Online Auction Preview, place your bid starting November 14! This prize pack is perfect for the whole family. Enjoy unforgettable memories right in our own backyard.

NEXT WEEK: You may remember Julian Taylor from Winnipeg Folk Festival 2023, and now he's BACK! Catch him on November 20 where he'll join forces with Logan Staats at The Park Theatre! Two powerful voices come together for one unforgettable night of soulful storytelling. buff.ly/XTvqDiW

Online Auction Preview, place your bid starting November 14! Our generous friends at the Canmore Folk Music Festival have donated two three-day passes to their 2026 Festival!

The Folk Fest in the City Library Series continues! 🎶 Join us for a free library workshop on TODAY at 1:00 PM at the Louis Riel Library, featuring: Abrielle Turenne, Sam Fournier, and Bush Lotus. See you there!

The nominations for the 68th GRAMMYs are here! Huge congratulations to Festival friends Aoife O'Donovan, Béla Fleck, Brandi Carlile, Buddy Guy, Charley Crockett, Jason Isbell, Larkin Poe, Mavis Staples, Molly Tuttle, Sarah Jarosz, and Taj Mahal!

Dreaming of the Bird Cage in 2026! Will we see you there? 🏕️ 📷: Michelle Westman

Online Auction Preview, place your bid starting November 14! Make your escape to the stunning Canadian Rockies in Banff National Park! Stay at the Lake Louise Inn and enjoy unforgettable adventures or simply relax amidst the breathtaking scenery.

From her acclaimed debut 'Stay in Touch' to her new album 'Eye of the Storm', Georgia Harmer has built a reputation for songs full of vulnerability, emotion, and depth. We’re excited to welcome her back to Winnipeg at The Park Theatre on November 29. buff.ly/iGHvRU9

The Online Charity Auction is back! Support life-changing Festival experiences while snagging some amazing items. Your contributions help fund two incredible programs:

Calling all foodies and makers, and we want YOU at the Winnipeg Folk Festival! Apply to be a Food Vendor or Hand-Made Village artisan for the 2026 Winnipeg Folk Festival. buff.ly/u0tYGFz 📷: Joey Senft

The Folk Fest in the City Library Series continues! 🎶 Join us for a free library workshop on November 8 at 1:00 PM at the Louis Riel Library, featuring: Abrielle Turenne, Sam Fournier, and Bush Lotus. See you there!

Who's dressing up today? Hope everyone gets lots of treats! 🍬 #FolkFestHappy 📷: Leo Kopelow

Lake Street Dive / Main Stage / July 13, 2025 Appearance(s): 2013 & 2025 In celebration of our 50th Festival we arranged for portraits of artists who joined us at the 2025 Winnipeg Folk Festival. Thank you to photographer @stevenjuniperackerman3000 for bringing this project to life!

The Folk Fest in the City Library Series continues! 🎶 Join us for a free library workshop on November 8 at 1:00 PM at the Louis Riel Library, featuring: Abrielle Turenne, Sam Fournier, and Bush Lotus. See you there!

Etran de L’Aïr / Big Blue @ Night / July 10, 2025 Appearance(s): 2024 & 2025 In celebration of our 50th Festival we arranged for portraits of artists who joined us at the 2025 Winnipeg Folk Festival. Thank you to photographer @stevenjuniperackerman3000 for bringing this project to life!

Thanks to everyone who joined us at the Transcona Library this weekend for our first Folk in the City Library Series of the season! And a big thank-you to Kris Ulrich, FONTINE, and Taylor Jackson for a fantastic kickoff to another great year.

Last month we were invited to Government House to celebrate our volunteer coordinators and all their hard work and contributions to the Winnipeg Folk Festival.

Georgia Harmer’s ethereal voice and striking lyricism have made her one of Canada’s most compelling indie artists. Her new album 'Eye of the Storm' is out now and continues to showcase her evolution as a songwriter. Catch her live at The Park Theatre on November 29. buff.ly/r9Aawo1

ON SALE NOW! The most joyful concert of the year. Get your tickets to the JP Hoe Hoe Hoe Holiday Show on December 19 at Burton Cummings Theatre before they’re gone! buff.ly/35AjoDj

Ariel Posen’s sound defies genres, blending heartland rock, soul, R&B, and Beatles-inspired pop to create something fresh but familiar. Catch him LIVE on December 12 to experience the talent that’s earned him international acclaim! 🎟️: buff.ly/GASbcHv buff.ly/P37LRKE

The Folk Fest in the City Library Series is back for the 2025–2026 season! 🎶 Join us for the first free library workshop on THIS SATURDAY at 1:00 PM at the Transcona Library, featuring some of our favourite local artists: Kris Ulrich, FONTINE, and Taylor Jackson. Don’t miss it!

Spreading that holiday joy for the 20th time! ✨ Tickets go on sale Thursday, October 23 at 10:00 AM. Don’t miss your chance to grab tickets to the annual JP Hoe Hoe Hoe Holiday Show, happening December 19, 2025, at Burton Cummings Theatre!

Join us on April 25 at Centennial Concert Hall for THE William Prince for his Further from the Country Tour 2026! ✨ Tickets on sale Friday.

The Leith Ross concert brings two nights packed with incredible local talent, you can't miss this one! Catch some of Manitoba’s favourites, including FONTINE, Roman Clarke, Boy Golden, and MORE! A few tickets are still up for grabs for tomorrow night!

