SuperSpike 2026: Fefe Dobson, Tyler Shaw, and Zach Riley

On July 18, 2026, SuperSpike 2026 delivered an impressive celebration of Canadian talent, offering festivalgoers and volleyball players a full day of music before culminating with standout co-headline performances from Tyler Shaw and Fefe Dobson at Maple Grove Rugby Park. From emerging artists to established stars, the event struck an ideal balance between discovery and nostalgia while proving that Canadian pop and rock continues to evolve without losing sight of the songs that made audiences fall in love in the first place.

Zach Riley. Photos by Samuel Stevens.

After strong opening sets from The Dust Rhinos, Boone, and Zach Riley, Tyler Shaw took the stage with an energetic performance that seamlessly blended familiar hits with a glimpse into what his future holds. Rather than relying solely on crowd favourites, Shaw confidently introduced two unreleased tracks that demonstrated his continued artistic growth.

Tyler Shaw. Photos by Samuel Stevens.

Tyler opened his set with the soaring unreleased track "Saviour." Shaw immediately captured the audience's attention before moving into "North Star" and the infectious "Wicked." The new single "Other Side," due for release on August 7, 2026, also served as the announcement of an upcoming album, drawing enthusiastic cheers from the crowd. The song fit naturally alongside his established catalogue, hinting that his next chapter will maintain the melodic, heartfelt songwriting that has become his trademark.

The middle of the set showcased Shaw's versatility. "Kiss Goodnight" and "Remember" had fans singing every word, while an emotional mashup of "To the Man Who Let Her Go" and Coldplay's "Yellow" highlighted his vocal warmth. "Run To You" and "With You" kept the momentum high before another clever medley paired "Heaven" with Harry Styles' "Aperture," creating one of the evening's more memorable moments. Closing out his time on stage with "Driving" and the uplifting "Woman On The Moon," Shaw left the stage to thunderous applause and plenty of anticipation for his forthcoming album. Fefe Dobson wasted no time reminding everyone why she remains one of Canada's premier pop rock performers. Bursting straight onto the stage with "SHUT UP AND KISS ME" before diving into the explosive track "FCKN IN LOVE," Dobson commanded the audience with confidence, charisma, and unmistakable star power.

Her set balanced newer material with the songs that helped define the 2000s. "Take Me Away," "Bye Bye Boyfriend," "Everything," and "Ghost" instantly transported longtime fans back while still feeling fresh thanks to Dobson's energetic performance and the crowd's unwavering enthusiasm.

Fefe Dobson. Photos by Samuel Stevens.

The newer material—including "DANCING FOR ME," "TOO LATE," and "RECHARGE MY HEART"—proved that Dobson isn't content living on nostalgia alone. Each song showcased a mature songwriter who continues to push her sound forward without sacrificing the hooks that made her music so compelling in the first place.

One of the night's most special moments came with "The Initiator." Before performing it, Dobson told the audience it was only the second time the song had ever been played live, giving festivalgoers a rare opportunity to witness a piece of her catalogue that never really got performed in the past. The crowd responded enthusiastically, embracing the performance as one of the evening's genuine highlights.

Dobson closed her set with an emotional run-through of the tracks "Don't Let It Go to Your Head," "Can't Breathe," and the always powerful "Stuttering." Dobson delivered a finale that reminded everyone of both her vocal strength and her ability to connect deeply with an audience.

SuperSpike 2026 succeeded because it celebrated every stage of an artist's journey—from emerging acts finding new audiences to established performers continuing to reinvent themselves. Tyler Shaw offered an exciting preview of what's next to come, while Fefe Dobson reaffirmed her place as one of Canada's most dynamic live performers. Together, they capped off a volleyball-focused festival that left fans with memorable performances, exciting new music to anticipate, and plenty of reasons to hope SuperSpike returns again next year.