Prepare the Ground 2026

'Prepare the Ground is a community-led arts & heavy music festival taking place across multiple venues in Toronto, Ontario. The festival is focused on heavy music as an ethos of collective catharsis more than a dedication to one specific metal subgenre. From burgeoning artists, to favorites you never thought would reunite, to one-off full album sets, a heavily curated and meticulously planned lineup is the festival’s key component.' -official site