All Shows and Events

Stephanie Comilang and Simon Speiser, Piña, Why is the Sky Blue?, production still, 2020.

Piña, Why is the Sky Blue?

Walter Phillips Gallery presents the exhibition Piña, Why is the Sky Blue? from March 3 - July 30, 2023.
Headshot of Shane Koyczan
Sat, Apr 1, 2023

An Evening With Shane Koyczan

Lauded for his sold out live performances, Shane Koyczan has carved out his own artistic path beyond the conventional.

Jenny Belzberg Theatre
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$35
From the film Triangle of Sadness
Mon, Apr 3, 2023

Reel Time: Triangle of Sadness

Don't miss this award-winning film, where social hierarchy is turned upside down, revealing the tawdry relationship between power and beauty.

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Image courtesy Martyn Joseph
Fri, Apr 21, 2023

An Evening with Martyn Joseph

Join us for an intimate evening with Martyn Joseph, a unique singer-songwriter who delivers a performance that continues to blow crowds away around the world!
 

Margaret Greenham Theatre
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$36.50
Literary Arts Talk at Banff Centre, photo by Donald Lee
Thu, Apr 27, 2023

Graphic Novels and Visual Narrative: Open Readings

Join us for readings by writers from Literary Arts' current residency program, hosted by faculty member Matt Madden.

Max Bell Auditorium
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Free
Bishakh Som and Matt Madden, faculty at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Tue, May 2, 2023

Graphic Novels and Visual Narrative: Faculty Readings

Join us for readings by the authors leading Literary Arts' current residency program.

Max Bell Auditorium
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Free
Literary Arts Talk at Banff Centre
Thu, May 4, 2023

Graphic Novels and Visual Narrative: Open Readings

Join us for readings by writers from Literary Arts' current residency program, hosted by faculty member Bishakh Som.

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

Recordings & Virtual Inspiration

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

Journée nationale des peuples autochtones

Le 21 juin, vous êtes invité à célébrer avec nous virtuellement la Journée nationale des peuples autochtones.
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.
Ashlee Hendy and Elizabeth Chong, Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park, Australia © Simon Carter

Banff on Demand

Find out more about watching films throughout the year on our Banff On Demand platform.

Online Public Programs

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. Course Now Full. 

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Free