Thursday Evening Evacuation
On Thursday evening we had to make the difficult decision to end the show and evacuate our site. After heavy winds went through, our on site meteorologist advised that there could be another period with winds of higher intensity and potentially longer duration, making for unsafe conditions. We are very disappointed to have to cancel…
Read MoreTickets, Box Office hours; Lottery Changes; Raffle Prizes
Tickets! Adult tickets available as single day tickets only – all days available. Box Office Phone: 780-429-1999 Ticket office late night hours for pick up/purchase: Thursday, August 3: 9:30 am – 7:00 pm Friday, August 4: 9:30 am – 7:00 pm (Holiday) Mon, Aug 7: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday, August 8: 9:30 am –…
Read MoreApplying to Volunteer?
Many of our positions for the 2017 Festival are now full; however, we continue to accept applications as cancellations do happen leading up to the Festival. Visit our Apply to Volunteer page (in the Volunteer menu up top) for applications, crew descriptions, and more information. Youth volunteer positions (ages 12-17) are now full for 2017.
Read MoreAll tickets available, DON’T DELAY!
Call our Ticket Office at 780-429-1999 to purchase your tickets. July Ticket prices are now in effect. Adult 4-day Festival Passes (transferable & non transferable) are available only until Monday, July 31 at 11:59 pm MDT. Regular Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30 am – 5 pm Late Night and Festival Week Hours: Thursday, August 3: …
Read MoreNote about Session Stage Schedule
Our event has programming on 6 session stages and a single mainstage that operates a full program each evening of the event. Although the mainstage is tentatively booked (please refer to our website at www.edmontonfolkfest.org) the session stages are not. Generally, the session stages are programmed by the end of June, but because of the possibilities of…
Read MoreFour Artists Announced for Edmonton Folk Music Festival 2017
City and Colour will be headlining, performing his intimate stripped down solo set from his award- winning catalog. Dallas Green is undeniably one of the biggest groundswell stories to emerge from Canada. Green’s achievements include 3 JUNO Awards — including two SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR awards (2009, 2012), 7 Platinum-certified albums and 3 Gold-certified albums…
Read MoreDo you know how to be a good neighbor at the festival?
Be a Good Neighbour Rules, Safety and Etiquette – Good Neighbor Guidelines The Edmonton Folk Music Festival plays host to 100,000 patrons over four days. In order to ensure the best possible experience for everyone involved, please be aware of our good neighbor policies. This is a very friendly Festival where strangers respect each…
Read MoreThe Head and the Heart at Winspear plus News and Notes
News and Notes Please note that due to the Edmonton Prospects baseball schedule, for 2017, the Edmonton Folk Festival tickets will go on sale on SUNDAY June 4th at Telus Field. Other ticket details TBA. The Head and the Heart at the Winspear – Monday, May 29th, 2017 at 8:00pm Pre-sale available to Folk…
Read More2016 Raffle Winners
All the lucky raffle winners from the 2016 Edmonton Folk Music Festival have been notified at this time. Thanks to all who participated! By purchasing raffle tickets, you help us continue to make the festival happen!
Read MoreMike Farris Trio to play Winspear in May
The Edmonton Folk Music Festival, in partnership with Live at the Winspear, are very pleased to present: the Mike Farris Trio, May 23rd, 2017, Tickets will go on sale Thursday, November 17th at 10:00 am. $35.00 plus applicable service charges. To purchase tickets visit the Winspear box office. Following two very successful appearances at the…
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