The Arkells closed down Meadows Festival 2026 on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
It was the Hamilton groups first time performing in Fergus, Ontario. The set also marked the bands first outdoor show of their ongoing ‘Between Us’ tour in support of their brand new album.
Here are SWOMP’s photos from the show:
On top of the headlining performance at Meadows, the band’s 2026 tour is focused on smaller, more intimate venues, including a series of “city takeovers” across western Canada and multiple nights in Toronto.
Many of the shows sold out quickly, with the band revisiting venues they have not played in more than a decade.
The band said the ‘Between Us’ tour is designed to create “unique experiences in a variety of settings,” emphasizing up-close performances that reflect the band’s long-standing connection with fans.
Frontman Max Kerman told SWOMP a few weeks ago the new album maintains a similar theme, by building connections with their fans.
The band has three shows on back-to-back-back nights in Toronto later this month.
Follow the band at https://www.arkellsmusic.com/.