Our Soundweavings residency offers musicians and ensembles from diverse cultural and artistic backgrounds the time and space to focus on their craft. Embracing music from across the world, the program encourages connections between artists working in different traditions.

Explore the program’s global music soundscapes with this intimate concert, which happens toward the end of the participants’ two weeks at Banff. During that time, each musician will have taken risks, collaborated with their peers, refined their artistic process, and been exposed to a bevy of diverse approaches to music-making.

Experience the fresh perspectives of these talented artists as they bring collaborative works and unique compositions to life. 

Soundweavings is made possible through the generous support of the Yolande Freeze Master Artists in Music Fund.

Explore the global music soundscapes of our Soundweavings residency, which offers musicians and ensembles from diverse cultural and artistic backgrounds the space and time to focus on their craft. Embracing music from across the world, the program encourages connections between artists working in different traditions.

This concert occurs toward the end of the participants’ two weeks at Banff. During that time, each musician will have taken risks, collaborated with their peers, refined their artistic process, and been exposed to a bevy of diverse approaches to music-making.

Experience the fresh perspectives of these talented artists as they bring unique compositions and collaborative works to life. 

Soundweavings is made possible through the generous support of the Yolande Freeze Master Artists in Music Fund.

Explore campus on this 1-hour walking tour guided by knowledgeable staff. Get a unique peer into some of our most influential spaces, including those that are typically reserved for participants, faculty, and performers.

Tours are subject to change depending on campus activity, but a tour with us may include: a backstage walk through our theatre complex, a peek into our Visual Arts facilities, a session inside the Music Huts, and an exclusive visit to the current Walter Phillips Gallery exhibition, celebrating its 50th anniversary this summer.

Learn how Banff Centre went from a single drama course in 1933 to a global leader in arts, culture, and creativity as part of your 2026 Banff Centre Summer Arts Festival experience.

Tours will occur rain or shine. Please dress for the outdoors, and be prepared for uphill and downhill slopes.

Explore campus on this 1-hour walking tour guided by knowledgeable staff. Get a unique peer into some of our most influential spaces, including those that are typically reserved for participants, faculty, and performers.

Tours are subject to change depending on campus activity, but a tour with us may include: a backstage walk through our theatre complex, a peek into our Visual Arts facilities, a session inside the Music Huts, and an exclusive visit to the current Walter Phillips Gallery exhibition, celebrating its 50th anniversary this summer.

Learn how Banff Centre went from a single drama course in 1933 to a global leader in arts, culture, and creativity as part of your 2026 Banff Centre Summer Arts Festival experience.

Tours will occur rain or shine. Please dress for the outdoors, and be prepared for uphill and downhill slopes.

Explore campus on this 1-hour walking tour guided by knowledgeable staff. Get a unique peer into some of our most influential spaces, including those that are typically reserved for participants, faculty, and performers.

Tours are subject to change depending on campus activity, but a tour with us may include: a backstage walk through our theatre complex, a peek into our Visual Arts facilities, a session inside the Music Huts, and an exclusive visit to the current Walter Phillips Gallery exhibition, celebrating its 50th anniversary this summer.

Learn how Banff Centre went from a single drama course in 1933 to a global leader in arts, culture, and creativity as part of your 2026 Banff Centre Summer Arts Festival experience.

Tours will occur rain or shine. Please dress for the outdoors, and be prepared for uphill and downhill slopes.

Explore campus on this 1-hour walking tour guided by knowledgeable staff. Get a unique peer into some of our most influential spaces, including those that are typically reserved for participants, faculty, and performers.

Tours are subject to change depending on campus activity, but a tour with us may include: a backstage walk through our theatre complex, a peek into our Visual Arts facilities, a session inside the Music Huts, and an exclusive visit to the current Walter Phillips Gallery exhibition, celebrating its 50th anniversary this summer.

Learn how Banff Centre went from a single drama course in 1933 to a global leader in arts, culture, and creativity as part of your 2026 Banff Centre Summer Arts Festival experience.

Tours will occur rain or shine. Please dress for the outdoors, and be prepared for uphill and downhill slopes.

Explore campus on this 1-hour walking tour guided by knowledgeable staff. Get a unique peer into some of our most influential spaces, including those that are typically reserved for participants, faculty, and performers.

Tours are subject to change depending on campus activity, but a tour with us may include: a backstage walk through our theatre complex, a peek into our Visual Arts facilities, a session inside the Music Huts, and an exclusive visit to the current Walter Phillips Gallery exhibition, celebrating its 50th anniversary this summer.

Learn how Banff Centre went from a single drama course in 1933 to a global leader in arts, culture, and creativity as part of your 2026 Banff Centre Summer Arts Festival experience.

Tours will occur rain or shine. Please dress for the outdoors, and be prepared for uphill and downhill slopes.

Explore campus on this 1-hour walking tour guided by knowledgeable staff. Get a unique peer into some of our most influential spaces, including those that are typically reserved for participants, faculty, and performers.

Tours are subject to change depending on campus activity, but a tour with us may include: a backstage walk through our theatre complex, a peek into our Visual Arts facilities, a session inside the Music Huts, and an exclusive visit to the current Walter Phillips Gallery exhibition, celebrating its 50th anniversary this summer.

Learn how Banff Centre went from a single drama course in 1933 to a global leader in arts, culture, and creativity as part of your 2026 Banff Centre Summer Arts Festival experience.

Tours will occur rain or shine. Please dress for the outdoors, and be prepared for uphill and downhill slopes.

Explore campus on this 1-hour walking tour guided by knowledgeable staff. Get a unique peer into some of our most influential spaces, including those that are typically reserved for participants, faculty, and performers.

Tours are subject to change depending on campus activity, but a tour with us may include: a backstage walk through our theatre complex, a peek into our Visual Arts facilities, a session inside the Music Huts, and an exclusive visit to the current Walter Phillips Gallery exhibition, celebrating its 50th anniversary this summer.

Learn how Banff Centre went from a single drama course in 1933 to a global leader in arts, culture, and creativity as part of your 2026 Banff Centre Summer Arts Festival experience.

Tours will occur rain or shine. Please dress for the outdoors, and be prepared for uphill and downhill slopes.

Waihōna Kino (Body Archive) brings two internationally recognized Kānaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) artists to Banff Centre. Dance and visual art join forces through the work of choreographer and dancer (Tau) Peter Rockford Espiritu and cultural bearer Marques Hanalei Marzan. Rounding out the team is Hawai'i-born director Roberta Uno and award-winning projection designer Joan Osato.

The presentation is the first of two performances in the First Looks series, culminating this summer’s Dance Production Residency. After three weeks of development, experimentation, and technical fine-tuning, a pair of unique pieces will meet audiences, capping off the participants’ creative journey.

It’s a rare chance to see the next great dance show before they hit international stages—don't miss yours.

See the other piece in Dance: ON SECOND THOUGHT

Dance is generously supported by the Alice and Betty Schultz Scholarships Endowment Fund for Dance and Music and the Arnold Spohr Distinguished Guest Artist Endowment for Dance.