Edmonton Folk Music Festival

Edmonton Folk Music Festival Held every year in August in Edmonton, the EFMF is one of the leading folk festivals in the world. August 6 - 9, 2026

The festival takes place each year in August. It is always the weekend following the August long weekend. Future dates are:

2025 - August 7-10
2026 - August 6 - 9
2027 - August 5 - 8

Raised in Hermann, Missouri, Nathaniel Rateliff began his music career playing drums in his family’s church band. “Wheth...
06/02/2026

Raised in Hermann, Missouri, Nathaniel Rateliff began his music career playing drums in his family’s church band. “Whether he’s grinding out old-school soul with the Night Sweats or flying solo, he’s obsessed with the idea of authenticity: the idea that a song isn’t a song unless it can be convincingly played alone on an acoustic guitar.” (Pitchfork) Showcasing his true craftsmanship as a songwriter first, it is an honour to feature a solo Rateliff – the perfect punctuation to the 2026 festival.

Folk Fest Staff Pick: "And It's Still Alright" by Nathaniel Rateliff

Catch him on the Main Stage on Sunday, August 9!

Nathaniel Rateliff

Ocie Elliott (Canada/BC) is the JUNO nominated musical duo of Jon Middleton and Sierra Lundy. The two have come a long w...
06/02/2026

Ocie Elliott (Canada/BC) is the JUNO nominated musical duo of Jon Middleton and Sierra Lundy. The two have come a long way in a short time since a chance encounter in a Salt Spring Island café led to a spark, collaboration, and their ultimate partnership in music. The duo pens tunes that feel lived-in. You can hear their memories, moments, and emotions in the dusty acoustic guitars, the sparse production, and the graceful harmonies between Middleton and Lundy. The duo has been aptly described by one reviewer as “...the aural equivalent of indigo painted skies and the first summer stars."

Folk Fest Staff Pick: "Younger Days" by Ocie Elliott

Catch them on the Main Stage on Sunday, August 9!

Ocie Elliott

St. Paul & The Broken Bones (USA) are a powerhouse soul ensemble from Alabama known for their electrifying live shows an...
06/02/2026

St. Paul & The Broken Bones (USA) are a powerhouse soul ensemble from Alabama known for their electrifying live shows and impassioned vocals. The group has shared stages with The Rolling Stones and Black Pumas, and has performed at major festivals like Coachella, Glastonbury, Lollapalooza, and Bonnaroo. Their new self-titled sixth album marks a creative renewal, melding the band’s adventurous spirit with a return to soulful, song-focused roots.

Folk Fest Staff Pick: "Fall Moon" by St. Paul & The Broken Bones, "All I Ever Wonder" by St. Paul & The Broken Bones

Catch them on the Main Stage on Sunday, August 9!

St. Paul and The Broken Bones

Grammy-nominated Nigerien Tuareg guitar hero Bombino, hailed by The New York Times as the "Sultan of Shred", continues t...
06/02/2026

Grammy-nominated Nigerien Tuareg guitar hero Bombino, hailed by The New York Times as the "Sultan of Shred", continues to redefine desert blues and rock for a global audience. Over the years, Bombino has collaborated with acclaimed producers such as Dan Auerbach (The Black Keys) on "Nomad" and David Longstreth (Dirty Projectors) on "Azel", earning praise from icons including Keith Richards, Stevie Wonder, Robert Plant, and Arcade Fire.

Folk Fest Staff Pick: "Amidinine" by Bombino

Catch them on the Main Stage on Sunday, August 9!

Bombino

We are so excited to welcome Bombino to the main stage on August 9th at 2:00, followed by some wonderful shows at 7:00 b...
06/02/2026

We are so excited to welcome Bombino to the main stage on August 9th at 2:00, followed by some wonderful shows at 7:00 by St. Paul and The Broken Bones, Ocie Elliott, and Nathaniel Rateliff!

Tickets on sale Saturday, June 6 at 10am - online only through the link in our bio!

Lineup and schedule subject to change. Check our Edmonton Folk Fest app for updates!

Emerging as true trailblazers in the hip-hop scene, since 1991 Arrested Development (USA) stands as a cultural beacon of...
06/01/2026

Emerging as true trailblazers in the hip-hop scene, since 1991 Arrested Development (USA) stands as a cultural beacon of consciousness and empowerment worldwide. Their latest project, "Adult Contemporary Hip-Hop", showcases their innovative spirit, unmatched lyricism, soulful storytelling, and profound awareness, exemplifying the unique artistry that only Arrested Development can provide.

Folk Fest Staff Pick: "Mr. Wendal" by Arrested Development

Catch them on the Main Stage on Saturday, August 8!

Arrested Development

Cat Power’s (USA) seventh studio album, "The Greatest" proved to be an immediate landmark in her already acclaimed caree...
06/01/2026

Cat Power’s (USA) seventh studio album, "The Greatest" proved to be an immediate landmark in her already acclaimed career upon its 2006 release. Named by Rolling Stone at #6 on its “Top 50 Albums of 2006” as well #26 on its “100 Best Albums of the 2000s,” the collection was awarded with 2006’s prestigious Shortlist Music Prize, making history as the first album by a female artist to be accorded that honour. The festival is honoured to celebrate the 20th year of one of Cat Power’s most iconic albums.

Folk Fest Staff Pick: "No Sense" by Cat Power

Catch her on the Main Stage on Saturday, August 8!

CAT POWER

Leif Vollebekk (Canada/QC) is an acclaimed singer-songwriter originally from Ottawa who now resides in Montreal. Vollebe...
06/01/2026

Leif Vollebekk (Canada/QC) is an acclaimed singer-songwriter originally from Ottawa who now resides in Montreal. Vollebekk has sold-out headlining tours across North America, Europe and Australia. His 2017 release, "Twin Solitude", was a breakthrough album, landing a spot on the Polaris Music Prize shortlist, a JUNO nomination and gathering over 60 million streams. “[His] songs […] are pensive and restless, blossoming with stream-of-consciousness verses that bear the marks of long nights spent alone on the road.” (The New York Times)

Folk Fest Team Favourite: "Moondog" by Leif Vollebekk

Catch him on the Main Stage on Saturday, August 8!

Leif Vollebekk

Annie & The Caldwells (USA) are a family that plays a powerful disco soul from West Point, Mississippi. Their latest alb...
06/01/2026

Annie & The Caldwells (USA) are a family that plays a powerful disco soul from West Point, Mississippi. Their latest album embraces the idea that “You don’t need to share the Caldwells’ faith to find something powerful and inspiring in [their lyrics], particularly given the current climate, which can easily incline you towards hopelessness; something steeped in tradition seems apropos right now. You should listen to 'Can’t Lose My (Soul)' purely on musical terms. Moreover, it’s an album you might need.” (The Guardian)

Folk Fest Staff Pick: "Change" by Annie & The Caldwells

Catch them on the Main Stage on Saturday, August 8!

ANNIE & THE CALDWELLS

Grand Ole Opry members and Grammy nominated, Dailey & Vincent (USA), are among the most respected and celebrated duos in...
06/01/2026

Grand Ole Opry members and Grammy nominated, Dailey & Vincent (USA), are among the most respected and celebrated duos in American roots music. With unmatched harmonies, masterful musicianship, and a signature blend of bluegrass, country, and gospel, Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent have built a career defined by excellence, authenticity, and heart. In 2026, they reached a major milestone with “Ruby,” a multi-week No. 1 song on the Bluegrass Today chart.

Folk Fest Staff Pick: "Ruby" by Dailey & Vincent

Catch them at 2pm on the Main Stage on Saturday, August 8!

Dailey & Vincent

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