Tag your festie bestie to let them know you're dreaming about 2026... 💭 📷: @amilia.fehr

Hurray for the Riff Raff / Main Stage / July 12, 2025 Appearance(s): 2014 & 2025 In celebration of our 50th Festival we arranged for portraits of artists who joined us in 2025. Thank you to photographer Steven Ackerman for bringing this project to life!

Join us NEXT WEEK! Tickets are still available for Leith Ross on October 18 at The Park Theatre. buff.ly/2Ujb9TF buff.ly/rHOgy5L

Listen to Matt Andersen's 'The Hammer & The Rose' and then snag your tickets to see him live with Mariel Buckley on February 23 at Burton Cummings Theatre! buff.ly/7r08dI8

Gillian Welch & David Rawlings / Main Stage / July 12, 2025 Appearance(s): 2025 In celebration of our 50th Festival we arranged for portraits of artists who joined us in 2025. Thank you to photographer Steven Ackerman for bringing this project to life!

Leyla McCalla / Main Stage / July 12 Appearance(s): 2015 & 2025 In celebration of our 50th Festival we arranged for portraits of artists who joined us in 2025. Thank you to photographer Steven Ackerman for bringing this project to life!

Don't miss your chance to see the legendary Jonathan Richman live at the West End Cultural Centre on October 11! buff.ly/6wTFNnm

Willi Carlisle / Main Stage (Tweener) / July 13, 2025 Appearance(s): 2025 In celebration of our 50th Festival we arranged for portraits of artists who joined us in 2025. Thank you to photographer Steven Ackerman for bringing this project to life!

JUST ANNOUNCED: 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.

Begonia / Main Stage / July 13, 2025 Appearance(s): 2017, 2019, 2020* & 2025 In celebration of our 50th Festival we arranged for portraits of artists who joined us in 2025. Thank you to photographer Steven Ackerman for bringing this project to life!

On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we pause to acknowledge and honour the First Nations, Inuit, & Métis Survivors, as well as the families & communities impacted by residential schools. Our staff is taking the day to participate in local activities that support truth and action.

Festival Security Training Program: Nov 2025 to June 2026 🪪 Earn your provincial security guard licence ⭐️ Gain skills and experience 📓 Free training and certifications ❤️ Join our volunteer family Info sessions: October 15 and 18, 2025

Les Mamans du Congo X Rrobin / Big Blue @ Night / July 10, 2025 Appearance(s): 2025 In celebration of our 50th Festival we arranged for portraits of artists who joined us in 2025. Thank you to photographer Steven Ackerman for bringing this project to life!

Fred Penner / Main Stage / July 10, 2025 Appearance(s): 1978, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1983, 2001, 2007, 2009, 2011 & 2025 In celebration of our 50th Festival we arranged for portraits of artists who joined us in 2025. Thank you to photographer Steven Ackerman for bringing this project to life!

Miss the music already? We’ve got you covered with our year-round concert series! Join us for any (or all) of our fall/winter shows because we’d love to see you there! Tickets: buff.ly/WsJkJop

Allison Russell / Main Stage / July 10, 2025 Appearance(s): 2004, 2015, 2022 & 2025 In celebration of our 50th Festival we arranged for portraits of artists who joined us in 2025. Thank you to photographer Steven Ackerman for bringing this project to life!

'I Can See The Future' by Leith Ross is OUT NOW! Go check out the album and then snag your tickets to see them LIVE on October 18th at The Park Theatre!

Julian Taylor & Logan Staats live at The Park Theatre on November 20! Two powerful voices come together for one unforgettable night of soulful storytelling, raw emotion, and genre-blending roots music. Don’t miss this double bill of incredible talent! 🎟️ Tickets on sale now! buff.ly/1QFBx5n

Don't miss your chance to see the legendary Jonathan Richman live at the West End Cultural Centre on October 11! 🎟️ We want to see you there, tickets on sale NOW! buff.ly/6wTFNnm

SEE YOU TONIGHT!

Noah Reid is coming to Winnipeg! Catch the acclaimed singer-songwriter September 15 at Burton Cummings Theatre as part of his North American tour in support of his latest album, 'Adjustments'. 🎟️ Tickets on sale NOW! buff.ly/BWjRuWt

JUST ANNOUNCED: Following the success of last year’s debut holiday tour, Jake Vaadeland is back with a second Goodness Gracious, It’s Christmas! tour—bringing festive cheer, timeless music, and his signature style for the 2025 holiday season.

Join us on October 11 at West End Cultural Centre for Jonathan Richman, one of America's most dynamic songwriters, featuring Tommy Larkins on drums! Tickets on sale now! buff.ly/RYi8iXf

Known for her ethereal voice and lyricism, Georgia Harmer has emerged as one of Canada’s most compelling voices in indie music. Her songs display a vast emotional range and striking vulnerability. buff.ly/k1Flysq

Leith Ross is playing TWO NIGHTS at The Park Theatre this October! 🥹 The October 17 show sold out fast, so we added a second night on October 18! 🎟️ Grab your tickets while you still can! www.ticketmaster.ca/event/110062... buff.ly/kGVP1F1

The Strumbellas hit The Burton Cummings Theatre on November 26! Known for their chart-topping hit “Spirits” and incredible live shows, this multi-award-winning band is ready to bring their alt-rock energy to Winnipeg. Tickets are on sale now — grab yours before they’re gone! bit.ly/47s0GHQ