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Midway Directory · British Columbia

Music festivals in British Columbia

The music festivals in British Columbia that the Midway Directory census has checked so far: 42 in all. Each row names its sources and the day we read them, and a row with a full page links to it.

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Short listings from the Midway Directory census: the name, the town, when it usually runs and one line on what it is, each with its sources. Listings are free and factual; nobody pays to be here.

ArtsWells

Music festival · Wells, BC · Checked on

An all-ages summer festival of music and art in the historic town of Wells, presented by the charity Island Mountain Arts.1

  1. Island Mountain Arts: ArtsWells. Read on · official

Atlin Arts & Music Festival

Music festival · Atlin, BC · Checked on

A family-friendly arts and music weekend in remote northwestern BC with local and touring performers, films, food and vendors.12

  1. Atlin Arts & Music Festival: Atlin Arts & Music Festival. Read on · official
  2. FestivalSeekers: Atlin Arts and Music Festival. Read on · tourism

Barnside Harvest Festival

Music festival · Ladner, BC · Checked on

A three-day farm-themed music festival in Paterson Park with rock, country and roots acts, an artisan market, food trucks and family activities.1

  1. Barnside Harvest Festival: Barnside Harvest Festival. Read on · official
  2. BC Creates: B.C.'s Summer of Music, Film, and Art: 2026 Festival Guide. Read on · tourism

Bass Coast Electronic Music and Art Festival

Music festival · Merritt, BC · Checked on

An independent, artist-owned electronic music and art festival near Merritt with five stages, interactive installations and workshops.1

  1. Bass Coast: Bass Coast Electronic Music and Art Festival. Read on · official
  2. FestivalSeekers: 20+ bangin' BC summer 2026 music festivals. Read on · tourism

Burnaby Blues + Roots Festival

Music festival · Burnaby, BC · Checked on

A free one-day blues and roots concert run by the City of Burnaby on the festival lawn at Deer Lake Park, with a community stage.1

  1. City of Burnaby: Burnaby Blues + Roots Festival. Read on · official

Coldsnap

Music festival · Prince George, BC · Checked on

A winter music festival in Prince George whose organisers also present a concert series through the rest of the year.1

  1. Coldsnap: Coldsnap: the Prince George winter music festival. Read on · official

Cowichan Valley Bluegrass Festival

Music festival · Lake Cowichan, BC · Checked on

A bluegrass and old-time music weekend at Laketown Ranch Music Park with multiple stages and workshops.12

  1. Cowichan Valley Bluegrass Festival: Cowichan Valley Bluegrass Festival. Read on · official
  2. Tourism Cowichan: Cowichan Valley Bluegrass Music Festival 2025. Read on · tourism

Festival North

Music festival · Prince George, BC · Checked on

A summer classical music festival presented by the Prince George Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra North and the Prince George Conservatory of Music.1

  1. Prince George Symphony Orchestra: Festival North 2026. Read on · official

Filberg Festival

Music festival · Comox, BC · Checked on

A summer festival in the heritage gardens of Filberg Park in Comox with a live music lineup, an artisan market and food trucks.12

  1. Filberg Festival: Filberg Festival. Read on · official
  2. BC Creates: B.C.'s Summer of Music, Film, and Art: 2026 Festival Guide. Read on · tourism

Flats Fest

Music festival · Canal Flats, BC · Checked on

A two-day music festival in the village of Canal Flats with two stages, a kids' zone and a local market.1

  1. Flats Fest Society: Flats Fest 2026. Read on · official
  2. Kootenay Rockies Tourism: Kootenay Mountain Music Festivals. Read on · tourism

Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival

Music festival · Fort Langley, BC · Checked on

A four-day village festival mixing ticketed jazz, blues and soul concerts with two free days of outdoor music, art workshops and Indigenous cultural showcases.12

  1. Fort Langley Jazz and Arts Festival Society: Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival. Read on · official
  2. Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce: Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival returns July 23-26. Read on · news

Fun Field Festival

Music festival · Wardner, BC · Checked on

A summer weekend in Wardner with live music and DJs, camping, arts, games, artisan vendors and food trucks.1

  1. Fun Field Festival: Fun Field Festival 2026. Read on · official
  2. Kootenay Rockies Tourism: Kootenay Mountain Music Festivals. Read on · tourism

FVDED In The Park

Music festival · Surrey, BC · Checked on

An outdoor summer music festival in Holland Park in Surrey, with a multi-artist lineup, an official app and afterparties.12

  1. FVDED In The Park: FVDED In The Park. Read on · official
  2. BC Creates: B.C.'s Summer of Music, Film, and Art: 2026 Festival Guide. Read on · tourism

Harrison Festival of the Arts

Music festival · Harrison Hot Springs, BC · Checked on

A ten-day festival of world, folk, bluegrass and funk music on a free beach stage and in Memorial Hall, with an artisan market and workshops.1

  1. Harrison Festival Society: Harrison Festival of the Arts. Read on · official

Hornby Island Music Festival

Music festival · Hornby Island, BC · Checked on

A non-profit summer arts festival on Hornby Island presenting Canadian and international musicians, with arts workshops for the rural community.1

