Peterborough Folk Festival 2027
Sarah Pagel · 17 August 2026
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.
What Peterborough Folk Festival offers
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Where you'll be
Nicholls Oval Park
725 Armour Rd, Peterborough, ON K9H 1Y6, CanadaLocal Currency: CAD
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Past Editions
An independent music & festival researcher with 10+ years in the global dance scene.
17 August 2026
