Sled Island

We’ll be wrapping up Sled Island 2024 a week from today, so join us on Sunday, June 23 for our annual wrap-up party at !

The final day of the festival is an epic send-off complete with awesome music and tasty BBQ.

Pig roast starts at 3:30pm, and is complimentary with your Sled Island wristband or ticket (while supplies last), so come hungry.

When the music’s over, stick around the Palomino for our Wrap-Up Karaoke!

Passes and tickets are available now at SledIsland.com.

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Revamp your office stationary, upgrade your bike accessories, or bring home some fresh new music!

Our community partners at , , , and are offering some rad discounts to our passholders.

Learn more at SledIsland.com/Discounts.

Philadelphia’s hardcore powerhouse infuses raw energy with socially conscious lyricism to ignite listeners worldwide.

Their 2022 release “Diaspora Problems” on Epitaph Records cements their reputation as punk provocateurs, fearlessly addressing issues of identity, justice, and resilience.

Recently igniting an office mosh pit during their Tiny Desk Concert appearance, Soul Glo never fails to put on a rager.

Handpicked by for this year’s festival, catch Soul Glo with , .band and on Thursday, June 20 at !

Heads up, this show is sold out of advance tickets.

Passholders, we recommend making your way to this show early to claim a spot!

Festival passes and day passes are on sale now at SledIsland.com!

Indulge in some self care by hitting up some of our leisure, wellness and workout community partners!

Take a deep breath at or .rmt (trauma-informed massage).

Break a sweat at , , or .

Or take some time to explore five floors of exhibitions that highlight the history of Canadian music at Studio Bell, home of the !

This can all be done at a discounted rate, as long as you flash your Sled Island wristband!

Learn more at SledIsland.com/Discounts.

Songwriter, DJ, activist, and performance artist is a trailblazer in the hyperpop realm.

Teaming up with ’s on the 2022 track “Believe the Hype” they declare, “You’re listening to the future of music,” and with Alice, it’s impossible not to believe it!

Catch Alice Longyu Gao with selection , pick GOLPESAR () and local experimental act on Friday, June 21 at .

Heads up, this show is sold out of advance tickets. Passholders, we recommend making your way to this show early to claim a spot.

You can also catch Alice Longyu Gao for a very special DJ set on Saturday, June 22 at with SET Festival selection , , and .

Festival passes, day passes and tickets are on sale now at SledIsland.com!

Need to grab food or drinks on the go?

Our community partners at , .grill.bakeshop, and have special discounts for Sled Island passholders!

Learn more at SledIsland.com/Discounts.

Revamp your wardrobe with a visit to our community partners at , , , , and .clothing.collective who are offering some rad discounts to our passholders!

Learn more at SledIsland.com/Discounts.

Take advantage of our sweet passholder deals!

Grab a summer read from or , or pick up your arts and crafts essentials from and .

Learn more at SledIsland.com/Discounts.

From crowd-surfing at a De La Soul concert in his youth, to landing on ’s “Best albums of 2023” list, ’s upward journey through D.C.’s underground rap scene is no surprise.

With reckless abandon, WiFiGawd plunges into the spheres of trap and boom-bap, infusing his tracks with retro vibes and a fresh, green aroma.

Selected as another exciting curator pick, catch WiFiGawd with on Saturday, June 22 at the #1 Royal Canadian Legion with , D.Blavatsky (), and more!

Heads up, this show is sold out of advance tickets. Passholders, we recommend making your way to this show early to claim a spot!

Festival passes and day passes are on sale now at SledIsland.com!

Thirsty for a refreshing drink? Look no further!

Visit one of our incredible community partners for a fantastic beverage experience.

Check out , , , , , and .

Don’t forget to show your pass for a sweet discount! ⁠

Learn more at SledIsland.com/Discounts.

With an arsenal of digital sounds and an authentic eccentricity, ’s stage name, LUCY, concocts experimental lo-fi pop hits.

Putting GarageBand sample packs and synths to use, Handy produces bubbly instrumentals with punchy unassuming one-liners.

With the genesis of the project taking place in Cooper B. Handy’s high school days and evolving ever since, LUCY offers listeners a kaleidoscopic journey through his Web 2.0-inspired sonic universe.

Catch LUCY (Cooper B. Handy) on Wednesday, June 19 at the with , and .

Enjoy the free show! Priority will be given to passholders.

Festival passes and day passes are on sale now at SledIsland.com!

Sled Island, in collaboration with , is excited to present an exhibition showcasing a diverse group of up-and-coming local artists from Alcove’s community, including .binch, , , .art, and .

The exhibition will run for the duration of the festival, June 19 - 23!

Alcove Centre for the Arts (Alcove) is a recreational arts space in Calgary, aiming to increase accessibility to the arts by offering workshops, artistic showcases, and a drop-in creative social space.

