Edmonton Folk Music Festival

In addition to the top-notch music, The StepCrew brings together three styles of exhilarating dance forms – Ottawa Valley stepdance, Irish stepdance, and Tap.

“I write songs to calm those who’ve looked into their hearts and songs to terrify those who have not.” Jon Brooks joins the 2018 EFMF lineup.

International touring singer-songwriter Glenn Skuthorpe Music's musical journey transcends the country folk blues roots crossroads. A vital and compelling storyteller, he gives voice to those whose stories must be heard.

New mugs for 2018! Our favourite travel mug is back with a new design, and this year we introduce metal camper mugs! Both will be available in the festival Music & Merch Tent. #seeyouonthehill

She’s a pioneer, winning audiences on the music circuit and beyond, blazing a trail that many others would follow – Ferron returns to the #EdmontonFolkFest with her All-Star Band!

With a musical heritage dating back to the early 13th century, Trio Da Kali is based on ancient tradition. Their format and repertoire are now an endangered species in contemporary Malian music.

Edmonton's own Scott Cook has distilled the stories collected over a decade of touring across Canada, the USA, Europe, Asia, and Australia into straight-talking, keenly observant verse. Welcome him back to #efmf!

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With sugarcane-sweet melodies, pop-soul hooks and powerful guitar riffs, we welcome Latin Grammy and Juno Award winning singer-songwriter Alex Cuba back for #efmf2018!

Jenn Grant expands to a galactic realm with her latest album “Paradise,” pointing the compass towards the epic and intimate and exploring a new depth of sound.

10 years ago already? Here’s a look back at 2008’s poster!

John Craigie is renowned for his eloquent Americana style, engaging live shows, and off-the-cuff clever and often wildly funny observations. This is his EFMF debut!

Twice Juno-nominated Maria Dunn is an Albertan songwriter known for her keen social awareness and her unvarnished songs about the lives of working men and women.

Rev. Sekou is on NPR Music Tiny Desk just in time to give us a taste of what we’ll see at the festival!
"His call to action is fervent and wholehearted, steeped in history with hopes for brighter days" - Bob Boilen / NPR

Old-time banjo skills, jazz-fueled voice and deft song craft have garnered acclaim for Kaia Kater from Rolling Stone, BBC Music, and No Depression. Now, she joins us in Gallagher Park.

Accordion player Sharon Shannon has recorded and toured with a who's who of the Irish and Global Music Industry, including Bono, Sinéad O’Connor, Jackson Browne, John Prine, Steve Earle and Willie Nelson, to name a few. She is a ground-breaking artist, mixing traditional Irish with an array of global influences.

A premier mandolinist and master instrumentalist joined by a powerhouse ensemble, John Reischman and the Jaybirds create the best that bluegrass has to offer.

Russell deCarle writes music that touches the heart, celebrates the truth, and provides warmth and company in the noise of the crowd. As the distinctive voice of Canadian group Prairie Oyster, Russell has branched out to discover a new and exciting path as a singer-songwriter.

Gunning & Cormier combines Dave Gunning and J.P. Cormier, who have joined forces for the release of their first album together, fittingly titled Two.