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Banff Centre Summer Arts Festival 2026

Canada's celebration of art in the mountains since 1950.

Over 100 concerts, DJ nights, literary cabarets, art-making workshops, and much more—including many free events—all summer long.

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From the film A Baffin Vacation: Love on Ice, photo by Eric Boomer
Date: Thu, Sep 10 2026 @ 8:00 PM
Shaw Amphitheatre

Mountain Culture Films

Bring a blanket and the whole family for a lineup of inspiring films from the 2025 Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour..
Attend Free
From the film Iikaiksimatsa'pao'p (Grateful to Be on the Land)
Date: Fri, Sep 11 2026 @ 8:00 PM
Shaw Amphitheatre

Iikaiksimatsa'pao'p and Siksikakowan: The Blackfoot Man

A night under the stars celebrating Indigenous films! Join us for two films by Blackfoot documentarian Trevor Solway.
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Children doing crafts
Date: Sat, Sep 12 2026 @ 10:00 AM
Walter Phillips Gallery

Family ARTventures

Drop in to Family ARTventures at Walter Phillips Gallery—monthly hands-on artmaking for children and youth. Materials provided. All ages welcome.
Attend Free
James Ehnes, photo by Ben Ealovega.
Date: Sat, Sep 12 2026 @ 7:30 PM
Rolston Recital Hall

James Ehnes' 50th Canada Birthday Tour

One of the planet’s most renowned violinists celebrates his 50th birthday with a not-to-be-missed tour across Canada.
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$75.00
Photo of Kalen Iwamoto
Date: Tue, Sep 15 2026 @ 7:00 PM
CLVB '33

Literary Cabaret: Computational Writing - Chapter 2

Hosted by Kalen Iwamoto
Internationally recognized conceptual artist Kalen Iwamoto reads alongside participants from the Computational Writing residency.
Attend Free
Catherine Blackburn, photo courtesy of the artist.
Date: Wed, Sep 16 2026 @ 7:00 PM
Max Bell Auditorium

Decolonizing the Narrative Conversation Series with Catherine Blackburn

Join us for a conversation with Catherine Blackburn, a multidisciplinary artist and jeweller who addresses Canada’s colonial past.
Attend Free
Photo of Dr. Lillian-Yvonne Bertram
Date: Thu, Sep 17 2026 @ 7:00 PM
CLVB '33

Literary Cabaret: Computational Writing - Chapter 3

Hosted by Dr. Lillian-Yvonne Bertram
Groundbreaking poet and visual artist Dr. Lillian-Yvonne Bertram reads alongside participants from the Computational Writing residency
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Art of Piano

Inspired faculty and emerging musical talents meet in Art of Piano. Join us as musicians push their instruments to new heights in skill and expression, sharing their unique perspectives and creativity.

Art of Piano is generously supported by lead donor Heather Edwards. Additional support provided by the Alice and Betty Schultz Scholarships Endowment Fund for Dance and Music, Helen Graham, and the Yolanda Freeze Master Artists Music Fund

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Nomadisms

Nomadism is a mode of existence determined by movement, alternative cartographies, and attention to the earth. This summer, artists consider how this shapes aesthetics and gestures of art-making and collaboration.

Visual Arts is generously supported by Foundation David R. Graham and the Gail and Stephen A. Jarislowsky Outstanding Artist Program.

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National Indigenous History Month

Banff Centre recognizes National Indigenous History Month as a time for learning, honouring, reflecting, and engaging with Indigenous cultures. Banff Centre invites the community to participate in events and activities including a music concert, dance and jewelry workshops, story sharing panels, and more.

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Indigenous Arts

Through outstanding performances, concerts, residencies, presentations, workshops, talks, and exhibitions, Indigenous Arts contributes to strong and vibrant communities in Canada and around the globe.

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We recognize, with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as “Minihrpa” (translated in Stoney Nakoda as “the waterfalls”) and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nations – as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of Alberta, Rockyview District 4. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play here, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.