Halifax Urban Folk Festival Announces 2023 Lineup

The 14th annual Halifax Urban Folk Festival is happening from September 24 - October 1. This is a first for the festival, which was previously kicked off on Labour Day Weekend. On June 29, the festival announced its first group of performances including headliners Mary Gauthier, Bobby Bare Jr., and Tommy Stinson.

The full line-up at The Carleton includes:

September 24
Grace Petrie - two shows

September 25
Tara MacLean

September 26
Joe H. Henry
September 27
Pretty Archie
September 28
The Hello Darlins
September 29
Bobby Bare Jr. & The Halifax All Stars w/ opening Songwriters’ Circle, featuring Tommy Stinson + Mary Gauthier 
September 30
Anyma + Leonard Sumner - afternoon show National Truth and Reconciliation Day Concert co-presented by HUFF and the Prismatic Festival Mary Gauthier  & The Halifax All Stars w/ opening Songwriters’ Circle, featuring Bobby Bare Jr. + Tommy Stinson
October 1
Tommy Stinson & The Halifax All Stars w/ opening Songwriters’ Circle, featuring Bobby Bare Jr. + Mary Gauthier

There will also be presenting shows at the Green Room Patio (at the Marquee), Brightwood Brewery and the Sanctuary Arts Centre in Dartmouth, where HUFF hosts ‘Séan McCann Sings The Great Big Songbook’ on Friday, September 28, at 7 pm.

More artist and venue announcements will be coming soon.

Tickets for all HUFF shows at The Carleton go on sale on Friday, June 30 at 10 a.m. at halifaxurbanfolkfestival.com.