Block Heater 2026

This winter Block Heater beings with a kick-off party February 5 at Festival Hall, then moves to The Confluence February 6–7, 2026 — where the Bow and Elbow rivers meet, and where music and community collide for an all-encompassing winter wonderland filled with great vibes, local food vendors, a skating rink, kids programming, firepits, and all sorts of folkie family fun. Groove under a massive heated tent and three indoor stages with tunes to melt the frost right off your toque.

Featuring headlining performances by Cedric Burnside, Field Guide, Fruit Bats (solo), Goldie Boutilier, Jeremie Albino, Joel Plaskett, and The War and Treaty.

Flexible ticket options available! Youth/Student/Senior discounts. Plus, kids 12 and under get in free.

Ticket options:

Thursday February 5th Kick-off Party at Festival Hall : Join us for an intimate evening at Festival Hall in Inglewood to kick off Block Heater weekend! Featuring performances by Lindi Ortega & MOONRIIVR.

Friday Pass: All access to the Confluence on February 6th, with headlining performances by The War and Treaty, Joel Plaskett, & Goldie Boutilier in The Confluence ATB mainstage tent, as well as indoor programming at The Confluence's Horizon Heating stage & upper barracks, and a selection of films in the Burns West Theatre.

Saturday Afternoon Only Pass: Daytime access to The Confluence on February 7th from noon to 5:15 pm, featuring a selection of artist collaborative sessions & family programming in The Confluence's Horizon Heating Stage & upper barracks, and performances in the Confluence ATB Mainstage by Kobo Town, The Point. and more.

Saturday Evening Only Pass: Evening access to The Confluence on February 7th from 5:45 pm onward, with headlining performances by Cedric Burnside, Fruit Bats (solo), and Jeremie Albino in The Confluence ATB Mainstage tent, artist collaborative sessions in The Confluence's Horizon Heating Stage & upper barracks, and films in the Burns West Theatre.

Saturday All-day Pass: Full afternoon & evening access to The Confluence on Saturday, February 7th.

Block Heater Weekend Pass: Full access to The Confluence for the entirety of both Friday & Saturday's programming.

Full lineup: https://calgaryfolkfest.com/block-heater/lineup
Schedule: https://calgaryfolkfest.com/block-heater/schedule
FAQ: https://calgaryfolkfest.com/block-heater/FAQ

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