Sled Island Music & Arts Festival has released their full lineup and schedule for this year’s event, running June 17 – 21. The annual festival presents a thoughtfully chosen lineup of events in multiple locations and venues across Calgary, Alberta each June. Today’s announcement includes over 150 more bands, comedy, special events and conference panels, as well as the full schedule for all of this year’s programming.

New additions include rapper Lil Mariko (in her Canadian debut), illuminati hotties, Palehound, Cris Derksen Quartet, Flooding, Fanclubwallet, TEAR DUNGEON, J.R.C.G., Weedrat (headlining the Moments Fest showcase celebrating Indigenous artists), and the final two guest curator selections: Cooling Prongs, and Nigerian‑American pianist Sharon Udoh (who will also be joining clipping. for their performance at The Palace Theatre on Saturday, June 20).

Previous announcements include clipping, Black Country, New Road, Illuminati Hotties, Homeshake, Billy Woods, Sextile, and more.

The festival has also announced Indigenous hip-hop artist Drezus, Winnipeg indie rock four-piece Virgo Rising, Whitehorse-based “gateway metal” duo FRANKLIN, ambient pedal steel performer Wayne Patrick Garrett, Eejungmi, San Francisco experimental pop project Tricky FM, TKali Horse,cow-punk ensemble Spank Williams, Midnight Peg, Shunk, and many more.

The festival will showcase two nights of stand-up comedy with some amazing Canadian talent, including Ben Sosa-Wright, Mikey Dubs, Sophie Haze, Amar Singh, Gabby Rose and host John Cullen.

This year’s special events include the Opening Party and Poster Show Launch at Sled Village (Haus of SpanicArts – 131 6 Ave), Sled Island Drag Brunch, Quiz Shoe, a multi-media exhibition from Calgary artist Clinton St. John, a special after party DJ set from clipping., the annual Wrap-Up Pig Roast, and more.

Ticket and full lineup information HERE