Winterfolk Blues & Roots Festival

04/25/2026

WINTERFOLK TEAM: BACK AT THE TABLE 🎶

We’ve just wrapped our 24th year (amazing—I can hardly believe its 24 years!) and are already looking ahead to our 25th edition in February 2027. 🎶

The Winterfolk Blues & Roots Festival team got together earlier this week for our annual post-festival dinner—sharing behind the scenes stories, figuring our what worked and what didn’t, laughing about the special moments, and revisiting all those “remember when's…”, reliving ther lowlights and highlights - while already starting to think about next year.

I’m proud to have led this highly dedicated, proficient, and hard-working team over many years. Team members include Melanie Peterson, new member Jessica Stuart, Wayne Neon, Cathy Anne, and not present new member Laura Fernandez, bringing together the local music community for four days of music and fun.

04/24/2026

04/24/2026

Just back from the annual Folk Canada festival directors’ retreat, this year at Elmhirst's Resort. I attended with Jessica Stuart, currently in mentorship as incoming director of the Winterfolk Blues & Roots Festival for the 2028 festival.

Three days of workshops, seminars, lectures—trading ideas and strategies with other festival directors, sharing the day-to-day realities of running events — not to mention excellent cuisine, spontaneous jam sessions, and a bit of partying to cap off the evenings.

Thanks to Folk Canada (formerly Folk Music Ontario) for bringing everyone together—an engaging, worthwhile weekend all around.

02/11/2026

Winterfolk Is Sold Out.

Winterfolk is sold out.

It takes a community to build a festival, and we are fortunate that Toronto and Southern Ontario are home to a vibrant and deeply involved roots music scene. When that community unites around a shared love of roots music, something special happens. Artists, volunteers, venues, and audiences come together to fill spaces with sound, share stories in song, and create a little magic throughout the weekend.

Unfortunately, there will be no tickets available at the door, as all venues have reached full capacity. Attendance limits are set by regulation and cannot be exceeded. Advance ticket purchases were encouraged, and we thank those who secured their tickets early.

We look forward to a wonderful weekend of music and connection — and for those we’ll miss this time, we hope to see you next year. ❄️🎶

GET THE WORD OUT. SHARE WITH YOUR LIST - LETS AVOID A SITUATION WHERE PEOPLE LINE UP IN THE COLD - ONLY TO BE TURNED AWAY

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Brian Gladstone, Brian Morgan, Cathy Anne, Clela Lee Errington, Danny Marks Plays Winterfolk, David Storey Music, Donné Roberts Music, Dougal Bichan, Glen Hornblast, Harpin' Norm Music, Hikari Honda at Winterfolk, Henry Lees Music, Howard Gladstone Music, Imaginary Expedition, James Gordon Plays Winterfolk, Jesse Greene JESSA aka Jessica Stuart Music, Laura Fernandez, Taivi Muse, Lynda Kraar, Lynn Harrison, Melanie Peterson, Shawna Caspi, David Storey Music, Sultans of String, Suzanne Jarvie - CD Release at Winterfolk, The Swingin' Blackjacks Do Winterfolk, The Young Novelists, Toney Springer Rocks Winterfolk, Tyler Ellis, Wayne Neon

02/11/2026

Winterfolk is sold out.

It takes a community to build a festival, and we are fortunate that Toronto and Southern Ontario are home to a vibrant and deeply involved roots music scene. When that community unites around a shared love of roots music, something special happens. Artists, volunteers, venues, and audiences come together to fill spaces with sound, share stories in song, and create a little magic throughout the weekend.

Unfortunately, there will be no tickets available at the door, as all venues have reached full capacity. Attendance limits are set by regulation and cannot be exceeded. Advance ticket purchases were encouraged, and we thank those who secured their tickets early.

We look forward to a wonderful weekend of music and connection — and for those we’ll miss this time, we hope to see you next year. ❄️🎶

GET THE WORD OUT. SHARE WITH YOUR LIST - LETS AVOID A SITUATION WHERE PEOPLE LINE UP IN THE COLD - ONLY TO BE TURNED AWAY

,

Brian Gladstone, Brian Morgan, Cathy Anne, Clela Lee Errington, Danny Marks Plays Winterfolk, David Storey Music, Donné Roberts Music, Dougal Bichan, Glen Hornblast, Harpin' Norm Music, Hikari Honda at Winterfolk, Henry Lees Music, Howard Gladstone Music, Imaginary Expedition, James Gordon Plays Winterfolk, Jesse Greene JESSA aka Jessica Stuart Music, Laura Fernandez, Taivi Muse, Lynda Kraar, Lynn Harrison, Melanie Peterson, Shawna Caspi, David Storey Music, Sultans of String, Suzanne Jarvie - CD Release at Winterfolk, The Swingin' Blackjacks Do Winterfolk, The Young Novelists, Toney Springer Rocks Winterfolk, Tyler Ellis, Wayne Neon

02/10/2026

🎟️ Order Winterfolk Tickets Now — Almost Sold Out
Friday Feb 13 is completely Sold Out, and
Saturday Feb 14 and Sunday Feb 15 are already 80–90% sold out. with very limited tickets remaining across the festival.

