Our Mainstage lights up 6pm on Friday Night and 1pm on Saturday and Sunday, with a 1½ hour break for changeover at 4pm, featuring world-class artists and hometown heroes.
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One thing we hear over and over again is that the true heart of the NL Folk Festival is the small tent programming! The small stages and workshops bring musicians, crafters, and audience together for an intimate meeting of community and culture.
Compared to other festivals across the country, these cozy spaces make the NL Folk Festival more than a show: it’s an experience that will leave attendees feeling the magic for the rest of the summer (or longer!).
Providing career-building opportunities for young performers, ensuring skill development and exposure to industry professionals.
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Recitations, sing-a-longs, and performances to bring NL culture and history to the forefront.
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An interactive, educational, and performance-based space, that provides festival attendees with an opportunity to experience, learn, and engage with traditional practices such as rug hooking, weaving, and other traditional crafts.
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Organized by La Fédération des Francophones de Terre-Neuve et du Labrador (FFTNL), houses a vital celebration of the French-speaking communities and francophone cultural traditions of the province, ensuring that our francophone heritage remains a dynamic part of our cultural identity.
Where local musicians and visiting artists come together to collaborate in a variety of workshops.
Family friendly ambient programming, local food trucks, and plenty of space for picnicking, relaxing, and enjoying a beautiful July day.