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Ticket Information for 2012 (HST included)

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HST included in prices.

*A limited amount of Saturday and Sunday evening tickets will be available, online only,
starting June 12th.


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 12, 2pm GATE SALES July 13, 4pm
ADULTS
Weekend Pass (one pass for three evenings & two full days / non-transferable) $135.00 $150.00 $165.00
Single Saturday or Single Sunday $75.00 $75.00 $80.00
Friday Evening Concert $45.00 $45.00 $50.00
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
$60.00 $60.00 $65.00
Friday Evening Concert $40.00 $40.00 $45.00
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
$40.00 $40.00 $45.00
Friday Evening Concert $40.00 $40.00 $45.00
ELDERS (65 + . ID required at the Gate.)
Weekend Pass (one pass for three evenings & two full days / non-transferable) $60.00 $70.00 $80.00
Single, Saturday-only Ticket OR
Single, Sunday-only Ticket
$40.00 $40.00 $45.00
Friday Evening Concert $40.00 $40.00 $45.00
A limited amount of Saturday and Sunday evening tickets will be available, online only, starting June 12th.
ALL TICKET PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

Festival Dates and Hours

Dates: July 13, 14 & 15, 2011
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 and include HST.
  • Tickets are non-refundable. We are unable to exchange or refund tickets. Treat them like cash!  There are no ticket refunds, exchanges or replacements for lost, stolen, forgotten or destroyed tickets.
  • 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.
  • Weekend ticket holders will receive wristbands which are non-transferable.

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.
  • Cannot be used in combination with any other discount (ie. Holiday tickets/Member tickets).

How to receive your tickets

In office:

  • Tickets will be available for pickup at the office as of May 4th (2012).
  • Please call before coming to the office to ensure that your tickets 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.
  • Tickets are mailed at your own risk.  Please make arrangements with the Box Office (boxoffice@thefestival.bc.ca) if you would like to have your tickets sent by registered mail.

By Mail:

  • Tickets will not be mailed later than June 30th. After which they will be held at the Vancouver Folk Music Festival office until July 12th, then they will be available at will call at the main gate.
  • All tickets mailed to the purchaser are subject to a $3 shipping and handling fee.

Will Call:

  • All tickets that have not been picked up in office by Thursday, July 12 will be available on the festival site at the Will Call office (located at East Gate).
  • Only the ticket buyer will be able to pick up tickets at Will Call, and ID will be required plus the valid credit card.

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, 2012.

In person, by phone or fax:

415 Dunsmuir St. (411 Seniors Centre- street level)
Vancouver, BC  Canada
Tel: 604.602.9798 ext 400

Fax: 604.602.9790
OPEN Monday-Friday 9AM to 5PM
Starting June 4: Saturday 9AM to 5PM

  • Tickets available in person BY APPOINTMENT ONLY until May 4. Please call ahead to arrange a ticket purchase.
  • We accept cash, VISA, and Mastercard.
  • Interac & debit card services are NOT available, sorry.
  • After 2pm on July 12th, tickets will only be sold at the Folk Festival Site Box Office. See Festival Dates and Hours (above) for info.

Authorized Ticket Outlets

Please note: Some outlets may apply a surcharge on ticket purchases.
AFTER MAY 24/2012 - 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

Banyen Books
3608 West Fourth Avenue, 604.737.8858

Additional authorized outlets will be announced as they are confirmed.