The Vancouver Folk Music Festival has announced its 2022 lineup, featuring the New Pornographers, Allison Russell and more.
After two years away, the festival returns to Jericho Beach Park from July 15 to 17 for its 45th year. The lineup is rounded out by Alejandro Escovedo, Asleep at the Wheel, Beledrone, Bella White, Blue Moon Marquee with Duke Robillard, Christine Tassan et les Imposteures, Clerel, Debashish Bhattacharya, Five Alarm Funk, Ford Pier, Fortune Block, Frazey Ford, Golosa La Orquesta, Haley Heynderickx, Housewife, Kanatal, Lache Cercel & the Roma Jazz Ensemble, Lennie Gallant, Molly Tuttle, Quote the Raven, Redbird, RevoluSon, Robben Ford, Russell deCarle, SGaanaGwa, Shovels & Rope, SINNOI, Stringband Sundae, Suzie Ungerleider, Taj Mahal, the Bros. Landreth, Vancouver Fiddle Club, VILDÁ and Witch Prophet.
Tickets are on sale now.
"I am so happy to have so many great Canadian and International artists coming this year," Artistic/Executive Director Debbi Salmonsen said in a statement. "As well as legends like Taj Mahal, and many great Canadian and US musicians, we have artists joining us from Chile, Finland, India, Korea, Mexico and Taiwan. This year our 'folk music' definition has really spread its wings into many roots genres. We can't wait to see our Folk Fest fans, vendors and volunteers in person again this year. We are working hard to ensure a safe and joyful experience for everyone. I also want to express our gratitude to the Musqueam Nation for allowing us to hold our event on their unceded traditional land."
The event features three daytime stages plus a main evening stage. For the past two years, it has only hosted virtual events.
After two years away, the festival returns to Jericho Beach Park from July 15 to 17 for its 45th year. The lineup is rounded out by Alejandro Escovedo, Asleep at the Wheel, Beledrone, Bella White, Blue Moon Marquee with Duke Robillard, Christine Tassan et les Imposteures, Clerel, Debashish Bhattacharya, Five Alarm Funk, Ford Pier, Fortune Block, Frazey Ford, Golosa La Orquesta, Haley Heynderickx, Housewife, Kanatal, Lache Cercel & the Roma Jazz Ensemble, Lennie Gallant, Molly Tuttle, Quote the Raven, Redbird, RevoluSon, Robben Ford, Russell deCarle, SGaanaGwa, Shovels & Rope, SINNOI, Stringband Sundae, Suzie Ungerleider, Taj Mahal, the Bros. Landreth, Vancouver Fiddle Club, VILDÁ and Witch Prophet.
Tickets are on sale now.
"I am so happy to have so many great Canadian and International artists coming this year," Artistic/Executive Director Debbi Salmonsen said in a statement. "As well as legends like Taj Mahal, and many great Canadian and US musicians, we have artists joining us from Chile, Finland, India, Korea, Mexico and Taiwan. This year our 'folk music' definition has really spread its wings into many roots genres. We can't wait to see our Folk Fest fans, vendors and volunteers in person again this year. We are working hard to ensure a safe and joyful experience for everyone. I also want to express our gratitude to the Musqueam Nation for allowing us to hold our event on their unceded traditional land."
The event features three daytime stages plus a main evening stage. For the past two years, it has only hosted virtual events.
