Stan Rogers Folk Festival

Stan Rogers Folk Festival Celebrating 30 Years! JULY 20-26, 2026
Stanfest - Canada's Songwriter Festival Thousands of the Stanfest faithful do this every year in Canso.

Enjoying music and friends at an outdoor festival is one of life's most basic joys. Over 30 artists and groups gather to celebrate songwriting and to perform 100 shows on 4 festival stages.

06/10/2026

For more than 45 years, Connie Kaldor has captivated audiences with her unforgettable songs, humour, and commanding stage presence. A three-time Juno Award winner and member of the Order of Canada, she remains one of Canada’s most celebrated folk artists. Fresh off a Lifetime Achievement Award from Woodstock Folk Festival, she continues to connect with audiences through her latest album, Wide Open Spaces, Inspired by her roots in the Canadian Prairies. Her performances are equal parts moving, entertaining, and deeply memorable.🎶

For more information on tickets, dates, and artists, visit stanfest.com!🎤

06/10/2026

When Matt Andersen steps on stage, he brings a lifetime of music to every note he plays. His latest album, The Hammer & The Rose, is a veritable garden of heart; a (mostly) delicate collection of tender folk and stirring soul numbers that find the New Brunswick-born songwriter thoughtfully tending to the most important things in life. Andersen’s stage presence is informed by decades of cutting his teeth in dusty clubs, dim-lit bars, and grand theatres all over the world, delivering moving performances that run the gamut from intimate to wall- shaking. In the studio, he’s always brought the same attention to detail and commitment to craft as he has to his live show, and the result - a multi-faceted and poignant body of work - has led him to amass over 33 million streams on Spotify and 30 million views on YouTube.

In addition to headlining major festivals, clubs and theatres throughout North America, Europe, and Australia, he has shared the stage and toured with Marcus King, Beth Hart, Marty Stuart, Greg Allman, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Randy Bachman, Serena Ryder, Tab Benoit, and more.

Andersen nabbed the 2013 and 2016 European Blues Awards for Best Solo/Acoustic Act, was the first ever Canadian to take home top honours in the solo category at the 2010 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, won the CIMA Road Gold award in 2015, and has won multiple Maple Blues Awards. Matt Andersen & The Big Bottle of Joy was nominated for a Juno Award in 2024.

For full details on artists, dates, and tickets, visit stanfest.com!🎟️

Today, we remember Stan Rogers, whose songs continue to inspire the musicians, writers, organizers, and volunteers who g...
06/02/2026

Today, we remember Stan Rogers, whose songs continue to inspire the musicians, writers, organizers, and volunteers who gather annually at the festival bearing his name. As we mark the anniversary of his passing, we're also honoured to celebrate his enduring legacy during the 30th anniversary of Stanfest. On July 23rd, we're 'Celebrating Stan Rogers' with an all-star cast in beautiful Canso, NS. We'd love to see you there. Full details available at stanfest.com...

Already have your Stanfest Weekend Concert Pass and planning to join us for Thursday night too?Weekend pass holders are ...
06/01/2026

Already have your Stanfest Weekend Concert Pass and planning to join us for Thursday night too?
Weekend pass holders are eligible for a discounted Thursday concert ticket.
Simply email the Stanfest office and we'll send you a discount code so you can purchase your Thursday ticket at the reduced rate. One code per person!
See you at the kick-off to Stanfest 2026!

It takes a community to raise a folk festival, and we have the best one there is. On the eve of our 30th anniversary fes...
05/26/2026

It takes a community to raise a folk festival, and we have the best one there is. On the eve of our 30th anniversary festival, we have launched a new website and a new fundraising initiative. The 30-50 Fund aims to fuel our growth and sustainability over the next 20 years. Click the link to learn more! https://www.stanfest.com/fuel-the-future/

♻️Here's to the Enviro Crew.♻️ The ones that keep Stanfest beautiful, functional, and green, and they do so with the big...
05/22/2026

♻️Here's to the Enviro Crew.♻️ The ones that keep Stanfest beautiful, functional, and green, and they do so with the biggest of smiles! This is a great opportunity to volunteer for a team that makes a real difference come festival weekend. Inquire today, and get the full festival experience ....for FREE.!!

05/21/2026

All across Guysborough County, the whisper is turning to a roar....The ROADSHOW is coming!! Full event details at the NEW stanfest.com

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104 Queen Street
Canso, NS
B0H1H0

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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