A few things have changed since we released the 2025 program guide. ⁠

For the most up-to-date information on scheduling, check out our list of program changes, or refer to the online schedule. 
 

Wednesday, June 18

Liiek will be live on CJSW 90.9 @ 1pm

Oddisee will be live on CJSW 90.9 @ 2pm

Computer will be live on CJSW 90.9 @ 4pm

Boniface is unable to make it to Sled Island 2025. Their previously scheduled performance will be replaced by:

• BAWAH - 8:30pm @ Pin-Bar

 

Thursday, June 19

Pressure Pin will no longer be on CJSW 90.9 @ 6pm

Rae Spoon & Cassia Hardy: A Celebration of Queer Storytelling will take place at Shelf Life Books @ 7pm

SMOOCHER is unable to make it to Sled Island 2025. Their previously scheduled performance will be replaced by:

• Crachat - 8pm @ Palomino (Downstairs)

Interlay is unable to make it to Sled Island 2025. Their previously scheduled performance will be replaced by:

• Oranje - 10:30pm @ Palomino (Main Floor)

HATERS is unable to make it to Sled Island 2025. Their previously scheduled performance will be replaced by:

• SAMWOY - 10:30pm @ Ship & Anchor
   

Friday, June 20

Pnoom will be live on CJSW 90.9 @ 2:30pm

HATERS is unable to make it to Sled Island 2025. Their previously scheduled performance will be replaced by:

• Shiv and the Carvers - 4:10pm @ Pin-Bar

Thanya Iyer will be live on CJSW 90.9 @ 5pm

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Xiu Xiu's performance time has been adjusted for their Sled Island 2025 appearance at the #1 Royal Canadian Legion (Main Floor). The new running times will be:

• 9:00pm - Xiu Xiu
• 10:20pm - Tawni Bias
• 11:20pm - Hawa B
• 12:20am - Kee Avil

Sn​õ​õ​per and Sweeping Promises are unable to make it to Sled Island 2025. Their previously scheduled performance will be replaced by:

• Ribbon Skirt - 1am @ Dickens
   

Saturday, June 21

Banggz is unable to make it to Sled Island 2025. Their previously scheduled performance will be replaced by:

• Lowkita - 4:00pm @ Ship & Anchor

Due to today’s heavy rainfall, the Rae Spoon, DOOM GONG, Dempsey Bolton and more show at the Dandy Tasting Room has been moved indoors to keep everyone safe and dry.

The venue for the Drum Beat Entertainment showcase featuring LVL Collective, Creeasian, BLKFT and DJ Blexxy has been moved from the King Eddy Rooftop to Festival Hall (1215 10 Ave SE) to accommodate for weather.

Cassia Hardy will be live on CJSW 90.9 @ 3pm

The full schedule for Sled Island 2025 is finally here, including comedy, art, special events and conference programming!

On top of all the incredible music this year, we’ve got some amazing Canadian talent in our comedy lineup! Swing by Vern’s on Friday and Saturday night for hilarious stand-up sets from comedians Nathan Hare, Luba Magnus, Tommy Mellor, Mollie Risa, Tamara Shevon, Monica Urribarri and Isabel Zaw-Tun!

Also, we’re very excited to introduce Sled Village, proudly presented by Calgary Downtown Association! Taking place at Haus of SpanicArts (131 6 Ave SW), Sled Village is our new location for Pass Pick-Up, but we’ve transformed it into a space for people to hang out during the festival! There will be a seating area, music, merch, beer, snacks and other bevvies (including a Kaffeeklatsch coffee pop-up), a local art market, festival info, and more.

That’s not all! We’re also hosting a special opening party at Sled Village on Tuesday, June 17! This FREE event was created as a space to meet like-minded people, find new folks to sled with, and get excited for an epic week ahead! Come pick up your festival wristband, bring your friends, and enjoy beer, snacks, DJs, and more! Plus, the party also serves as the opening reception of our annual Sled Island Poster Show, running June 17 – 21 at Sled Village.

Other special events include the Sled Island Drag Brunch, Punk Rock Bingo, Quiz Shoe, a conversation with Estrus Records, the annual Wrap-Up Pig Roast, and more.

Lastly, all conference panels will once again take place in the beautiful Central Library on Friday, June 20. Presented in partnership with Calgary Economic Development, the Sled Island Conference is a free, day-long summit where attendees can learn about recording, finances, touring, self-management, navigating disability, and scoring for the screen.

Passes and tickets are on sale now. A limited number of tickets to newly announced shows and day passes will go on sale this Friday, May 30 at noon MDT.

For more details, visit SledIsland.com!

Looking for a physical copy of the schedule? The Sled Island 2025 Program Guide will be hitting the streets next week!

Thank you to our funders and sponsors at Servus Credit Union, Calgary Downtown Association, Eighty-Eight Brewing Company, Dandy Brewing, The Beltline BLOX, Confluence Distilling, Structured Abstraction, Calgary Economic Development, Government of Canada, Calgary Arts Development, City of Calgary, Alberta Foundation for the Arts, Rozsa Foundation, SOCAN Foundation, Factor Canada, and Venture for Canada.

On Thursday, June 5, join us at Tubby's for our annual event “…But I Don’t Know Any of the Bands!”

Come discover our 2025 lineup with music videos, Google-the-answer trivia, $6 classic dogs, $6 pints, shots and hi balls, and delicious beverages from our sponsors at Confluence Distilling, Eighty-Eight and Dandy Brewing!

Top prize for trivia is a Discovery Pass to Sled 2025, but everyone will receive something for participating!

“But I don’t know any of the bands” is no longer an excuse. Come hang with the Sled crew and get familiar with all the incredible music that’s coming to Calgary this June!

5pm - 10pm
FREE!

Tubby’s is one of our 2025 community partners, so stay tuned for special discounts during the festival and don't miss "The Winnick," a one-of-a-kind hot dog available only during this year's festival!