Calgary 
The Calgary Folk Music Festival’s annual winter event, Block Heater, will return for its 11th edition in early February 2026.
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This edition also sees the festival move its main activities to The Confluence (Fort Calgary) and close to the Calgary Folk Festival’s summer site at Prince’s Island Park.
The festival begins on February 5 with a launch event at Festival Hall and continues on February 6 and 7 at The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland.
This year’s lineup features headlining performances by Grammy-winning blues artist Cedric Burnside, indie folk act Fruit Bats (solo), Cape Breton singer Goldie Boutilier, Toronto-based Jeremie Albino, Canadian songwriter Joel Plaskett, Americana duo The War and Treaty, and folk artist Field Guide.
Programming includes indoor and outdoor performances across multiple stages, including a large heated tent, as well as community-oriented activities such as food trucks, a skating rink, firepits, and children’s programming.
Tickets are now on sale for the event that remains family-friendly and will maintain its focus on both established and emerging artists.
Block Heater 2026
What: Block Heater is an annual winter festival presented by the Calgary Folk Fest that highlights incredible Canadian and international artists.
Lineup: Astral Swans, Burnstick, Carter Felker, Cedric, Burnside, D’orjay & the Lovely Luvies Fam, Dan the One Man Band, Emily Triggs, Field Guide, Fruit Bats (solo), Goldie Boutilier, Grey Guardians by CAOS, Inn Echo, Jed and the Valentine, Jeremie Albino, Joce Reyome, Joel Plaskett, Kobo Town, L’omelette, Lindi Ortega, MOONRIIVR, PIQSIQ, The Point, Rattle & Strum feat. BottleRocket Theatre, Sargeant X Comrade, sean beaver, Tribe Artist Society, The War and Treaty.
When: February 5 to 7, 2026
Where: Various locations in Calgary
How much: $45 & up
