All Shows and Events

July

Tema Blackstone
Date: Tue, Jul 09 @ 1:00 PM
Rolston Recital Hall

Masterclass: Tema Blackstone

Don't miss renowned musician and lecturer Tema Blackstone as she leads an exciting masterclass in piano.
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$25.00
Nurdjana and Robert
Date: Tue, Jul 09 @ 5:30 PM
Shaw Amphitheatre

Amp Sessions: Nurdjana

Bring your crew, pack a picnic or get food from Maclab Bistro, and soak up some sunshine while enjoying local artist Nurdjana in the outdoor Shaw Amphitheatre.
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Oscar Nguyen of the Faust Trio
Date: Tue, Jul 09 @ 7:30 PM
Rolston Recital Hall

Art of Piano: Participant Concert 1

Join us for a series of brilliant performances from the participants in the Art of Piano program, and be inspired by the next generation of pianists.
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Marc-Andre Hamelin by Sim Cannety-Clarke
Date: Wed, Jul 10 @ 1:00 PM
Rolston Recital Hall

Masterclass: Marc-André Hamelin (Jul 10)

Experience musical mastery in real time as Marc-André Hamelin mentors the rising stars of piano.
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$25.00
Marc-Andre Hamelin by Sim Cannety-Clarke
Date: Thu, Jul 11 @ 1:00 PM
Rolston Recital Hall

Masterclass: Marc-André Hamelin (Jul 11)

Experience musical mastery in real time as Marc-André Hamelin mentors the rising stars of piano.
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$25.00
Night Sky over mountain range
Date: Thu, Jul 11 @ 1:00 PM
Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Bldg, 204

Banff International Curatorial Institute Symposia

Join us during the Art, Writing, Practice residency and symposia for a half-day event featuring talks and conversations with faculty and special guests.
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Marc-Andre Hamelin by Sim Cannety-Clarke
Date: Fri, Jul 12 @ 7:30 PM
Rolston Recital Hall

Art of Piano: Marc-André Hamelin

Join us for an evening of exceptional artistry as world-renowned pianist Marc-André Hamelin performs works by Ives, R. Schumann and Ravel. 
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$75.00
Michael Turner
Date: Mon, Jul 15 @ 4:00 PM
Max Bell Auditorium

Faculty Lecture: Michael Turner

Join Michael Turner, acclaimed author, art critic, songwriter, musician, poet, and faculty for the Visual Arts Residency – Get LIT! for an afternoon talk.
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Joanna MacGregor
Date: Mon, Jul 15 @ 1:00 PM
Rolston Recital Hall

Masterclass: Joanna MacGregor (Jul 15)

Enjoy a rare opportunity to learn from one of the world's most innovative musicians, Joanna MacGregor, as she mentors the next generation of pianists.
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$25.00
Joanna MacGregor
Date: Tue, Jul 16 @ 1:00 PM
Rolston Recital Hall

Masterclass: Joanna MacGregor (Jul 16)

Enjoy a rare opportunity to learn from one of the world's most innovative musicians, Joanna MacGregor, as she mentors the next generation of pianists.
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$25.00
Cheryl L'Hirondelle
Date: Wed, Jul 17 @ 7:00 PM
Max Bell Auditorium

Decolonizing the Narrative Conversation Series: Cheryl L’Hirondelle

Explore and deepen your understanding of how Indigenous artists are using their arts discipline as a tool to decolonize artistic process and creation.
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Katelyn Clark and Luciane Cardassi
Date: Wed, Jul 17 @ 7:30 PM
Rolston Recital Hall

Art of Piano: Participant Concert 2

Join us for a series of brilliant performances from the participants in the Art of Piano program, and be inspired by the next generation of pianists.
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Night Sky over mountain range
Date: Thu, Jul 18 @ 7:00 PM
Rice Studio, Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Bldg

Visual Arts: Participant Readings

At the close of the residency, participants in Art, Writing, Practice will share texts that they have developed over the course of the program.
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David Potvin at the piano
Date: Thu, Jul 18 @ 7:30 PM
Rolston Recital Hall

Art of Piano: Participant Concert 3

Join us for a series of brilliant performances from the participants in the Art of Piano program, and be inspired by the next generation of pianists.
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Joanna MacGregor
Date: Fri, Jul 19 @ 7:30 PM
Rolston Recital Hall

Art of Piano: Joanna MacGregor

Don't miss one of the world's most innovative musicians, Joanna MacGregor, as she performs a variety of exciting works, spanning from Bach to tango.
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$75.00
Banff Centre Celebrates

Banff Centre Celebrates

Join us in the heart of the Canadian Rockies as we celebrate 90 years of creativity at Banff Centre and set the stage for Banff Centre’s 100th Anniversary.
Tood Clarkson
Date: Tue, Jul 23 @ 5:30 PM
Shaw Amphitheatre

