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Pre-Fest '25: The Caution Children, boxcutter, and always, Treehouse of Horror

Thu, Jul 31

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Toronto

Florida legends The Caution Children make their triumphant return to Toronto after over a decade, supported by boxcutter, and always & Treehouse of Horror.

Pre-Fest '25: The Caution Children, boxcutter, and always, Treehouse of Horror
Pre-Fest '25: The Caution Children, boxcutter, and always, Treehouse of Horror

Time & Location

Jul 31, 2025, 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Toronto, 777 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1V2, Canada

About the event

Proudly presenting: the official NFF'25 pre-show! Screamo summer camp wouldn't be complete without a sweaty Thursday night to kick things off, so we brought in the biggest guns we could find.


The Caution Children—esteemed Florida legends featuring members of Gillian Carter—make their long-awaited return to Toronto after over a decade, hot off the heels of an electric set at ZBR Fest. If you haven't had the pleasure of experiencing their blistering live show before, we can't stress enough that this is can't-miss: their one-of-a-kind blend of epic, triumphant melodies, an unshakable rhythm section & a frankly unmatched knack for performance have made them your favourite band's favourite band for the last 20 years. Joining the festivities are boxcutter, and always & Treehouse of Horror, a murderer's row of our city's best & brightest. We literally couldn't have booked a better bill if we tried. All your friends will be there—where…


Tickets

  • General Admission

    Sale ends

    Jul 31, 3:00 p.m.

    $25.00

    +$3.25 HST

    +$0.71 ticket service fee

  • NFF'25 Passholders Admission

    Sale ends

    Jul 31, 3:00 p.m.

    Requires an NFF three-day pass. If you show up to this event without a three-day pass, you'll need to pay $10 at the door.

    $15.00

    +$1.95 HST

    +$0.42 ticket service fee

Total

$0.00

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