For over three decades, Joel Plaskett has proven himself a spinning wheel of reinvention. The Nova Scotia songwriter's body of work reveals a playful spirit, always transforming. His revered career, saw the release of, "Songs From The Gang" – "A Celebration of Joel Plaskett" – a deluxe covers album.

A virtuoso guitarist, elusive poet, and musical chameleon, Joe Nolan was raised in the rural community of Sturgeon County, and has always lived on the outskirts, being a hard one to pin down. Breaking genres and defying labels, he defines his sound as "...my caravan diaries."

The Folk Fest office will be closed for July 1 and will open back up at 9:30am on July 2! Have a nice day off! ☀️

Jeremie Albino’s songs are grounded in the gritty storytelling of classic country music, propelled by the rhythms of old-school R&B, played with the wild abandon of early rock ’n’ roll, and sung with the feeling of southern soul. He has been growing his audience around Canada and the United States.

Jeffrey Martin wrote his way through a writing degree, a teaching degree, and years of high school English classes filled with unruly brilliance, all while making records and playing shows whenever he could. Eventually, he left teaching to follow the same dream he encouraged his students to chase.

We’re happy to let you know that the full schedule for this year’s festival is officially live!🤩 You’ll find the full Session and Concert schedule on our website at https://ow.ly/fP3x50ZhMbJ or on our App. Thursday tickets are still up for grabs at: https://ow.ly/zOjl50ZhMbI

Jake Xerxes Fussell has established himself as a devoted listener and interpreter of folk. On his latest album, "When I’m Called", Fussell returns to a well of music that holds lifelong sentimental meaning, contemplating the passage of time and life’s unexpected offerings.

We are very excited to share this year's food vendor lineup🍴 You'll find some familiar names while we also welcome some new vendors. Don't want to wait until August? Order in, take out, or visit in person.

Hurray for the Riff Raff founder, Alynda Segarra, an itinerant traveler whose adventures prompt art that reminds us there are always other ways to live. Born in the Bronx and of Puerto Rican heritage, baptized in the anti-war movement and New York’s queer spaces.

Wales born instrumentalist Gwenifer Raymond is a celebrated champion of the finger-style guitar. She has drawn international acclaim for her repurposing of "Mississippi blues" and John Fahey’s intricate Americana to embody her roots in rural South Wales.

Each member of Fantastic Cat boasts their own impressive résumé. Collectively, the four transcend their respective roots, emerging as a velvet-clad rock and roll cooperative. They say some cats are born fantastic; others have fantasy thrust upon them. These guys are somewhere in the middle.

The duo’s music stems from roots in musical traditions echoing the great American folk troubadours and comfortably channeling the elder statesmen of Irish folk. DUG have a shared musical heritage, with members having been born in America and Scotland before arriving in Ireland.

Cutting his teeth in Manchester's flourishing live scene, Dove Ellis has been spreading word-of-mouth after notable performances, earning him an opening spot on Geese’s 2025 American tour. On his debut album, Blizzard, his vocals turned from falsetto into intensity. (The Guardian)

"Dankoraba", her 2025 JUNO award winning album, Djely Tapa pursues her artistic vision of Malian and Western cultures, past and future. Originally western Mali, Tapa shares the wise words and vocal art of the griots. Her repertoire blends Mandingo traditions, desert blues and electronic sounds.

Haven't gotten your Folk Fest tickets yet? That's okay, we still have Thursday passes available! You'll get to watch The Womack Sisters, Corb Lund, and Thee Sacred Souls on the Mainstage, plus your little ones get in free! See you all very very soon ☀️

“Balla’s joy and unbridled enthusiasm is infectious,” Block says. “There is so much trust between us,” offers Kouyaté. Djékady is a Mandinka word meaning, “coming together is good.” Every song is a trust fall, with each musician leaping higher knowing their bandmates will catch them every time.

Dana Sipos coaxes silkworms out of their cocoons and spins them into song. Her songs are filled with a wild wind and haunting surrealism. She resides with the old growth of Vancouver Island. Sipos has brought her unique brand of cosmic folk across North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

Coleraine’s Damien O’Kane and California’s Ron Block have joined forces to create fireworks. Widely regarded as two of the greatest exponents of the banjo, they have collaborated to create their own genre, Banjophony, something never heard before that is subtle, awe-inspiring, and energetic.

