Calgary Folk Music Festival returns with Los Lobos, CAKE, Patrick Wilson and more
70 artists. Eight stages. Four fantastic days of music at Prince's Island Park.
Does your summer bucket list include outdoor live music? The Calgary Folk Music Festival returns to Prince's Island Park from July 24 to 27, and CBC is a proud sponsor.
Gather your friends, family and festival chairs for a music-packed weekend. The lineup of over 70 artists includes headliners like Los Lobos, Patrick Wilson, CAKE, Sierra Ferrell, BADBADNOTGOOD, Michael Kiwanuka and many more.
Alongside internationally-acclaimed icons, festival-goers will discover new sounds — many of them homegrown. Albertan artists make a strong showing on this year's billing, with Aladean Kheroufi, Billie Zizi, Cedric Lightning and Starpainter slated to perform among other local acts.
In between stage-hopping (there are eight!), be sure to visit the arts market, family zone, beer garden and food vendor alley.
Catch CBC hosts at the festival
Our CBC team is getting in on the fun! Find some familiar faces — or rather, familiar voices — MCing at the following stages.
Thursday, July 24 | Stage 4 | 5:45 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- MC: Jenny Howe (The Homestretch, This is Calgary)
Saturday, July 26 | Main Stage | 5:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
- MC: Loren McGinnis (Calgary Eyeopener)
Sunday, July 27 | Main Stage | 5:30 p.m. to 10:15 p.m.
- MC: Tarik Robinson (Key of A)
Start prepping for Folk Fest
This episode of Key of A with Tarik Robinson features a set from Albertan artists playing the 2025 festival. Tune in from 14:18 - 23:57 to hear Tim Williams, Jolie Laide and Billie Zizi.
Learn more
For schedules, tickets and all the details, visit calgaryfolkfest.com.
