GREAT BIG WEEKEND
54•40 & THE TREWS
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026
IN CONCERT
BADLANDS AMPHITHEATRE
DRUMHELLER, ALBERTA
Opener: King of Foxes
Experience an unforgettable night of live music with Canadian legends 54•40 and The Trews. Three bands. One great big night of rock at the Badlands Amphitheatre.
Presale on now/ Public sale March 26: 10 AM
Tickets: $49 to $99
$8.50 ticket fee
Parking $8 advance /$10 at gate
TICKETS
$49 – $99
An $8.50 fee and GST will be applied. Our ticket fee helps cover our ticketing system and admin help for concerts.
Parking $8 advance/$10 door. We are a nonprofit. Parking fees maintain and staff our lots.
Details
FRIDAY – AUGUST 7, 2026
5:30 PM: Site/Pub/ Concession opens
6:30 PM: Amphitheatre gates open
7:00 PM: King of Foxes
7:45 PM: The Trews
9:20 PM: 54•40
10:30 PM: Event ends
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The performance goes rain or shine. Tickets are non-refundable.
Cancelled performance due to weather or other circumstances will result in a non-profit tax receipt to the purchaser for ticket price.
Online limit: 8 tickets
54•40
Over the course of 40+ years of performing and recording, 54•40 has not only made their mark on the Canadian music industry, but the entire cultural landscape. Led by chief songwriter Neil Osborne, 54•40 has carved out a legacy of gold and platinum albums and an outstanding reputation for their live performances that carries through to this day. With decades of hit songs and more in the making, the secret to 54•40’s longevity is their ability to redefine and reinvent themselves.
A 54•40 concert experience gives an understanding of how their songs have touched, inspired, and changed people’s lives. For those who have followed the band from their humble beginnings in East Vancouver to younger fans that are just discovering the band’s originality, 54•40 shows are extraordinary affairs that bridge gaps between generations through a shared love of music.
Neil Osborne -vocals/guitar Brad Merritt -bass Matt Johnson- drums Dave Genn -guitars /keys/backing vocals with David “Oz” Osborne -organ/backing vocals.
THE TREWS
The Trews are a multiple JUNO Award-nominated rock band from Antigonish, Nova Scotia. Formed in 1997, the band has released seven full-length studio albums and has become one of Canada’s most successful rock acts.
They have achieved over 20 Top 10 rock singles in Canada, including three #1 hits, along with multiple Gold and Platinum-certified albums. Known for their high-energy live performances, The Trews have toured extensively across Canada, the U.S., and internationally, sharing stages with artists such as Bruce Springsteen, The Rolling Stones, Guns N’ Roses, and KISS.
Their latest album, The Bloody Light, continues their evolution as a band while staying rooted in the sound that built their audience.
Opener: King of Foxes
With a wit that’s as disarming as it is charming, King of Foxes delivers indie rock charged with curiosity, humour, and a refusal to stay in any one lane—recently earning a Rock Artist of the Year nomination at the Western Canadian Music Awards. “Think Weezer’s self-deprecating charm mixed with Fountains of Wayne’s storytelling verve… this is existential rebellion with a power chord backbone and mascara-streaked bravado” (Uranium Waves). The latest album, Hall of Shame, was named among CKUA Radio’s Top 100 of the year.
CONCERTS AT THE BADLANDS AMP
"an amazing place for a concert"
The Summer Concert Series & Great Big Weekend is held at one of Canada’s most spectacular venues – the Badlands Amphitheatre located in Drumheller, Alberta (1.5 hours from Calgary). Surrounded by the ancient hills of the Canadian Badlands, this incredible place has clear sight lines and superior acoustics. The Badlands Amphitheatre is a non-profit arts and culture society operating from the values of community, creation, and celebration.
Previous concerts: Matt Andersen, Jann Arden, Aysanabee, Randy Bachman, Barenaked Ladies, Blue Rodeo, The Bros. Landreth, Mariel Buckley, Celeigh Cardinal, Mallory Chipman, Tom Cochrane, The Dead South, Alan Doyle, Colin James, Corb Lund, Amanda Marshall, William Prince, Johnny Reid, Reuben and the Dark with Bullhorn Singers, Allison Russell, Serena Ryder, and Walk Off the Earth.
The Badlands Amphitheatre also hosts Roots, Blues & Barbecue – a 5 band, 5 hour celebration of music and food held every September.
