Festival News

Earth Day 2024

April 22, 2024

Happy Earth Week! The Winnipeg Folk Festival is so proud to keep it green not only at our summer Festival but also year-round at our offices and events. We work…

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2024 Winnipeg Folk Festival Lineup Announced!

March 8, 2024

Song: “Can’t Stop the Rain” by Neal Francis Animation by Tripwire Media Group / Artwork by Roberta Landreth We’re excited to announce the full lineup for the 2024 Winnipeg Folk…

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Welcome New Executive Director Valerie Shantz

January 11, 2024

We are thrilled to announce that Valerie Shantz will be taking the lead as our new Executive Director. With her extensive experience in arts and higher education administration, she is…

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2023 Year in Review

December 21, 2023

Happy Holidays Another year has passed and we’re so grateful that we could share it with you! May your 2024 be filled with incredible memories, good company, and of course,…

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2024 Winnipeg Folk Festival Tickets on Sale NOW!

December 4, 2023

Get ready for the 2024 Winnipeg Folk Fest! Treat yourself or your favourite folkie to the ultimate holiday gift – tickets to the Festival from July 11-14, 2024, at the…

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2023 Online Charity Auction

November 9, 2023

As a non-profit, charitable organization, Winnipeg Folk Festival relies on the support of people like you to offer life-changing musical experiences to young people and community groups. By supporting our…

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Winnipeg Folk Festival stage lit up with red and white lights.

THANK YOU!

July 13, 2023

Thank you all for another magical weekend with attendance reaching 74,500 making it the second best attended Winnipeg Folk Festival in our history! We saw sell-outs for both campgrounds, 4-day…

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50/50 Raffle

July 9, 2023

And the winner is… D-51764!!! PURCHASE TICKETS The Winnipeg Folk Festival is excited to announce the launch of our annual 50/50 Raffle! This is a great opportunity to support the…

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2023 Volunteer Milestone Recognition

July 5, 2023

The Festival continues to be supported by a very special group of long-term volunteers. It is with sincere gratitude that we recognize our newest group of 20-, 30- and 40-year…

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National Indigenous Peoples Day

June 21, 2023

We recognize National Indigenous Peoples Day by highlighting Indigenous artists and artisans attending the upcoming 2023 Festival. We are honoured to have the support from the Indigenous Advisory Circle and…

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