Canmore Folk Music Festival

Where Music Meets the Mountains

This isn’t just a music festival—it’s a mountain escape, a community celebration, and the ultimate summer soundtrack. Whether you're here for the indie-folk anthems, banjo breakdowns, or to discover your next favourite band, this is your summer must-do.

Join us for the 48th annual Canmore Folk Music Festival—Alberta’s longest-running folk fest!

Lineup:
Aysanabee • Basia Bulat • Corb Lund • Donovan Woods • Frazey Ford • Blue Moon Marquee • Chad VanGaalen • David Francey • Dominique Fils-Aimé • Jeremie Albino • Julian Taylor • Kishi Bashi • Mary Gauthier • Nick Shoulders • Shakura S'Aida • Shooglenifty • Willi Carlisle • Wyatt C. Louis • Al Simmons • Alex Nicol • Amelie Patterson • Aske Skat • Burnstick • The Denim Daddies • Denver Venoit • Ellorie Mcknight • Empanadas Ilegales The Fugitives • The Hearts • John Wort Hannam • Jolie Laide • Kim Churchill • Leaf Rapids • Lloyd Spiegel • The Lucky Ones • Medusa • Ndidi O • Nico Paulo • Nicolette and the Nobodies • Sam Brookes • Skinny Dyck • Steph Strings • Zachary Lucky • The Backyard Betties • Caroline Whyte • the Motown 6 • Mountain Mansion • Natalie Inga & The LadyBros • Side Hustle • The Three Sisters • ...and more!

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