Vancouver Folk Music Festival

#VanFolkFest returns July 17-19! Early Bird Weekend Passes go on sale in March. This spring, we’ll be announcing artist lineups, festival plans, and more. Sign up to receive #VFMF e-newsletters and follow us on social media so you don’t miss a thing. thefestival.bc.ca

There is still time to save on #VFMF weekend passes... our holiday sale ends TODAY (Monday, January 5)! Now is the perfect time to grab your passes to the 49th annual Vancouver Folk Music Festival—available at the lowest price of the year. Learn more: bit.ly/4s92tt8

Welcome to our new #VFMF Executive Director, Corbin Murdoch! An arts leader with 20+ years of experience as a programmer, producer, and administrator, Corbin brings a passion for music, a background in Vancouver’s arts community, and extensive experience in arts management.

VFMF Weekend Passes are available now at the lowest rates of the entire year! Join us for #VanFolkFest 2026: 📅 Friday, July 17 - Sunday, July 19 📍ʔəy̓alməxʷ / Iy̓ál̓mexw Jericho Beach Park 🎟️ Adult: $189 | 65+: $179 | Youth/Student: $139 Learn more: thefestival.bc.ca

Keep the music alive! This #GivingTuesday, we invite you to stand with us to ensure that #VFMF continues to bring global roots, deep connection and joyful gathering to our community. Your donation will be matched (up to $27,100). Learn More + Donate Now: thefestival.bc.ca

#HolidaySpecial: Grab your VFMF Weekend Passes - now on sale at festive rates. Celebrate with us at the 49th annual Vancouver Folk Music Festival, July 17-19, 2026. Passes are offered at the lowest rate of the entire year for a limited time! Buy Now: thefestival.bc.ca

We can’t wait to welcome you back for VFMF 2026! 📅 Save the dates: July 17-19, 2026 ❗️ Early-Bird Weekend Passes will go on sale in November. To stay updated, subscribe to our VFMF Email Newsletter (good music and event news, no spam): thefestival.bc.ca/newsletter

It took 1,000 volunteers — and the incredible support of Westland Insurance — to bring the 2025 Vancouver Folk Music Festival to life. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to the volunteers who helped make this year's Festival unforgettable. 🔗 westlandinsurance.ca

Solidarity through song. 💛 Thank you to BCGEU, BCTF, HEU, and CUPE BC for helping make our South Stage — the heart of connection and collaboration — possible this year. We’re proud to stand together in celebration of community and culture. #VFMF2025

Golden hour magic. Beautiful fireworks. People dancing freely. Pure connection through music. Three days that filled our hearts at #VFMF2025. Already missing all of it! What was your favourite moment? ⬇️

Thank you to Atmosphere Cider Company for bringing a true taste of BC to our beverage gardens this year. 🍎🌲 Crafted in East Van and inspired by the wild beauty of the province, their small-batch blends like Golden Hour and Purple Rain were a refreshing hit all weekend long.

From Friday's opening notes to Sunday's finale, our incredible artists brought pure magic to ʔəy̓alməxʷ / Iy̓ál̓mexw Jericho Beach Park. And to the extraordinary Indigenous talent that graced our stages, proudly supported by DIALOG Design – thank you for sharing your stories!

Reminder: Our friends at Hollyhock are hosting a special songwriting retreat this summer featuring Samantha Parton, one of our 2025 Festival artists. Harmony Within: A Journey of Songwriting and Reconnection 📅 August 22–27 | 📍 Cortes Island, BC 🔗 hollyhock.ca/programs/7446/…

#SupportLocal: Fans of folk and global roots music, don’t miss these stellar shows this fall/winter in North Van, presented by BlueShore at CapU: Aug 15 & 16 – R-Link Oct 3 – Sarah Slean Oct 7 – The Martin Sexton Abbey Road Show & more... Tickets: purchase.capilanou.ca

Still dreaming of that perfect pint under the sun? 🌞🍺 Big thanks to Parallel 49 Brewing Company for keeping us refreshed all weekend at #VFMF2025. Their bold, East Van brews were the perfect companion to beachside tunes and good times. 🔗 parallel49brewing.com

#SupportLocal: A History of Motown returns this month to the Firehall Arts Centre, August 6 - 17! It’s more than just a concert, it’s a full-on party! Audiences are invited to stand up, dance, and sing along with Krystle Dos Santos. Get tickets: firehallartscentre.ca/event/a-histor…

A big thank you to DIALOG for their generous support as the presenting sponsor of Indigenous music at this year’s Festival. Your commitment helped ensure these voices were heard and celebrated on our stages. Photo: the incredible Elisapie, on Friday Main Stage.

Our VFMF donor matching campaign was an incredible success, raising a total of $70,000. A big shout out to EVERYONE who donated! Did you know that we are a registered Canadian charity? To continue supporting us, sign up for a monthly donation: thefestival.bc.ca/giving

As we look back on another incredible Festival, we want to give a heartfelt thank-you to Scene Ideas for helping build the foundation — quite literally — of #VFMF2025. This stage wouldn’t stand without them. 🙏 🔗 sceneideas.ca

#SupportLocal: This weekend, celebrate Japanese Art & Culture at the 49th annual Powell Street Festival. 🌸 60 events and 40 performances, including live music, dance shows, and film screenings all happening August 2 & 3 in Oppenheimer Park. All FREE. powellstreetfestival.com