The 49th Annual Vancouver Folk Music Festival (VFMF) returns to Jericho Beach Park from July 17 to 19. A highlight of the peak of summer, the 2026 Festival welcomes 35 incredible artists and groups from across Canada, North America, and around the world.
“This year’s artists are an incredible collection of unique acts of diverse cultures, styles and genres that promise many interesting mashups on our collaborative stages,” says Vancouver Folk Music Festival Artistic Director Fiona Black. “Get ready for Vancouver’s most passionately curated festival that is all about spreading love and positive musical vibes.”
Adds Black, “We wanted to announce our full Festival line up now to encourage everyone to secure their weekend passes for this annual summer event. Knowing who is coming to the festival is always a big part of the excitement and experience at the Festival. We didn’t want to make our audiences wait.”
2026 VFMF Early Bird Weekend Passes are on sale now, at the lowest prices of the year, until the end of April. Weekend Pass price goes up at the end of the month when Single-Day tickets go on sale.
Passes and tickets allow patrons to take in the 2026 Vancouver Folk Music Festival Artists including:
British Columbia artists: Cousin Harley (Vancouver), Empanades Ilegales (Vancouver, BC), Gamksimoon (Terrace, BC), Haley Blais (Vancouver, BC), Lindi Ortega (BC), Luke Wallace (BC), Ruby Waters (BC), Surf Hat (BC),
Other Canadian and USA-based artists: Anna Tivel (OR), Aysanabee (ON), Brianna Lizotte (AB), El Balcón (QC), Jeffrey Martin (OR), Kazdoura (ON), Ken Pomeroy (US), Ruby Singh and The Future Ancestors featuring Arthur Flowers (BC/New York ) La Déferlance (QC), Slocan Ramblers (ON), and Tami Neilson (ON) and Valerie June (TN).
Global artists: Amistat (Germany/Australia), Bia Ferreira (Brazil), Billy Bragg (UK), BIM “Bénin International Musical” (Benin, Africa), Brìghde Chaimbeul (Isle of Skye/Scotland), Hazlett (Australia), John Smith (Somerset, UK), Joshua Burnside (Belfast, N. Ireland), Maruja Limón (Barcelona, Spain), Mitsune (Japan/Germany), Sahra Halgan (Somalialand, Africa), Sauljaljui (Pingtung, Taiwan), Teddy Thompson (UK), Tina Dico (Denmark), and Yagody (Lviv, Ukraine).
“Whatever folk music means to you, we have something that will appeal to everyone,” says Black. “During the day we have three stages to visit and at night our Mainstage comes alive where everyone gathers to dance in one of Vancouver’s most beautiful outdoor spaces. We will be announcing the detailed schedule in the next few weeks.”
Vancouver Folk Music Festival is much more than just a music festival, over it’s nearly 50 year run, it has become community celebration filled with dancing, storytelling, food, artisan markets, all set against the natural beauty of Jericho Beach Park. A truly Vancouver experience, the music and performances become one with the beach and views, creating a weekend of cultural connection and discovery.
The 49th Annual Vancouver Folk Music Festival runs July 17 to 19 at Jericho Beach Park, 3941 Point Grey Road. Visit thefestival.bc.ca for information on artists, the schedule, tickets and passes.