Following a sold-out inaugural event at Royal Athletic Park in 2025, the Victoria Folk Music Festival has announced its lineup for the event’s second year.
The headliner of this year’s folk fest will be the acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter Chantal Kreviazuk.
Kreviazuk is a renowned artist who hails from Winnipeg. She is known for her emotional pop ballads and powerful piano-driven music.
Her 1997 debut album Under These Rocks and Stones, gained her widespread national recognition.
Along with Kreviazuk, The Sadies and The Deep Dark Woods were also announced as headliners for this year.
The Sadies are rock and alt-country icons who formed in Toronto in 1994 by brothers Dallas and Travis Good.
They blend country, garage rock, surf and psychedelic influences to create their unique sounds and are known for energetic live shows with distinctive guitar work.
The Deep Dark Woods are another iconic Canadian band who formed in Saskatoon back in 2005. The prairie group are known for their rich harmonies and blend of traditional folk, country and roots music.
The lineup for Victoria Folk Music Festival 2026 also features the talents of Barney Bentall, Shari Ulrich, Daniel Wesley, The Unfaithful Servants and Canadian folk icon Valdy.
According to organizers, last year’s folk fest was a sell-out event which helped establish a solid foundation on which to build in the years to come.
“The first year set such an incredible tone — we cannot wait to build on it,” says festival founder Dylan Stone.
“The response from the community was overwhelming. There’s a clear appetite here for a folk festival that stands proudly alongside those in Vancouver, Edmonton, and Calgary, while still feeling uniquely our own.”
Because of last year’s success, this year’s event will be expanded with a new site layout, improved crowd flow and subtle sound upgrades designed to enhance clarity and comfort.
In addition to the music, this year’s festival will also feature a pop-up vintage market, surprise performances at the ‘Pickin’ Shack’ side stage, a dedicated Kids Zone and numerous local food vendors.
Victoria Folk Music Festival will take place all-day on Saturday, July 4th, at Royal Athletic Park.
Because last year’s Victoria Folk Music Festival was a sell-out, organizers strongly recommend purchasing tickets early.
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