cohen, Montreal’s Festival International Nuits d’Afrique.

Captain Tractor - Sunday Afternoon Headliner

Sunday • 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Main Stage (119 Ave & 93 St)

Did you know?: Captain Tractor band members performed at the very first Kaleido!

Captain Tractor has been a mainstay of Canada’s folk-rock scene since 1993, fusing Celtic instrumentation, punk roots, and Prairie grit into a sound that's unmistakably their own. Based in Edmonton, the band made waves with their breakout album East of Edson and the radio success of “Up the Hill,” followed by a long and winding road of studio albums, music videos, global touring, and loyal fans across continents. Their songs mix humour and heart, drawing from the everyday and the epic with equal ease. Over the years, their take on “The Last Saskatchewan Pirate” has taken on a life of its own, sung in stadiums, at weddings, and in living rooms throughout western Canada. But Captain Tractor has never been about just one song. With a deep catalogue, a strong connection to their fans, and a passion for performance, the band continues to evolve while staying true to their roots. In 2025, they mark 30 years of East of Edson with a refreshed version that reminds us why Captain Tractor still matters—and why the party isn’t over yet."

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