Sled Island presents: Sick Puppy, Poolgirl and Toxic Fem
Schedule
Wed, 17 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Ship & Anchor Pub | Calgary, AB
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FREE EVENT. No ticket required. Priority given to passholders.Sick Puppy
Otherwise known as your girlfriend’s favourite band, Sick Puppy began as three friends playing hardcore mid-pandemic but quickly progressed with the release of their debut tape Haunt The Hill and a supporting tour in 2022. Jump to 2026 and we find the band with an upcoming LP, a second guitarist, and a drive to expand upon their hardcore roots.
Poolgirl
Combining riot grrrl and punk influences with melodic indie rock, five-piece group Poolgirl brings an equally antagonistic and cheerful energy to playing music, with singsong harmonies interspersed with distorted guitars, heavy breakdowns, screams and laughter. Check out their latest single “Triple A” for a little taste of what to expect.
Toxic Fem
Powered by bold vocals, thrashy guitars and punchy hooks, Toxic Fem channels in-your-face feminist punk with community at its core. With nods to Bikini K*ll, Fugazi, The Distillers and more, the four-piece mix riot grrrl ferocity into an urgent grungegaze showcase on their debut EP Toxic Fem Just Won’t Shut Up!
Important info:
Start and running times are subject to change. Please check the Sled Island schedule in June for exact set times.
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All passes and tickets are non-refundable.
About Sled Island:
Sled Island is an annual five-day independent music and arts festival in Calgary, Alberta that brings together a community of music, comedy and art with over 25,000 attendees in multiple venues across the city. For more information, visit SledIsland.com.
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).
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Where is it happening?
Ship & Anchor Pub, 534 17th ave, sw,Calgary, Alberta, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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