Ticket-Info
2018 Ticket Updates
- Tickets will go on sale Saturday, June 2nd
- In-person at the Edmonton Folk Music Festival Office (10115 - 97A Avenue). Sales start at 9:00 am; please do not line up before 7:30 am (there will not be a lottery for in person sales).
- Online at 10:00 am via Ticketmaster.
- Ticket prices increase in July (subject to availability; see prices below).
Our in-person box office will be closed Sunday, June 3rd, but tickets may be purchased online.
JUNE 2018 Adult (18-64)
$189 Personal Pass Non Transferable**
$219 4-Pack Transferable*
$65 Thursday
$65 Friday
$75 Saturday
$75 Sunday
JUNE 2018 Youth (12- 17)
$88 4-Pack Transferable*
$22 Thursday
$22 Friday
$22 Saturday
$22 Sunday
JUNE 2018 Senior (65-79)
$88 4-Pack Transferable*
$22 Thursday
$22 Friday
$22 Saturday
$22 Sunday
- GST INCLUDED - NO SERVICE FEES IF PURCHASED AT FOLK FEST OFFICE
- ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS/REPLACEMENTS - NO EXCHANGES/UPGRADES. PLEASE TREAT YOUR TICKETS LIKE CASH
- LISTED PRICES ARE FOR JUNE. PRICES INCREASE IN JULY.
- ADULT 4-DAY PASSES AVAILABLE UNTIL JULY 31
Tickets go on sale Saturday, June 2nd.
JUNE 2:
Edmonton Folk Music Festival Office IN PERSON 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
10115 97a Avenue NW. Please do not line up before 7:30 am. Please be courteous to our neighbours!
Ticketmaster* ONLINE and by PHONE 10:00 am onwards
ONLINE: www.ticketmaster.ca / 1-855-985-5000
*please note that Ticketmaster no longer has retail outlets. All ticket pick ups will be at the Edmonton Folk Music Festival ticket or box office.
AFTER JUNE 2
Edmonton Folk Music Festival Office IN PERSON and by PHONE (closed Sunday, June 3; you can get tickets through TM on Sunday, June 3)
10115 97a Avenue NW / 780-429-1999
MONDAY TO FRIDAY: 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
Ticketmaster* ONLINE and by PHONE
ONLINE: www.ticketmaster.ca / 1-855-985-5000
*please note that Ticketmaster no longer has retail outlets. All ticket pick ups will be at the Edmonton Folk Music Festival ticket or box office.
Tickets go on sale Saturday, June 2nd.
Sales limits per order
Edmonton Folk Music Festival Ticket Office
- 8 Adult Four-day passes (Transferable and/or Non-Transferable)
- 8 Adult Single day tickets of each day
- Youth and Senior tickets are unlimited
- 4 Adult Four-day passes (Transferable and/or Non-Transferable)
- 4 Adult Single day tickets of each day per household.
- Youth and Senior tickets are unlimited
Total Tickets Available
- 10,000 4-day passes (Adult & Youth Transferable and Non-Transferable combined)
- 2,000 single day tickets for each day (Adult & Youth combined)
- 1,000 Senior per day
PICK UP your pre-purchased tickets (purchased via Ticketmaster or EFMF) starting on June 13 at:
- the Edmonton Folk Festival Admin Ticket Office (order number, credit card ID required)
- Monday - Friday 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
- 10115-97A Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB
Pre-festival pick-up available until:
- 7 pm on Wednesday, August 8th
Festival Week Hours:
August 6 - Holiday Monday 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
August 7 - Tuesday 9:30 am – 7:00 pm
August 8 - Wednesday 9:30 am - 7:00 pm (Folk Fest Office ticket purchases end at 7 pm)
July 2018 Adult
$209 Personal Pass (Non Transferable)**
$219 4-Pack (Transferable)*
$85 Thurs or Friday Evening
$95 Saturday or Sunday Full Day
July 2018 Youth and/or Senior
$88 4-Pack (Transferable)*
$22 Thurs or Friday Evening
$22 Saturday or Sunday Full Day
AUGUST 2018 Adult
Personal Pass (Non Transferable)** - NOT AVAILABLE IN AUGUST
4-Pack (Transferable)* - NOT AVAILABLE IN AUGUST
$85 Thurs or Friday Evening
$95 Saturday or Sunday Full Day
August 2018 Youth and/or Senior
$88 4-Pack (Transferable)* - NOT AVAILABLE IN AUGUST
$22 Thurs or Friday Evening
$22 Saturday or Sunday Full Day
The Swapboard will only be activated if all adult festival passes (Personal and 4-Pack) are sold out. The festival facilitates the exchange of passes via the swap board, but we do not take responsibility for any transactions made. Please exercise caution when exchanging information or money over the internet. On years when Passes are not sold out, the Swapboard will not be activated. During the festival patrons may be selling unwanted tickets at the gate, so you can try your luck there but bring cash and exercise caution when purchasing. The festival does not assume responsibility for any of these transactions. Please do not support scalpers.
