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All Shows and Events
July
Date:
Fri, Jul 26 @ 7:30 PM
Jenny Belzberg Theatre
Indigenous World Dance Residency Showcase
Join us for a captivating showcase featuring original works by Indigenous dance groups from around the world.
Attend
Date:
Mon, Jul 29 @ 7:30 PM
Jenny Belzberg Theatre
Horizons Tour: National Youth Orchestra
Led by Canadian Music Director Naomi Woo, the National Youth Orchestra of Canada Horizons Tour marks a triumphant return to Western Canada.
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$55.00
Date:
Wed, Jul 31 @ 7:00 PM
Shaw Amphitheatre
IN A LANDSCAPE: Classical Music in the Wild™
Don't miss this outdoor concert series where America’s most stunning landscapes replace the traditional concert hall in this immersive experience.
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$55.00
Come for the show.
Stay for the view.
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August
Date:
Thu, Aug 01 @ 7:00 PM
Max Bell Auditorium
Summer Writers: Sina Queyras & A.E. Stallings Readings
Join us for readings by the esteemed faculty of the Summer Writers program.
Attend
Date:
Fri, Aug 02 @ 7:30 PM
Margaret Greenham Theatre
William Shakespeare's As You Like It, A Radical Retelling by Cliff Cardinal (Aug 2)
With his subversive updating of the Bard's classic, cultural provocateur Cliff Cardinal aims to surprise and provoke.
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$39.50
Date:
Sat, Aug 03 @ 7:30 PM
Margaret Greenham Theatre
William Shakespeare's As You Like It, A Radical Retelling by Cliff Cardinal (Aug 3)
With his subversive updating of the Bard's classic, cultural provocateur Cliff Cardinal aims to surprise and provoke.
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$39.50
Date:
Tue, Aug 06 @ 7:00 PM
Max Bell Auditorium
Summer Writers: Participant Readings (Aug 6)
Join us for an evening of readings by our talented participants in our Summer Writers residency, hosted by Sina Queyras.
Attend
Date:
Tue, Aug 06 @ 5:30 PM
Shaw Amphitheatre
Amp Sessions: Liam Cowan
Join us for for a laid-back and fun-filled musical break in the Shaw Amphitheatre with multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter Liam Cowan.
Attend
Date:
Thu, Aug 08 @ 7:00 PM
Max Bell Auditorium
Summer Writers: Participant Readings (Aug 8)
Join us for an evening of readings by our talented participants in our Summer Writers residency, hosted by A.E. Stallings.
Attend
'Dawn Chorus, Evensong (Bow River Valley)' by Lou Sheppard
Walter Phillips Gallery is thrilled to announce 'Dawn Chorus, Evensong (Bow River Valley)', an audio-based work with accompanying visual scores by Lou Sheppard.
Shaw Amphitheatre
Attend
Date:
Sat, Aug 10 @ 7:30 PM
Jenny Belzberg Theatre
Jazz & Sonic Arts Concert: Sonic Visionaries
Join the most powerful voices at the forefront of jazz on a vibrant and fearless journey of sound exploration and new expressions.
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$20.00
Date:
Fri, Aug 16 @ 4:00 PM
Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Bldg, 204
Faculty Lecture: Lori Blondeau
Join Lori Blondeau, celebrated Cree/Saulteaux/Métis artist, and faculty for the Banff Artist in Residence - Summer 2024 program for an afternoon talk.
Attend
Date:
Sat, Aug 17 @ 7:30 PM
Jenny Belzberg Theatre
Jazz & Sonic Arts Concert: Resounding
Led by pioneers, legends and new vanguards of jazz, dive into an electrifying experience where musical innovation and creativity transcend boundaries.
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$20.00
Date:
Mon, Aug 19 @ 4:00 PM
Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Bldg, 204
Faculty Lecture: Elisabeth Belliveau
Join Elisabeth Belliveau, artist, author, and faculty for the Banff Artist in Residence – Summer 2024 program for an afternoon talk.
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Date:
Wed, Aug 21 @ 7:30 PM
Jenny Belzberg Theatre
Gather Listen Hear: Indigenous Classical Music Concert
Join the faculty and participants of the Indigenous Classical Music Residency for the opening concert of the Gather Listen Hear festival.
