Canada has produced some seriously good musicians, including internationally acclaimed artists Joni Mitchell, Bryan Adams, Justin Bieber, Neil Young, Drake, Alanis Morissette, The Weeknd, and so many more. It's no secret that Canadian music is hot, and it's only getting hotter.
You can keep rocking all summer long with these seven music festivals across Alberta and British Columbia:
Vancouver Island Music Festival
Vancouver Island Music Fest is a 3-day event in Courtnay BC featuring Canada's top roots, folk, and global music artists. With 5-7 stages, this music festival includes workshops, jam sessions, song circles as well as traditional concerts. Vancouver Island Music Fest will take place from July 8–July 10, 2022.
Tickets available at Vancouver Island Music Festival
Sunfest Country Music Festival
Located in beautiful Lake Cowichan, B.C, Sunfest Country is a 4-day event featuring premiere country artists from around the world. Having been postponed in 2020 and 2021, Sunfest Country returns from July 28–July 31, 2022.
Tickets available at Sunfest Country Music Festival
Vancouver Folk Festival
Vancouver’s Folk Music Festival, running from July 15–17, 2022 features an eclectic lineup of artists around the world. The festival brings together traditional and contemporary folk music from around the world, featuring artists from Korea, Chile, Mexico, Taiwan, India, Finland, and more.
Tickets available at Vancouver Folk Music Festival
Rock The Lake Festival
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Are you ready to rock? Steps away from the stunning Okanagan Lake, Rock the Lake Festival features three days of epic rock performances. After being postponed in 2020 and 2021, this three-day festival will take place from August 5–7, 2022.
Tickets available at Rock The Lake Festival
Canmore Folk Festival
Canmore Folk Festival is Alberta's longest-running folk music festival! Set against the spectacular backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, the Canmore Folk Festival offers over 30 acts and performances over three days. Canmore Folk Festival takes place July 30–August 1, 2022.
Tickets available at Canmore Folk Festival
Country Thunder Music Festival
Country Thunder Music Fest is a three-day festival held in Fort Calgary, Calgary, Alberta. This event, which takes place from August 19–21, 2022, features some of the best artists in country music.
Tickets available at Country Thunder Music Festival
Calgary Folk Festival
Calgary Folk Festival celebrates its 43rd year in 2022! Hosted on Prince’s Island Park in Calgary, AB this epic festival features 70 artists from Alberta, Canada, and around the world. Calgary Folk Fest is a four-day event running from July 21–24, 2022.
Tickets available at Calgary Folk Festival
