About World Folk Festival
World Folk Festival is the largest live Punjabi folk dances and music competition in the World. Launching in 2023, World Folk Festival experienced tremendous success with their 20+ categories including Bhangra, Gidha, Luddi, Jhoomer, Jindua, Malwai Gidha, Folk Songs, and Folk Orchestra. The inaugural event broke records by hosting over 90 teams and over 800 participants who travelled from around the world (Canada, USA, Ireland, and UK) to compete at the first-of-its-kind competition in Vancouver, Canada in October 2023.
World Folk Festival’s mission is to preserve and promote Punjabi culture and tradition around the globe. Our goal is to keep the beauty of our folk dances and music alive for generations to come.
2024 DATES AND VENUE
World Folk Festival 2024 will take place on October 11, 12, and 13, 2024 at Fraser Valley’s largest professional theatre, Bell Performing Arts Centre in Surrey, British Columbia.
Bell Performing Arts Centre is located in the vibrant community of Surrey which is Metro Vancouver’s largest city by land, and the second most populated city following Vancouver.
Downtown Vancouver is 45 minutes from the venue and easily accessible via car or transit, and the Vancouver International Airport is located only 30 minutes from the venue via car.
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