The 49th Annual Vancouver Folk Music Festival takes place at beautiful Jericho Beach Park from July 17 to 19, 2026.
One of the city’s most beloved and internationally respected events, the festival showcases the finest traditional and contemporary folk and roots music from around the world across multiple stages.
This year’s lineup features headliners Billy Bragg (UK), Valerie June (Memphis), Hazlett (Australia), Tami Neilson, Aysanabee, and Ruby Waters, alongside 35+ artists from Canada, North America, and around the globe.
Festival hours are approximately 2:00 pm to 11:00 pm on Friday and 9:00 am to 11:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday.
The grounds feature a Little Folks Village for children, an artisan market, a beer garden, and a variety of local food vendors. The festival is a cashless event — bring a card or digital payment. Single-day and weekend passes available.
Folk Music Festival Schedule
Folk Music Festival Map
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The Vancouver Folk Music Festival announces two free community events leading up to its annual return to ʔəy̓alməxʷ / Iy̓ál̓mexw Jericho Beach Park from July 17–19, 2026. Leaning into the celebration of connection through live music, the Festival is giving audiences two opportunities to get a taste of what to expect at the weekend event.
“Folk music has always been about bringing people together,” said Fiona Black, Artistic Director of the Vancouver Folk Music Festival. “And we want to celebrate that folk is for all. Our Festival is a celebration of music as a gathering place for communities, cultures and generations. And with these two events, I want to encourage everyone to come and learn more about the festival, listen to some amazing music and share our excitement at what this year’s festival has in store.”
On Saturday, July 11, the Festival hosts the Maple Stage at the Khatsahlano Street Party, one of Vancouver’s largest free community celebrations. Artistic Director Fiona Black will MC the day long concert series featuring incredible local performers who reflect the style of music one can expect at the Festival. The Rooftop Rhythms at the Vancouver Public Library Central Branch on Thursday, July 16 will offer audiences an intimate pre-festival experience in the heart of downtown, creating an opportunity for audiences to connect before the festival officially begins. El Balcón hits the stage at 2:00 PM when Mexico meets the Middle East in a jazzy blend.
The Vancouver Folk Music Festival is a weekend of internationally acclaimed artists, emerging voices, collaborative performances, food vendors, artisan markets, family programming, and community gathering spaces. The Festival opens on Friday with performances beginning at 3:00 PM across three stages before evening the Mainstage performances from Aysanabee, Hazlett and Sahra Halgan. Saturday and Sunday, the Festival gets started across three stages at 10:30 AM with performances like Rise Up and Sing and collaborative sessions including Global Ties That Bind and Stories from Across the Pond. On the Mainstage Saturday evening are Tami Neilson, Billy Bragg and Ruby Waters with Sunday evening performances from Maruja Limón, Valerie June and BIM (Benin International Musical).
The full performance schedule is now available on the website and attendees can purchase a weekend pass, single-day or evening tickets through the website or contact the Festival Box Office at 604.602.9798, ext. 302 between 10am and 4pm or [email protected].
Weekend Passes:
Adult $250 | 65 plus $220 | Student $165
Single-Day Tickets:
Adult Friday: $85 | Saturday or Sunday: $150
65 plus Friday: $70 | Saturday or Sunday: $125
Student/Youth Friday: $45 | Saturday or Sunday: $90
Evening Tickets:
All Tickets: $75
All Weekend:
Children 12 and under FREE