Three headliners, three nights, one Victoria backyard that keeps delivering. Phillips Backyard Music Festival has announced its 2026 lineup, running July 10 through 12 at Phillips Brewing and Malting Company on Government Street. Chance The Rapper headlines Friday, Father John Misty takes Saturday, and Modest Mouse closes the weekend on Sunday. Tickets go on sale March 25 with single-day passes at $125 and weekend passes at $325.
Chance The Rapper makes his Victoria debut, a genuine draw for the three-time Grammy winner whose blend of hip-hop, gospel, and soul has made him one of the most distinctive voices in American music. Father John Misty brings his sardonic indie-folk to Saturday alongside Sudan Archives, whose violin-driven genre-bending R&B made a serious impression at this same festival in 2023. Modest Mouse close out the weekend with the full weight of a catalog that stretches back to 1993, frontman Isaac Brock’s unmistakable voice anchoring a set that will reach well beyond “Float On.”
The supporting lineup is equally well-considered across all three days. Friday features Duckwrth, Sophia Stel, Nicky MacKenzie, and DACEY. Saturday brings Jon and Roy, Flower Face, and Carmine. Sunday rounds out with Wolf Parade, riding a massive wave of renewed attention after “I’ll Believe in Anything” became a breakout moment through the Heated Rivalry series, alongside Angine de Poitrine, Fake Shark, and Darrian Gerard. The Music BC side stage returns with additional artists to be announced.
This year’s festival consolidates to a single weekend by design. “By focusing on one weekend, we can be more purposeful about where we invest, bringing in great artists, keeping ticket and beer prices approachable, and delivering an amazing live music experience for Victoria,” said Phillips Brewing marketing director Robyn Skinner. The expanded space, no RFID requirements, and raised stage for sightlines throughout the backyard all return for 2026.
Phillips Backyard Music Festival 2026:
Friday, July 10 – Chance The Rapper, Duckwrth, Sophia Stel, Nicky MacKenzie, DACEY
Saturday, July 11 – Father John Misty, Sudan Archives, Jon and Roy, Flower Face, Carmine
Sunday, July 12 – Modest Mouse, Wolf Parade, Angine de Poitrine, Fake Shark, Darrian Gerard