Daby Touré never fails to astound audiences with his ethereal voice, masterful guitar work and catchy original songs. Most recently, Daby composed and recorded the soundtrack for the 2025 documentary, "La Sang et La Boue (Of Blood and Mud)", about the child miners in Congo who mine for coltan.

From her 2016 breakthrough album, "Honest Life", to 2020’s Grammy-nominated, "Old Flowers", Courtney Marie Andrews has been celebrated as an artist who challenges herself, and who finds new interplays of Folk and Americana. Her latest release, "Valentine", is “a record in pursuit of love”.

Third-party tickets might look real, but they can leave you stuck outside the gates. 😔 When buying your tickets, be sure to purchase securely from our official site or wait a few more weeks for our ticket exchange to open: https://edmontonfolkfest.frontgatetickets.com Thursday still available!

Buyepongo, a band known for their Buyangu sound, has become a well-known name in the Los Angeles music scene. Their music is a fusion of influences, seamlessly blending cumbia, hip-hop, punk, funk, and jazz into a tropical mix that spans Latin American culture.

Brianna Lizotte is a JUNO nominated fiddle player from Edmonton. She grew up in a household where music was constantly played. Brianna’s two albums appeared on CKUA’s Top 30 chart. She can also be found teaching Metis history through music and dance across the province.

Bella White is a truly one-of-a-kind musical talent: a finespun country-folk both fresh in perspective and steeped in bluegrass tradition. “Her coos and the breaks in her voice swell empathy and commiseration in the audience...the music of Bella White finds deep appeal" (Saving Country Music).

As one of Iceland’s most successful exports, singer-songwriter Ásgeir has always pushed the boundaries of his thoughtful brand of folk-pop. He has earned praise from press and radio worldwide, including The Independent, MOJO, NME, Clash Magazine, BBC 6 Music and Radio X.

Thank you so much for the tremendous support this weekend as tickets went on sale. We no longer have 4-Day Personal Passes or Single Day tickets for Fri/Sat/Sun available. There are tickets available for Thursday August 6. Find tickets at https://edmontonfolkfest.frontgatetickets.com - link in bio

Anna Tivel is a songwriter who is forever drawn to the quiet stories of ordinary life. Tivel has been likened to a short story writer and praised by NPR, Rolling Stone, Billboard, and others for her keen observations of the human condition.

Tickets for Sunday, August 9 are no longer available. Tickets remain for Thursday, August 6. Purchase your Thursday tickets at edmontonfolkfest.frontgatetickets.com/ Thank you for your support, we can't wait to be together on the hill in August!

LOW TICKET ALERT: fewer than 100 ticket remain for Sunday, August 9. Head to edmontonfolkfest.frontgatetickets.com to make sure you get yours while they're still available!

Adam Baldwin offers an east coast testimony that challenges the typical tourism marketing gloss. He bears witness and pays tribute to his home’s coastlines and back roads - without a passing judgement. Some of the tales happened, some didn’t, and most walk a tightrope between truth and fiction.

Ticket Update: In addition to 4-Day Personal Passes and Single Day tickets for Saturday, tickets for Friday August 7 are no longer available. Ticket remain for Thursday and Sunday. Purchase your tickets at https://edmontonfolkfest.frontgatetickets.com/ Thank you for your tremendous support today!

Ticket Update: 4-Day personal passes are no longer available. Saturday single day tickets are no longer available. Very few tickets remain for Friday August 7. Tickets can be purchased at https://edmontonfolkfest.frontgatetickets.com/

Tickets for Saturday, August 8 are no longer available. Very low ticket alert for 4-Day Personal Passes, and Single Day tickets for Friday, August 7, with fewer than 150 remaining for each.

LOW TICKET ALERT: There are fewer than 500 4-Day Personal Passes available. Friday, August 7 and Saturday, August 8 have approximately 300 remaining for each night. Head to edmontonfolkfest.frontgatetickets.com to purchase yours!

