With 40+ music acts from 15 countries, 9 US states and 6 provinces & territories coming to play for you, there’s so much to discover and enjoy. Come for a day, or immerse yourself in the festival magic for the whole weekend.
47th Annual Vancouver Folk Music Festival
July 19-21 in ʔəy̓alməxʷ Jericho Beach Park
Announcing: 2024 Main Stage Lineup
Friday, July 19
xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Welcome
Dobet Gnahoré (Côte d’Ivoire)
Moontricks (BC)
Leif Vollebekk (QC)
Māmā Mihirangi & The Māreikura (NZ)
Saturday, July 20
Highway 61 Reimagined (BC/US)
Iris DeMent (IA)
James Vincent McMorrow (Ireland)
Etran de L’Aïr (Niger)
Sunday, July 21
BCUC – Bantu Continua Uhuru Consciousness (Soweto)
The Milk Carton Kids (CA)
The Wood Brothers (TN/BC)
Jeremy Dutcher (QC)
Early Bird weekend passes and one-day tickets now are on sale for the 47th Annual Vancouver Folk Music Festival, July 19-21 in ʔəy̓alməxʷ Jericho Beach Park.
Whether you come for a day or all weekend, discover new sounds, revel in the well-loved, hear diverse voicesand stories, connect with friends old and new, enjoy delicious food, catch some beachfront rays, and experience some of that famous Vancouver Folk Music Festival magic.
Buy now and save! Early Bird weekend and 1 day ticket discounts end June 14.
NEW! On checkout, take us up on our easy payment plan offer (to May 31)!
Get your ears in gear for VFMF2024! Our curated Spotify playlist features a selection of music from this year’s artists for your listening enjoyment. To hear the songs in their entirety, click on the + sign to open in Spotify. We recommend choosing the shuffle option and hope you enjoy our choices. With so many talented acts, it was tough to choose just one song each!
join our team!
VOLUNTEER APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE 2024 VANCOUVER FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL
Volunteers are the heart, soul, and backbone of our festival – helping to turn ʔəy̓alməxʷ Jericho Beach Park into a multi-faceted village of entertainment and enjoyment for one magical weekend every summer. Our 1,000-strong volunteer team works together to host amazing artists and create a welcoming, safe, and comfortable place for audience members of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. This festival prides itself on environmental stewardship and community engagement – it’s a wonderful thing to be part of!
With nearly fifty committees to choose from, there is a place for everyone. Sign up today and join the Festival family – an amazing team of passionate, dedicated volunteers who make our world go ’round!
A HUGE thank you to all of our donors for your ongoing generosity and support of the Vancouver Folk Music Festival! In 2023 we saw a significant increase in donor activity and greatly appreciate you helping us to keep the lights on all through the year. Let’s keep the music playing for 2024 and beyond!
Membership has its benefits
WHAT YOU GET OUT OF IT
As a member* of the Vancouver Folk Music Festival Society, you are able to vote at the Annual General Meeting and/or run for the Board of Directors. Either way, you get a voice regarding the future of the Festival. And you know that your donation is going towards keeping the music flowing for years to come.
WHAT WE GET OUT OF IT
Your donations, either one-time or monthly, keep the lights on throughout the year and make sure we can provide the best weekend of our summer, year after year. Our membership numbers also reflect positively with our funders and sponsors.
It’s a win-win situation. After all, we are the folk and this is our festival!
*Donating $35 or more per year automatically makes you a member of the Vancouver Folk Music Festival Society
Photo: Leah Villalobos
