Light up your life with Block Heater — the tenth annual festival returns to downtown Calgary February 14–15, 2025, powered by ATB.
Get ready to celebrate, sing and dance with old and new friends! The Calgary Folk Music Festival's 10th annual Block Heater is coming, powered by ATB. Don't miss the musical magic this coming February as we welcome artists from near and far to our beautiful city. There's a show for everyone: whether you're a diehard folk music fanatic, a psych-rock buff, a neo-soul enthusiast or just looking to get down and have a good time, Block Heater will light up your life this winter.
We love our Block Heater volunteers! Every year our small but mighty volunteer team helps bring the heat to Calgary. Currently, our volunteer waitlist for Block Heater placement is now open. Please visit our volunteer page for more information.
Block Heater is a vibrant, nomadic music festival which has been housed in Inglewood, the East Village and downtown at indoor venues and Olympic Plaza. It has evolved into a significant mid-February oasis that defrosts the winter blues with an inspiring and diverse line-up. Block Heater has welcomed many marquee artists, including:
Andy Shauf • Chad VanGaalen • Daniel Romano • Damien Jurado • Elliott BROOD • Heartless Bastards • Justin Townes Earle • Kid Koala • Raine Maida & Chantal Kreviazuk • Tanya Tagaq • The Devil Makes Three • The Milk Carton Kids • Reuben and the Dark • Shane Koyczan • Snotty Nose Rez Kids • Valerie June