Edmonton is gearing up for the 2026 Edmonton Folk Music Festival, set to take place from August 6 to 9 in Gallagher Park. This year’s lineup features an impressive array of 60 artists, including notable headliners Nathaniel Rateliff and Cat Power, along with Corb Lund, Of Monsters and Men, Arrested Development, and Thee Sacred Souls.
Exciting Lineup for 2026
The festival will showcase a diverse selection of returning and new artists. Some fan favorites making a comeback include:
- Jeremie Albino
- Courtney Marie Andrews
- Ocie Elliott
- The Milk Carton Kids
Newcomers joining the festival for the first time include:
- Dove Ellis
- Fantastic Cat
- SYML
- Buyepongo
- Ásgeir
- The Womack Sisters
Ticket Information
Tickets for this highly anticipated event will go on sale on June 6 at 10 a.m., exclusively online. The pricing structure remains largely unchanged for single-day tickets and youth passes:
- Adult single-day tickets: $109 (Thursday and Friday) and $115 (Saturday and Sunday)
- Four-day adult pass: $244
- Discounts available for seniors aged 65 to 79, young adults aged 18 to 24, and teens aged 12 to 17
- Free admission for kids under 11 and seniors over 80
Sustainability Initiatives
This year, the festival aims to reduce single-use waste by implementing a new plate deposit system. Meals will be served on reusable plastic plates, with a deposit reduced from $2 to $1. Attendees can return these plates for their deposit or give them away to children looking to earn some pocket change.
Main Stage Schedule Highlights
Festival-goers can look forward to an array of performances each day. Here are some highlights from the main stage schedule:
- Thursday: The Womack Sisters, Corb Lund, Thee Sacred Souls, starting at 6:30 p.m.
- Friday: Amble, Buffalo Traffic Jam, Of Monsters and Men at 9:05 p.m.
- Saturday: Dailey & Vincent at 2 p.m. and Cat Power with Arrested Development at 7 p.m.
- Sunday: Finale featuring Bombino at 2 p.m. and Nathaniel Rateliff at 6:50 p.m.
The 2026 Edmonton Folk Music Festival promises to be a fantastic event, celebrating music and community in a beautiful outdoor setting. Be sure to get your tickets early to enjoy this unforgettable experience.
