Block Heater

Light up your life with Block Heater — the tenth annual festival returns to downtown Calgary February 14–15, 2025, powered by ATB.

Tickets on sale now!

Block Heater 2025 is coming in February!

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.

Defrosting every February

Groove to music makers and earth shakers from near and far. Block Heater is Calgary's answer to the winter blues with a dynamic festival lineup across downtown venues. You’ll be over the moon and singing amongst the stars with our sizzling lineup. Featuring performances by: Kathleen Edwards, Jeremy Dutcher, Black Mountain, SUUNS, TEKE::TEKE, Basia Bulat, Begonia and more.

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Full festival passes on sale now for $99!

In the press

Block Heater: Five to see at Calgary Folk Fest's winter festival

Calgary Herald

Block Heater music festival warms up Calgary’s arts scene in frigid February

Global News

The Block Heater Festival is making its return to Calgary – we get a preview with Marketing Director Kerry Clarke

CTV Calgary

Block Heater: 2024 Lineup Announced For Calgary Folk Music Festival’s Winter Edition

To Do Canada

Volunteer with Block Heater!

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.

Past Festivals

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