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The Halifax Urban Folk Festival (HUFF)
Celebrating Singers, Songs & Stories
September 27 - October 3, 2026 As a result, the Halifax All-Stars came to be.

Celebrating its 14th year in 2023, HUFF is a boutique festival that celebrates songwriters and the songs they create. The Festival is the result of the ranting and reveries of the festival’s Artistic Director Mike Campbell. Long before he ever opened the doors of The Carleton, his dream was to present a festival that celebrates songwriters and the songs they have given us. Nine years ago, Campbell

made that dream come true, and HUFF was born. HUFF’s mandate, in addition to presenting and promoting professional songwriters in an urban downtown setting, is to provide opportunities for our artists here in Halifax to collaborate and perform with visiting headlining artists. The All-Stars is a band consisting of a rotation of some of Halifax’s most talented players, and is one of the most unique and revered features of the festival. Each visiting HUFF headliner arrives in Halifax to rehearse (at Joel Plaskett’s studio) and perform with their own specially curated All-Star band. As a result of these collaborative relationships we have seen some of our region’s brightest artists writing new material and playing with internationally renowned musicians, and creating lifelong creative partnerships.

02/07/2026

Calling Youth Songwriters! 🎤 HUFF‘s annual Youth Songwriters’ Showcase – in association with Marine Drive Talent Management - is looking for the region’s best teenage talent to participate in the 2026 festival. Applications are open NOW until August 15. Full details here: https://halifaxurbanfolkfestival.com/youth-artist/

09/06/2026

Just Announced! 🎉 The Halifax Urban Folk Festival, celebrating singers, songs and stories, proudly unveils the lineup for its 17th edition, September 27 - October 3, 2026. Performers include Billy Raffoul, Ria Mae and Chris Murphy (of Sloan) along with Coyote, Elyse Aeryn, Mick Davis, Jah'Mila, Joce Reyome, JP LeBlanc, Lloyd Spiegel, Peter Dreams, Skye Wallace, True Mountain Laurel, and more! Tickets and full details at: halifaxurbanfolkfestival.com

02/06/2026

HUFF is delighted to present one of our country’s coolest bands, Shred Kelly live at The Carleton on August 5. For tickets & more info, visit: https://www.thecarleton.ca/events/shred-kelly/

30/04/2026

Exciting news! HUFF welcomes JULY TALK to Halifax's Light House Arts Centre as part of their tenth anniversary tour on September 27. Tickets on sale now at: https://tixr.com/e/186159

06/04/2026

HUFF is chuffed to present Australia’s astonishing one-man rock/blues band Shaun Kirk live at The Carleton, May 10. If you want to go, act fast! Tickets here: https://www.thecarleton.ca/events/halifax-urban-folk-festival-presents-shaun-kirk-australia/

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