Free Summer Events

Many events throughout the year are open to the public for free. Some free events require a ticket in advance.

National Indigenous History Month
(June 1 - 30)

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity invites you to take part in National Indigenous History Month at Banff Centre! Also be sure to browse the Online Marketplace.

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Pictured left to right: Macarena Gómez-Barris, Tina Campt, Jack Halberstam and Saidiya Hartman. Images courtesy of faculty and guest lecturers.

Visual Arts
(June 5 - August 19)

Explore some of the remarkable visual art happening at Banff Centre all summer and gain insight from the artists themselves.

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Interplay: Opera

Interplay celebrates the convergence of opera and chamber music and offers a platform for vocalists, instrumentalists, and other creatives to collaborate on both new works and revered masterpieces.

Fri, Jun 7, 2024

Opera Pub (Jun 7)

A casual, wild night that offers up your favourite operatic arias and ensembles, performed by the participants and faculty of the program.

Banff Legion, 92 Banff Ave

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Free

Sat, Jun 15, 2024

Opera: The Handmaid's Tale

Don’t miss this exceptional chance to see the first workshop presentation of this seminal Canadian dystopian classic.

Jenny Belzberg Theatre

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Free

Fri, Jun 28, 2024

Opera Pub (Jun 28)

A casual, wild night that offers up your favourite operatic arias and ensembles, performed by the participants and faculty of the program.

Banff Legion, 92 Banff Ave

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Free

Sat, Jun 29, 2024

Opera: Indians on Vacation

Don't miss a unique Workshop showing of an opera adaptation of the beloved comedic novel by Thomas King, composed by Ian Cusson, libretto by Royce Vavrek.

Jenny Belzberg Theatre

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Free

Literary Arts
(June 13 - August 8)

Join us in celebrating five decades of literary arts at Banff Centre with a series of free talks and readings by renowned faculty and residents sharing works in progress.

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Photo by Rita Taylor, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity Shaw Amphitheatre

Amp Sessions
(June 25 - August 6)

Join us all summer for a laid-back and musical happy-hour break in the Shaw Amphitheatre! Bring your own lawn chair and pack a picnic or get food from Maclab Bistro, and enjoy the incredible talents of Bow Valley local artists.

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Art of Piano: Participant Concerts

Art of Piano is an innovative development program for early and mid-career pianists to hone skills and discover their artistic voice. Be inspired by brilliant performances of the next generation of piano artists.

Tue, Jul 9, 2024

Art of Piano: Participant Concert 1

Join us for a series of brilliant performances from the participants in the Art of Piano program, and be inspired by the next generation of pianists.

Art of Piano: Participant Concert 2

Join us for a series of brilliant performances from the participants in the Art of Piano program, and be inspired by the next generation of pianists.

Art of Piano: Participant Concert 3

Join us for a series of brilliant performances from the participants in the Art of Piano program, and be inspired by the next generation of pianists.

Rolston Recital Hall

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Free

Indigenous Arts

Explore and deepen your understanding of how Indigenous artists are using their arts discipline as a tool to decolonize artistic process and creation and join us for a captivating showcase featuring original works by Indigenous dance groups from around the world.

Wed, Jul 17, 2024

Decolonizing the Narrative Conversation Series: Cheryl L’Hirondelle

Explore and deepen your understanding of how Indigenous artists are using their arts discipline as a tool to decolonize artistic process and creation.

Indigenous World Dance Residency Showcase

Join us for a captivating showcase featuring original works by Indigenous dance groups from around the world.

Jenny Belzberg Theatre

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Free

Gather Listen Hear

Gather Listen Hear is a multi-day, interdisciplinary event centred on the relationship between sound and land.

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

Gather Listen Hear: Graphic Score-Making Workshop

Join artist Lou Sheppard for a hands-on workshop on the development of graphic scores, where imagery is used in place of other forms of musical notation.

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Free