Prepare the Ground Toronto
@ptgtoronto.bsky.social
Heavy arts & music festival in Toronto, ON
https://www.preparetheground.com/
https://www.preparetheground.com/
Oathbreaker have been in the shadows for a long, long time, with their last album Rheia, released in 2016 and live performances being few and far between, Nevertheless, Oathbreaker are held in high regard some ten years later and will be performing Rheia in full at Prepare The Ground next year.
November 13, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Oathbreaker have been in the shadows for a long, long time, with their last album Rheia, released in 2016 and live performances being few and far between, Nevertheless, Oathbreaker are held in high regard some ten years later and will be performing Rheia in full at Prepare The Ground next year.
Yesterday we added ten more artists to our 2026 edition. Three days of heavy, dark, cathartic music in the core of the city of Toronto awaits you May 29-31. Join us, won't you?
November 12, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Yesterday we added ten more artists to our 2026 edition. Three days of heavy, dark, cathartic music in the core of the city of Toronto awaits you May 29-31. Join us, won't you?
Today we welcome more artists to our ever growing celebration of all things cathartic. This addition further cements Prepare the Ground 2026 as one not to be missed. Prepare the Ground takes over the Annex district of Toronto May 29 - 31, 2026. 3 day passes are available. Join us, won’t you?
November 11, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Today we welcome more artists to our ever growing celebration of all things cathartic. This addition further cements Prepare the Ground 2026 as one not to be missed. Prepare the Ground takes over the Annex district of Toronto May 29 - 31, 2026. 3 day passes are available. Join us, won’t you?
It seems fitting that Amenra will perform their public catharsis within the hallowed walls of Trinity St. Paul’s. Performing twice in this sacred location, Amenra will bring their self-flaggelation to the masses in an acoustic session and an electric appearance.
November 4, 2025 at 4:14 PM
It seems fitting that Amenra will perform their public catharsis within the hallowed walls of Trinity St. Paul’s. Performing twice in this sacred location, Amenra will bring their self-flaggelation to the masses in an acoustic session and an electric appearance.
Slow, sublime moments are interspersed between the classically heavier, screamo style passages, as Malevich navigate philosophical concepts and personal realisations.
October 27, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Slow, sublime moments are interspersed between the classically heavier, screamo style passages, as Malevich navigate philosophical concepts and personal realisations.
Taking a journey into the farthest reaches of space and time are Finland’s Oranssi Pazuzu, an entity so mind-boggling that even repeated listens of 2024s Muuntautuja has yet to reveal its full depths. Step into the void …. if you dare.
October 24, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Taking a journey into the farthest reaches of space and time are Finland’s Oranssi Pazuzu, an entity so mind-boggling that even repeated listens of 2024s Muuntautuja has yet to reveal its full depths. Step into the void …. if you dare.
Swirling storms, driving rhythms & punchy beats underpin the sound of the Philadelphian's music, making them an exciting prospect no matter year they exist in, or wish to have. August’s frenetic A Sullen Dark Sky fresh in mind, Unholy Altar are primed for a heroes welcome at Prepare The Ground.
October 22, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Swirling storms, driving rhythms & punchy beats underpin the sound of the Philadelphian's music, making them an exciting prospect no matter year they exist in, or wish to have. August’s frenetic A Sullen Dark Sky fresh in mind, Unholy Altar are primed for a heroes welcome at Prepare The Ground.
Prepare The Ground is Svalbard’s first and final performance in North America as they announced their amicable dissolution earlier in 2025. Expect a ferocious, precise, emotional time this coming May at PtG.
October 16, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Prepare The Ground is Svalbard’s first and final performance in North America as they announced their amicable dissolution earlier in 2025. Expect a ferocious, precise, emotional time this coming May at PtG.
Tijuana finest is pushing the boundaries of crust in their use of melody and glowing structures to propel the music on April’s Mil orquídeas en medio del desierto to stratospheric heights.
Habak are a vital voice in underground music, and it's an honour to host them in Toronto next May.
Habak are a vital voice in underground music, and it's an honour to host them in Toronto next May.
October 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Tijuana finest is pushing the boundaries of crust in their use of melody and glowing structures to propel the music on April’s Mil orquídeas en medio del desierto to stratospheric heights.
Habak are a vital voice in underground music, and it's an honour to host them in Toronto next May.
Habak are a vital voice in underground music, and it's an honour to host them in Toronto next May.
Prepare the Ground, May 29 - 31 2026 in Toronto.
3 day passes are now abilable, along with limited new Under-19 (Canada's version of All Ages) pass which grants access to our two all ages venues, arts market, and movie scores strictly for those under the age of 19 (is check at pass pickup)
3 day passes are now abilable, along with limited new Under-19 (Canada's version of All Ages) pass which grants access to our two all ages venues, arts market, and movie scores strictly for those under the age of 19 (is check at pass pickup)
October 14, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Prepare the Ground, May 29 - 31 2026 in Toronto.
