Edmonton 
Are you looking forward to claiming your patch of grass on the hill at Gallagher Park to listen and move to the beat of chart-topping music-makers?
Edmonton Folk Music Festival
The Edmonton Folk Music Festival has announced that Mt. Joy will headline the event’s closing night on Sunday, August 10, 2025. The five-piece indie rock band consisting of Matt Quinn, Sam Cooper, Sotiris Eliopoulos, Jackie Miclau and Michael Byrnes last performed at the festival in 2018.
“Guests have come to expect a memorable performance on closing night and we are certain they’ll get just that with Mt. Joy capping off this year’s Festival,” said Terry Wickham, Festival Producer in a news release.
Planning for the festival is well underway, with the full lineup set to be revealed on May 28. Tickets will be available for purchase starting June 7.
Organizers are also inviting new volunteers to join the team, as the festival relies on more than 2,800 volunteers each year to bring the event to life at Gallagher Park. Vendor applications for both food and artisan market spaces are now open, with an emphasis on offering high-quality and diverse selections.
In addition, the festival is offering summer job opportunities in its administrative and production offices. Further details on volunteer roles, vendor applications, and employment opportunities are available on the festival’s website.
The 2025 Edmonton Folk Music Festival runs from August 7 to 10.
Edmonton Folk Music Festival
What: Vibrant … dramatic … colourful … and friendly. When describing the Edmonton Folk Music Festival, musicians and patrons are unanimous. This is a family event whether you come to listen to music, reconnect with old friends, or join the army of 2,800 volunteers who keep the festival running as the world class event it has become since it was started in 1980.
When: August 7 – 10, 2025
Mt. Joy will be headlining the Festival on Sunday, August 10.
The full line up will be announced on May 28.
Where: Gallagher Park – 9411 – 97 Avenue NW, Edmonton
How Much: TBA
Tickets on sale Saturday June 7, 2025.
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