TICKET UPDATE: 4-Day Personal Passes are over 90% sold. Low ticket alert for Friday, August 7 and Saturday, August 8. Head to edmontonfolkfest.frontgatetickets.com to make sure you get yours while they're still available!

We can't believe it either but the day is finally here... TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!!! Tickets are available online only at edmontonfolkfest.frontgatetickets.com Seniors 80+ and children 11 or younger are FREE. Lineup and schedule subject to change.

Tickets on sale tomorrow! Are you ready?☀️🎤🎶 Tickets go on sale Saturday, June 6 at 10 a.m. online only, at edmontonfolkfest.frontgatetickets.com Ticket prices, FAQs, and info about when artists will be at the festival can be found on our website and app - link in bio.

T-minus 2 days until tickets are released… You'll find the Main Stage schedule, as well as the days of concerts and sessions for each artist on the app, or on our website. Tickets at edmontonfolkfest.frontgatetickets.com - link in bio to purchase. Lineup and schedule subject to change.

We know you're getting excited to buy your tickets so we thought we'd give you a quick rundown of our most frequently asked questions. Ticket sales go live at 10am on Saturday, June 6 - online only at edmontonfolkfest.frontgatetickets.com For more information check edmontonfolkfest.org/faq

Nathaniel Rateliff began his music career playing drums in his family’s church band. “A song isn’t a song unless it can be played alone on an acoustic guitar," He told Pitchfork. Showcasing his true craftsmanship as a songwriter first, it is an honour to feature a solo Ratefill.

Ocie Elliott is the JUNO nominated musical duo of Jon Middleton and Sierra Lundy. The duo pens tunes that feel lived-in. You can hear their memories, moments, and emotions in the dusty acoustic guitars, the sparse production, and the graceful harmonies.

St. Paul & The Broken Bones are a powerhouse soul ensemble from Alabama known for their electrifying live shows and impassioned vocals. Their new self-titled sixth album marks a creative renewal, melding the band’s adventurous spirit with a return to soulful, song-focused roots.

Grammy-nominated Nigerien Tuareg Bombino, hailed by The New York Times as the "Sultan of Shred", continues to redefine desert blues and rock for a global audience. Over the years, Bombino has collaborated with producers such as Dan Auerbach (The Black Keys) and David Longstreth (Dirty Projectors).

We are so excited to welcome Bombino to the main stage on August 9th at 2:00, followed by some wonderful shows at 7:00 by St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Ocie Elliott, and Nathaniel Rateliff! Tickets on sale Saturday, June 6 at 10am! Lineup and schedule subject to change. Check our app for updates!

Emerging as trailblazers in the hip-hop scene, since 1991 Arrested Development stands as a beacon of consciousness and empowerment. Their latest project showcases their innovative spirit, unmatched lyricism, soulful storytelling, and profound awareness, that only Arrested Development can provide.

Cat Power’s seventh studio album, "The Greatest" proved to be an immediate landmark in her already acclaimed career upon its 2006 release. The collection was awarded with 2006’s prestigious Shortlist Music Prize, as the first album by a female artist to be accorded that honour.

Leif Vollebekk is an acclaimed singer-songwriter originally from Ottawa who now resides in Montreal. “[His] songs […] are pensive and restless, blossoming with stream-of-consciousness verses that bear the marks of long nights spent alone on the road.” (The New York Times)

Annie & The Caldwells are a family that plays a powerful disco soul from West Point, Mississippi. Their latest album embraces the idea that “You don’t need to share the Caldwells’ faith to find something powerful and inspiring in [their lyrics]",(The Guardian)

Grand Ole Opry members and Grammy nominated, Dailey & Vincent, are among the most respected and celebrated duos in American roots music. With unmatched harmonies, musicianship, and a blend of bluegrass, country, and gospel, they have built a career defined by excellence, authenticity, and heart.

The lovely Dailey & Vincent will be on the mainstage on August 8th at 2:00. Followed at 8:00 we will have some exciting performances from Annie & The Caldwells, Leif Vollebekk, Cat Power, and Arrested Development! Tickets on sale Saturday, June 6! Lineup and schedule subject to change.