Canada Day Mainstage Performer Application

Canada Day 2026 

Canada Day in Lethbridge continues to grow, and we’re excited to build on that momentum. For the second year in a row, the City of Lethbridge and Excite Lethbridge are partnering to present a full-day celebration that brings the community together through music, culture, movement, and shared experiences.

The Mainstage is the heartbeat of the celebration, showcasing a dynamic lineup of family-friendly music, dance, and variety acts that reflect the spirit and diversity of our region. Performances rotate between the main stage and floor activations, creating an engaging, immersive experience for audiences throughout the day.

We welcome applications from artists and groups who are ready to energize a broad, all-ages audience and contribute to an inclusive, festive Canada Day atmosphere. While we value our past performers, participation in previous years does not guarantee selection for future events.

The Mainstage operates from noon to approximately 10:45 pm on July 1. We look forward to discovering performers who will help make Canada Day 2026 in Lethbridge a celebration to remember.

 

Canada Day Mainstage Entertainment Deadlines 

• Applications Due: April 1 by 11:59 PM
• Success or decline email notification to applicants on April 15 

Entertainment Event Rules & Regulations 

Performer Code of Conduct 

To ensure a safe environment for our guests, vendors, and performers, all applicants, by submitting any application, give implied consent to comply with the event rules stated below. 

Inappropriate Behaviour 

• Using offensive language while on stage
• Creating a safety hazard
• Drunk and disorderly conduct
• Fighting or challenging others to fight
• Taunting and/or using profanity and or other offensive language 
• Taunting of event staff, performers, event volunteers or guests
• Aggressive or challenging behaviour towards the event committee, Excite Lethbridge staff, City of Lethbridge staff, or volunteers
• Promoting inappropriate conduct for a family-friendly environment
• Failure to comply with the event personnel while performing duties 
• Violation of local, provincial, or federal laws
• Smoking, vaping, and the use of cannabis in unauthorized areas

Violations & Disciplinary Process

The Canada Day Committee follows a two-step process for addressing Performer Code of Conduct violations:

Step 1: Verbal Warning

A member of the Canada Day Committee and/or the Event Manager will inform the performer that their behavior or actions are unacceptable and in violation of the Code of Conduct. This constitutes the performer’s first and only verbal warning. In cases of severe infractions, or at the discretion of the Canada Day Chairperson and/or Event Manager immediate ejection from the event may occur.

Step 2: Ejection from the event 

If behavior that violates the Code of Conduct continues after a verbal warning has been issued, the Canada Day Committee and/or Event Manager will eject the performer from the event. Any performer who is ejected will also receive a one-year ban from participating in Canada Day festivities.

Rules and Prohibited Items 

• No alcoholic beverages may be brought to the Canada Day event.
• Merchandise is not permitted to be sold unless approved by Excite Lethbridge in advance.

Performance Rules 

• Performances must be appropriate for guests of all ages
• Performances at this event must be family-friendly, and we ask for a mix of upbeat music, dance, and variety acts
• Performers are required to perform exclusively within the designated area(s) as indicated on the Canada Day map provided to successful applicants
• Performers under 18 must have the approval of their legal guardians. A responsible adult must accompany performers under 18.
• Performers are not permitted to perform without being scheduled by Excite Lethbridge.
• Before performing, all props intended for use in a performance must be approved by Excite Lethbridge.

Performance Payment 

All performers will need to submit an invoice in order to get paid.

• The invoice must include name, date, invoice number, billing address and terms of payment specified. 
• Payment will be issued after performance on July 1, 2026.

Excite Lethbridge and the City of Lethbridge reserve the right to deny any application at its sole discretion, without obligation to provide an explanation.

By signing this agreement, physically or digitally (please note that digital signatures in the form of vendor initials in the signature box will be accepted), the Vendor agrees to have read all documents about this application, and consents to all terms set out by Excite Lethbridge, the City of Lethbridge, and the Lethbridge Canada Day Committee.