Festival Friday 2026 – Canmore Folk Festival
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50 FESTIVALS. COUNTLESS MEMORIES. MORE TO COME.

For 50 festivals, the mountains have been our backdrop, the music has brought us together, and the memories have kept us coming back. Join us as we celebrate the people, performances, and moments that have shaped Canmore Folk Festival

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The Experience

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About the Festival

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Getting Here

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Past Artists

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Plan Your Weekend

We are thrilled to welcome you to our favourite weekend in Canmore! Canmore offers a wealth of experiences, from breathtaking mountain views to exhilarating outdoor adventures and charming local shops and eateries. As you immerse yourself in the beauty of this mountain town, we want to ensure you have an unforgettable experience. Click here for our guide to getting here, where to stay, and more!

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Support

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Canmore Community

Did you know that the Canmore Folk Music Festival is a non-profit organization? Our small but mighty team works year-round to:

• Sustain Alberta's longest-running music festival, a valued piece of Alberta’s history and traditions
• Foster a sense of community through a shared love of music with year round programming and community outreach
• Support emerging talent through our Artist Development Fund

Your donation makes you a vital part of our ongoing musical journey, sharing the gift of music and joy with our community throughout the seasons.

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Land Acknowledgement

The Canmore Folk Festival is located within the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta. We hold immense respect for this beautiful land and acknowledge the Canmore area, known as “Chuwapchipchiyan Kudi Bi” (translated in Stoney Nakoda as “shooting at the willows”) and the traditional Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda, comprised of the Bearspaw First Nation, Chiniki First Nation, and Goodstoney First Nation, as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai. We acknowledge that this land is also home to the Rocky View Métis District 4 within the Battle River Territory.

At the Canmore Folk Festival we are proud to hold space for the Indigenous voices of these Nations who live, work, play and help us steward this land. We recognize our shared responsibility going forward on this journey of Truth and Reconciliation.