Amp Sessions: Todd Clarkson

Join us for a laid-back musical break in the Shaw Amphitheatre with local singer/songwriter Todd Clarkson. 
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Sky Weir, Spring BAiR
Date: Wed, Jul 24 @ 4:00 PM
Glyde Hall Artists+ Studios

Open Studios: Get Lit! Language, Image, Text

Learn more about Visual Arts programs and the creative process by touring the studios of Glyde Hall and the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Building.
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Santee Smith
Date: Fri, Jul 26 @ 7:30 PM
Jenny Belzberg Theatre

Indigenous World Dance Residency Showcase

Join us for a captivating showcase featuring original works by Indigenous dance groups from around the world. 
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Photo courtesy National Youth Orchestra
Date: Mon, Jul 29 @ 7:30 PM
Jenny Belzberg Theatre
On Sale

Fri, Mar 15 @ 10:00 AM

Horizons Tour: National Youth Orchestra

Led by Canadian Music Director Naomi Woo, the National Youth Orchestra of Canada Horizons Tour marks a triumphant return to Western Canada.
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$55.00
IN A LANDSCAPE: Classical Music in the Wild™, Crater Lake, photo by Arthur Hitchcock
Date: Wed, Jul 31 @ 7:00 PM
Shaw Amphitheatre

IN A LANDSCAPE: Classical Music in the Wild™

Don't miss this outdoor concert series where America’s most stunning landscapes replace the traditional concert hall in this immersive experience.
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$55.00

                                 
               

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August

Program faculty Sina Queyras and A.E. Stallings
Date: Thu, Aug 01 @ 7:00 PM
Max Bell Auditorium

Summer Writers: Sina Queyras & A.E. Stallings Readings

Join us for readings by the esteemed faculty of the Summer Writers program. 
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Cliff Cardinal in As You Like It
Date: Fri, Aug 02 @ 7:30 PM
Margaret Greenham Theatre

William Shakespeare's As You Like It, A Radical Retelling by Cliff Cardinal (Aug 2)

With his subversive updating of the Bard's classic, cultural provocateur Cliff Cardinal aims to surprise and provoke.
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$39.50
Cliff Cardinal in As You Like It
Date: Sat, Aug 03 @ 7:30 PM
Margaret Greenham Theatre

William Shakespeare's As You Like It, A Radical Retelling by Cliff Cardinal (Aug 3)

With his subversive updating of the Bard's classic, cultural provocateur Cliff Cardinal aims to surprise and provoke.
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$39.50
Literary arts reading
Date: Tue, Aug 06 @ 7:00 PM
Max Bell Auditorium

Summer Writers: Participant Readings (Aug 6)

Join us for an evening of readings by our talented participants in our Summer Writers residency, hosted by Sina Queyras.
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Liam Cowan in concert
Date: Tue, Aug 06 @ 5:30 PM
Shaw Amphitheatre

Amp Sessions: Liam Cowan

Join us for for a laid-back and fun-filled musical break in the Shaw Amphitheatre with multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter Liam Cowan.
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Literary arts reading
Date: Thu, Aug 08 @ 7:00 PM
Max Bell Auditorium

Summer Writers: Participant Readings (Aug 8)

Join us for an evening of readings by our talented participants in our Summer Writers residency, hosted by A.E. Stallings.
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Shabaka Hutchings
Date: Sat, Aug 10 @ 7:30 PM
Jenny Belzberg Theatre

Jazz & Sonic Arts Concert: Sonic Visionaries

Join the most powerful voices at the forefront of jazz on a vibrant and fearless journey of sound exploration and new expressions.
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$20.00
Lori Blondeau
Date: Fri, Aug 16 @ 4:00 PM
Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Bldg, 204

Faculty Lecture: Lori Blondeau

Join Lori Blondeau, celebrated Cree/Saulteaux/Métis artist, and faculty for the Banff Artist in Residence - Summer 2024 program for an afternoon talk.
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Takuya Kuroda
Date: Sat, Aug 17 @ 7:30 PM
Jenny Belzberg Theatre

Jazz & Sonic Arts Concert: Resounding

Led by pioneers, legends and new vanguards of jazz, dive into an electrifying experience where musical innovation and creativity transcend boundaries. 
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$20.00
Elisabeth Belliveau
Date: Mon, Aug 19 @ 4:00 PM
Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Bldg, 204

Faculty Lecture: Elisabeth Belliveau

Join Elisabeth Belliveau, artist, author, and faculty for the Banff Artist in Residence – Summer 2024 program for an afternoon talk.
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Melody McKiver and Cris Derksen, Indigenous Classical Music Gathering, Banff Centre 2019. Photo by Jessica Wittman
Date: Wed, Aug 21 @ 7:30 PM
Jenny Belzberg Theatre

Gather Listen Hear: Indigenous Classical Music Concert

Join the faculty and participants of the Indigenous Classical Music Residency  for the opening concert of the Gather Listen Hear festival.
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$20.00
'Dawn Chorus Evensong' by Lou Sheppard

