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Ticket Information for 2010 (HST included)

Purchase Tickets Online

Ticket Price Chart

Most prices for Folk Festival tickets & Weekend Passes were increased on May 1st, to include the HST.
(a few prices didn’t change, update: June 5th-2010)

Also note our NEW address for the Box Office, see below!
PLEASE NOTE,
On Friday July 30th we are closing our temporary Box Office location on Richards Street and moving back to our Main Offices at 411 Dunsmuir St., Suite 468. The telephone number remains unchanged.
Have a great summer and thanks to all the folks!

All prices shown in Canadian dollars and includes HST & service charges.  Be sure to read the FINE PRINT below for important information.
EARLY BIRD TICKETS til June 11 ADVANCE June 12 – July 15, 2pm GATE SALES July 16, 4pm
ADULTS
Weekend Pass (one pass for three evenings & two full days / non-transferable) $133.00 $160.00 $185.00
Single Saturday or Single Sunday $80.00 $85.00 $90.00
Friday Evening Concert $50.00 $55.00 $60.00
STUDENTS (19 + . Student ID required at the Gate.) LIMITED NUMBER AVAILABLE.
Weekend Pass (one pass for three evenings & two full days / non-transferable) $80.00 $90.00 $100.00
Single, Saturday-only Ticket OR
Single, Sunday-only Ticket
$53.00 $60.00 $65.00
Friday Evening Concert $43.00 $48.00 $55.00
YOUTH (13 to 18. ID required at the Gate.)
Weekend Pass (one pass for three evenings & two full days / non-transferable) $55.00 $65.00 $75.00
Single, Saturday-only Ticket OR
Single, Sunday-only Ticket
$35.00 $40.00 $45.00
Friday Evening Concert $32.00 $37.00 $45.00
ELDERS (65 + . ID required at the Gate.)
Weekend Pass (one pass for three evenings & two full days / non-transferable) $59.00 $69.00 $80.00
Single, Saturday-only Ticket OR
Single, Sunday-only Ticket
$35.00 $40.00 $45.00
Friday Evening Concert $30.00 $35.00 $40.00
Saturday & Sunday Evening Concert tickets are available at the Gate only, after 5 pm.
ALL TICKET PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

Festival Dates and Hours

Dates: July 16, 17 & 18, 2010
Site Box Office opens Friday 3:30 pm to 9:30 pm; Saturday & Sunday 9:00 am to 9:30 pm.
Will Call opens Friday 3:30 pm to 9:00 pm; Saturday & Sunday 9:00 am to 9:00 pm.
Gates open Friday 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm; Saturday & Sunday 9:00 am to 9:30 pm; the West Gate will open half an hour later than the East Gate.
Concerts run Friday 5:00 pm to 11 pm; Saturday & Sunday 10 am to 11 pm.

The Fine Print

  • All ticket prices are in Canadian dollars.
  • Ticket prices now include HST.
  • Tickets are non-refundable. We are unable to exchange or refund tickets. Treat them like cash!
  • 10% discount on group ticket orders of 15 of more, within the same category. Group ticket orders are available through the Folk Music Festival office only. Cannot be used with other available discounts (member or Christmas sales).
  • Little Folks 12 and under admitted FREE when accompanied by an adult.
  • A limited number of single day tickets are available.
  • A limited number of discounted student tickets are available.
  • Tickets will be available for pickup at the office as of Tuesday May 4th (2010). PLEASE NOTE OUR ADDRESS BELOW!
  • Please call before coming to the office to ensure that your tickets are ready.
  • Prices are subject to change without notice.
  • Only the ticket buyer will be able to pick up tickets at the Festival office, and ID will be required plus the valid credit card.
  • Tickets will not be mailed later than June 30th. After which they will be held at the Vancouver Folk Music Festival office until July 15th, then they will be available at will call at the main gate.

Save $$$ With Early Bird Tickets!

An Adult Early Bird Weekend Pass is only $133, (including service charges and HST). Available only until June 11. ($185 at the Gate).

Save even more on our group rates!

  • Purchase 15 or more tickets of the same type and receive a 10% discount.
  • These must be purchased in advance and are only available from the Festival office by mail, phone, fax or in person. The Group Discount cannot be purchased on-line.
  • Group Rate discount is NOT available at the Gate.

Where To Buy Tickets (in advance)

Order Online:

  • Please visit our secure e-commerce site for safe on-line ticket purchase options.
  • On sale : December 3rd, 2009.
  • Tickets ordered online can be picked up at the office or mailed to the purchaser for a $3 shipping and handling fee
  • Tickets can also be picked up at the Festival Will-Call during the Festival Weekend
  • Ticket buyers must call the office before picking up their tickets, to confirm that they are ready
  • Only the ticket buyer will be able to pick up tickets at the Festival office, and ID will be required plus the valid credit card.

In person, by phone or fax:

*New Box Office Location opening on Tuesday May 4th!

(Closing Friday July 30th, see notice at top)

Vancouver Folk Festival Box Office
438 Richards Street

Vancouver, BC  Canada
Tel: 604.602.9798
Fax: 604.602.9790

VFMF Box Office on Richards Street (411 Dunsmuir St., #468)
OPEN Monday-Friday 10AM to 6PM
PLUS, from June 5th until July 10th, also open Saturdays 9AM to 5PM.

  • Ticket sales available on-line or at our Box Office until 2 pm, Thurs. July 15th, 2010.

  • After 2pm on July 15th, tickets will only be sold at the Folk Festival Site Box Office. See Festival Dates and Hours (above) for info.
  • For pickup at the VFMF offices, please call 604.602.9798 to confirm that your order is ready.
  • Only the ticket buyer will be able to pick up tickets at the Festival office, and ID will be required;
  • We accept cash, VISA, and Mastercard.
  • Interac & debit card service is NOT available, sorry.

Authorized Ticket Outlets

Please note: Some outlets may apply a surcharge on ticket purchases.
AFTER MAY 12/2010 – Tickets are also available at:

Highlife Records
1317 Commercial Drive, 604.251.6964

Neptoon Records
3561 Main Street, 604.324.1229

Zulu Records
1972 West Fourth Avenue, 604.738.3232

Little Sisters Bookstore
1238 Davie Street, 604.669.1753

Banyen Books
3608 West Fourth Avenue, 604.737.8858

Additional authorized outlets will be announced as they are confirmed.