honouring thom lepp’s legacy

Cicada Music & Arts is so much more than a music festival. It is an experience and an opportunity for the community to celebrate live music, arts and culture, craft beer, fine wine, and the culinary industry we so proudly recognize in the Niagara Region. The festival’s aim is to create an all-inclusive, accessible and welcoming environment, much like the one you may have experienced in the years prior.

What started as a backyard party hosted by Thom, has blossomed into the festival we present to you today. Much like it’s namesake, Cicada Fest never ceased to exist, laying dormant as it grew behind closed doors, only to emerge years later in honour of its creator, Thom Lepp.