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Recognized by artists around the world, the Calgary Folk Club has become THE place to perform – delivering unforgettable live music, exceptional listening-room experiences, and a community built on a shared love of music. Since opening in 1972, we’ve helped shape Calgary’s folk scene including founding the Calgary Folk Festival in 1980, and are key to the city of Calgary earning the title “Folk Music Capital of Canada”!
Listening Room
When the lights dim, the outside world disappears. The room falls silent, every eye fixed on the stage as unforgettable performances come to life. Backed by our professional sound and video teams, every note, lyric, and moment is delivered with stunning clarity—creating the kind of “wow” experience that stays with you long after the final applause.
Diverse Offerings
You’ll delight in the intimacy of a “close-up” connection while discovering the wide-range the folk music genre encompasses. You’ll experience artists from blues to blue-grass, Celtic to country, old-timey to Americana, Trad to contemporary singer-songwriter, emerging to established – explore your musical palette with the best from around town & around the world.
Flexibility
Calendar conflict? Double booked? Not feeling up to going out? Our ticketing platform is totally accessible! Up until 5pm show day, log into your account and:
- Switch from Live to Watch Online
- Change to another concert in the season
- Transfer your ticket – whether in person or on-line – to a friend or family member
Assigned Seating
Your seat is assigned when you book, giving you a guaranteed spot for the show—with the flexibility to change it if plans evolve. Joining friends or meeting up with another group? Easily swap your seats to sit closer together at no extra cost. Because unforgettable live music experiences are even better when shared.
Wherever It Works for You
Being in the room is the best – but if distance, travel, illness, mobility or calendar conflicts make that impossible – you don’t have to miss out!
Relax! The club will come to you. Experience every performance through our immersive 3-camera video production and exceptional concert-quality sound—capturing all the energy, emotion, and atmosphere of a live show.
Miss your favorite moment? Watch it again. The Watch at Home Option includes live access plus 72 hours of on-demand viewing after the performance.
Snacks & Bevvies
Pie, hot appetizers, our famous popcorn & an eclectic array of beverages including our Calgary Folk Club branded beer – we are fully licensed!
Live Music Fans Working For Live Music Fans
You don’t make it over 50+ years as the longest standing folk club in Canada by accident…
Unlike traditional venues that put the focus on cramming as many people into the building in hopes of selling as many drinks as possible,
the Calgary Folk Club focuses entirely on YOU, the audience member & your connection to the music.
Our experienced team of professionals & volunteers (who are also DEDICATED music fans) work to bring the best performances,
& show production in order to create a comfortable, & unforgettable experience for you.
See you soon!