Sled Island 2025 Schedule Changes
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
Snõõper 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
Sled Island 2025 Schedule Announcement
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.
Sled Island Presents: "...But I Don't Know Any of the Bands!"
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!
Call for Vendors: Sled Village Market
Sled Island is excited to invite vendors to participate in a special market taking place at an exciting new addition to this year’s festival - Sled Village! Sled Village is a new, vibrant, and interactive hub that will be home to pass pick-up, immersive art installations, the poster show, a cozy lounge, pop-ups, music, and more!
APPLY NOW
Applications are now open for the market and will close on May 25 at 11:59pm!
The market will be able to host:
- Artists (Illustrations, Paintings, Designs, Photography, and similar)
- Vintage/Secondhand Clothing
- Jewelry (and other accessories)
- Craft Work (Ceramics, Pottery, Woodwork, etc.)
**Please note, we are unable to accommodate food vendors at this time.
June 17, 20 & 21, 2025
Market hours vary by day – details in the application form
Vendor Fee: $50
Rockin' 4 Dollar$: Sled Island Edition
Join us at BLOX Arts Centre on Thursday, May 22 for Rockin' 4 Dollar$: Sled Island Edition!
RSVP FOR SLED TALK
Every Thursday, Rockin' 4 Dollar$ 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 $1,000!
Catch performances from:
SHY FRiEND
Tea Fannie
Thomas Thomas
Hip Hip Thursday
WACK
Tori Morley
Tipless
R4$ 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!
Speakers include:
Hemen Tor-Agbidye (Sled Island)
Julie Olive (SHY FRiEND)
BJ Downey (Rockin' 4 Dollar$)
Bryce Maruk (Locked Groove) – Moderator
RSVP FOR SLED TALK
Panel attendees receive free admission to R4$ that evening!
MINORS WELCOME!
Sled Talk: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
R4$: Sled Island Edition: 8:30pm – 1:30am
