Join us NEXT THURSDAY at 6:00 PM online to learn the 2026 Winnipeg Folk Festival lineup! Sign up for our e-newsletter and be the first to know. buff.ly/BnAvuqJ

Big thank you to everyone that came out last night to see Matt Andersen and Mariel Buckley at Burton Cummings Theatre! 📷: Matt Duboff

🎉 25 Years of Young Performers 🎉 The Winnipeg Folk Festival is celebrating 25 years of the Young Performers Program — happening July 8–10, 2026!

Call for nominations! We’re seeking directors for our board. The volunteer Board of Directors, on behalf of all Manitobans and those who care about the festival, provides overall leadership, policy development, and strategic direction to the Winnipeg Folk Festival.

Snag your tickets to see Matt Andersen live with Mariel Buckley on February 23 at Burton Cummings Theatre! Both recent JUNO nominees, Andersen and Buckley will share soulful songs and unforgettable performances. This is a show you won’t want to miss!

Hands up if you're ready for Winnipeg Folk Fest in just 150 DAYS!!! 🙌

The Winnipeg Folk Festival and Winnipeg City Libraries have teamed up again to bring you an acoustic series to Winnipeg Communities. Artists share songs, and stories in an intimate setting. Join us TODAY at Henderson Library at 1:00 PM with Jo Miller, Keri Latimer, and Onna Lou.

Mariel Buckley wants to see YOU on February 23 at the Burton Cummings Theatre opening for friend and fellow JUNO nominee Matt Andersen. Tickets available at winnipegfolkfestival.ca.

JUST ANNOUNCED: Leith Ross on April 27 at Side Stage with the talented Wyatt C. Louis. Tickets on sale TOMORROW! https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/110064428BE14A2C

The Winnipeg Folk Festival and Winnipeg City Libraries have teamed up again to bring you an acoustic series to Winnipeg Communities. Artists share songs, and stories in an intimate setting. Join us on February 7 at Henderson Library at 1:00 PM with Jo Miller, Keri Latimer, and Onna Lou.

With 156 days until we gather again at Birds Hill Park and only 30 days until we share the 2026 lineup with you all, Festival season is in full swing! Volunteer registration opened this TODAY. 📷️: Adam Scarpino

The Winnipeg Folk Festival and Winnipeg City Libraries have teamed up again to bring you an acoustic series from October 2025 to March 2026. Join us on February 7 at Henderson Library at 1:00 PM with Jo Miller, Keri Latimer, and Onna Lou.

It’s #BellLetsTalk day, and we want to talk about mental health at the Festival. To help our folkies have the best weekend possible, our coordinated response team includes mental health professionals who can support folks in crisis.

It might be Blue Monday, but the Festival is only 171 days away! Tickets are on sale now at Tier 1 pricing, and we’d love to see you under the sun this summer. ☀️

Only 174 days to go, and we can’t WAIT to see you all! 🌼✌️ 📷: Leo Kopelow

The Winnipeg Folk Festival and Winnipeg City Libraries have teamed up again to bring you an acoustic series. Bringing Festival workshop vibes to the city in an intimate setting. Join us on February 7 at Henderson Library at 1:00 PM with Jo Miller, Keri Latimer, and Onna Lou.

Join us for William Prince on April 25 at Centennial Concert Hall, sharing his latest album, ’Further from the Country’. Tickets are available in person or online at winnipegfolkfestival.ca!

We’re SO excited to welcome Matt Andersen back to Winnipeg! Join us on February 23 at the Burton Cummings Theatre. Tickets are still available in office or online through winnipegfolkfestival.ca.

All of you concertgoers supported us year-round by purchasing tickets to our concert series. We are so happy to see your love for music and your support for the talented artists we help bring to Winnipeg stages.

Folkie Love Notes found in our 2025 Winnipeg Folk Festival Survey. ❤️

We continue to make great progress on both the Festival site and in the campgrounds as we work toward a more sustainable future. 28% decrease in landfill waste from 2024. 51% total waste diversion with a goal of 50%. 1.1lbs of waste per attendee. Down 16% from 2024

Thanks, as always, to our incredible volunteers! Your commitment, generosity, and enthusiasm are what keep the Festival community alive! Photos: Leo Kopelow, Joey Senft, Joey Senft, and Joey Senft

We welcomed artists from a total of 15 countries. 31% of the artists were from Canada. 23% of the artists were local, making up 76% of our national artists. 69% of the artists were international.

With so much incredible music across our stages, it’s hard to pick just a few highlights! However, based on artist saves in our app, here are just SOME of the Festival favourites from this past summer. Basia Bulat by Matt Duboff Beats Antique by Matt Duboff Begonia by Joey Senft

The 50th edition of the Winnipeg Folk Festival drew an incredible 79,000 attendees, making 2025 the year with the highest paid attendance in the Festival’s history. Thanks to your amazing support, we sold out of 4-Day and 4-Day with Camping tickets, as well as our day tickets!

As the Festival office closes its doors for 2025 to rest before the new year, we’re taking a moment to look back on an incredible year.

