Discover a summer soundtrack like no other.
From the intercultural spirit of Soundweavings to the virtuosic heights of Art of Piano, this season celebrates music in all its forms. Interplay merges opera and chamber music in bold new ways, including the premiere of a new chamber arrangement of The Handmaid’s Tale opera. Jazz & Sonic Arts dives into experimentation and improvisation, while Amp Sessions invite audiences outdoors for open-air performances in Banff’s spectacular natural setting. Whether you're here for classical brilliance, sonic innovation, or collaborative creation, this is your chance to experience music in the mountains—from the bold and new to the timeless and beloved.
soundweavings
Soundweavings
Soundweavings is a music program that celebrates intercultural exchange, inspired by the histories and traditions of the invited participants and faculty members from Australia, India, Korea, Vietnam, and Canada. These concerts showcase a new era of international collaboration, experimentation, and creation.
artofpiano
Art of Piano
World-class faculty and emerging musical talents meet in Art of Piano, a program that pushes the instrument to new heights in skill, expression, and composition.
interplay
Interplay
Interplay celebrates the convergence of opera and chamber music. This summer, singers, instrumentalists, composers, conductors, directors, and designers will collaborate on a series of chamber music concerts, workshop presentations of new operas in development, and the premiere of a new arrangement of Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale. Interplay is a unique collaboration between Banff Centre's Opera and Music departments, combining to bring these two forms to new heights in performance.
