The 43rd annual Calgary Folk Music Festival returns to Prince's Island Park, July 21-24 2022 presented by ATB.
Your magical musical adventure awaits! Immerse yourself in an enthralling weekend of song and dance at the Calgary Folk Music Festival.
Our annual Festival is a four-day family-friendly cultural and musical extravaganza. featuring 70 artists from Alberta, Canada, and the world. With unpredictable mash-ups where artists collaborate in unique and unexpected ways, a tantalizing food vendor alley and arts market, the ever-popular beer gardens and so much more.
Advance tickets on sale now! Save 15% on gate prices with a full festival pass.
Your headliners include...
Spoon
First things first: it is supremely unfair to silo the Austin, TX band Spoon as an “indie rock” act. It would be more accurate (and deserved) to characterize them as simply one of the great rock a...
Your headliners include...
Matt Andersen
Singer-songwriter and guitar slinger Matt Andersen always brings his A-game. Whether it’s solo and stripped down, with soaring heart felt vocals and acoustic guitar strumming, like on his latest a...
Kevin Morby
Kevin Morby’s low-key spin on urban Americana has always sounded off-the-cuff. Melding the ramshackle sound of Bob Dylan’s basement tapes, the sunny shimmer of the Laurel Canyon sound, and just a ...
Spoon
First things first: it is supremely unfair to silo the Austin, TX band Spoon as an “indie rock” act. It would be more accurate (and deserved) to characterize them as simply one of the great rock a...
Black Pumas
The alchemy of a successful musical collaboration can leave you shaking your head in wonder at times. Who would think to pair a Latin-rock guitarist who grew up on punk and hip-hop with a busker w...
Courtney Barnett
Deadpan. Dead cool. Deadly tunes. That sums up songwriter-guitarist Courtney Barnett. Deadpan – well, listen to her sing, “the paramedic thinks I’m clever ‘cause I play guitar, I think she’s cleve...
Allison Russell
So much beauty born of so much pain. On Allison Russell’s first solo album – Outside Child – she sings stories about her harrowing teenage years in Montreal – poverty, homelessness and abuse at th...
K'Naan
"The “Wavin’ Flag” hitmeister from the 2010 FIFA World Cup was never an easy fit in global pop success. He preferred to rap about the hard truths and memories from the harsh Mogadishu of his youth...
Josh Ritter
Wordsmith a fitting and well-deserved honorific for Josh Ritter, named by Paste Magazine in 2006 as ‘one of the 100 greatest living songwriters’ for his deep, expressive voice, keen wit and evocat...
Watchhouse
Watchhouse understands the merits of simplicity, that leaving things out makes space to invite wonder and intrigue inside. Formed in North Carolina as Mandolin Orange in 2009 by songwriter Andrew ...
The Wood Brothers
Multi-instrumentalists Chris and Oliver Wood’s music reveals the power of sibling musical attraction after spending 15 years pursuing separate careers. Brother Chris gained legions of fans as the ...
DJ Shub Presents War Club Live
Social activism and a feverish dance party make for a tantalizing combination and Dan “DJ Shub” General is the grand marshal we nominate to lead this jubilant parade. Shub is a true original: a ti...
Matt Andersen
Singer-songwriter and guitar slinger Matt Andersen always brings his A-game. Whether it’s solo and stripped down, with soaring heart felt vocals and acoustic guitar strumming, like on his latest a...
Kevin Morby
Kevin Morby’s low-key spin on urban Americana has always sounded off-the-cuff. Melding the ramshackle sound of Bob Dylan’s basement tapes, the sunny shimmer of the Laurel Canyon sound, and just a ...
Spoon
First things first: it is supremely unfair to silo the Austin, TX band Spoon as an “indie rock” act. It would be more accurate (and deserved) to characterize them as simply one of the great rock a...
Black Pumas
The alchemy of a successful musical collaboration can leave you shaking your head in wonder at times. Who would think to pair a Latin-rock guitarist who grew up on punk and hip-hop with a busker w...
Countdown to the Folk Fest!
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Say no to FOMO — your perfect summer weekend awaits 🌤️
The last time we were all together was magic 😍
After three years of waiting, your dream summer festival is just around the corner.
We can't wait to make new memories with you on the island again this summer.
Volunteer opportunities still open!
The Calgary Folk Music Festival is back in action for the 2022 season, and we want you on our team! This year, we are looking for nearly 1,800 volunteers to help us build, maintain, and support the event. Only a few spots remain to volunteer! Don't delay and sign up today!
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