Our office is currently closed and will reopen on January 5. If you need tickets for the Festival or concert series before we reopen please visit winnipegfolkfestival.ca.

Known for his powerful, moving performances that range from intimate to “wall-shaking,” Matt Andersen is back in Winnipeg on February 23 at Burton Cummings Theatre. buff.ly/2l1kEwy

Get ready for the 2026 Winnipeg Folk Fest! Don’t wait to snag your tickets because last year, tickets sold out! Secure your Tier 1 tickets online through Front Gate Tickets or in person at the Winnipeg Folk Festival office, located at 203-211 Bannatyne Avenue. buff.ly/SzBqW7Z

Jake Vaadeland is back in Winnipeg after his 2025 Folk Fest debut! Join him at The Park Theatre for 'Goodness Gracious, It’s Christmas!' with festive tunes and The Sturgeon River Boys. Get your tickets now!

‘Further From the Country’ finds William Prince reaching new heights, pairing personal truths with universal ones in a way only he can. Experience the album live on April 25 at the Centennial Concert Hall. buff.ly/KLPXtS9

If paying for your ticket with a layaway plan is more convenient for you, we have you covered! Deposit - 40% upon purchase Payment 1 - 30% due May 15, 2026 Payment 2 (final) - 30% due June 15, 2026 Available online only.

If paying for your ticket with a layaway plan is more convenient for you, we have you covered! Deposit - 40% upon purchase Payment 1 - 30% due May 15, 2026 Payment 2 (final) - 30% due June 15, 2026 Available online only.

Get ready for the 2026 Winnipeg Folk Fest! Treat yourself or your favourite folkie to the ultimate holiday gift… tickets to the Winnipeg Folk Festival from July 9-12, 2026, at the one and only Birds Hill Park! Thank you once again to Roberta Landreth for a stunning piece of artwork!

Jake Vaadeland returns to Winnipeg after his 2025 Folk Fest debut, bringing ’Goodness Gracious, It’s Christmas!’ to The Park Theatre for the first time on December 22. Expect festive favourites and brand-new holiday tracks. Grab your tickets now! buff.ly/8ZBL4yO

Ariel Posen’s music doesn’t fit neatly into a box and that’s why it’s so special. Blending heartland rock, soul, R&B, and Beatles-inspired pop, he creates something that’s equal parts fresh and familiar.

Known for his powerful, moving performances that range from intimate to “wall-shaking,” Matt Andersen will share songs from his latest album ‘The Hammer & The Rose’ on February 23 at Burton Cummings Theatre. Get your tickets today!

#GivingTuesday: Music sparks joy, fuels connection, and transforms four days at Birds Hill Park into something unforgettable. But the magic doesn’t happen on its own, it happens because of you. This Giving Tuesday, give the gift of music to our community.

JUST ANNOUNCED: THE NATIONAL's Matt Berninger is coming to Winnipeg on March 15 at Burton Cummings Theatre. Tickets on sale Friday! buff.ly/x2GQzvN

Missed out on getting your Souvenir Program Book? Don’t worry! Snag yours online and we’ll ship it out to you. 50 incredible editions of the Winnipeg Folk Festival are compiled in 115 pages filled with pictures, stories, and fun facts. This special keepsake will carry us into the next 50 years!

Thanks to everyone who joined us for Georgia Harmer with Taylor Jackson on the weekend. What a night! ✨ 📷: Matt Duboff

TONIGHT! Walk up tickets available. 🎟️

Jake Vaadeland brings Goodness Gracious, It’s Christmas! to Winnipeg for the first time on Dec 22! If you loved his set at the 2026 Winnipeg Folk Festival, you’ll want to catch this festive, high-energy holiday show at The Park Theatre. Tickets on sale now!

From Tiny Desk to sold out theatres, local artist William Prince continues to wow crowds around the globe. His incredible storytelling shines on his latest album ’Further From the Country’, and you have a chance to take it all in live on April 25 at the Centennial Concert Hall. 🎟️:

What is your favourite part about experiencing live music? 🎶 📷: Amilia Fehr

With a voice that feels both intimate and timeless, Georgia Harmer has a gift for storytelling. Her latest album ’Eye of the Storm’ is out now, and you can experience it live for the first time on November 29 at The Park Theatre. Get your tickets NOW! buff.ly/iGHvRU9

TONIGHT! Join us for The Strumbellas at The Burton Cummings Theatre. Doors at 7:00 PM show at 8:00 PM. buff.ly/dclcaa9

Join us in just 3 days for a dreamy night of lyrics and vocals from the incredibly talented Georgia Harmer on November 29 at The Park Theatre. Snag our tickets NOW to catch this Canadian indie artist in person! buff.ly/PvGyikN

The moment you’ve been waiting for since July 13 is ALMOST here! Tickets to the 2026 Winnipeg Folk Fest will be on sale the second Monday in December this year. Mark your calendars for December 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM CT! Tickets will be available in our office or online through Front Gate Tickets. 🎟️

Our generous friends at the Canmore Folk Music Festival have donated two three-day passes to their 2026 Festival! This beloved event has been Alberta’s longest-running folk music festival, bringing world-class artists and audiences together in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.