Calgary Folk Festival: Music That Builds Community | Calgary News

Calgary’s beloved folk fest turns 47 this year, packing Prince’s Island Park with powerhouse acts like Of Monsters and Men and Thundercat—but it’s the heartbeat behind the scenes that makes it magic: 1,700 volunteers, many lifelong friends and family, who’ve turned this into a true community gathering. With a lineup that proudly reflects Calgary’s diversity—20 African artists, 9 Indigenous, plus global voices from Ukraine and Colombia—the festival proves folk music is bigger than banjos. Jam sessions, collaborations, and partnerships with local orgs like Big Brothers and Sisters invite everyone in, whether it’s their first or fiftieth time. Come for the music, stay for the family. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5409fbd0218ad1a5