Performing Arts

Germaine Koh, League (2012), photo from the League Project, courtesy the artist

Program Dates July 13, 2026 - August 21, 2026

Banff Artist in Residence - Summer 2026

Six week Visual Arts Residency

This six week summer residency offers visual artists the opportunity to be immersed in studio-based research and creative practice, mentored by leading faculty.

Application deadline has passed

Lisa Stevens and Julio Fuentes

Program Dates January 11, 2027 - January 23, 2027

Musical Theatre Dancers Intensive 2027

This immersive residency offers the opportunity to explore and embody unique choreographic languages.

Application Deadline

August 12, 2026

2022 Banff Playwrights Lab Participants

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Banff Playwrights Lab

Over the past 50 years, more than 800 plays have been written, created, and workshopped at Banff Centre.

Justin Wright, Dana Sipos and Lina Andonovska at Banff Centre, 2019

Banff Musicians in Residence Concerts: House Program (Jan 2023)

House program for Jan. 13, 20 and 25, three performances showcasing participants and faculty from Banff Musicians in Residence.

Quartet performing on stage

Evolution: Quartet 2022 Participant and Faculty Program (Jul 23)

Join us for six performances showcasing Banff Centre’s long history with a pillar of western classical music – the string quartet.

Quartet performing on stage

Evolution: Quartet 2022 Participant and Faculty Program (Jul 22)

Join us for six performances showcasing Banff Centre’s long history with a pillar of western classical music – the string quartet.

Quartet performing on stage

Evolution: Quartet 2022 Participant and Faculty Program (Jul 19)

Join us for six performances showcasing Banff Centre’s long history with a pillar of western classical music – the string quartet.

Quartet performing on stage

Evolution: Quartet 2022 Participant and Faculty Program (Jul 12)

Join us for six performances showcasing Banff Centre’s long history with a pillar of western classical music – the string quartet.

Quartet performing on stage

Evolution: Classical 2022 Participant and Faculty Program (Jul 6)

Evolution: Classical faculty and participants blend music, commentary, and projections in captivating presentations that explores transformation.

Quartet performing on stage

Evolution: Classical 2022 Participant and Faculty Program (Jul 5)

Evolution: Classical faculty and participants blend music, commentary, and projections in captivating presentations that explores transformation.

Quartet performing on stage

Evolution: Classical 2022 Participant and Faculty Program (Jul 4)

Evolution: Classical faculty and participants blend music, commentary, and projections in captivating presentations that explores transformation.

Quartet performing on stage

Evolution: Classical 2022 Participant and Faculty Program (Jun 28)

Evolution: Classical faculty and participants blend music, commentary, and projections in captivating presentations that explores transformation.

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