The Seaside Music Festival

(formerly the Folk 'n' Fiddle Festival)
Victoria & Sidney, BC
June 7-9, 2024
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\\ 2024 Headliner //
Chris Thile
McPherson Playhouse, June 9th
Tickets on sale Wednesday March 20th

The Seaside Music Festival is excited to announce this year’s headliner, MacArthur Fellow and four-time Grammy Award-winning mandolinist, singer, songwriter Chris Thile, who the Guardian calls “that rare being: an all-round musician who can settle into any style, from bluegrass to classical,” and NPR calls a “genre-defying musical genius”.

More artist announcements coming soon!

Chris Thile
“The Seaside Festival brings life to Sidney and is a well curated event. The director plays bass.”
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Headliner Chris Thile

June 9, 2024, 7:30 pm
Tickets starting at $68.75
MacPherson Playhouse
All Ages, Wheelchair Accessible

MacArthur Fellow and Grammy Award-winning mandolinist, singer, songwriter Chris Thile, who the Guardian calls “that rare being: an all-round musician who can settle into any style, from bluegrass to classical,” and NPR calls a “genre-defying musical genius,” is a founding member of the critically acclaimed bands Punch Brothers and Nickel Creek.

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