All Shows and Events

Exhibitions

'Soundtrack for the Radical Love of Butterflies'

Listening Devices

An audio and score-based exhibition taking place outside Walter Phillips Gallery comprised of works in Banff Centre's Permanent Collection or on long-term loan.
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September

Image of Valerie St. Pierre Smith
Date: Wed, Sep 25 @ 7:00 PM
Max Bell Auditorium

Decolonizing the Narrative Conversation Series: Valerie St. Pierre Smith

Join Valerie St. Pierre Smith as she discusses what it will take to decolonize and indigenize the fashion industry and the inherent healing power of identity.
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A group of people are rehearsing a play
Date: Sat, Sep 28 @ 11:00 AM
Margaret Greenham Theatre

A Staged Reading of Kohkom’s Babushka

Inspired by Marion Matuala’s book, this play re-examines Canadian settler narratives through a heartwarming story that celebrates cultural traditions.
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A group of people are rehearsing a play
Date: Sat, Sep 28 @ 2:00 PM
Margaret Greenham Theatre

A Staged Reading of DUCKS

Based on Kate Beaton's graphic novel, DUCKS follows the journey of Katie, a young cartoonist from Cape Breton working in the oil sands.
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October

Jordan Manoukian

2024 Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival

Get tickets for the Festival in Banff, Alberta from Oct. 26 - Nov. 3, 2024! Plus online films available to watch after the Festival.
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Program faculty Kim Fu (left) and Kazim Ali (right)
Date: Thu, Oct 03 @ 7:00 PM
Bentley Chamber Music Studio

Early Career Writers of Fiction Faculty Reading

Join us for readings by Kim Fu and Kazim Ali faculty for Literary Art's Early Career Writers of Fiction residency.
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Pharis and Jason Romero
Date: Fri, Oct 04 @ 8:30 PM
Maclab Bistro

Pharis & Jason Romero Live at Maclab

Join us for an evening with Pharis and Jason Romero, a four-time Juno award-winning duo celebrated for their fluid voices and masterful banjo craftsmanship
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$36.50
Image of Winter Writers Residency Participant Readings 2024
Date: Tue, Oct 08 @ 7:00 PM
Bentley Chamber Music Studio

Literary Showcase: Early Career Writers of Fiction Readings (Tuesday)

Join us for readings by our talented writers in our current residency - Early Career Writers of Fiction hosted by esteemed faculty Kim Fu.
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Image of Winter Writers Residency Participant Readings 2024
Date: Thu, Oct 10 @ 7:00 PM
Bentley Chamber Music Studio

Literary Showcase: Early Career Writers of Fiction Readings (Thursday)

Join us for readings by our talented writers in our current residency - Early Career Writers of Fiction hosted by esteemed faculty Kazim Ali.
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Joely BigEagle Kequahtooway, Banff Artist in Residence Open Studios 2021. Photo by Rita Taylor
Date: Wed, Oct 16 @ 4:00 PM
Glyde Hall Artists+ Studios

Open Studios: Hide Tanning and Parfleche Residency 2024

Indigenous Arts is pleased to host Open Studios in Glyde Hall for the Hide Tanning and Parfleche Residency program.
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November

Image of Jim Cuddy
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
Literary arts reading
Date: Sat, Nov 09 @ 7:00 PM
Max Bell Auditorium

Mountain Writers Intensive: Participant Reading

Helen Mort and Harley Rustad host readings by Mountain Writers Intensive residents, featuring work on mountain themes in fiction, non-fiction, and poetry.
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13 TONGUES. Performed by Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan. Photo by LIU Chen-hsiang
Date: Tue, Nov 12 @ 7:30 PM
Jenny Belzberg Theatre

Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan: 13 TONGUES by CHENG Tsung-lung

Captivating and dynamic, 13 TONGUES is a contemporary dance performance that is not to be missed. Immerse yourself in this cultural journey.
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$65.00
Hawksley Workman, photo by Ivan Otis
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

Experience Hawksley Workman, a JUNO Award-winning singer-songwriter whose genre-defying style weaves together folk, chart pop, and irrepressible cabaret.
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$45.00
Barra MacNeils Xmas. Image courtesy of the artist.
Date: Thu, Nov 21 @ 7:30 PM
Jenny Belzberg Theatre

The Barra MacNeils – An East Coast Christmas

Enjoy captivating vocals, harmonies, and musicianship in a festive blend of traditional favorites and Gaelic ballads.
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$40.00
Naomi Klein. Photo credit Sebastian Nevols.
Date: Sat, Nov 30 @ 7:30 PM
Jenny Belzberg Theatre

An Evening With Naomi Klein

Join acclaimed author Naomi Klein and Derek Beaulieu, the Director of Literary Arts at Banff Centre, for a fascinating conversation.
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$35.00

Online Public Programs

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

Natural Drawing: Basics (Sept - Oct 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

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

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

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 the21sst Century performance 2022

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 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.
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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 Op
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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 you to explore the artistic research and artwork created during this program.
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Opera group performs on stage.

Curated Spotify Playlists

Discover curated playlists from Banff Centre residencies, programs, and competitions.
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