3 day passes are now abilable, along with limited new Under-19 (Canada's version of All Ages) pass which grants access to our two all ages venues, arts market, and movie scores strictly for those under the age of 19 (is check at pass pickup)
3 day passes are now abilable, along with limited new Under-19 (Canada's version of All Ages) pass which grants access to our two all ages venues, arts market, and movie scores strictly for those under the age of 19 (is check at pass pickup)
Just announced! We will be co-presenting the upcoming Pelican show at Lee's Palace with Collective Concerts on July 23rd 2025.
🎫 on sale February 14th at 10AM EST
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🎫 on sale February 14th at 10AM EST
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Pelican Tickets | CA$37.87 | 23 Jul @ Lee's Palace, Toronto | DICE
Pelican
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February 15, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Just announced! We will be co-presenting the upcoming Pelican show at Lee's Palace with Collective Concerts on July 23rd 2025.
🎫 on sale February 14th at 10AM EST
link.dice.fm/ea48c3be3215
🎫 on sale February 14th at 10AM EST
link.dice.fm/ea48c3be3215
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@adultperiod.bsky.social will be playing @ptgtoronto.bsky.social this summer
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ADULT. - Our Bodies Weren’t Wrong
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January 31, 2025 at 1:23 AM
@adultperiod.bsky.social will be playing @ptgtoronto.bsky.social this summer
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we are thrilled to share our full lineup including Baroness
performing the Red & Blue albums in full, Burning Love's reunion, two silent movie scores by Planning for Burial & Pygmy Lush and so much more. Single Day & 2-Day passes are all live at preparetheground.com
performing the Red & Blue albums in full, Burning Love's reunion, two silent movie scores by Planning for Burial & Pygmy Lush and so much more. Single Day & 2-Day passes are all live at preparetheground.com
January 14, 2025 at 3:56 PM
we are thrilled to share our full lineup including Baroness
performing the Red & Blue albums in full, Burning Love's reunion, two silent movie scores by Planning for Burial & Pygmy Lush and so much more. Single Day & 2-Day passes are all live at preparetheground.com
performing the Red & Blue albums in full, Burning Love's reunion, two silent movie scores by Planning for Burial & Pygmy Lush and so much more. Single Day & 2-Day passes are all live at preparetheground.com
"We're so excited to return to Toronto! We'll be playing a set that spans the majority of our discography. Endless gratitude to the folks at Prepare the Ground and all of you who keep the world of underground metal alive. See you in Toronto this May!"
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January 8, 2025 at 7:31 PM
"We're so excited to return to Toronto! We'll be playing a set that spans the majority of our discography. Endless gratitude to the folks at Prepare the Ground and all of you who keep the world of underground metal alive. See you in Toronto this May!"
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One week until our next announce…
January 8, 2025 at 6:10 PM
One week until our next announce…
Midwife is the rare project that brings together fans of all walks of music. Introspective, serene, devastating, her self described Heaven Metal is awash with reverb and meditative repetition that is sure to swell your emotions as it does the noise.
November 27, 2024 at 5:03 PM
Midwife is the rare project that brings together fans of all walks of music. Introspective, serene, devastating, her self described Heaven Metal is awash with reverb and meditative repetition that is sure to swell your emotions as it does the noise.
The influence that Kylesa had on metal is undeniable, they clawed at the corners of constricting genre definitions to craft unique sonic explorations within heavy music. we are honoured to host their first reunion in north america at PtG25!
TIX: preparetheground.com
TIX: preparetheground.com
November 25, 2024 at 2:37 PM
The influence that Kylesa had on metal is undeniable, they clawed at the corners of constricting genre definitions to craft unique sonic explorations within heavy music. we are honoured to host their first reunion in north america at PtG25!
TIX: preparetheground.com
TIX: preparetheground.com
Alaskan were atmospheric, post-metal titans whose crescendoing sonic scapes crashed into you at their apex like a freight train. We are thrilled that they reunited to play one more time for us, an exclusive celebration of one of Ontario's most underrated metal inspirations.
November 20, 2024 at 5:40 PM
Alaskan were atmospheric, post-metal titans whose crescendoing sonic scapes crashed into you at their apex like a freight train. We are thrilled that they reunited to play one more time for us, an exclusive celebration of one of Ontario's most underrated metal inspirations.
Ahoy hoy, Bluesky 👋🏻
November 18, 2024 at 6:05 PM
Ahoy hoy, Bluesky 👋🏻
Pygmy Lush is the Dr. Jekyll to Pageninetynine's Mr Hyde. Meticulously crafted dark folk steeped in southern lore & DIY ethics. One of the top bands on our bucket list, it is a genuine honour to host one of their rare performances at PtG25.
Tickets: www.preparetheground.com
Tickets: www.preparetheground.com
Prepare The Ground
Heavy Music & Arts Festival in Toronto, ON
www.preparetheground.com
November 18, 2024 at 6:05 PM
Pygmy Lush is the Dr. Jekyll to Pageninetynine's Mr Hyde. Meticulously crafted dark folk steeped in southern lore & DIY ethics. One of the top bands on our bucket list, it is a genuine honour to host one of their rare performances at PtG25.
Tickets: www.preparetheground.com
Tickets: www.preparetheground.com