The Vancouver Folk Music Festival (VFMF) returns to Jericho Beach Park on July 18 to 20 with a line-up of three full days of outstanding international music.
“In addition to our incredible 12 Mainstage artists, we have curated three days of performances and workshops featuring 44 artists,” says Vancouver Folk Music Festival Artistic Director Fiona Black.
“Performances begin at 3:00 pm on Friday afternoon with artists TEKE:TEKE, Nico Paulo and Bel & Quinn to name a few before our Evening Main Stage shows start at 6 pm. On Saturday and Sunday, the festival site opens early with our first performers taking to our stages at 10 am and performing until just before our Main Stage evening performances begin at 6 pm. Both days are a musical experience of performances by visiting artists and the return of our incredible workshop series where artists join together in collaborative sessions that often erupt into full-on dance parties. The variety and diversity of styles and genres is endless – you’ll find your jam and your new favourite band!”
Filling Jericho Beach Park with stellar music, The Vancouver Folk Music Festival detailed schedule and single day tickets and weekend passes are now available on the festival website.
As a teaser of the great music to be on offer during The Festival, a selection Pre-festival events are taking place round the city in the lead up to the July 18th opening starting tomorrow;
Friday, June 27, 3-7pm
Hosted by Parallel 49 Brewing Company at BCLIQUOR, 5555 Cambie Street
With the first set at 4 pm, RevoluSon performs at the BCLIQUOR store throughout the afternoon. Attendees have an opportunity to win two weekend passes for this 19+ event and sample a selection of Parallel 49 craft beers.
Saturday, July 5, 11am-9pm
Khatsahlano Street Party, along West 4th Avenue
The Vancouver Folk Music Festival is presenting the Maple Leaf Stage with a full day of musical entertainment starting at noon. Logan Staats headlines this event with a performance at 7 pm. These artists are not performing at the festival but give audiences a flavour of the music to expect throughout the weekend event.
Thursday, July 17, 4:30pm
Vancouver Civic Theatre presents Summer Sounds: Free Open-Air Concerts, 650 Hamilton Street
The summer concert series returns to downtown Vancouver with a Vancouver Folk Music Festival Spotlight on July 17 featuring two international artists. Derek Gripper & Guy Buttery and Emily Wurramara take part in this exciting taste of the festival ahead of their weekend performances.
More than just a music festival, VFMF is a community celebration filled with dancing, storytelling, amazing food vendors, artisan markets, all set in the stunning natural beachside festival site.
Find the full festival line-up and ticket information at thefestival.bc.ca