All Shows and Events

Charwei Tsai, 'Sky Mantra' (Still), 2009

In the Present Moment: Buddhism, Contemporary Art, and Social Practice

Walter Phillips Gallery presents 'In the Present Moment: Buddhism, Contemporary Art, and Social Practice' from September 15 - December 13, 2023. Free admission.
Photo courtesy of Eekwol
Fri, Dec 1, 2023

Wîchoîe Ahiya Concert featuring Eekwol and Dale Mac

Join participants from the Wîchoîe Ahiya Singer Songwriter Residency as they present new works in a concert co-hosted by faculty Dale Mac and Eekwol.

Rolston Recital Hall
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$15
Miranda Currie is pictured singing and playing guitar during a performance at Banff Centre's 2019 Indigenous Arts Singer Songwriter residency
Fri, Dec 8, 2023

Wîchoîe Ahiya Concert featuring Dale Mac and MJ Dandeneau

Join participants from the Wîchoîe Ahiya Singer Songwriter Residency as they present new works in a concert co-hosted by faculty Dale Mac and MJ Dandeneau.

Rolston Recital Hall
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$15
From the film Past Lives, Reel Time
Mon, Dec 11, 2023

Reel Time: Past Lives

Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrest apart after Nora’s family emigrates from South Korea

Lux Cinema Banff, 229 Bear St
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Artwork on left by Chrysanne Stathacos, and artwork on right by Zachari Logan
Wed, Dec 13, 2023

Open Studios, Artist Talk and Performance by Chrysanne Stathacos

Join us for Open Studios for the Visual Arts residency, Rewilding the Body Eclectic and an artist talk and performance, Sky Gazing by Chrysanne Stathacos.

Glyde Hall/Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Studios
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Free
Kacy and Clayton are standing outdoors in front of a colorful hedge of green leaves and fuschia flowers.
Mon, Feb 19, 2024

Kacy & Clayton Live at Maclab

Join us for another Live at Maclab featuring country-music duo Kacy & Clayton!

Maclab Bistro
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$35
Purposeful Travel Summit 2024

Purposeful Travel Summit

Launching a new era in travel integrating sustainability, education, and a passion to promote travel that contributes to a better world. February 7-9, 2024.

Online Public Programs

H.G. Glyde with art students, 1947. Courtesy Banff Centre archives.

Natural Drawing: Beyond Basics (Nov - Dec 2023)

Graduates of Natural Drawing or individuals with some drawing experience are invited to join this five-week online drawing class.

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Free
H.G. Glyde with art students, 1947. Courtesy Banff Centre archives.

Natural Drawing: Basics

Participants of all artistic abilities (ages 14+) are invited to join this free beginner-level, five week drawing class for adults. Registration opens Nov. 30.

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Free
Banff Centre is an investment in the future of art.

Recordings & Virtual Inspiration

2023 Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival, Signature Image, Hael Somma in Chamonix, photo by Antoine Mesnage, Highline, Slackline

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.
Image courtesy Banff & Lake Louise Tourism, photo by Jake Dyson

Banff International String Quartet Competition (BISQC)

Watch Recordings from the 14th Banff International String Quartet Competition
Opera in the21sst Century performance 2022

Opera in the 21st Century 2022

Virtually explore a selection of contemporary opera scenes featuring performances from the 2022 cohort.
Indigenous Haute Couture Beading

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.
Opera in the 21st Century Virtual Open Studios : Digital Image of Students in Zoom Call

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 Opera in the 21st Century program.
April Dean's Banff Centre Studio during her residency in 2018

Late Winter BAiR 2020 Open Studios

In this online version of our Visual Arts Open Studios events, we invite artists, art appreciators, and curious first-time viewers, to explore the artistic rese
Opera group performs on stage.

Curated Spotify Playlists

Discover curated playlists from Banff Centre residencies, programs, and competitions.
Cup of coffee on an open book in front of a fireplace.

Literary Arts Reading List

Our Director of Literary Arts, Derek Beaulieu, recommends these titles by Banff Centre faculty and friends.