Down By The River takes place September 18-20, 2026 in Edmonton, featuring headliners Goldie Boutilier, Vincent Neil Emerson, and The Rural Alberta Advantage across rock, americana, country, american roots music, and bluegrass genres. The festival showcases 25 artists representing the American, Australian, and Canadian music scenes, offering a diverse lineup that spans traditional and contemporary roots music styles. This three-day event provides an authentic celebration of North American roots music traditions with international influences.

Down By The River is a three-day standalone music festival.