Banff Centre Stories

Oscar Peterson, photo by Al Gilbert, CM., F.R.P.S.

Jazz History, Iconic Music, and the Next Generation of Jazz Greats Unite in Banff (The Beautiful) Celebrates Oscar Peterson at 100 at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

Banff Centre presents a concert to the Canadian jazz legend, Dr. Oscar Peterson, in collaboration with the Estate of Oscar Peterson and Céline Peterson.

White hat and hands holding circular flower in the Handmaids Tale Illustration

The Handmaid’s Tale Supernumerary Volunteer Call

Join the cast of The Handmaid’s Tale opera! Volunteer as a supernumerary and be part of this world premiere at Banff Centre. Apply now.

Kenna Burima, photo by Sean Dennie; Timothonius, photo courtesy of the artist; Spencer Britten, photo by Amanda Palmer; DJ Rob Faust, courtesy of the artist. John Alcorn, photo courtesy of the artist.

Banff Centre Summer Arts Festival Heats Up with New Programming for CLVB ’33 and the Shaw Amphitheatre, Highlighting Bow Valley Favourites and Cabaret Stars

Banff Centre celebrates two unique venues on campus with the free outdoor Amp Sessions and the jazzy, late-night Live at CLVB ’33 Series.

Kinnear Centre for Creativity and Innovation at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. Photo by Rita Taylor.

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity Hosts Over 500 International Journalists and 200 Delegates as the Official 2025 G7 Summit International Media Centre

Four-day summit operation transforms Banff Centre from arts and leadership institute into a full-scale international media hub, reinforcing its position as a pr

Hali Heavy Shield, Naaahsa is an Artist!, 2023, revised 2025. Digital image. Courtesy of the artist.

Elliptical Lineages Exhibition Opens at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity's Walter Phillips Gallery

Elliptical Lineages explores kinship and artistic exchange across generations, on view at Banff Centre’s Walter Phillips Gallery June 7–Sept 7, 2025.

Francoise Lyon and Santee Smith

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity Appoints Santee Smith and Françoise E. Lyon to Board of Governors

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity Appoints Santee Smith and Françoise E. Lyon to Board of Governors

Michael Falk and Geneviève Cimon

Banff Centre Announces Michael Falk as Director, Music and Geneviève Cimon as Director, Cultural Leadership

Banff Centre Announces Michael Falk as Director, Music and Geneviève Cimon as Director, Cultural Leadership

Leela Gilday, photo by Pat Kane

Banff Centre Celebrates National Indigenous History Month with Leela Gilday, Ghostkeeper, Virtual Marketplace, and Official Opening of Indigenous Cultural Centre

Celebrate all month long with in-person and online activities, and the opening of Îethka Mâkochî Ahogi Chi Pa Bi Ti: îethka Territory House of Respect.

2025 Banff International String Quartet Competition

Competitors Announced for 15th Triennial Banff International String Quartet Competition

Banff Centre announces the competitors for the 15th Banff International String Quartet Festival, taking place from August 25 - 31, 2025

Boy standing facing the woods

World-renowned illusionist Scott Silven brings preview of The Lost Things to Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity April 16 & 17

World-renowned illusionist Scott Silven brings preview of The Lost Things to Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity April 16 & 17

Amphitheatre on a sunny day with Cascade mountain in the background

Banff Centre Summer Arts Festival launches with over 70 concerts, talks, readings, exhibitions, performances, and screenings—including 50 free events

The 2025 festival runs from May to September at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity in Banff, Alberta

Banff Centre Announces Haema Sivanesan as Director, Visual Arts

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity Announces Haema Sivanesan as Director, Visual Arts

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We recognize, with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as “Minihrpa” (translated in Stoney Nakoda as “the waterfalls”) and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nations – as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of Alberta, Rockyview District 4. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play here, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.