There’s nothing like a really good outdoor music festival, to fall in love with the great outdoors, live music and getting to know people that share the same passion and fun. Here’s some favorite festivals in the west. Visit their websites and Facebook pages for more info and ticket details – direct links to their website is accessible by clicking on their festival name and poster.
Mission Folk Music Festival
Fri., Jul 26 – Sun. Jul 28
Held in the Fraser River Heritage Park, this is the 37th annual fabulous weekend of live music and camping, featuring local, national and international artists with a good mix of different genres and music. More info:
https://missionfolkmusicfestival.ca/
Artist Line: https://missionfolkmusicfestival.ca/artists/
Nanaimo Music Festival
Aug. 8 – Sun, Aug. 11
A fabulous 4 day line-up of live music, held in the Maffao Sutton Park in beautiful downtown Nanaimo.
Tickets: https://nanaimoblues.tickit.ca/
Lineup: https://nanaimoblues.ca/artists-2024
Friday and Satruday night after the festival, the Queens Hotel is the place to be where many of the artists that played that day congregate to jam, creating some great sounds and memorable moments. The dance floor is always packed, so be sure to get there early.
Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival
In their 32nd year, the Salmon Arm R&B Festival is a music lovers favorite summer camping festival. Lineup hasn’t been announced yet, but early bird tickets are available. Tickets and info: www.rootsandblues.ca
From humble beginnings of stand alone folk shows in Salmon Arm community halls, ROOTSandBLUES grew into a major western Canadian outdoor event that has played host to patrons from all over western Canada and the Pacific North West. Enjoy music from Thursday to Sunday, with great camping right across the road from the festival grounds.
Artist Lineup: https://rootsandblues.ca/2024-performers/
Calgary International Blues Festival
August 1 – 4, 2024
Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Calgary Bluesfest! Kick off the week with festival workshops, concerts and special events, that culminates in 4 days & nights of world class music on MainStage at Millennium Park, followed by the nightly Twilight Blues dance parties.
Calgary Bluesfest is a family friendly event that is known for its warm hospitality and relaxed atmosphere. Bring your family and friends and come join us at Millennium Park for the best weekend of the summer! Info: https://calgarybluesfest.com/
Edmonton International Blues Festival
August 16-18, 2024
Moving to a new home this year, the Edmonton International Blues Festival is celebrating 25 years of award winning, top notch blues; dance, visit with old friends and make new ones. Plan to be the best damn party we’ve ever thrown!
More info & tickets: https://www.bluesinternationalltd.com/
Lineup: https://www.bluesinternationalltd.com/lineup
Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival
Get ready for the 2024 Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival, July 25 – 28
Rising Spirit Stage, Fort Langley Community Hall, Jul 28 – free stage
⭐️ Rising Star Jazz Post-Secondary Award Winner, Steven Rutherford (12 – 12:30pm)
⭐️ James Vickers Band (1:15 – 1:45pm) – (youth act sponsored to Memphis in Jan. 2024)
⭐️ Pat Calihou (2:30 – 3pm)
Info & Tickets: https://www.fortlangleyjazzfest.com/