  1. Hornby Festival Society: Hornby Island Music Festival. Read on · official

International Choral Kathaumixw

Music festival · Powell River, BC · Checked on

A five-day international choral festival in the qathet region with concerts, mass singing, choir competitions and conductor seminars.1

  1. Kathaumixw: International Choral Kathaumixw. Read on · official
  2. FestivalSeekers: FestivalSeekers music listings, page 4. Read on · tourism

Into The Trees

Music festival · Rossland, BC · Checked on

A small music festival in Rossland with evening concerts over three days and a regional craft beer and cider tasting.12

  1. Into The Trees: Into The Trees. Read on · official
  2. Kootenay Rockies Tourism: Kootenay Mountain Music Festivals. Read on · tourism

Islands Folk Festival

Music festival · Duncan, BC · Checked on

A Cowichan Valley folk music weekend produced by the Cowichan Folk Guild, which also runs a coffeehouse concert series through the year.1

  1. Cowichan Folk Guild: Islands Folk Festival. Read on · official

Kaslo Jazz Etc Summer Music Festival

Music festival · Kaslo, BC · Checked on

A summer music festival on Kootenay Lake run by the Kaslo Jazz Etc Society, known for its floating stage in Kaslo Bay.1

  1. Kaslo Jazz Etc Society: Kaslo Jazz Etc Summer Music Festival. Read on · official
  2. BC Creates: B.C.'s Summer of Music, Film, and Art: 2026 Festival Guide. Read on · tourism

MASSiF Music

Music festival · Nelson, BC · Checked on

A heavy-music festival in Nelson presenting rock, punk and metal bands, with a focus on gender diversity and underrepresented acts.1

  1. MASSiF Music: MASSiF Music. Read on · official
  2. Kootenay Rockies Tourism: Kootenay Mountain Music Festivals. Read on · tourism

Midsummer Music Festival

Music festival · Smithers, BC · Checked on

A three-day music and art festival at the Bulkley Valley Exhibition Grounds covering many genres, run by the Bulkley Valley Folk Music Society.1

  1. Bulkley Valley Folk Music Society: Midsummer Music Festival. Read on · official
  2. FestivalSeekers: 20+ bangin' BC summer 2026 music festivals. Read on · tourism

Mission Folk Music Festival

Music festival · Mission, BC · Checked on

An outdoor folk weekend at Fraser River Heritage Park with several stages, workshops, an artisan market, food and on-site camping.1

  1. Mission Folk Music Festival Society: Mission Folk Music Festival. Read on · official
  2. BC Creates: B.C.'s Summer of Music, Film, and Art: 2026 Festival Guide. Read on · tourism

Nanaimo Blues Festival

Music festival · Nanaimo, BC · Checked on

An annual blues festival run by the Nanaimo Blues Society with more than twenty acts on an open-air stage at Maffeo Sutton Park.12

  1. Nanaimo Blues Society: Nanaimo Blues Festival. Read on · official
  2. FestivalSeekers: Nanaimo Blues Festival. Read on · tourism

Nanaimo Jazz Fest

Music festival · Nanaimo, BC · Checked on

A jazz festival in Nanaimo spread over about three weeks, mixing free outdoor concerts with shows in pubs, clubs, cafes and theatres.1

  1. Nanaimo International Jazz Festival Association: Nanaimo Jazz Fest. Read on · official
  2. FestivalSeekers: Nanaimo International Jazz Festival. Read on · tourism

Pachena Bay Music Festival

Music festival · Bamfield, BC · Checked on

A music festival at Pachena Bay near Bamfield on the west coast of Vancouver Island, organised with Long Shot Events and Mt. Eliah.1

  1. Pachena Bay Music Festival: Pachena Bay Music Festival. Read on · official
  2. BC Creates: B.C.'s Summer of Music, Film, and Art: 2026 Festival Guide. Read on · tourism

PRISMA Festival & Academy

Music festival · Powell River, BC · Checked on

A two-week summer classical music festival where guest artists and international students perform orchestral and chamber concerts open to the public.1

  1. Pacific Region International Summer Music Association: PRISMA Festival & Academy. Read on · official
  2. FestivalSeekers: 20+ bangin' BC summer 2026 music festivals. Read on · tourism

Robson Valley Music Festival

Music festival · Dunster, BC · Checked on

A grassroots music festival in the Raush Valley near Dunster with more than twenty acts on several stages.2

  1. Robson Valley Music Festival: Robson Valley Music Festival. Read on · official
  2. FestivalSeekers: Robson Valley Music Festival. Read on · tourism

Rock The Lake Music Festival

Music festival · Kelowna, BC · Checked on

A three-day music festival held on a downtown Kelowna lot beside Prospera Place near the beachfront.1

  1. Rock The Lake: Rock The Lake Music Festival. Read on · official

Salmon Arm ROOTSandBLUES Festival

Music festival · Salmon Arm, BC · Checked on

A three-day festival from the Salmon Arm Folk Music Society with roots, blues, folk, world and funk acts on five stages.1

