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New Friends Fest '25

Fri, Aug 01

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Toronto

Three days of music, friendship, and DIY

New Friends Fest '25
New Friends Fest '25

Time & Location

Aug 01, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – Aug 03, 2025, 11:59 p.m.

Toronto, 1573 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6P 1A6, Canada

About the event

Welcome to our sixth annual celebration of aggressive(ly emotional) DIY punk, hardcore and related music from around the world. NFF strives to be a welcoming place where folks with a shared love of cathartic music can come together to make life-long friendships. See you in the pit.

All prices in Canadian Dollars

Tickets

  • Three-Day Pass

    Full fest pass, valid for August 1, 2, and 3. Gets you into the pre-fest on July 31 at a discounted rate.

    $145.00

    +$18.85 HST

    +$4.10 ticket service fee

  • Early Bird Three-Day Pass

    Trust the process, lock down your spot, and save a few bucks. Full fest pass, valid for August 1, 2, and 3.

    $125.00

    +$16.25 HST

    +$3.53 ticket service fee

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    Fri, Aug 01
    Toronto
    Aug 01, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – Aug 03, 2025, 11:59 p.m.
    Toronto, 1573 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6P 1A6, Canada
    Three days of music, friendship, and DIY

NFF '25

LITHUANIAN HOUSE

1573 Bloor St W,

Toronto, Ontario,

Canada. M6P 1A6

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NFF '25 art by Kai Lumbang

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