Host and Performers Announced - 2026 Ontario Folk Music Awards

Folk Canada is very pleased to announce that renowned Canadian Artist Terra Lightfoot will be the host for the 32nd Ontario Folk Music Awards (OFMA), taking place Wednesday, October 14 at the Studio in Hamilton Ontario! 

The ceremony will also include performances from Tanika Charles, Vicki Brittle, Jonathan Nvita, kazdoura, Logan Staats and more! 

Terra Lightfoot has a well-earned reputation as a tireless live performer, with a tour history mapped across the globe and awards testifying to every mile logged along the way. To date, Lightfoot's marathon tours have touched down in eight countries across four continents (including support slots for Bruce Cockburn, Blue Rodeo, The Posies, Matt Andersen, The Sheepdogs, and Willie Nelson). She also conceived, created, curated, produced and co-headlined The Longest Road Show, an all-female touring revue.  

The Ontario Folk Music Awards Ceremony will be exclusive to nominees and Folk Canada Conference delegates and attendees. Festivities will begin at the Folk Canada Conference Opening Reception at the Art Gallery of Hamilton where there will be photo opportunities, refreshments and snacks and then we will make our way over to The Studio for an evening of music and celebrating the nominees and award winners.

For more information on the event and registration for the conference, please visit our website linked below! 

Click here for more info on the awards!