Light up your life with Block Heater — the tenth annual festival returns to downtown Calgary February 14–15, 2025, powered by ATB.
Look for love in all the right places – the Calgary Folk Music Festival's 10th annual Block Heater returns Valentine's day weekend, February 14–15, powered by ATB. Sway with your sweetie under the starlight as we welcome artists from near and far. 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.
Introducing our 2025 artist-in-residence, Sarah Slaughter! Sarah is a Canadian visual artist whose practice reflects her wide-open perspective and respect for multidisciplinary creation. Her work spans painting, printmaking, sculpture, installation, and design. Driven by a passion for travel and learning, she explores the world to connect with people and their spaces. Each piece is crafted with a thoughtful process, drawing inspiration from human stories and the textures of everyday life.
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