REGINA — An all-Canadian music lineup is in store for patrons of Shake The Lake 2025.
The Conexus Arts Centre has announced the official lineup for the festival presented by Brandt, happening Aug. 22 and 23 on the lakeside grounds outside the Centre.
In addition to the all-Canadian music lineup, the festival features no price increases and attractions to keep the good vibes going all weekend long, organizers say.
Shake The Lake 2025 lineup
Friday, Aug. 22 - School of Rock: Regina’s local youth music school will kick off the festival, showcasing incredible young talent from the community.
Helix: Formed in 1974 in Kitchener, ON, Helix boasts four gold and platinum albums and has toured with over 200 bands worldwide.
Finger Eleven: One of Canada’s best-selling rock bands, this alternative powerhouse from Ontario is known for its chart-topping hits and explosive live shows.
Default: Juno Award-winning rockers from Vancouver, Default stormed the charts in the early 2000s with hits like "Wasting My Time" and "Deny." Lead singer Dallas Smith has since gone on to a record-setting country music career, but the band still brings the rock live across Canada.
Saturday, Aug. 23 - Men Without Shame: This high-energy rock cover band gets the party started with a playlist full of crowd-pleasing favourites.
The Kings: Originally known as WhistleKing, this Toronto band earned their stripes through years of gigging before breaking out with help from legendary producer Bob Ezrin (Pink Floyd, KISS).The Stampeders: Calgary’s legendary rock trio had four U.S. Top-30 hits and 10 Canadian Top-5 singles in the 1970s. Their smash "Sweet City Woman" remains a classic to this day.
Trooper: Juno Award winners and Canadian rock icons, Trooper have sold millions of records and were inducted into both the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and Canada's Walk of Fame in 2023.
The Headstones: With a new album Burn All The Ships coming this year, Headstones are back on tour after the success of 2022's Flight Risk. Their gritty, no-holds-barred rock sound continues to captivate fans across North America.
“This year we’re celebrating Canadian music and rolling back the pressure on pricing,” says CEO Neil Donelly, Conexus Arts Centre.
“We’re also starting to mix in ‘90s-era classic bands, which helps us reach a wider demographic while staying true to our roots.”
Early bird pricing available now
Tickets are on sale now at
Fans can take advantage of early bird pricing while quantities last, and once those are gone, standard pricing remains unchanged from last year.
Festival fun beyond the stage
Shake The Lake is more than a concert—it’s a full weekend of summer entertainment including:
- A diverse food truck row
- A bustling vendor village
- A lively games area with activities for all ages
- Unmatched views and an unforgettable atmosphere along Wascana Lake.
