Rock the River in Saskatoon - Aug 17, 2025

Festival Info

LineUp

Asia

1 concert

Formed by rock veterans John Wetton, Carl Palmer, Geoff Downes, and Steve Howe, the supergroup Asia emerged from progressive roots to dominate 1980s FM rock and MTV. Early pioneers of music videos, they achieved international stardom following their debut album.

Prism

2 concerts

Canadian classic rock band Prism have sold millions, earning two Juno Awards (Album and Group of the Year) and multi-platinum albums. NASA chose their hit "Spaceship Superstar" as the official song aboard Space Shuttle Discovery’s final flight.

54-40

2 concerts

Formed in Tsawwassen, British Columbia in 1981, alt-rock quartet 54-40 achieved national acclaim in Canada with chart-topping albums like Dear Dear and Smilin Buddha Cabaret, yielding hit singles including Ocean Pearl and Nice to Luv You.

Strange Advance

Strange Advance, formed in Vancouver in 1980, is known for their synth-rock sound and hits like "Worlds Away." Discovered by Bruce Fairbairn, they earned a gold record and two Juno noms.

Rock the River

Rock the River is Saskatchewan's premier classic rock festival, originating in Saskatoon. It unites generations of music fans for unforgettable live performances, celebrating iconic artists and timeless rock anthems. The festival is well-known for consistently selling out and drawing big names in rock and roll.