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$20.00
Date:
Thu, Aug 22 @ 9:30 AM
Butterfly Garden
Gather Listen Hear: Resounding Mike MacDonald's 'Butterfly Garden'
Join us for a talk by T’uy’t’tanat Cease Wyss, Anne Riley and Lisa Myers in Mike MacDonald’s Butterfly Garden followed by a live sonification of plants by Wyss.
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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.
Attend
Date:
Thu, Aug 22 @ 7:30 PM
Jenny Belzberg Theatre
Gather Listen Hear: Jazz & Sonic Arts Concert
Join us for an evening of captivating faculty and participant performances, showcasing diverse talents and musical styles.
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$20.00
Gather Listen Hear: World Premiere of Commissioned Score by Raven Chacon
Stay tuned for more details on this event.
To be announced
Attend
Date:
Fri, Aug 23 @ 9:00 PM
Shaw Amphitheatre
Gather Listen Hear: 'Evensong (Breathing as One)' with Pamela Hart and Lou Sheppard
Experience the sounds of the Bow Valley at dusk in the Shaw Amphitheatre and be led in an improvised chorus by Pamela Hart and Lou Sheppard.
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September
Banff International String Quartet Festival
Banff International String Quartet Festival is a three-day festival showcasing the finest in international classical music in a completely immersive experience.
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Date:
Fri, Sep 06 @ 8:30 PM
Shaw Amphitheatre
Films From the Mountain Film Festival and World Tour
Enjoy an outdoor screening of films from the 48th Mountain Film Festival and World Tour.
Attend
Date:
Sat, Sep 07 @ 8:30 PM
Shaw Amphitheatre
Mixed Films: Indigenous Arts & Mountain Culture
Enjoy an outdoor screening of mixed films from Indigenous arts and mountain culture.
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Fall Events
Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival & World Tour
The World Tour is now on the road in over 45 countries! The 2024 Festival in Banff, Alberta goes on sale August 8!
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Date:
Wed, Nov 06 @ 7:30 PM
Jenny Belzberg Theatre
On Sale
Fri, May 10 @ 10:00 AM
Jim Cuddy - All The World Tour
Don't miss The Jim Cuddy Band's All The World tour featuring special guest Devin Cuddy!
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$77.15
Date:
Thu, Nov 14 @ 7:30 PM
Jenny Belzberg Theatre
On Sale
Fri, Apr 12 @ 12:00 PM
Don't Be A Stranger To The Danger: Hawksley Workman
Don't miss seeing this JUNO Award-winning and Gold Record certified singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist live in Banff this fall!
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$45.00
Online Public Programs
Natural Drawing: Beyond Basics (May - June)
Graduates of Natural Drawing or individuals with some drawing experience are invited to join this five-week online drawing class.
Attend
Natural Drawing: Basics (April-May 2024)
Participants of all artistic abilities (ages 14+) are invited to join this free beginner-level, five week drawing class for adults.
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Recordings & Virtual Inspiration
Banff on Demand
Watch films from the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival and World Tour online from your home with the Banff On Demand streaming platform.
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Banff International String Quartet Competition (BISQC)
Save the date for the 15th Banff International String Quartet Competition taking place August 25 - 31, 2025
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Opera in the 21st Century 2022
Virtually explore a selection of contemporary opera scenes featuring performances from the 2022 cohort.
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Indigenous Haute Couture High Fashion Virtual Open Studios
In this online version of our Open Studios events, we highlight the work of the Indigenous Haute Couture participants.
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Opera in the 21st Century Virtual Open Studios
In this online version of our Open Studios events, you are invited to meet the participants and explore the artistic research and work created in our 2020/21 Op
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Late Winter BAiR 2020 Open Studios
In this online version of our Visual Arts Open Studios events, we invite you to explore the artistic research and artwork created during this program.
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Curated Spotify Playlists
Discover curated playlists from Banff Centre residencies, programs, and competitions.
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Literary Arts Reading List
Our Director of Literary Arts, Derek Beaulieu, recommends these titles by Banff Centre faculty and friends.
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