Vancouver, British Columbia · July 16 to 18, 2027
Vancouver Folk Music Festival
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Vancouver Folk Music Festival
When is Vancouver Folk Music Festival 2027?
Vancouver Folk Music Festival 2027 runs July 16 to 18, 2027.
2027July 16 to 18, 2027Confirmed
How the dates are set: Held on the third weekend of July, Friday to Sunday.
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Vancouver Folk Music Festival schedule
- July 16 to 18, 2027: The 50th annual Vancouver Folk Music Festival.
- Every year: The festival takes place on the third weekend of July at Jericho Beach Park.
- July 14 to 16, 2023: The 46th annual festival was held on these dates.
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Getting to Vancouver Folk Music Festival
- The festival is held at Jericho Beach Park on the west side of Vancouver, British Columbia.
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Where to stay in Vancouver
- The festival does not offer camping, so visitors need a hotel or other lodging in the area.
Source: musicfestivalwizard.com
Tickets and cost
In 2024, weekend passes and single-day tickets were sold at an Early Bird rate before regular pricing began.
Source: thefestival.bc.ca
History of Vancouver Folk Music Festival
The festival was founded in 1978 by Mitch Podolak and Colin Gorrie, with others. The first one ran August 11 to 13, 1978, in Stanley Park, and about 10,000 people came. In 1979 it moved to the third weekend of July at Jericho Beach.
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Vancouver Folk Music Festival: questions people ask
When is the Vancouver Folk Music Festival in 2027?
The 50th annual festival is July 16 to 18, 2027.
Where is the Vancouver Folk Music Festival held?
It is held at Jericho Beach Park on the west side of Vancouver, British Columbia.
Does the Vancouver Folk Music Festival have camping?
No. The festival does not offer camping, so plan lodging in the area.
Is the Vancouver Folk Music Festival family friendly?
Yes, it is an all-ages event. Two and even three generations of families attend.
How many people go to the Vancouver Folk Music Festival?
The festival draws over 30,000 attendees each year.
When was the first Vancouver Folk Music Festival?
The first festival was held August 11 to 13, 1978, in Stanley Park.
Sources: instagram.com, en.wikipedia.org, musicfestivalwizard.com
About Vancouver Folk Music Festival
Three days of folk, roots and world music at Jericho Beach Park, running since 1978 and reaching its 50th edition in 2027.
The festival fills Jericho Beach Park on the west side of Vancouver on the third weekend of July. Families spread out in front of several stages for more than 40 international, national and local acts. The catch is that there is no camping at the festival, so lodging has to be booked in the city.
Know before you go
- There is no camping at the festival, so book a hotel or other lodging in the area.
- It is an all-ages event with more than 40 acts.
- Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the main gateway; Jericho Beach Park is on the west side of the city.
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