Like summer's other internationally-acclaimed events--the International Jazz Festival and the Celebration of Light Fireworks Competition, to name just two--the Vancouver Folk Music Festival is as beloved by locals as it is by the destination-seekers it attracts.
Named one of the ten best outdoor concerts in North America by USA Today, the three-day festival includes over 70 hours of world, folk and roots music on eight outdoor stages, all overlooking the picture-perfect vistas of downtown Vancouver and the North Shore mountains.
An exciting and eclectic mix of musical genres, the "folk" in Folk Music includes everything from blues and hip hop to gospel and more. Find the complete performance line-up here.
- When: Friday, July 13 - Sunday, July 15, 2012
- Where: Jericho Beach Park, Vancouver
More than just music, the festival includes a Little Folks Village--a place where the entire family can unleash their creative spirit with face-painting, a recyclable-material Creation Station, and play areas--and an art market, with plenty of folk artists. Spread out your beach blanket and stroll the festival sights, listen to the music, and savor the mellow, West Coast vibes that characterize this event as so very Vancouver.
Tickets to the festival are sold per day (so even if you want to see only one concert, you must purchase a day ticket) or you can buy the all-weekend Festival Pass.
- Festival Pass: $135 - $165
- Saturday or Sunday: $75 - $80
- Friday night: $45 - $50
- Kids under 12 get in free; student, senior (65+) and youth (13 - 18) discounts available.
Tickets are can be purchased at the gate or online. Early bird discounts for tickets purchased before June 11, 2012 are also available through the site.
