*For Immediate Release*
November 2, 2026
The board and staff of Prince George Folkfest Society are delighted to announce the lineup for Coldsnap 2027. The 20th annual Coldsnap – the prince george winter music festival will take place from February 3rd to 7th, 2027. To celebrate our 20th winter festival, we brought back some past favourites along with new favourites to discover! Come join us for five days and nights packed with extraordinary live music in a variety of venues. This year's festival promises unforgettable performances by acclaimed talent from across Canada.
Our mainstage lineup is now available on our website and will be updated as we finalize all the details. The excitement starts on Wednesday, Feb 3rd at Knox Performance Centre with Absolute Legends featuring compelling performances by Raghu Lokanathan, The Pairs, and Juno Award winners The Bros. Landreth. On Sunday Feb 7th, we will wrap up the fest with our grand finale, Bring it Home! This evening of amazing BC-based artists will feature ellescriv, Desirée Dawson, and multiple Juno and Grammy and Latin Grammy-winning sensation Alex Cuba. Other returning favourites include Andrea Beaton & Troy MacGillivray, Cécile Doo-Kingué, Diyet and more!
We are also bringing back young fan favourite, Coldsnap for Kids to the Prince George Playhouse on Sunday Feb 7th. Join us for this special morning performance with the enchanting melodies of Oh Clementine!
Night Owls can look forward to our Late Nights at the Legion Thursday, Friday and Saturday and a very special Late Late Night performance - Midnight Melodies with Elisa Thorn, will happen in the wee hours after the fun wraps up at the Legion Saturday Night.
Our free-to-attend, daytime IceJam and Workshop series also returns at a variety of venues in Downtown PG. These events make Coldsnap one of the most anticipated cultural events of the year. More information on those will come in the New Year!
All tickets go on sale on our website on Friday, Nov 6th. This is your reminder to grab your Coldsnap 2027 Festival Pass while they last! The festival pass includes admission to ALL Mainstage Concerts at the Knox Performance Centre, Heritage Hall and the Late Nights at the Royal Canadian Legion. These are available in limited quantities so get ‘em while they’re hot!
Stay tuned to the Coldsnap website and our social media channels (@coldsnapfest) for ongoing and updated details on the artist lineup, schedule, and venues.
Prince George Folkfest Society is very grateful for the support of Lheidli T’enneh First Nation. We are deeply honoured to present the healing power of live music on their unceded, ancestral lands, and we thank them for their stewardship of this beautiful land.
Venue and artists are subject to change.
MEDIA CONTACT
Katherine Benny
Producer & Communications Manager
Prince George Folkfest Society
Mobile: (250) 640-6584