Early bird weekend passes now available for 2024's Vancouver Folk Music Festival

Organizers have also revealed two of the acts booked to perform at this year’s festival, taking place at Jericho Beach July 19 to 21

One of two acts given an early reveal by organizers, Jordanian/Palestinian crew 47Soul brings a fusion of reggae, hip-hop, and Arab roots to this summer’s 47th annual Vancouver Folk Music Festival

WITH SUMMER APPROACHING, the Vancouver Folk Music Festival has opened the box-office for this year’s festival, its 47th, taking place at Jericho Beach from July 19 to 21. Early Bird Weekend Passes are available here at adult, elder, student and youth rates until June 14. After that, prices increase by $30.

The festival has also announced two of Pete’s Sneak Peeks, revealing that 2024’s lineup includes the Jordanian/Palestinian shamstep innovators 47Soul and the Grammy-nominated Californian duo, The Milk Carton Kids.

Keep your eyes peeled for the full schedule of artists in mid-April.

From Eagle Rock, California, indie folk duo The Milk Carton Kids are acclaimed for their tight harmonies and their comedic chops. Photo by David McLister

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