Weekend Activities
March 28
Doors: 12:30 pm. Show: 1:00 pm.
YYC Songwriter Showdown II — Horizon Heating Sweet 16 Semi Finals
Doors: 12:30 pm. Show: 1:00 pm.
For the first time ever, the YYC Songwriter Showdown steps onto the stage at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, in partnership with the 2026 Grey Cup Festival!
March 29
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Carifest Presents: Steel Pan Workshop
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Join Carifest as they celebrate their 45th birthday with a special workshop leading up to their Summer festival!
April 11
Doors: 11:30 am. Panel: 12:00 pm.
NMC & Canadian Folk Music Awards Present: Voices of Canada - Indigenous Panel
Doors: 11:30 am. Panel: 12:00 pm.
Using music as a lens, Voices of Canada explores Canada’s rich cultural diversity, featuring stories and songs from Canadian Indigenous artists.
April 11
Doors: 1:30 pm. Panel: 2:00 pm.
NMC & Canadian Folk Music Awards Present: Voices of Canada - Francophone Panel
Doors: 1:30 pm. Panel: 2:00 pm.
Using music as a lens, Voices of Canada explores Canada’s rich cultural diversity, featuring stories and songs from Canadian Francophone artists.
April 12
Doors: 10:30 am. Concert: 11:00 am.
NMC & The Canadian Folk Music Awards Present: Folk for Families
Doors: 10:30 am. Concert: 11:00 am.
An all-ages concert celebrating music for young listeners and families. Performers include: Max Francis, James Culleton, Ginalina, and Oh Clementine.