Red Deer Folk Festival

Name: Red Deer Folk Festival
Start: 2026-08-28
End: 2026-08-30
Location: Red Deer

The Red Deer Folk Festival is a free, three-day folk music event scheduled for August 28-30, 2026, in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. For its 2026 edition, the festival has moved indoors to the Red Deer Resort & Casino’s event centre to avoid potential stormy weather. The lineup includes headliners Terra Lightfoot and Valdy.

Date: Aug 28-30, 2026
Location: Red Deer

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Event summary

Highlights

Free admission for all three days
Headlined by Juno-nominated Terra Lightfoot (Saturday) and Valdy (Sunday)
Moved indoors to Red Deer Resort & Casino event centre
Features 20+ Canadian folk artists

The Red Deer Folk Festival is a free, three-day music festival dedicated to folk artists, taking place from August 28 to 30, 2026. This year, the festival has relocated its event indoors to the Red Deer Resort & Casino’s event centre. This change was made by organizer Jesse Roads to ensure the event proceeds rain or shine, mitigating risks associated with the stormy weather that has affected outdoor events in Alberta.

The festival promises an impressive lineup of Canadian musicians. Juno-nominated Terra Lightfoot is set to headline on Saturday night, while renowned Canadian musician Valdy will close the festival on Sunday. Friday's performances will feature artists such as Scenic Route to Alaska and Eliza Mary Doyle from The Dead South, with a total of 20 artists scheduled to perform throughout the weekend. Attendees can also find market vendors inside the event centre and food trucks in the parking lot, and are encouraged to bring their own chairs to enjoy the performances.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Red Deer Resort & Casino; reddeeradvocate.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Red Deer

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