Peterborough Folk Festival 2026
About this festival
The Peterborough Folk Festival is an annual free event that takes place in Peterborough, Ontario, at various downtown venues and Nicholls Oval Park. Canada's longest-running free folk festival showcases a diverse lineup with full gender parity, featuring Indigenous artists, artists of colour, and artists from LGBTQ+ communities.
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Where it was
Nicholls Oval Park
725 Armour Rd, Peterborough, ON K9H 1Y6, Canada
Local Currency: CAD
The local currency is CAD.
An independent music & festival researcher with 10+ years in the global dance scene.
28 August 2026
