The Final Ride: The Electric Highway Festival Bids Farewell with a Cosmic Bang

The Electric Highway Festival 2025: A Grand Farewell

For nearly a decade, The Electric Highway Festival has been a beacon of heavy rock, doom, and psychedelic music, drawing fans and artists from across North America. Formerly known as the 420 Music & Arts Festival, this Calgary-based event has played a crucial role in shaping the underground music scene since its inception in 2017. Now, due to ongoing health challenges faced by its curators, the festival will hold its final edition in 2025, marking the end of an extraordinary era. Determined to go out in style, organizers promise an electrifying farewell filled with passionate performances, intense energy, and a sense of community that has defined the festival from the start.

A Stellar Lineup for the Grand Finale

The 2025 edition of The Electric Highway Festival boasts a dynamic lineup featuring some of the most respected names in heavy rock, sludge metal, and psychedelic music. Headlining the festival are Canadian veteran sludge metal pioneers BISON and the renowned doom metal act CASTLE. Accompanying them on this momentous occasion will be FEVER DOG from Southern California and a diverse selection of Western Canadian bands, ensuring a vibrant mix of soundscapes and musical intensity.

Full Lineup by Day:

Friday, April 4, 2025

• Castle (San Francisco/Vancouver)
• Buffalo Bud Buster (Calgary)
• Blacksmith and Brewer (Vancouver)
• CHÛNK (Vancouver)
• Hydracat (Edmonton)
• The Astral Prophets (Calgary)
• BUNS (Calgary)

Doors open at 5 PM, with performances kicking off at 6 PM.

Saturday, April 5, 2025

• Bison (Vancouver)
• La Chinga (Vancouver)
• Fever Dog (Southern California)
• The Getmines (Vancouver)
• 88 Mile Trip (Vancouver)
• Lover (Calgary)
• GEOFF (Calgary)

Doors open at 5 PM, with performances beginning at 6 PM.

The Essence of The Electric Highway Festival

Over the years, The Electric Highway Festival has embraced a wide spectrum of heavy and psychedelic subgenres, including desert rock, stoner metal, doom, sludge, space rock, acid rock, blues rock, and more. The festival has consistently provided a platform for both established acts and emerging artists, curating a unique experience for music enthusiasts.

Beyond the music, the festival has been known for its vibrant community atmosphere, hosting an eclectic vendor area where attendees can explore an array of unique goods, artwork, and memorabilia. This immersive experience has made the festival a beloved event for fans and musicians alike.

A Legacy of Legendary Performances

Throughout its history, The Electric Highway Festival has been graced by legendary acts such as Wo Fat, Crobot, Dopethrone, Sasquatch, ANCIIENTS, La Chinga, Dead Quiet, Space Queen, and many more. The festival has also played a crucial role in propelling underground artists into the spotlight, cementing its reputation as a crucial gathering for heavy music lovers.

Previous festival highlights include standout performances from Sasquatch, ANCIIENTS (Juno Award winners), and Calgary’s own Gone Cosmic, among others. These unforgettable moments have solidified The Electric Highway as a must-attend event for fans of powerful, immersive live music.

Join the Final Celebration

As The Electric Highway Festival prepares for its last ride, fans are encouraged to seize this final opportunity to be part of history. This farewell edition promises to be an emotional and electrifying experience, bringing together a passionate community for one last celebration of the music and culture that has defined the festival for years.

Event Details:

• Dates: April 4 & 5, 2025
• Location: Dickens (1000 9 Ave SW), Calgary, AB

Ticket Information:

• Advance 2-Day Pass: $75
• Advance Single-Day Tickets:
  • Friday: $40
  • Saturday: $45

Tickets can be purchased at: www.theelectrichighway.ca/festivalstore

Event Info: Facebook Event Page

The Final Ride Awaits

The Electric Highway Festival has been more than just a music event—it has been a movement, a gathering of kindred spirits, and a celebration of the raw power of rock and metal. As we prepare to bid farewell, let’s come together one last time to honor its legacy and create memories that will resonate long after the final note has been played.

This is your last chance to experience The Electric Highway—don’t miss out on this historic sendoff. Get your tickets, gather your crew, and join us for an unforgettable weekend. See you on the road one final time!