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2025 Smokiepalooza Music Festival
SMOKIEPALOOZA 2025 — This is the event you don’t want to miss!
Three bands. One epic night.
The Smokiepalooza outdoor music festival returns Saturday, September 13, at Trail’s iconic Jason Bay Field at Butler Park! Sponsored by the incredible corporate partner, Power Paving.
Tickets are ONLY $25 (+ $2 ticket fee)
Trail Smoke Eaters Season Ticket Holders get 10% OFF!
Kids 15 & under get in FREE, thanks to the Murphy Family Foundation!
WHAT TO EXPECT
A powerhouse lineup:
Midnight Rider (4:30–5:45 PM)
A hard-hitting blues rock band from Trail, BC, known for gritty Texas-style guitar riffs, soulful vocals, and a rhythm section that grooves with purpose. Blending classic blues and rock with a modern edge, keeping the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll alive and kicking.
Captain Jean-Luc Picard (6:15–7:30 PM)
Buckle up for a sonic voyage with Captain Jean-Luc Picard — a band that boldly goes where great music lives! From classic rock anthems to modern bangers, from laid-back grooves to high-energy jams, they cover the best from every era and genre and they’ve got your soundtrack. Engage!
Headliner: BC/DC (8:00–9:45 PM)
Get ready for a high-voltage rock show as BC/DC brings their explosive energy to the Smokiepalooza stage! There are tribute bands, and then there’s BC/DC. Born of bush party ashes in the summer of 1999, they’ve played over 1200 unexpected gigs, redefining what a tribute band can be — from biker bashes in Ymir to stadiums and arenas across North America and now, Smokiepalooza! This AC/DC tribute band isn’t just a tribute — they’re an experience. From Back in Black to Hells Bells, they’ll have Butler Park electrified! Their over-the-top live show has become a legendary “rite-of-passage” for fans — Remember the first time you believed in rock n’ roll? Welcome back. BCDC
Food vendors
Beer garden
Kids Zone
All-ages fun for the whole family!
Get your tickets now: tickets.trailsmokeeaters.com
Bring the family. Bring your friends. Bring your love for rock.
This is the show you don’t want to miss.
Smokiepalooza 2025: Let’s rock Trail.
