Since 2007, Sled Island's thoughtful, eclectic programming and independent spirit have produced a one-of-a-kind festival experience. Each June, the five-day music and arts festival brings together a community of music, comedy and art as well as nearly 30,000 attendees across multiple venues, earning rave reviews from attendees, artists and media across the globe.

“For the past 17 years, Sled Island's weird magic has swept across Calgary with an eclectic array of musical performances, comedy, film and art installations at multiple venues.” - CBC Music

“It’s such a privilege to be able to go to Calgary and in the same night hear some phenomenal rappers and in the same festival hear some of the weirdest noise music I have ever witnessed. It’s beautiful. It’s Sled Island." - CKXU

“Sled more than lived up to the hype. A one-of-a-kind festival absolutely worth making a trip for, and one of the best weeks I’ve had in years.” – Cups N Cakes

“Since 2007, Sled Island has long been a Canadian music festival favourite for its eclectic programming, and 2024's edition is no exception.” - Exclaim!

“Now at Sled Island 2024, I have not seen a bad show, a bad act, a bad song.” - CKXU

Sled Island acknowledges Calgary as the traditional territory of the Blackfoot and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Ĩyãħé Nakoda First Nations, including the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Goodstoney First Nations. Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta (Districts 5 and 6).