By Christian Oldale

Over 20 artists gearing up for Whoop-Up Days performances

Aug 12, 2024 | 1:31 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – Whoop-Up Days 2024 is just around the corner, and the festival is promising multiple days of great entertainment.

The Original 16 Stage will have over 20 artists performing at the festival, which takes place from August 20 to 24 at the Lethbridge & District Exhibition (LDE).

The stage will feature three Canadian artists as headliners:

• Kyle McKearney – August 22
• Big Sugar – August 23
• Emerson Drive – August 24

Paul Kingsmith, Director of Community Engagement for LDE said, “Our guests told us how much they wanted top-level headliner entertainment and we’re thrilled that we can respond by bringing Emerson Drive, Big Sugar and Kyle McKearney to Whoop-Up Days.”

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He continued, “Music and Whoop-Up Days have always gone hand-in-hand, and in addition to the known headliners, I urge guests to discover the great local acts who are also taking the stage throughout the week.”

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In addition to the headliners, local artists will be taking the stage over course of the festival, including Cody Hall, who’s song “Grow Up Western” has been adopted as the theme song for Whoop-Up Days.

From 3:30 to 6 p.m. each day, Indigenous artists will also be performing daily on the main stage.

(Photo: Lethbridge & District Exhibition)

All musical performances on the Original 16 Stage are included with gate admission. Advance tickets to Whoop-Up Days are available for purchase at Lethbridge and Picture Butte Gas King locations.

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