Raffle winners have all been notified. Winning numbers are:
Early Bird:
Orange Crush! Go Oilers Go!: #9219
Silver Tarp Prize Package: #0810
Main Draw:
3rd Prize, Party Package: #14003
2nd Prize, Larrivee Guitar: #11625
1st Prize, KLM & Tønder 2018 Festival Package: #9221
Special Draw, Gold Tarp Prize Package: #13122
PRIZE DESCRIPTIONS
EARLY BIRD PRIZES:
Orange Crush! Go Oilers Go! The winner will cheer on the Edmonton Oilers at two 2017/2018 regular season home games at the beautiful Rogers Place in downtown Edmonton. Even better, three friends can join you to enjoy each game, seated at a luxury Loge Table, courtesy of Ticketmaster Canada LP.
Package Valued at $3200.00
Silver Tarp Package: The winner and a guest will enjoy the 2018 Edmonton Folk Music Festival with two full VIP backstage passes, second placement of their tarp on the Main Stage hill, and two Edmonton Folk Music Festival chairs! Improve your sight lines even more, with a pair of compact, waterproof Pentax DCF SP 8x32 Binoculars, courtesy of McBain Camera.
Package Valued at $1820.00
MAIN DRAW:
SPECIAL DRAW: Golden Tarp Prize Package:
The winner and a guest will enjoy two full VIP backstage passes for the 2018 Edmonton Folk Music Festival with the best seats on the hill! The Golden Tarp winner receives first placement of their tarp at the Main Stage and two Edmonton Folk Music Festival chairs! This red-carpet treatment includes four night’s Fairmont View Accommodation at Fairmont Hotel Macdonald and a Gourmet picnic basket for two during the 2018 EFMF Festival weekend (Thursday through Sunday night). Donated by Fairmont Hotel Macdonald. You can prepare for your upcoming festival experience all year long with 15 pre-selected 2017 Edmonton Folk Music Festival performer CDs.
Package Valued at $3246.40
1 st PRIZE: KLM & Tønder 2018 Festival Package: The lucky music lover will win two 4-day tickets to the 2018 Tønder Festival in Tønder, Denmark (The Danish Folk Music Festival), 2 KLM round-trip economy class tickets from Edmonton International Airport to Denmark, 4 night’s hotel accommodation in Tønder, and $250 CAD to cover incidentals. Preserve your memories with the latest and greatest in virtual reality photography giving you 360 degree HD video capability with the Ricoh Theta S 360 Camera. Flights are donated by KLM and Edmonton International Airport, Tønder tickets are courtesy of the Tønder Festival, and the Digital Video Camera is courtesy of McBain Camera.
Package Valued at $5431.95
2 nd PRIZE: Larrivée L-03 M handcrafted acoustic guitar, Canadian 150th commemorative model.
This special edition Larrivée features maple leaf inlays on fingerboard and bridge, and Hawaiian Koa wood binding on the fingerboard and body. The top of this guitar is solid Sitka spruce and the back and sides are solid mahogany. It also has a special 150th signed label and comes with a deluxe arched top hard shell case. Donated
by Acoustic Music Shop.
Valued at $2595.00
3 rd PRIZE: Party Prize Package: The party begins with your very own Mini beer fridge stocked with 12 dozen fresh brews, donated by Big Rock Brewery. Fat Franks donates and provides the food and beverage with a catered personal event/party for 50 at location of choice within greater Edmonton, inclusive of selected product line and beverages. Your party will be complete with 10 pre-selected 2017 Edmonton Folk Music Festival performer CDs.
Valued at $1500.00
GATE LOTTERY PROCEDURE (FOR FESTIVAL ENTRANCE)
A lottery will be in effect to determine priority entrance to the festival during the event. Please refer to the FAQ section for details.
