The music festival season has kicked off in Canada! Summertime in Canada offers a plethora of music festivals, each with its unique vibe and lineup. With numerous festivals happening across the country in the upcoming months, music enthusiasts might find it challenging to choose which ones to attend. To help you navigate the festival scene this summer, here is a curated list of some standout festivals happening in different provinces.
**Alberta**
– **Sled Island Music and Arts Festival**
– **Where:** Calgary
– **When:** June 17 to 21
– **Highlights:** Sled Island offers a diverse mix of music, comedy, film, and art installations at various venues in Calgary. Notable acts include Backxwash, Cartel Madras, and Homeshake.
– **Badlands Music Festival**
– **Where:** Calgary
– **When:** July 2 to 12
– **What to Expect:** This festival features top dance music artists performing under a big-top tent in downtown Calgary. Artists like Chris Lake and Notion will be taking the stage.
– **Calgary Folk Music Festival**
– **Where:** Calgary
– **When:** July 23 to 26
– **Highlights:** From folk to hip-hop, this festival at Prince’s Island Park promises a diverse lineup featuring acts like Corb Lund, Of Monsters and Men, and Thundercat.
– **Big Valley Jamboree**
– **Where:** Camrose
– **When:** July 30 to Aug. 2
– **What to Expect:** Country music stars, including Keith Urban and Old Dominion, will headline this festival in Camrose.
– **Edmonton Folk Fest**
– **Where:** Edmonton
– **When:** August 6 to 9
– **Highlights:** This folk festival at Gallagher Park features a range of artists such as Cat Power, Joel Plaskett Emergency, and Sister Ray.
**British Columbia**
– **FVDED In the Park**
– **Where:** Surrey
– **When:** July 3 and 4
– **What to Expect:** This electronic music festival promises booming bass and performances by artists like Fisher and LSDXOXO.
– **Bass Coast Electronic Music and Art Festival**
– **Where:** Merritt
– **When:** July 10 to 13
– **Highlights:** This artist-owned festival celebrates its 18th year with earth-shaking acts like Daphni and Skratch Bastid.
– **Vancouver Folk Music Festival**
– **Where:** Vancouver
– **When:** July 17 to 19
– **What to Expect:** Enjoy folk music by artists from around the world at Jericho Beach Park, featuring acts like Billy Bragg and Tami Neilson.
– **Shambhala Music Festival**
– **Where:** Salmo River
– **When:** July 24 to 27
– **Highlights:** This countercultural festival offers underground electronic music performances, with artists such as Louis the Child and A-Trak.
– **Sunfest Country Music Festival**
– **Where:** Lake Cowichan
– **When:** July 30 to Aug. 2
– **What to Expect:** Experience a country music extravaganza at Lake Cowichan with artists like Jon Pardi and Riley Green.
These are just a few of the exciting music festivals happening across Canada this summer. From folk to electronic, there’s something for every music lover to enjoy!
