Canmore Folk Festival Tickets

Since 1978, Canmore Folk Festival has been Alberta’s longest-running folk music celebration. Founded by Michael and Judy Vincent, this community-driven festival brings together folk, roots, Celtic, bluegrass, blues, and world music across multiple stages in Centennial Park, Canmore. The event typically spans three days during the August long weekend, with a free Festival Friday evening that kicks off the weekend’s musical adventures. Expect thousands of attendees each day, a welcoming atmosphere, and a commitment to artist development through a robust volunteer network and nonprofit leadership.

Whether you’re a longtime folk aficionado or a curious newcomer, we’ve got you covered for tickets, venue details, and the latest lineup information. Secure your seats and join Canmore’s vibrant musical community this summer.

Venue details: Centennial Park, located in downtown Canmore, Alberta, hosts multiple stages across the park grounds and occasional special stages at Union Hall in select years. The festival stretches across three days on the August long weekend, with additional programming the preceding Friday. For the 2025 edition, plan around August 2–4, with Festival Friday on August 1. The festival operates as a community nonprofit with 550+ volunteers and ongoing artist development initiatives.

Upcoming performers for 2025 include Basia Bulat, Corb Lund, Donovan Woods, Aysanabee, Mary Gauthier, Nick Shoulders, Shooglenifty, and Shakura S'Aida, among others. Music lovers can follow official channels for the latest updates and announcements.

Social media: stay connected with @CanmoreFolkFestival on Facebook, @CanmoreFolkFest on Twitter/X, and @canmorefolkfest on Instagram. Official sites and social links are provided to help you track lineup changes, event times, and ticket availability.