Here’s a look back at Hillside Inside 2026 (Jan 30-31, 2026), a wonderful community celebration of music, dancing, creativity and joy. This year we changed things up a bit by hosting a day full workshops, craft vendors and music on Saturday, Jan 31 at Royal City Mission and then we had two evening ticketed shows: Donovan Woods and AHI on Jan 30 at Royal City Mission and Dwayne Gretzky on Jan 31 at The River Run Centre. Join us in taking a look back at all the special moments we experienced!
Photos: Breanne Schooley, Christian Quaglia, Mark Stutman
Hillside Inside is once again back for another winter weekend full of music, dance and joy. We are thrilled to present a host of shows, a craft market, workshops and food vendors on January 30 & 31, 2026 for our annual winter festival in the downtown Guelph area. Scroll below for information on our two ticketed shows as well as our Jan 31st full day of programming!
Friday, January 30, 2026
[SOLD OUT] Donovan Woods with special guest AHI
Royal City Mission | 8pm
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Please note: The accessible entrance for Royal City Mission is available at the rear entrance off of Chapel Lane. There are volunteers at Hillside Inside who available to help assist if need be.
The Craft Market and all day programming (10am – 5pm) takes places at Royal City Mission, 50 Quebec St. Guelph. This event is free/PWYC and programming is first come, first served.
10:00 – 10:40 AM – Sanctuary
Yoga with Monique (Workshop)
10:30 – 11:20 AM – Activity Room
Create Your Own Felt Patch (Workshop)
11:00 – 11:30 AM – Sanctuary
Girls and Guitars Showcase (Performance)
Enjoy a showcase performance from the 2026 participants in our Girls & Guitars Songwriting course with songwriting mentors Doris Folkens and May Davis! Come out to support budding female songwriters to perform brand new, never before heard songs. We are grateful for the support of Hillside Festival donors and sponsors to allow us to continue to present our Girls & Guitars Songwriting course, in recognition that the music industry tends to be dominated by males who are typically the performers, agents, presenters, promoters, and critics of music.
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM – Activity Room
Back Massage for Bodacious Bodies (Workshop)
11:45 – 1:05 PM – Sanctuary
JamSchool Presents: Youth Showcase (Performance)
Featuring: Bands TBA
12:30 – 1:20 PM – Activity Room
Learn to Make Soy Wax Candles (Workshop)
1:20 – 2:05 PM – Sanctuary
Giddy Up! Learn How to Line Dance (Workshop)
1:30 – 2:20 PM – Activity Room
Lohan 13 Tai Chi (Workshop)
2:20 – 3:05 – Sanctuary
Housewife (Performance)
3:00 – 3:50 PM – Activity Room
Body Music: Create Your Own Performance (Workshop)
3:25 – 5:00 PM – Sanctuary
Eramosa Sessions (Performance)
Featuring Harri Palm, Jeff Bird, Sam Cino and Tyler Wagner and more guest artists TBA.
4:00 – 4:50 PM – Activity Room
Sleep and Restore: Natural Medicines, Breathwork and Yoga Nidra (Workshop)