Photo Gallery: That folk fest feeling
Allison Russell and the Rainbow Coalition brought bold, rhythmic sounds to the Jasper Folk Music Festival's Friday stage. // Bob Covey
Arts & Culture, Community, Jasper Arts & Culture, News
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Photo Gallery: That folk fest feeling

The music, the crowds, the dancing and all the little moments in between

The 2026 Jasper Folk Music Festival brought the community together September 11 and 12 for another memorable weekend of live music in the mountains.

Photographer Jamie Robson was there to capture the festival in all its energy and colour, and we’ve mixed her excellent images with a handful of our own. Take a look through the gallery and relive some of the weekend’s best moments.

The Brasstastics once again started the Friday festivities off on the right note. // Jamie Robson
Captain Thunderpants brought a jolly sense of humour to his young fans and to the stage as festival emcee. // Jamie Robson
The dance floor was the scene of big smiles. // Jamie Robson
Bringing the Thunder to the kids tent. // Jamie Robson
Warrior Women singing the spirit of the mountains. // Jamie Robson
Teenage sensations The Ducks making new friends and fans. // Jamie Robson
Hula fairy finding her form. // Jamie Robson
Jasper’s Northbound Train picking up steam. // Jamie Robson
Artist Karly MacDonald brought her face-painting talents, as reflected by this young festival-goer. // Jamie Robson
September serenity in Jasper. // Jamie Robson
Zumba got the crowd moving on Saturday. // Jamie Robson
Leroy Stagger had the crowd swaying. // Jamie Robson
Rhythm comes early for some. // Jamie Robson
Miina had the crowd transfixed. // Jamie Robson
Sweet Alibi delivered soulful roots-pop elevated by luminous vocal harmonies. // Jamie Robson
Moontricks brought the dancing energy. // Jamie Robson
The Saturday night show stoppers, Moontricks. // Jamie Robson
The Jasper Folk Music Festival board. // Jamie Robson
Friday night headliner Alison Russell. // Jamie Robson
Prime seating. // Bob Covey
The rainbow coalition was present all weekend. // Bob Covey
The mountains as a stage. // Bob Covey
The Jasper festival provides an intimate experience between artist and audience. // Bob Covey
Juno-nominated Allison Russell’s worldly sound was rich and redemptive. // Bob Covey
Fans sharing a moment with Allison Russell. // Bob Covey
Volunteers make the JFMF work. // Bob Covey
Dance off! // Bob Covey
Festival time = family time. // Bob Covey
Food trucks and bouncy castles did not disappoint. // Bob Covey
Capturing the moment. // Bob Covey
Board members getting their flowers for a festival well-organized. // Bob Covey

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