REGINA — Organizers of the Regina Folk Festival say it's no longer possible to hold the event due to "financial constraints and reduced operational capacity."
They say it's deeply disappointing and the board of directors is working to dissolve the organization.
A statement from the festival says ongoing financial pressures from the COVID-19 pandemic, including stagnant funding to declining ticket sales, have created obstacles.
It says Canada's live music sector has suffered greatly over the last five years and that many festivals and venues are still struggling post-pandemic.
The Regina Folk Festival, which started 55 years ago, was scheduled for August.
Top artists including Vance Joy, the Strumbellas, Alan Doyle and Corb Lund have played at the festival in recent years.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 11, 2025.
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