An Unforgettable Night. A Powerful Cause

Live music honouring Gord Downie - raising funds for cancer care across Canada.

GEDfest has donated an incredible $765,000 for cancer charities across six Canadian cities since 2018.

Save the Date: GEDfest returns on October 17, 2026 — join us for another unforgettable night in support of cancer care.

GEDfest's mission is to honour the life and legacy of Gordon Edgar Downie and the music of The Tragically Hip while also giving back to the community through the power of live music and charity.

To date:

$765,000

Donated to cancer foundations across Canada

Cities united in one cause

6,000+

Attendees since inception

100%

Volunteer-Run event

Years Running

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Celebrate Gord. Support Cancer Care.

Join the Movement.

The 8th Annual edition of Canada’s largest annual fundraiser in memory of Gordon Edgar Downie took place in October 2025, spanning six cities across Western Canada.

Together, our community donated an incredible $265,000 to:

Alberta Cancer Foundation
Prostate Cancer Centre
Ben Stelter Foundation
KGH Foundation
Never Alone Cancer Foundation
Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan

From the stage to the silent auction, your voices, generosity, and spirit made 2025 our biggest year yet. Thank you for keeping Gord’s legacy alive and helping advance cancer care across Canada.