Centre Stage
Montebello Park is the premier setting for most of the Festival’s featured events including a great lineup of activities for the entire family. Experience 22 award-winning wineries, Niagara cuisine and great entertainment each weekend.
The mainstage in Montebello Park will feature an incredible all-Canadian line-up. Join us in Montebello Park for six days of the best live entertainment.
FREE admission each day. FREE parking on weekends and evenings in City parking garages and lots.
Park Access (2017)
Fridays, September 15 and 22 | 5pm-10:30pm
Saturdays, September 16 and 23 | 11am-10:30pm
Sundays, September 17 and 24 | Noon-8pm
View the Entertainment Lineup below from Friday September 15th - Sunday September 24th, 2017
Back in the Daze | 6:45-7:45pm
For the past 7 years Back in the Daze has been entertaining audiences and sharing their passion for music. With a unique blend of 60's, 70's and 80's tunes, they bring a fresh level of energy and professionalism to every performance.
The Caverners | 8:15-10:30pm
Audiences have been raving about the all Canadian tribute to The Beatles known as The Caverners. Enjoy everything from “She Loves You” to “Day Tripper”, from “Help!”and “Hard Day’s Night” to “Get Back” and “Hey Jude.” It’s a ride you won’t want to miss.
Groovy Food | 1-2:45pm
Groovy Food is a four-piece, classic rock band that has been performing around the Niagara Peninsula since 1999. Groovy Food tries to bring an authentic 1960s/70s classic rock experience to every venue in which they play.
The Associates | 3:15-5:00pm
The Associates bring a professional edge to the stage that will have you singing along and dancing in the park to the latest hits...and some forgotten classics you thought you left in the closet with your leg-warmers!
Theatre Crisp | 5:30-7:15pm
Theatre Crisp is a six piece live hip hop/funk/ rock band whose sound is defined through the band’s many influences. The strongest element stems from a hip hop background, delivering funky beats and conscious rap lyrics with soulfully sung choruses.
Vinyl Flux | 7:45-10:30pm
Vinyl Flux is Ontario's premiere classic rock cover band. A five-man classic rock powerhouse of seasoned and fanatical musicians giving audiences of all ages a level of passion and high energy to each and every performance. www.VinylFlux.ca
Groove Positive | 1:00-2:00pm
Groove Positive is a unique party band covering a wide mix of cover music. They're all about celebrating the good life and having the ultimate party through great music, good friends and good times!
Evermile | 2:30-4:15pm
Evermile is returning once again to the Niagara Wine Festival scene for its third season in a row. We love this event and of course want you to love it too! We have been working hard at updating our sets to bring you the best of the New and Classic Country. With male and female fronts, we offer you a wide variety of Country Music, with a few Rock tunes so you can get loud and party with us!
Choir Nation | 4:15-5:00pm
Sing along with Choir Nation in the Harvest Lounge
Come join Choir Nation on Sunday September 17th from 4:15-5 PM in Montebello Park as attendees will form a choir of friends, family, and strangers. We are going to sing Hasn't Hit Me Yet by Blue Rodeo and create our own version of this iconic Canadian song. We can't wait to see you there. Bring your voices!
Adele Tribute | 5:00-5:30pm
Abbamania | 5:45-6:30pm
Bee Gees | 6:45-8:00pm
Abbamania is the world's number one production of Abba. The show consists of studio musicians that recreate Abba live in concert. Night Fever is also performing as the Bee Gees. With all the high harmonies and stage presence of the Bee Gees, they will be performing songs from "Jive Talking" to "To Love Somebody"; from "Staying' Alive" to "You Should Be Dancing"; & many more. This production will take you back in time when Abba and The Bee Gees rules the pop music world. Special guest Angela Seeger from St Catharines, ON will appear as Adele.
Hammer Bros. | 6:30-7:30pm
The Hammer Bros. are a good-time party band that have been rocking the Niagara Region for over a decade. Their unique blend of upbeat hits and soulful classics are sure to put you in the dancing mood.
Desire - U2 Tribute | 8:00-10:30pm
Desire followed in the footsteps of U2; years of practice now bring to life the soul, spirit and bravado of U2's 3 decades of 'Magnificent' music. Witness what people all over North America are talking about.
Liteyears | 1:00-2:45pm
LITEYEARS is a pop band from Niagara that has created an honest representation of themselves and their musical tastes; high energy, anthemic alternative-pop music with depth.
Random Task | 3:15-5:00pm
Random Task is a local band playing Classic Rock, Blues, Soul and Reggae. The band consists of Gez Critchley & Rick Green, guitar & vocals; Hopeton Rhoden, drums; Tom Lepp, keyboards & vocals; and John Dahl, bass & vocals.
James Blonde | 5:30-7:15pm
James Blonde is a Alt-Rock/Pop trio comprised of Neil Carson, Phil Taylor and Steph Mercier. The new identity came to be in late 2016 when the trio, (formerly known as Xprime) finished recording their first LP.
Jonesy | 7:45-10:30pm
Jonesy is regarded as one of southern Ontario’s premiere pop/rock bands. Made up from five unique personalities from the Niagara region, these lads have been playing together collectively for over ten years.
HopYards | 1:30-3:15pm
The Hopyards, true to their name, give a wide variety of different flavours. Playing covers with a mix of classic rock, new rock, soul and funk, the band is from Niagara-on-the-Lake, and is a favourite at local pubs.
Jason Maxwell | 3:30-4:15pm
Jason Maxwell is a country singer-songwriter and recording artist from Thornhill, Ontario. He is currently working on his debut EP with his first single set to hit Canadian Country Radio in early 2017.
Buck Twenty | 4:45-6:15pm
The boys take pride in the musical presentation of their live show and aren't afraid to bring a surplus of feel good energy to the stage.
JJ Shiplett | 6:45-8:00pm
Rugged, raspy and reserved, JJ Shiplett is a true artist. Unapologeticaly himself, the Alberta born singer-songwriter and performer is bold in range and musical creativity. Shiplett's music is all heart: convincing, compelling and resonant.