The Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is preparing for a busy season, announcing a summer arts festival in Banff that features more than 100 events running from May through September 2026. The festival will offer a mix of concerts, workshops, readings, exhibitions, performances, and film screenings, bringing international musicians, artists, and writers to the community.
The performance season includes several notable appearances at the Jenny Belzberg Theatre. On June 4, A.I.M by Kyle Abraham will present the Canadian avant premiere of White Space. Later in the summer, the band Pink Martini is set to perform on June 27. Classical music enthusiasts can also look forward to violinist James Ehnes, who will stop in town for his 50th Birthday Tour on September 12.
Outdoor performances also return to the schedule, with IN A LANDSCAPE: Classical Music in the Wild coming to the Shaw Amphitheatre on June 28. For those looking for more casual entertainment, the centre’s cabaret-style venue, CLVB ’33, is returning for its second summer. It will host a variety of events throughout the season, including karaoke, DJ sets, live comedy, and jazz jams.
The festival season also highlights local milestones, including the 50th anniversary of the Walter Phillips Gallery, which was first established in 1976. Established in 1933, the Banff Centre continues its long history of creative programming, offering both free and ticketed events to residents and visitors throughout the coming months.
