2026 Canmore Folk Fest Launch Party

Event Description

Celebrate the start of festival season at artsPlace on April 9 for the official Canmore Folk Music Festival Launch Party! 🎶

Enjoy a special double-bill with Aysanabee and AHI, followed by a late-night hang to grab a drink, connect with the community, and get the first look at what’s coming this summer.

Spots are limited, grab your tickets early ✨


AYSANABEE
Aysanabee is a multi JUNO Award–winning Indigenous (Oji-Cree) singer-songwriter whose music blends alternative, indie-folk, and rock influences into a sound that is both intimate and expansive. Known for his emotionally resonant songwriting and unmistakable voice, Aysanabee has quickly become one of Canada’s most compelling contemporary artists, earning national acclaim for his artistry and storytelling.

Aysanabee’s music has garnered widespread critical praise and industry recognition. From “Nomads” and “Somebody Else” to “Home”, his music has become a staple on Canadian alternative and alt rock formats while receiving consistent airplay across commercial radio, CBC and SiriusXM. His ability to connect deeply with listeners has made tracks like “Dream Catcher” standouts, with the original version, released last summer, becoming a fan favorite and a defining moment of his recent tours.

AHI
With an unmistakable voice like “gravel on silk”, and a colourful landscape of tightly-crafted lyrics, driving rhythms and uplifting melodies, Canadian singer-songwriter AHI (pronounced “eye”) is creating folk music the whole world can sing to. From charting on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon, to delivering captivating performances on CBS & NPR Tiny Desk and touring internationally with Mandy Moore, Lauren Daigle and Milow, AHI has earned over 100 Million streams worldwide, propelling him to the forefront of today’s Folk/Roots music scene.

On the international stage, AHI has received glowing reviews from Billboard (US) and Rolling Stone (Germany), and his voice has been featured by Starbucks, Ralph Lauren, IKEA, and many more. Meanwhile, back home in Canada, AHI has earned multiple JUNO Award nominations and been recognized by the prestigious Polaris Prize, establishing him as one of Canada’s most exciting new voices.