Gather Listen Hear: Graphic Score-Making Workshop

Join artist Lou Sheppard for a hands-on workshop on the development of graphic scores, where imagery is used in place of other forms of musical notation.
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Banff International Workshop in Jazz 2017
Date: Thu, Aug 22 @ 7:30 PM
Jenny Belzberg Theatre

Gather Listen Hear: Jazz & Sonic Arts Concert

Join us for an evening of captivating faculty and participant performances, showcasing diverse talents and musical styles.
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$20.00
Banff Centre Summer Arts Festival

Gather Listen Hear: World Premiere of Commissioned Score by Raven Chacon

Stay tuned for more details on this event.
To be announced
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'Dawn Chorus Evensong' by Lou Sheppard
Date: Fri, Aug 23 @ 9:00 PM
Shaw Amphitheatre

Gather Listen Hear: 'Evensong (Breathing as One)' with Pamela Hart and Lou Sheppard

Experience the sounds of the Bow Valley at dusk in the Shaw Amphitheatre and be led in an improvised chorus by Pamela Hart and Lou Sheppard.
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September

Banff Centre International String Quartet Festival 2020, Photo by Brandon Lam on Unsplash

Banff International String Quartet Festival

Banff International String Quartet Festival is a three-day festival showcasing the finest in international classical music in a completely immersive experience.
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Community outdoor film screening
Date: Fri, Sep 06 @ 8:30 PM
Shaw Amphitheatre

Films From the Mountain Film Festival and World Tour

Enjoy an outdoor screening of films from the 48th Mountain Film Festival and World Tour.
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Our Maternal Home film poster
Date: Sat, Sep 07 @ 8:30 PM
Shaw Amphitheatre

Mixed Films: Indigenous Arts & Mountain Culture

Enjoy an outdoor screening of mixed films from Indigenous arts and mountain culture.
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Fall Events

Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival, photo by Jordan Manoukian

Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival & World Tour

The World Tour is now on the road in over 45 countries! The 2024 Festival in Banff, Alberta goes on sale August 8!
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Image of Jim Cuddy
Date: Wed, Nov 06 @ 7:30 PM
Jenny Belzberg Theatre
On Sale

Fri, May 10 @ 10:00 AM

Jim Cuddy - All The World Tour

Don't miss The Jim Cuddy Band's All The World tour featuring special guest Devin Cuddy!
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$77.15
Hawksley Workman, photo by Ivan Otis
Date: Thu, Nov 14 @ 7:30 PM
Jenny Belzberg Theatre
On Sale

Fri, Apr 12 @ 12:00 PM

Don't Be A Stranger To The Danger: Hawksley Workman

Don't miss seeing this JUNO Award-winning and Gold Record certified singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist live in Banff this fall! 
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$45.00

Online Public Programs

H.G. Glyde with art students, 1947. Courtesy Banff Centre archives.

Natural Drawing: Beyond Basics (May - June)

Graduates of Natural Drawing or individuals with some drawing experience are invited to join this five-week online drawing class.
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H.G. Glyde with art students, 1947. Courtesy Banff Centre archives.

Natural Drawing: Basics (April-May 2024)

Participants of all artistic abilities (ages 14+) are invited to join this free beginner-level, five week drawing class for adults. 
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Recordings & Virtual Inspiration

2023 Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival, Signature Image, Hael Somma in Chamonix, photo by Antoine Mesnage, Hi

Banff on Demand

Watch films from the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival and World Tour online from your home with the Banff On Demand streaming platform.
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Image courtesy Banff & Lake Louise Tourism, photo by Jake Dyson

Banff International String Quartet Competition (BISQC)

Save the date for the 15th Banff International String Quartet Competition taking place August 25 - 31, 2025
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Opera in the21sst Century performance 2022

Opera in the 21st Century 2022

Virtually explore a selection of contemporary opera scenes featuring performances from the 2022 cohort.
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Indigenous Haute Couture Beading

Indigenous Haute Couture High Fashion Virtual Open Studios

In this online version of our Open Studios events, we highlight the work of the Indigenous Haute Couture participants.
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Opera in the 21st Century Virtual Open Studios : Digital Image of Students in Zoom Call

Opera in the 21st Century Virtual Open Studios

In this online version of our Open Studios events, you are invited to meet the participants and explore the artistic research and work created in our 2020/21 Op
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April Dean's Banff Centre Studio during her residency in 2018

Late Winter BAiR 2020 Open Studios

In this online version of our Visual Arts Open Studios events, we invite you to explore the artistic research and artwork created during this program.
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Opera group performs on stage.

Curated Spotify Playlists

Discover curated playlists from Banff Centre residencies, programs, and competitions.
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Coffee cup sitting on a book, resting upon a stool in front of a fireplace.

Literary Arts Reading List

Our Director of Literary Arts, Derek Beaulieu, recommends these titles by Banff Centre faculty and friends.
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