All those planning to attend, GETYOUR TICKETS NOW - shows are filling fast and likely tickets may not be available at the door.

Winterfolk returns Feb 12–15 to the Tranzac Club with four days of incredible folk, roots, and acoustic music in intimate Toronto venues.

Winterfolk Festival Details
📅 Dates: Feb 12–15
📍 Location: Toronto Tranzac Club
⏰ Show times: Winterfolk Schedule https://www.winterfolk.com/schecule-3/
🎟️ BUY TICKETS NOW: https://www.winterfolk.com/wristbands/



Ablett and Cooper Play Winterfolk , Ariana Gillis, Brian Gladstone, Brian Morgan Cathy Anne Plays Winterfolk, Clela Lee Errington, Danny Marks Musician Page, D'Arcy Wickham, Donné Roberts Music, Frankie Hart Plays Winterfolk, Glen Hornblast, Harpin' Norm Music Henry Lees & Soul Maitre D's Do Winterfolk Howard Gladstone Music Hikari Honda at Winterfolk, Isaac Muzikansky Plays at Winterfolk James Gordon Plays Winterfolk Jesse Greene JESSA aka Jessica Stuart Music , Jory Nash Does Winterfolk , Kevin Breit Plays Winterfolk , Kiiola , Laura Fernandez , Lynn Harrison at Winterfolk , Melanie Peterson , Noah Zacharin , Q&A Tony Quarrington and Zoey Adams , Robert Priest , Russell deCarle at Winterfolk , Shakura S'Aida , Shawna Caspi , Sue and Dwight at Winterfolk 2026 , Suzanne Jarvie - CD Release at Winterfolk , Suzie Vinnick Music , Sultans of String , Taivi Muse , Taylor Abrahamse , The Mid-Century Modernes , The Storey Tellers Play Winterfolk , The Swingin' Blackjacks Do Winterfolk , The Young Novelists Play Winterfolk , Toney Springer Rocks Winterfolk , Tony Quarrington Plays Winterfolk , Tony Quarrington , Tyler Ellis, Wayne Neon

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02/03/2026

WINTERFOLK IN TORONTO LIFE

Tickets and more information www.winterfolk.com

February is a cold, dreary month, made worse for the singer-songwriters whose gigs tend to dry up this time of year. Thankfully, Brian Gladstone, a long-time staple of the Toronto folk scene and self-described techno-hippy, is back to help with the Winterfolk Blues & Roots Festival

This year’s event takes place at the Tranzac Club and features more than 100 artists, including two-time Juno-winning musician and composer@Donné Roberts Music and blues vocalist, songwriter and occasional actor Shakura S'Aida. Tranzac Club, February 12 to 15.

02/03/2026

Toronto Life Magazine on Winterfolk

A RUSTIC FOLK FESTIVAL
February is a cold, dreary month, made worse for the singer-songwriters whose gigs tend to dry up this time of year. Thankfully, Brian Gladstone, a long-time staple of the Toronto folk scene and self-described techno-hippy, is back to help with the Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival.

This year’s event takes place at the Tranzac Club and features more than 100 artists, including two-time Juno-winning musician and composer Donné Roberts and blues vocalist, songwriter and occasional actor Shakura S’Aida. Tranzac Club, February 12 to 15

Advance Pricing ends Feb 8. Get Tickets and Info https://www.winterfolk.com/

https://torontolife.com/culture/what-to-see-do-read-and-hear-in-toronto-this-february/

02/02/2026

Advance Ticket Pricing Ends Feb 8 - 25% Discount

🎶 Winterfolk XXIV
February 12–15, 2026
📍 Tranzac Club — 292 Brunswick Ave, Toronto

Save 25% on advance tickets before prices increase.
More than 100 artists • 4 days of blues, roots & folk — all indoors.

🎟 Get tickets now:
https://www.winterfolk.com/wristbands (Door availability cannot be guaranteed)

Artists include:

Ablett and Cooper * Ariana Gillis * Brian Gladstone * Brian Morgan * Cathy Anne * Clea Errington * Danny Marks Musician Page * D'Arcy Wickham * Donné Roberts * Frankie Hart * Glen Hornblast * Harpin' Norm Music * Henry Lees Music * Howard Gladstone Music *Hikari Honda * Issac Muzikansky * James Gordon * Jesse Greene *
JESSA aka Jessica Stuart Music * Jory Nash * Kevin Breit *
Kiiola* Laura Fernandez * Lynn Harrison * Melanie Peterson *
Noah Zacharin * Q&A Tony Quarrington and Zoey Adams * Robert Priest * Russell deCarle * Shakura S'Aida * Shawna Caspi * Sue and Dwight * Suzanne Jarvie * Suzie Vinnick Music@ * Sultans of String * Tavia * Taylor Abrahamse * The Mid-Century Modernes * The Storeytellers * The Swingin’ Blackjacks * The Young Novelists * TONY WILD T SPRINGER * Tony Quarrington * Tyler Ellis * Wayne Neon

See you at Winterfolk.