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Music Festival

Rock The Lake adds Classified and Hailey Benedict to 2026 lineup

May 1, 2026 | 10:25 AM

Rock The Lake Music Festival has expanded its 2026 lineup with the addition of Classified and Hailey Benedict, organizers announced Friday.

The Canadian hip-hop artist and rising country performer will join the bill at the three-day festival, set for July 10 to 12 at Prospera Place in Kelowna.

Organizers said the updated lineup continues to highlight Canadian talent across multiple genres, with previously announced acts including Alexisonfire, Finger Eleven and Cameron Whitcomb among those scheduled to perform.

At the same time as the new artist announcements, single-day festival passes go on sale Friday at noon through selectyourtickets.com. Tier-one single-day tickets are limited, and prices are expected to increase as availability decreases.

Three-day general admission and VIP passes remain on sale, with payment plans available until May 11 for three-day packages only.

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Full daily lineups and additional festival information are available at rtlkelowna.com and through Rock The Lake’s official social media channels.

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