clipping. Announced as 2026 Guest Curator
We're thrilled to announce that LA-based experimental hip-hop trio clipping. will be joining us as guest curator for next year’s festival, running June 17 - 21, 2026. The group’s distinctive approach to the genre showcases a wide range of musical influences and a highly inventive style, often pushing the boundaries of what can be done both vocally and instrumentally, making them a very exciting choice as guest curator for Sled Island 2026!
Along with guest curator duties, clipping. will perform at the #1 Royal Canadian Legion (116 7 Ave SE) on Saturday, June 20, 2026. 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. clipping.’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.
Festival passes and individual show tickets for clipping. are ON SALE NOW. Passes are available for a limited time at an early bird rate of 20% off. Payment plans are also available for purchases of $50 or more.
Unfamiliar with clipping.? Check out their recent Tiny Desk Concert — a truly trailblazing performance that exemplifies the group's experimental style — or give their 2025 album Dead Channel Sky a listen to get a feel of what to expect this June!
Thank you to our sponsors and funders at Servus Credit Union, Eighty-Eight Brewing, Dandy Brewing Company, The Beltline BLOX, Structured Abstraction, Calgary Arts Development, The City of Calgary, Alberta Foundation for the Arts, Government of Canada, Calgary Hotel Association and SOCAN Foundation.
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#KeepOnSleddin 2025 Fundraising Campaign
It's Giving Tuesday and today marks the first day of our month-long fundraising campaign!
Did you know Sled Island is a registered charity? That means that we can issue tax receipts in exchange for donations of $10 and more, and Sled Island depends on donors to help keep bringing incredible music and art to Calgary/Mohkinstsis.
As the holidays approach, we are asking for your help to reach our $30,000 fundraising goal, which will be directly invested in the production of Sled Island 2026. Donations made before the new year will be matched by 50%, making your contribution more impactful!
Donate by clicking on the box below!
You can also show your support by sharing our call for donations across your social channels, and with your friends, family and employers, or entering our 50/50 raffle at Go.Raffle-Rocket.com/Sled2025.
Thank you for your generous support!
For the Island - A Festival Fundraiser
Show up For the Island!
On Friday, November 28, join us at Dickens for a special fundraising event in support of Sled Island!
In true Sled fashion, we’ve got a genre-diverse lineup with some seriously exciting performers, including iconic Afro-fusion artist MAUVEY, acclaimed art rock outfit Sunglaciers, incomparable hip-hop queen Tea Fannie, and spellbinding alt-pop project SHY FRiEND.
Believe us when we say, you gotta see these acts LIVE!
We’ll also have tons of merch available for purchase, including limited edition posters, t-shirts, hats, ear plugs, totes and more! PLUS, you can finally get your hands on our brand-new Sled Dogs 2026 calendar!
Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door.
As always, thank you for your ongoing support!
Sled Dogs - A 2026 Calendar in Support of Sled Island
Kick off the new year with Sled Dogs!
In support of our year-end fundraising initiatives, we’ve gathered some of our favourite furry friends to create a 2026 calendar for all the Sled goers and dog lovers!
Purchase your copy today!
Sled Island is a registered charity, and all proceeds will be directly invested in the production of the 2026 festival, and our year-round efforts to foster a more inclusive and accessible music and arts community.
Pick-up and shipping options within Canada are available. For more information and to purchase your calendar, visit Showpass.com/Sled-Island-Merch.
All photos captured by the incredible Lauren Claire Photography.
A major thank you to all the pups and their wonderful owners: Daisy (Shelby Beaudin), Joey (Jared Sych and Bre Shannon), Mochi (Bianca Dayrit and Ryan Louie), Bean and Tofu (Steph Hoang and Samson Cheng), Bao and Koucha (Jennifer Nguyen and Bryan Lam), Charlie (Joelle Burns), Phoebe and Clifford (Steve White and Jessica Friesen), Archie and Lola (Lauren Gates), Tootsie (Danielle Dekort and Jamie Penno), and Judy (Jordan and Becky Saracini).
Bob-Sled 2026
Bob-Sled is BACK, running January 21 – 24 at the Palomino Smokehouse! Join us for another epic winter-fest presented by Sled Island, Eighty-Eight Brewing and The Palomino.
We’re kicking off 2026 with a seriously stacked lineup, including PACKS, The Shivas, FAZE, Ribbon Skirt, Sour Widows, Hedonist, Motherhood, Dirty Fences, Victrix, Milkmaid, and many more still to be announced!
Festival wristbands provide access to all shows for only $88! Individual shows are $26 each.
Get your festival wristband HERE.
Check out the current schedule and get individual tickets at the links below!
Wednesday, January 21
PACKS, Sour Widows, Mossy Dole and Victrix
Thursday, January 22
Dirty Fences, The Shivas, and more
Friday, January 23
FAZE, Hedonist, Milkmaid, and more
Saturday, January 24
Ribbon Skirt, Motherhood, Stucco, and more
A major thank you to Halie Finney for the incredible artwork!
