Folk festival returns to Regina under new management following 1-year hiatus
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REGINA – Regina’s folk festival is returning this summer but under a new name and management.
The Exchange Folk Festival is set to take place on Aug. 8 in Victoria Park, the stomping grounds of its predecessor.
The Regina Folk Festival had ceased operations last year due to financial constraints after its 55-year run in the city.
It was a mainstay for residents every summer, with top artists including Vance Joy, the Strumbellas, Alan Doyle and Corb Lund having played in recent years.
The Saskatchewan Cultural Exchange Society is to take over operations of the festival.
It says the event will honour the spirit of its predecessor while meeting today’s needs.
“This is not simply a replacement. It is a strategic reset: more accessible, more inclusive, and built for long-term sustainability,” the society said Thursday on social media.
The festival has received funding from the city, province and federal government.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 18, 2026.