Choose your own adventure
We put the heat in your hands. Block Heater is your festival, your way. With 12 events across 3 days, there's something to soothe every soul and warm every heart. Get to know our lineup by checking out our Spotify Playlist.
From February 15-17, choose your own adventure at diverse Inglewood and downtown venues. Wave your hands in the air at The Palace Theatre, bust out your dance moves at the Royal Canadian Legion #1, enjoy a glass of wine at The Ironwood, get cozy with the community at The Blues Can, let the lyrics envelop you at Central United Church, dance or chill with friends at The Horizon Heating stage at Festival Hall, skate and groove at Olympic Plaza. Block Heater will recharge your soul with shows for every taste and vibe, filled with independent artists from our backyard and the globe.
All events are separately ticketed, however you may now purchase our Friday/Saturday combo pass and gain access to all Friday/Saturday performances!
Relax and unwind at the Big Rock Festival Bar 🍻🎶
New to the festival this year is the Big Rock Festival Bar at the Royal Canadian Legion #1. No ticket required for this free-to-enter space!
🍺 Big Rock Festival Bar (18+ only)
⏰️ 5:00PM–12:00AM, February 16-17
📍 The Royal Canadian Legion 1
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Venues
We're bringing the heat across Calgary.
1215 10 Ave SE
1229 9 Ave SE
1429 9 Ave SE
131 7 Ave SW
219 8 Ave SW
116 7 Ave SE
228 8 Ave SW
Accommodations
Starts at $139/night
635 Confluence Way SE
Alt Hotel Calgary East Village is located just steps from the Bow River and all of the area’s amenities and attractions, including Prince’s Island Park. It features boldly designed rooms in a state-of-the-art structure, outfitted with eco-friendly technologies. Free wifi, a 24-hour gym and the Chix Egg Shop are other features. Take in the energy of a completely revitalized neighbourhood, just minutes from downtown.
Starts at $129/night
Suite A - 711 4th St. S.E.
Located in the heart of the East Village, one block from the City Hall light rail station, the National Music Centre, Public Library and walking distance to Block Heater venues. The hotel includes a restaurant and bar, rooftop terrace and indoor pool.
FAQ
Block Heater 2024 returns with performances at Festival Hall, Ironwood Stage & Grill, The Blues Can, Royal Canadian Legion #1, Central United Church, The Palace Theatre, and Olympic Plaza. To view our full schedule, click here.
No. And yes!
All Block Heater events will be separately ticketed. Our Olympic Plaza event, in partnership with Chinook Blast, is free of charge. As of January 24, you may now purchase our Friday/Saturday combo pass and gain access to all Friday/Saturday performances!
Yes.
The Ironwood, Festival Hall, Central United Church and Olympic Plaza are all-ages.
The Blues Can, Palace Theatre and Royal Canadian Legion #1 are NOT all ages. Those attending must be 18+ and will have to provide ID.
No ticket will be required for infants below two years, but they must be accommodated on the parent or guardian’s lap, as no seat will be allocated. Children over two require a seat and, therefore, a paid ticket.
Photography/videography with DSLR, mirrorless, and any full-frame or crop sensor digital cameras is not permitted at Block Heater venues unless otherwise accredited by the Calgary Folk Music Festival through our approved media list.
Smart phone pictures and videos are encouraged at all our events. Be sure to tag @calgaryfolkfest across platforms.
Our volunteer teams work hard to capture every event at the Festival, check out our Flickr account for the latest photos.
We're happy to help! You can head to our full FAQ or reach out to us at hello@calgaryfolkfest.com.