Shaboozey, Russell Dickerson to headline Alberta’s first Boots and Hearts Music fest

By Canadian Press on December 2, 2025.

Shaboozey and Russell Dickerson will headline Alberta’s first-ever Boots and Hearts music festival.

A Western edition of the popular Ontario camping and country music showcase lands in Edmonton the weekend of Aug. 28 and 29, 2026.

Dickerson will headline the Friday show, and Shaboozey headlines Saturday at Fan Park.

Entertainment company Republic Live and OEG Sports & Entertainment says they’re excited to expand festivities to an all-new audience in Western Canada.

More performers are yet to be announced with ticket pre-sales starting Wednesday and a public sale launching Friday at http://www.bootsandhearts.com.

Rascal Flatts and The Chicks are set to headline the Ontario edition, set to run Aug. 7 to 9, 2026 at Burl’s Creek Event Grounds in Oro-Medonte, Ont.

Festival co-founder Eva Dunford says Alberta’s deep country roots and grounded culture “feel naturally aligned with the spirit” of the festival.

“Bringing BootsLife to Edmonton is incredibly meaningful for us and is the perfect place for our next chapter,” Dunford said Tuesday in a release.

Adam Oppenhiem, SVP, Live Entertainment and Events, OEGSE, said Boots and Hearts West will cater to “some of Canada’s most passionate country music fans.”

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 2, 2025.

Cassandra Szklarski, The Canadian Press