Every Thursday, Rockin' 4 Dollar$ features 7-10 bands who each play a 15 minute set and spin a prize wheel at the end of the night for a chance to win up to $1,000!
R4$ will be preceded by a very special Sled Talk! Join in on a panel conversation and Q&A to learn more on how to book gigs, make merch, market yourself on social media, and lots more!
The full music lineup for Sled Island 2025 has arrived, with over 150 more artists set to join this year's festival!
New additions include captivating singer-songwriter Zola Jesus (returning to Sled Island for a special solo piano performance at Central United Church), LA-based electronic musician Baths, Austrian electro-pop artist Sofie Royer, contemporary composer Kara-Lis Coverdale, Montreal psych punks PYPY, the new cold wave solo project from Annie-Claude Deschênes (of Duchess Says and PYPY), San Francisco experimental sound artist evicshen, Canadian indie pop duo Bibi Club, Berlin-based post-punk outfit Liiek, South Carolina experimental R&B singer/producer Niecy Blues, and the final selection from 2025 guest curator Otoboke Beaver, Japanese classic rock group DMBQ, which includes guitarist Shinji Masuko of BOREDOMS.
On top of that, the festival has announced an outstanding collection of emerging artists joining this year’s lineup, including blind trap artist and producer Mattmac, indie surf four-piece Sea of Lettuce, alternative pop act Laraw, hardcore-meets-folk outfit Truck Violence, Denver-based indie group Barbara, edgy pop project SHY FRiEND, Montreal singer-songwriter KT Laine, indie rock ensemble Thomas Thomas, Vancouver R&B artist Lowkita, neo-soul group ZENON & The 64, Calgary math rock trio Oranje, and many, many more.
To celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day this year, Sled Island has once again partnered with two Indigenous-led organizations — Moments Fest and Drum Beat Entertainment — who have helped curate two separate events on Saturday, June 21. At the Ship & Anchor, the Moments Fest showcase will feature an incredible lineup of heavy acts including SMUTHER, Feartilizer 1492, No More Moments, and Void of Mood, while the Drum Beat Entertainment showcase will present an exciting collection of electronic performers, including LVL Collective, Creeasian, BLKFT and DJ Blexxy on the King Eddy rooftop patio.
Sled Island’s complete 2025 lineup and schedule will be announced shortly, including comedy, art, special events and conference programming.
Passes and tickets are on sale now. A limited number of single show tickets to newly announced Sled Island 2025 shows will go on sale this Friday, April 18 at noon MDT.
For more information and to see the full music lineup, visit SledIsland.com.
Join us on Saturday, April 26 for the Sled Island Student Mixer! Come meet like-minded people to sled with and catch some secret shows from Sled Island 2025 artists!
Please note, while this event is catered towards students, ALL ARE WELCOME!
From 7pm - 11pm at BLOX Arts Centre, this free event is an opportunity to connect with fellow students who share a love for music and the arts. Whether you're a longtime festival-goer or new to Sled Island, the Student Mixer offers a chance to build community and get excited for the season ahead.
Enjoy free food, cheap drinks and music from our DJ while you mingle. Not to mention, three surprise performances spread out throughout the evening!
RSVP HERE to receive a free beer from our friends at Dandy and Eighty-Eight Brewing!
Sled Island is an annual five-day independent music and arts festival in Calgary, Alberta that brings together a community of music, comedy, and art with nearly 30,000 attendees in multiple venues across the city. Since 2007, Sled Island has produced a thoughtful, eclectic and one-of-a-kind festival that earns rave reviews from attendees, artists and media across the globe. Visit SledIsland.com for more information.
