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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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Jazz Jams Session, 2025.
Date: Wed, Aug 19 2026 @ 9:30 PM
CLVB '33

Jazz Jams Session

After each Jazz & Sonic Arts concert, follow the artists to CLVB ’33 for an informal jam.
Attend Free
Women dancing in studio
Date: Thu, Aug 20 2026 @ 4:00 PM
Laszlo Funtek

Indigenous World Dance Open Studios

Tour Banff Centre's beautiful dance studios while experiencing informal performances from the participants and faculty of the Indigenous World Dance residency.
Attend Free
Photo of Wayne Arthurson
Date: Thu, Aug 20 2026 @ 7:00 PM
CLVB '33

Literary Cabaret: Crime Writing - Chapter 1

Hosted by Wayne Arthurson
Seasoned crime novelist Wayne Arthurson reads alongside participants from the Crime Writing residency.
Attend Free
Side-by-side images of two stand-up comedians holding microphones while performing, one on stage and the other posing in a suit against a light blue background.
Date: Thu, Aug 20 2026 @ 9:00 PM
CLVB '33

Live at CLVB '33: Todd Ness Hosted by Bryan Moxon

Peak Laughs
Thursdays bring the fun: karaoke nights to take the mic (Free) or comedy ($20 cover). Shows at 9 pm. 18+.
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$20.00
Performer in a striking vintage-inspired orange outfit poses beside an outdoor piano, creating a theatrical scene against a dramatic prairie landscape.
Date: Fri, Aug 21 2026 @ 8:00 PM
CLVB '33

Live at CLVB '33: The End of the World Cabaret

Onalea and Special Guests
Banff Centre's club for summer weekend nights returns. Fridays are for live music: folk, jazz, cabaret, and more. ($20 cover). Shows at 8 pm. 18+. See details
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$20.00
Jazz and Sonic Arts Concert, 2025
Date: Sat, Aug 22 2026 @ 7:30 PM
Margaret Greenham Theatre

Jazz & Sonic Arts Concert

Our highly acclaimed Jazz & Sonic Arts faculty perform a series of improvisation-filled concerts—often joined by participants from this summer’s residency.
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$35.00
Jazz Jams Session, 2025.
Date: Sat, Aug 22 2026 @ 9:30 PM
CLVB '33

Jazz Jams Session

After each Jazz & Sonic Arts concert, follow the artists to CLVB ’33 for an informal jam.
Attend Free
Photo of David Heska Wanbli Weiden
Date: Tue, Aug 25 2026 @ 7:00 PM
CLVB '33

Literary Cabaret: Crime Writing - Chapter 2

Hosted by David Heska Wanbi Weiden
Award-winning Indigenous crime writer David Heska Wanbli Weiden reads alongside participants from the Crime Writing residency.
Attend Free
Nita Prose
Date: Thu, Aug 27 2026 @ 7:00 PM
CLVB '33

Literary Cabaret: Crime Writing - Chapter 3

Hosted by Nita Prose
Global crime writing phenomenon Nita Prose—author of The Maid series—reads alongside participants from the Crime Writing residency.
Attend Free

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Chamber Music Concerts

Participants and faculty from this year’s Chamber Music residency perform intimate concerts celebrating the future of chamber music.

Music is generously supported by the Alice and Betty Schultz Scholarships Endowment Fund for Dance and Music, the Maria Francisca Josepha Brouwer Scholarship Fund for Dutch Artists, and the Yolande Freeze Master Artists in Music Fund.

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Jazz Jams at CLVB '33


Late nights keep the music going: informal jazz jams led by Jazz & Sonic Arts artists, where improvisation takes over, and anything can happen.

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Indigenous Arts

Through outstanding performances, concerts, workshops, talks, and exhibitions, Indigenous Arts contributes to strong and vibrant Indigenous arts 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.