Set your soul on fire — Block Heater is back! 🔥❄️
The Calgary Folk Music Festival’s 11th annual winter celebration 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. From marquee artists to emerging local gems, Block Heater is our frosty answer to the summer festival — a chance to plug in, chill out, and dance off those winter blues.
Featuring performances by Cedric Burnside, Goldie Boutilier, The War And Treaty, Fruit Bats (solo), Joel Plaskett, Jeremie Albino, Field Guide and many more.
Tickets on sale now! Kids 12 and under get in free. Youth, student, and senior discounts available.
Full lineup:
https://calgaryfolkfest.com/block-heater/lineup
Schedule:
https://calgaryfolkfest.com/block-heater/schedule
FAQ:
https://calgaryfolkfest.com/block-heater/FAQ
TICKET TYPES:
Thursday February 5th 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 Block Ticket: 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 Block Ticket: 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 Block Ticket: 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 Full Access Ticket: Full afternoon & evening access to The Confluence on Saturday, February 7th.
Friday/Saturday Pass: Full access to The Confluence for the entirety of both Friday & Saturday's programming.
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