Festival News

Daytime Schedules Announced

May 28, 2026

The full schedule for the best weekend of summer is here! Visit our website or check out the Winnipeg Folk Festival app and get planning your musical journey. When you…

2026 Tavern Offerings

May 21, 2026

Introducing our exciting tavern menu lineup, there’s something for everyone! Choose from a variety of tasty beers from Little Brown Jug, cider, non-alcoholic options, and more. We’re excited to share…

The 2026 50/50 Raffle is now LIVE!

May 1, 2026

Get ready, Folkies! Our 2026 Winnipeg Folk Festival 50/50 raffle is officially underway! Every ticket you purchase helps create inspiring musical experiences, nurture emerging talent, and continue building the warm,…

2026 Hand-Made Village Artisans

April 16, 2026

Our Hand-Made Village celebrates the long-standing history that arts and crafts share with folk music festivals. We welcome artisans from all over who bring hand-crafted clothing, homewares, jewelry, kid’s toys…

2026 Food Vendors

April 9, 2026

The countdown is on! We’re just 91 days away from the 51st Winnipeg Folk Festival! Today it’s time to reveal the second most anticipated lineup for the year, our FOODVENDORS!…

2026 Winnipeg Folk Festival Lineup

March 5, 2026

This year’s lineup includes Of Monsters and Men, Father John Misty, Lucy Dacus, Stephen Wilson Jr., Sylvan Esso, Jesse Welles, Angine de Poitrine, Black Country, New Road, Wolf Parade, and many more! Many of these artists haven’t…

Young Performers Program Celebrates 25 Years

February 19, 2026

The Winnipeg Folk Festival is celebrating 25 years of the Young Performers Program, taking place this summer from July 8-10, 2026! Open to musicians aged 14–24 from across Canada and…

2026 Volunteer Registration Now Open

February 5, 2026

With 154 days until we gather again at Birds Hill Park and only 28 days until we share the 2026 lineup with you, Festival season is in full swing! Volunteer…

2026 Tickets on Sale NOW!

December 8, 2025

2026 Winnipeg Folk Festival Tickets are on sale NOW! Treat yourself or your favourite folkie to the ultimate holiday gift… tickets to the Winnipeg Folk Festival from July 9-12, 2026,…

2025 Online Charity Auction

November 6, 2025

We’re excited to once again offer the Online Charity Auction as a way to support important Festival programming. As a non-profit, charitable organization, Winnipeg Folk Festival relies on the support…