All pay-what-you-can!

Alcove is currently operating a space in the heart of downtown, in partnership with .mardaloop, located at 244 7 Ave SW.

Visit their website or Instagram page for a schedule of their upcoming programming, or drop by during open hours to take advantage of free art supplies and meet other creatives.

Sled Island, in collaboration with The Alcove, is excited to present an exhibition showcasing a diverse group of up-and-coming local artists from Alcove’s community, including NOFACE, Lauréat Nkinzo, Chidera Uzoka, Ryle Ramirez Art, and Joyce Nseya.

The exhibition will run for the duration of the festival, June 19 - 23!

Alcove Centre for the Arts (Alcove) is a recreational arts space in Calgary, aiming to increase accessibility to the arts by offering workshops, artistic showcases, and a drop-in creative social space. All pay-what-you-can!

Alcove is currently operating a space in the heart of downtown, in partnership with cSPACE, located at 244 7 Ave SW.

Visit their website or Instagram page for a schedule of their upcoming programming, or drop by during open hours to take advantage of free art supplies and meet other creatives.

Heads up! and are nearly sold out!

If you’re planning on catching them, we recommend purchasing your tickets ASAP.

A friendly reminder that 2/3 of venue capacities are reserved for passholders, so if you miss out on purchasing tickets, a Discovery Pass or Day Pass will grant you access to the show among all of our other festival programming (subject to capacity).

Festival passes, day passes and tickets are on sale now at SledIsland.com!

Montreal’s indie rock hypnotists are bringing their synth-forward jangle pop spells to Sled Island!

Signed as ’s first Francophone act, their vivid, idiosyncratic post-punk tunes are known to induce technicolor daydreams and dance floor contortions.

With the recent release of new album “Mimi,” expect a fresh set of catchy mind benders.

Check out Corridor on Thursday, June 20 at with , and .

Festival passes, day passes and tickets are on sale now at SledIsland.com!

Sled Island is looking for drivers to help out with this year’s festival!

We’re seeking a few night owls who are 25 years old and have a non GDL driver’s license to take on some remaining driver shifts.

It’s a fun job - a combo of airport trips to pick up bands arriving in town, runs to and from venues, and chillin’ out at the hotel in case any last minute tasks come up.

Oh, and it’s all in a luxury rented vehicle, so you don’t have to use your own car! ⁠

Seeking 2-3 drivers.

For more information and to register, please reach out to [email protected].

Join us at for the return of our annual poster show, running every day of the festival with the opening reception taking place on Tuesday, June 18 from 6-9pm!

A vital part of Sled Island since its inaugural year, the Sled Island Poster Show pairs local artists with musicians playing the festival to create limited-edition, hand silk-screened posters by .

Artists include , , , , , , , and !

Posters will be on display and for purchase. We hope to see you there!

Poster illustrators include: , Abigail Lee, Chelsea Yang-Smith, Dallas Dunstan (), Sage Damen, Josee Palacio (), , Robyn Mah () and Leetia Lyons ().

New York-based shapeshifter Kris Esfandiari (King Woman, Dalmatian, Miserable) has transformed into a new entity known as .

Selected by this year’s guest curator , this project emerges with a vengeance, embodying haunting expressions and pulsating 808’s.

With gothic echoes and an industrial ambience, NGHTCRWLR’s sound is a perfect soundtrack for a nightmare, and a must-see experience for those who dare.

Catch NGHTCRWLR with , Golpesar () and on Friday, June 21 at .

Heads up, this show is sold out of advance tickets.

Passholders, we recommend making your way to this show early to claim a spot!

Festival passes and day passes are on sale now at SledIsland.com!

Check out Vancouver’s rising sensation ekkstacy, who’s blasting through indie rock and rap scenes with his melancholic post-punk sound.

With roots in SoundCloud, his lo-fi production is effortlessly cathartic and invigorating.

From collaborating with contemporaries like The Kid LAROI. and Trippie Redd to surfing dark wave with his own unique style, EKKSTACY is en route to championing the sound of a new generation.

Catch EKKSTACY on Friday, June 21 at Dickens with The Wesleys, Lavoro and SHY FRiEND.

Festival passes, day passes and tickets are on sale now at SledIsland.com!

Our friends at POP Montreal are gearing up for their 23rd edition!

Once again, POP is bringing the freshest, coolest, and most fascinating musical selection in town.

This year features legends like prolific gospel folk singer Iris DeMent, funky godfather of Cash Money Records productions Mannie Fresh, new age folk visionary Beverly Glenn-Copeland, and new wave Parisian icons Edith Nylon.

POP will also present a double feature performance by foundational Montreal pop bands Stars and The Dears, celebrating the 20th anniversaries of their albums "Set Yourself on Fire" and "No Cities Left."

