Sled Island

We're very excited to announce that Japanese punk rock four-piece Otoboke Beaver will be joining us as guest curator for Sled Island 2025, running June 18 - 22! The group's fast, fierce and sincere approach to punk is met with unmatchable style, quick humour and feminine rage, making them the perfect guest curator for next year's festival. 

PASSES and TICKETS are available now!

Along with guest curator duties, Otoboke Beaver will perform at The Palace Theatre (219 8 Ave SW) on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Sled Island passes grant access to this show (subject to capacity). 

Each year, Sled Island’s guest curator puts their stamp on the festival through special programming choices and their presence at the event. Otoboke Beaver’s curatorial selections will be announced in the coming months, along with 200 additional bands, comedy, visual art and conference programming chosen by the festival in multiple venues across Calgary.

Passes will be available for a limited time at an early bird rate of 20% off. All-ages passes will also be available, giving attendees under the age of 18 access to all events open to minors. 

New this year, payment plans will now be available for purchases of $50 or more! That's right! Now you can buy multiple single show tickets or an early bird pass, and have the option to pay in installments! 
 

Unfamiliar with Otoboke Beaver? Check out one of their KEXP performances for a taste of the raw energy and sheer musicianship they bring to their live shows, which has garnered them heavy praise from renowned artists like Iggy Pop, Tom Morello, Jack White, Dave Grohl and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. 

Thank you to our sponsors and funders at connectFirst Credit Union, Eighty-Eight Brewing, Dandy Brewing Company, The Beltline BLOX, Calgary Arts Development, The City of Calgary, Alberta Foundation for the Arts, SOCAN Foundation, Structured Abstraction, and the Government of Canada.
 

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Sled Island is a registered charity, and we are dedicated to nurturing the music and arts community, working hard to provide unique, accessible events and artistic opportunities year-round.

With that said, none of this can be accomplished without the generous support of donors! As the holidays approach, we are asking for your help to reach our $30,000 fundraising goal which will be invested into our programming initiatives in 2025!

50% of donations made before the new year will be matched by the government, making your contribution even more impactful!

Show your support by donating at SledIsland.com/Donate!

If you’re unable to donate, you can still help us by bidding on our silent auction items, or by sharing our message with your friends, family and employers.
 

Introducing Bob-Sled! A six-day winter-fest presented by Sled Island, Eighty-Eight and The Palomino!

From January 21 – 26, join us at the Palomino Smokehouse to hear music from Hotline TNT, Cola, Ducks Ltd., Ada Lea, Nap Eyes, Fold Paper, Ghostkeeper, WAIT//LESS, Barbara, Alex MacNeil & The Revenants, Tebby & The Heavy, Bennett Mitchell, Witch Victim, Perra, Silvering and more! 

Festival wristbands provide access to all shows for only $88! Individual shows are $22 each.

Get your wristbands HERE. 

See the schedule and get individual tickets at the links below!
 

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The Sled Island Rock Lotto returns to the Palomino Smokehouse on Saturday, November 30!

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Once again, we’ll bring together 25 musicians from various backgrounds and draw names from a hat to form one-off bands for one night only, with less than 10 hours to write and perform new material! ⁠

This one-of-a-kind event is focused on creating meaningful connections between musicians just starting their music journey in the city and artists more familiar with the Calgary music scene, with the goal of fostering a more diverse music ecosystem and increasing equitable access to creative opportunities for all.

Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. If you would like to attend but ticket prices are a barrier, please contact info@sledisland.com.

Thanks to the Ansari-Cook Foundation for making this event possible! ⁠

Huge shout out to Mike Hooves for the awesome new poster art!

Get ready for the best Halloween party in the city! CJSW and Sled Island are so excited to present the Nightmare on 7th Avenue Halloween Party at the #1 Royal Canadian Legion on Saturday, October 26!

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT.

Join us as we celebrate CJSW's 2024 The Sounds of Radiotown Funding Drive with three floors of entertainment, including some of the best local bands covering city-themed songs, a video dance party, a rave cave, and a costume contest! So make sure to bring your best (or your worst) to win some seriously awesome prizes.

This year, CJSW has collaborated with Last Best to produce the Radiotown lager that will be available throughout the party, with a portion of the proceeds going to CJSW's Funding Drive. This event is always a lot of fun, so get your tickets early (it sells out every year!) and bring your friends!

LINEUP
Miesha and The Spanks
WANTS
Perra
Iron Tusk
Victrix
SMOOCHER
Death Knell
Pinball 1973
Hip Hip Thursday
Easy Idiot
Glitter Glue
Lucky Piece
CJSW Family Band
Evan Wilson’s Experience
 

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT.

Remember to support Calgary's campus and community radio station by donating to the 2024 CJSW Funding Drive at CJSW.com/Donate.

Thanks to Bridget Trout for the awesome poster art!