Music festivals are kicking off the summer season in Canada. With a variety of options available across the country, making a decision on which festival to attend can be overwhelming. From the country vibes of Big Valley Jamboree in Camrose, Alta., to the diverse offerings of Festival d’été in Quebec City, there is something for everyone.
To help you navigate your options, here is a breakdown of some of the notable festivals happening in different provinces:
**Alberta**
– **Sled Island Music and Arts Festival**
– Where: Calgary
– When: June 17 to 21
– Notable acts: Backxwash, Cartel Madras, clipping., Cris Derksen Quartet, DijahSB, Homeshake, Laraaji
– **Badlands Music Festival**
– Where: Calgary
– When: July 2 to 12
– Notable acts: Alleycvt, Chris Lake, Crankdat, Disco Lines, Dom Dolla, MPH, Nia Archives, Notion, Uniiqu3
– **Calgary Folk Music Festival**
– Where: Calgary
– When: July 23 to 26
– Notable acts: Corb Lund, the East Pointers, Julian Taylor, Killer Mike, Of Monsters and Men, Thundercat
– **Big Valley Jamboree**
– Where: Camrose
– When: July 30 to Aug. 2
– Notable acts: Cameron Whitcomb, Keith Urban, Old Dominion, Riley Green
– **Edmonton Folk Fest**
– Where: Edmonton
– When: August 6 to 9
– Notable acts: Cat Power, Hurray For the Riff Raff, Joel Plaskett Emergency, Mariel Buckley, Thee Sacred Souls, Tia Wood
**British Columbia**
– **FVDED In the Park**
– Where: Surrey
– When: July 3 and 4
– Notable acts: Alleycvt, Baalti, Fisher, LSDXOXO, TSHA, VTSS
– **Bass Coast Electronic Music and Art Festival**
– Where: Merritt
– When: July 10 to 13
– Notable acts: Addison Groove, Christian Löffler, Daphni, Fort Knox Five, Skratch Bastid
– **Vancouver Folk Music Festival**
– Where: Vancouver
– When: July 17 to 19
– Notable acts: Aysanabee, Billy Bragg, Ruby Waters, Tami Neilson
– **Shambhala Music Festival**
– Where: Salmo River
– When: July 24 to 27
– Notable acts: A-Trak, Chromeo, Earthgang, Louis the Child
– **Sunfest Country Music Festival**
– Where: Lake Cowichan
– When: July 30 to Aug. 2
– Notable acts: Hannah McFarland, James Barker Band, Jon Pardi, Teigen Gayse
And many more exciting festivals happening across Canada.