Another special event is Skratch Bastid's BBQ, coming to Montreal for the first time.

Alongside the legends, POP will host incredible new sounds from up-and-coming artists like John Glacier, YHWH Nailgun, Luna Li, Claire Rousay, Still House Plants, Distraction4ever, and Nabihah Iqbal.

For the grand finale, enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime concert, La Route Chante, celebrating the unique voice of the saintly Lhasa de Sela with special guests Calexico, Feist, and Klo Pelgag.

Join us in supporting our friends at POP Montreal and enjoy an unforgettable musical experience! For more information, visit PopMontreal.com!

Hailing from techno’s powerhouse, Detroit trio emerges as a pulsating force in both the electronic and hip-hop scene.

Comprising of rapper-producers , , and , they infuse classic ghettotech with their modern twist of relentless 808s, warped vocals, and stirring samples.

Check out their latest record “Détwat” for a collection of raunchy, twitchy club anthems that redefine the boundaries of contemporary hip-hop.

Handpicked by , don’t miss HiTech’s Calgary debut on Saturday, June 22 at Modern Love with and !

Festival passes, day passes and tickets are on sale now at SledIsland.com!

We’re very excited to announce that Alice Longyu Gao (), founder of , will also perform a DJ set at Sled Island 2024!

The experimental electronic artist will replace Forest Swords, playing Saturday, June 22 at .

This is in addition to their appearance at on Friday, June 21.

Festival passes, day passes and tickets are available at SledIsland.com.

Make the most of your Sled Island 2024 wristband!

Each year, Sled Island partners with local businesses to offer deals to passholders on some of our favourite restaurants, bars, shops, and services around the city.

During the festival, keep an eye out for our community partner tent cards and show your Sled Island pass to save a few bucks, all while supporting these awesome businesses in the process!

For the full list of passholder discounts, check out pages 74-75 in our program guide or visit SledIsland.com/Discounts.

These deals run until July 2, excluding and .

Unfortunately, due to illness, Forest Swords had to cancel their appearance at Sled Island 2024.

A replacement will be announced shortly. Refunds will be offered to advance ticket buyers, but we highly recommend you still check it out.

For the most up-to-date information, visit our online schedule or check out the list of program changes on our website at SledIsland.com.

Spunky and feral, romps on the throat of monotony, spewing brain-bleeding beats and looks that defy convention.

Sinking their teeth into hip-hop, the multidisciplinary Brooklynite rapper transforms the genre into their playground, swinging from bar to bar.

Unleashing a menagerie of creatures onto the dance floor, LustSickPuppy’s performances are more than a wild ride.

Performing with fellow curator pick , along with .band and , catch a glimpse into LustSickPuppy’s vibrant and unapologetically eccentric world on Thursday, June 20 at !

Best hurry, tickets to this show are selling fast!

Festival passes, day passes and tickets are on sale now at SledIsland.com!

From the stage to your green room, botanically-powered Superstar deodorant will leave you feeling fresh, energized and ready to party with all your Sled Island favs!

Sled Island has teamed up with this year to keep our artists and performers fresh for the festival.

For a catalogue of natural personal products that feel and smell incredible, visit RoutineCream.ca.

Emerging from DIY roots, has taken the alt-pop scene by storm.

Infusing their music with raw emotion and ‘90s grunge vibes from their electrifying debut “Haxel Princess” to their latest album “I Don’t Want You Anymore,” they’ve solidified their status as indie rock trailblazers, blending punk and new wave influences into their signature sound.

Presented in partnership with , don’t miss Cherry Glazerr’s return on Thursday, June 20 at the #1 Royal Canadian Legion with , , and more.

Festival passes, day passes and tickets are on sale now at SledIsland.com!

Malcolm Mooney, the original maestro from the legendary krautrock band Can, is back with a bang with his latest ensemble The Eleventh Planet!

With a stellar lineup including Sonic Youth’s Steve Shelley (drums) and of Unnatural Ways (guitar), this experimental project is a must-see.

Whether you're a seasoned fan or a curious soul craving something fresh, The Eleventh Planet guarantees to mesmerize with their one-of-a-kind sound. Catch Malcom Mooney & The Eleventh Planet with Irreversible Entanglements and NPNP Trio on Thursday, June 20 at Central United Church.

Festival passes, day passes and tickets are on sale now at SledIsland.com!

On top of the tax break and the ease of receiving a charitable receipt, a great reason to donate to Sled Island is knowing that your contribution will make an impact, regardless of the amount!

Donating gives you the opportunity to directly show your support, as all funds will be directly invested in the production of next year’s festival!

Help us by donating at SledIsland.com/Donate, or sharing this across your social channels, and with your friends, family and employers.