Music festival season has kicked off! In Canada, summer brings a plethora of opportunities to revel in nature while enjoying live music. With numerous festivals happening nationwide over the next few months, ranging from country vibes at Big Valley Jamboree in Camrose, Alta., to the diverse offerings of Festival d’été in Quebec City, the choice can be overwhelming. To help you navigate the summer festival scene, here is a breakdown by province of where you can catch performances by Tate McRae, Lorde, Angine de Poitrine, Cameron Whitcomb, Nia Archives, Bambii, Weezer, the Beaches, Ruby Waters, Broken Social Scene, and many more.
### Alberta
**[Sled Island Music and Arts Festival](https://www.sledisland.com/)**
– **Where:** Calgary
– **When:** June 17 to 21
– **What to expect:** Sled Island offers a unique blend of musical performances, comedy, film, and art installations at various venues in Calgary. Notable acts include Backxwash, Cartel Madras, clipping., Cris Derksen Quartet, DijahSB, Drezus, fanclubwallet, Homeshake, K-Riz and the Family, and Laraaji.
**[Badlands Music Festival](https://www.badlandsmusicfest.com/)**
– **Where:** Calgary
– **When:** July 2 to 12
– **What to expect:** This festival features top dance music artists from Canada and around the world performing under a big-top tent in downtown Calgary. Notable acts include Alleycvt, Chris Lake, Crankdat, Disco Lines, Dom Dolla, Linska, MPH, Nia Archives, Notion, and Uniiqu3.
**[Calgary Folk Music Festival](https://www.calgaryfolkfest.com/)**
– **Where:** Calgary
– **When:** July 23 to 26
– **What to expect:** The festival at Prince’s Island Park in Calgary offers a diverse range of music genres, from experimental jazz to hip-hop. Artists like Corb Lund, the East Pointers, the Free Label, Goldie Boutilier, Julian Taylor, Kazdoura, Killer Mike, Mitsune, Of Monsters and Men, Ribbon Skirt, and Thundercat will grace the stage.
**[Big Valley Jamboree](https://www.bigvalleyjamboree.com/)**
– **Where:** Camrose
– **When:** July 30 to Aug. 2
– **What to expect:** Camrose will host a lineup of country stars, both established and emerging, for a weekend of celebration. Notable acts include Cameron Whitcomb, the Dead South, Keith Urban, Nate Smith, Noeline Hofmann, Old Dominion, Riley Green, and Sacha.
**[Edmonton Folk Fest](https://edmontonfolkfest.org/)**
– **Where:** Edmonton
– **When:** August 6 to 9
– **What to expect:** This folk festival has been showcasing a wide range of artists since 1980. Notable performers this year include Cat Power, Hurray For the Riff Raff, Joel Plaskett Emergency, Julian Taylor, Leif Vollebekk, Mariel Buckley, Ocie Elliott, Of Monsters and Men, Sister Ray, Thee Sacred Souls, Tia Wood, and the Womack Sisters.
### British Columbia
**[FVDED In the Park](https://www.fvdedinthepark.com/)**
– **Where:** Surrey
– **When:** July 3 and 4
– **What to expect:** This electronic music festival promises booming bass and non-stop dancing. Notable acts include Adame Twins, Alleycvt, Baalti, Bambii, Disco Lines, Dom Dolla, Fisher, LSDXOXO, Nia Archives, Notion, TSHA, Uniiqu3, and VTSS.
**[Bass Coast Electronic Music and Art Festival](https://basscoast.ca/)**
– **Where:** Merritt
– **When:** July 10 to 13
– **What to expect:** This artist-owned festival features earth-shaking electronic acts in a forest setting. Notable performers include Addison Groove, Christian Löffler, Daphni, Fort Knox Five, Rumpus, and Skratch Bastid.
**[Vancouver Folk Music Festival](https://thefestival.bc.ca/)**
– **Where:** Vancouver
– **When:** July 17 to 19
– **What to expect:** Enjoy folk music from around the world at Jericho Beach Park. Artists like Aysanabee, Billy Bragg, Haley Blais, Kazdoura, Mitsune, Ruby Waters, Tami Neilson, and Valerie June will be gr