Calgary Folk Music Festival returns July 25–28, 2024
Mark your calendars and tell your cousin you won't be making it to their summer wedding, the 45th annual Calgary Folk Music Festival, July 25–28, powered by ATB, is going to be massive. We're already working away on our biggest festival yet, and we can't wait to see you on the island.
We let out a sneak peek of our artists this March, featuring performances by Booker T., Ben Howard, Billie Marten, Cowboy Junkies, Leith Ross, MOONRIIVR, TEKE::TEKE, Wild Rivers.
Full lineup and tickets on sale April 30!
Your CFMF 2024 artist leak artists...
Booker T. presents: a Stax Revue
Sunday, July 28. Let’s start by stating the obvious: you DO NOT want to miss this show! Why? First a little history. The epicenters of ‘60s R&B were, of course, Detroit, home to Motown, and Memph...
Your CFMF 2024 artist leak artists...
Leith Ross
Friday – Sunday, July 26–28. It’s a story as old as the ages– Canadian artists who seemingly have more fans and notoriety outside Canada. This is the case with songwriter, singer and artist Leith...
MOONRIIVR
Friday – Sunday, July 26–28. MOONRIIVR harkens back to the days before the music died: a time when country strums and hip-shaking swagger lived side-by-side; and the goal of rock’n’roll was to ma...
Booker T. presents: a Stax Revue
Sunday, July 28. Let’s start by stating the obvious: you DO NOT want to miss this show! Why? First a little history. The epicenters of ‘60s R&B were, of course, Detroit, home to Motown, and Memph...
Cowboy Junkies
Friday, July 26. Do you remember which Canadian venue you first saw this unique and enduring alternative rock outfit, The Cowboy Junkies, in? Their Canadian soundtrack has expertly conveyed the s...
Ben Howard
Thursday, July 25. There’s nothing like a life-altering health crisis to spark a creative reassessment of a musical journey. That’s what happened to Ben Howard. While in the studio in the South ...
Wild Rivers
Friday, July 26. Indie trio Wild Rivers (Khalid Yassein, Devan Glover, and Andrew Oliver) pen introspective lyrics and genre-fluid melodies that transmit youthful wisdom. Their new album, Sideline...
TEKE::TEKE
Saturday, July 27. Some bands can be described in terms of their influences. An attempt to list all the artists and genres that feed into TEKE::TEKE’s distinctive sound would blow through a word ...
Billie Marten
Saturday and Sunday, July 27/28. Billie Marten is among the rare that gain notoriety early in life through the internet and move onto a career in music. Born Isabella Sophie Tweddle, a popular Yo...
Leith Ross
Friday – Sunday, July 26–28. It’s a story as old as the ages– Canadian artists who seemingly have more fans and notoriety outside Canada. This is the case with songwriter, singer and artist Leith...
MOONRIIVR
Friday – Sunday, July 26–28. MOONRIIVR harkens back to the days before the music died: a time when country strums and hip-shaking swagger lived side-by-side; and the goal of rock’n’roll was to ma...
Booker T. presents: a Stax Revue
Sunday, July 28. Let’s start by stating the obvious: you DO NOT want to miss this show! Why? First a little history. The epicenters of ‘60s R&B were, of course, Detroit, home to Motown, and Memph...
Cowboy Junkies
Friday, July 26. Do you remember which Canadian venue you first saw this unique and enduring alternative rock outfit, The Cowboy Junkies, in? Their Canadian soundtrack has expertly conveyed the s...
A summer vibe like no other
The annual Festival is a four-day family-friendly cultural and musical extravaganza. Featuring 70 artists from Alberta, Canada, and the world performing on five daytime and two evening stages in concerts and sessions — unpredictable mash-ups where artists collaborate in unique and unexpected ways, sharing songs and stories. It’s a destination event and essential community gathering for 53,000 Calgarians and tourists, run by 2,000 community volunteers.
Volunteers: it's time to confirm your intentions!
With summer just around the bend, it’s time to confirm volunteer intentions for the big fest!
If you are a returning volunteer, please keep an eye on your email as you will be granted access to the volunteer portal between March 13th - 15th.
Are you a new volunteer wanting to join the Folk Fest family this summer? New volunteer applications are now open! Check our volunteer page to stay in the loop!
Arts market and food vendor applications now closed
Arts market and food vendor applications are now closed. All applications were to be received via the online application form by March 19 (arts market) and March 31 (food vendors). Thank you for your application!
Check out our Block Heater 2024 photo album!
We took your picture, Calgary! Marvel at all your magical music memories and peruse our Block Heater photo album! Lovingly compiled by our volunteer photography team, the album features all the highlights from the 9th annual festival including artist photos, smiling volunteers, and of course, all you happy shiny people holding hands.
Relive your favourite Block Heater memories and give it a share!
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