FAQ
GENERAL INFO
Where is Block Heater being held this year?
How do tickets work this year?
Our festival is split into programming blocks, with festival passes and full day passes available. Our Thursday kick-off party is not included in our festival pass as capacity and tickets are limited. (Festival Hall just can't hold that many folkies!)
Here are the ticket types and their prices: Kick-off Party - Thursday, February 5: $30 Weekend Pass - (Friday & Saturday only): $120 Friday, February 6: $60 Saturday, February 7 (Afternoon): $45 Saturday, February 7 (Evening): $60 Saturday, February 7 (Full day): $80 Kids 12 and under get in free. Youth/Student/Senior discounts available on all ticket types. Got questions? We get it! Give us a call at (403) 233-0904 or reach out to hello@calgaryfolkfest.com
Is Block Heater all ages?
Yes! PLUS kids 12 and under get in free! Youth/Student/Senior ticket discounts are all available. So bring the whole fam-jam!
Do kids require a ticket?
Kids 12 and under get in free, no ticket required! Youth tickets are available for those between the ages of 13–17.
Where can I find the lineup and the schedule?
You're so close! Click to view our lineup, and click to view our schedule.
Are the outdoor activations free to attend?
The skating rink, fire pits, food trucks and all outdoor activations are indeed free to attend for the public. Tickets are required to see music programming at the outdoor tent and inside The Confluence at 3 stages. Outdoor activations can be accessed free-of-charge. Also free to attend: On January 30, in collaboration with Chinook Blast, Block Heater will have a free outdoor showcase at Eau Claire Market featuring performances by L'omelette and Tribe Artist Society
Is there a free stage?
On January 30, in collaboration with Chinook Blast, Block Heater will have a free outdoor showcase at Eau Claire Market featuring performances by L'omelette and the Tribe Artist Society. All other Block Heater musical events are ticketed.
What happens if one of the rooms/stages is full and at capacity?
Then head to another! There are 4 stages (3 of them inside the Confluence building) in operation. If there’s an artist you’re looking forward to seeing, be sure to arrive early to ensure your spot.
Who did the Block Heater artwork this year?
Our artist-in-residence this year is Heather Buchanan.
What if it's cold out?
Worry not, folkies! Our large outdoor mainstage tent is heated and walled, keeping you warm and toasty as you dance away the winter blues. Plus our indoor venues at The Confluence are mere steps away from the stage.
Bundle up to visit our food vendors and take in activities: skating rink, firepits and outdoor activations. You’ll be warm and toasty all festival long at our indoor/outdoor hybrid venue.
50:50 RAFFLE
Where can I get 50:50 tickets?
Our Block Heater 50:50 raffle will be online soon! Stay tuned.
POLICIES
What is your refund policy?
All sales are final.
Block Heater will run snow or shine. The lineup is subject to change.
Is photography allowed?
Photography and videography with DSLR, mirrorless, and any full-frame or crop sensor digital cameras is not permitted at Block Heater venues unless otherwise accredited by the Calgary Folk Music Festival through our approved media list.
Cell-phone pictures and videos are encouraged at all our events. Be sure to tag @calgaryfolkfest across platforms.
Our volunteer teams work hard to capture every event at the Festival, check out our Flickr account for the latest photos.
ACCESSIBILITY & ACCESS
What are the accessibility options at The Confluence?
At The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, we strive to provide an inclusive experience for all visitors to both the cultural centre and the parkland. Learn more about The Confluence's accessibility options.