Groove to These Outdoor Music Celebrations All Summer Long

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It’s time to celebrate the summer by grooving out to some great live music at one of Vancouver’s many outdoor festivals or events. Travel to different unique locations and venues around the city hosting many local bands, DJs, and singers in the crisp fresh air and many scenic backgrounds.

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Groove to These Outdoor Music Celebrations All Summer Long

Hit Jericho Beach for the Vancouver Folk Music Festival Coming Back This July

Main Stage, Photo: David Niddrie/VFMF

Thanks to “a tremendous outpouring of support” after a huge public outcry, music lovers can rejoice and hit the beach once again this summer for the 46th annual Vancouver Folk Music Festival (VFMF) at Jericho Beach Park from July 14-16.

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Hit Jericho Beach for the Vancouver Folk Music Festival Coming Back This July

Six acts to catch at this year’s Vancouver Folk Music Festival

iskwé is one of the 2018 Polaris Music Prize nominees playing this year’s Vancouver Folk Music Festival.

The Vancouver Folk Music Festival continues its tradition of eclectic lineups mixing established, mid-career and rising artists.

Among the heavy-hitters at this year’s VFMF are indie singer/songwriter Neko Case, country singer/songwriter Rodney Crowell, and guitarist Ry Cooder. The lineup also includes some emerging Canadian talent that has made the long-list for the annual Canadian music critics’ choice Polaris Music Prize.

The 41st Annual Vancouver Folk Music Festival happens July 13-15, with evening concerts all three days and day-time shows on the Saturday and Sunday. As usual, it all takes place in scenic Jericho Beach Park, a stone’s throw from the beach. Here are some shows we think are worth catching.

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Six acts to catch at this year’s Vancouver Folk Music Festival

Five more must-see acts at this year’s Vancouver Folk Music Festival!

Twin Bandit is among several Vancouver acts playing this year's folk fest.

Twin Bandit is among several Vancouver acts playing this year’s folk fest.

For part two of our 2016 Vancouver Folk Music Festival coverage, we’re looking at five more must-see acts during the three-day event. (See five more must-see VFMF acts here.)

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Five more must-see acts at this year’s Vancouver Folk Music Festival!

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