  1. Salmon Arm Folk Music Society: Salmon Arm ROOTSandBLUES Festival. Read on · official
  2. FestivalSeekers: 20+ bangin' BC summer 2026 music festivals. Read on · tourism

Shambhala Music Festival

Music festival · Salmo, BC · Checked on

A family-run electronic music and arts festival on a riverside ranch near Salmo, with six stages and more than two hundred artists.1

  1. Shambhala Music Festival: Shambhala Music Festival. Read on · official
  2. Kootenay Rockies Tourism: Kootenay Mountain Music Festivals. Read on · tourism

Starbelly Jam Music Festival

Music festival · Crawford Bay, BC · Checked on

A mid-sized non-profit music festival on the east shore of Kootenay Lake with live music, food and activities for children.1

  1. Starbelly Jam Society: Starbelly Jam Music Festival. Read on · official
  2. Kootenay Rockies Tourism: Kootenay Mountain Music Festivals. Read on · tourism

Steamboat Mountain Music Festival

Music festival · Edgewater, BC · Checked on

A small all-genre festival in Edgewater with porch parties around town, main and secondary stages, an after party and Sunday workshops.12

  1. Steamboat Mountain Music Festival: Steamboat Mountain Music Festival. Read on · official
  2. Kootenay Rockies Tourism: Kootenay Mountain Music Festivals. Read on · tourism

Sunfest Country Music Festival

Music festival · Lake Cowichan, BC · Checked on

A multi-day country music festival held at the Laketown Ranch site in the Cowichan Lake area of Vancouver Island.1

  1. Sunfest Concerts: Sunfest Country Music Festival. Read on · official

TD Victoria International JazzFest

Music festival · Victoria, BC · Checked on

A jazz festival from the Victoria Jazz Society with a free outdoor main stage in Esquimalt, a Beacon Hill Park bandshell, theatre concerts, club shows and workshops.1

  1. Victoria Jazz Society: TD Victoria International JazzFest 2026. Read on · official
  2. FestivalSeekers: 20+ bangin' BC summer 2026 music festivals. Read on · tourism

Texada Island Blues & Roots Festival

Music festival · Gillies Bay, BC · Checked on

A two-day blues and roots festival at the Gillies Bay ball park featuring musicians who live within about a hundred kilometres of Texada Island.12

  1. Texada Island Blues & Roots Festival: Texada Island Blues & Roots Festival. Read on · official
  2. FestivalSeekers: Texada Roots & Blues Festival. Read on · tourism

Tiny Lights Festival

Music festival · Ymir, BC · Checked on

A three-day music and arts gathering in the village of Ymir with seven stages, workshops and family activities.1

  1. Tiny Lights Festival: Tiny Lights Festival. Read on · official
  2. Kootenay Rockies Tourism: Kootenay Mountain Music Festivals. Read on · tourism

Vancouver Folk Music Festival

Music festival · Vancouver, BC · Checked on

An annual folk and roots gathering at Jericho Beach Park with a children's village, an artisan market, a community village and food vendors.1

  1. Vancouver Folk Music Festival Society: Vancouver Folk Music Festival. Read on · official
  2. BC Creates: B.C.'s Summer of Music, Film, and Art: 2026 Festival Guide. Read on · tourism

Vancouver International Jazz Festival

Music festival · Vancouver, BC · Checked on

A citywide jazz and blues festival run by the Coastal Jazz and Blues Society, with ticketed concerts and shows in venues across Vancouver and the North Shore.12

  1. Coastal Jazz & Blues Society: Vancouver International Jazz Festival. Read on · official
  2. FestivalSeekers: Vancouver International Jazz Festival. Read on · tourism

Victoria Ska & Reggae Fest

Music festival · Victoria, BC · Checked on

A multi-day festival of ska, reggae, dub, dancehall and punk shows at several downtown Victoria venues, including family-friendly programming.2

  1. Victoria Ska & Reggae Society: Victoria Ska & Reggae Fest. Read on · official
  2. FestivalSeekers: Victoria Ska & Reggae Fest. Read on · tourism

Wapiti Music Festival

Music festival · Fernie, BC · Checked on

A two-day Canadian indie music festival in a riverside park in Fernie with local food vendors.1

  1. Wapiti Music Festival: Wapiti Music Festival. Read on · official
  2. Kootenay Rockies Tourism: Kootenay Mountain Music Festivals. Read on · tourism

Wicked Woods Music and Arts Festival

Music festival · Fairmont Hot Springs, BC · Checked on

An independently run, community-driven music and arts festival held near Fairmont Hot Springs in the Kootenay Rockies.1

  1. Wicked Woods: Wicked Woods Music and Arts Festival. Read on · official

Woodstove Music & Arts Festival

Music festival · Cumberland, BC · Checked on

A non-profit community festival across downtown Cumberland venues with music, theatre, comedy, poetry, dance, workshops and children's activities.12

  1. Cumberland Culture & Arts Society: Woodstove Music & Arts Festival. Read on · official
  2. Cumberland Culture & Arts Society: Woodstove Music & Arts Festival 2026 tickets. Read on · official

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