Banff Centre is

transformation

through creative risk.

Marcus Youssef, Playwright
and Artistic Director
Discover Marcus' story
The Creative Gesture

Programs for dance artists, researchers, costume designers, and more. 

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Literary Arts

Programs for journalists, writers of autobiography and fiction, and more now open. 

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Indigenous Arts Programs

Multidisciplinary programs for emerging to established Indigenous artists now open.

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Alan Doyle holds the left and right sippers of his black leather jacket open displaying a t-shirt with the words "HARD CASE."
Thu, Feb 21, 2019

Alan Doyle

Please note, due to extensive travel delays Alan Doyle's perfomance will begin at 9:30 p.m. instead of 7:30 p.m.

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Eric Harvie Theatre
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$45
Residency
June 03 - July 05, 2019
Application Deadline: 
February 20, 2019

Behaviour Swarm: Exploring Performative Practices

Performance artists, dancers, escapees from the theatre, experimental comedians, abstract clowns, and visual artists who have way too much energy for their own good we invite you to this vessel to exaggerate life to its fullest!

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William Prince wearing a white t-shirt with a dark background.
Sat, Mar 2, 2019

William Prince

Raised on the Peguis First Nation of Manitoba, William is a JUNO Award winning singer-songwriter whose music is full of emotionally charged experiences.

Margaret Greenham Theatre
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$35
Corb lund wearing a formal denim shirt and white Stetson hat sits in front of a heavily stickered wall.
Sun, Mar 17, 2019

Corb Lund: Banff Mineral Springs Hospital Fundraiser

Don't miss this year's Covenant Health's Banff Mineral Springs Hospital Fundraiser, featuring Alberta's alt-country legend Corb Lund. VIP tickets with private reception available!

Eric Harvie Theatre
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$45
Indigenous Arts programs at Banff Centre
Residency
June 03 - June 21, 2019
Application Deadline: 
February 27, 2019

Intercultural Indigenous Choreographers Creation Lab

A three-week lab for intercultural Indigenous choreographers and dancers with a focus on re-embodiment and Indigenous voice, led by pioneering choreographer and dance dramaturg, Alejandro Ronceria.

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March 24 - March 29, 2019
Application Deadline: 
February 26, 2019
November 10 - November 15, 2019
Application Deadline: 
October 15, 2019
March 15 - March 20, 2020
Application Deadline: 
February 18, 2020

Wise Practices in Indigenous Leadership

Through Wise Practices learn how to balance and strengthen cultural and contemporary leadership competencies.

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