Founded in 1933 by the University of Alberta, Department of Extension, with a grant from the U.S.-based Carnegie Foundation, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity began with a single course in drama.

Spanning literary cabarets, concerts, theatrical performances, and more, Banff Centre’s Fall-Winter full roster of programming features a vibrant mix of free and paid events from across artistic ...

In this special performance, Silkroad Ensemble members Pura Fé, Haruka Fujii, Maeve Gilchrist, and Mazz Swift combine Japanese percussion, Celtic Harp, classical violin, electronica, and Indigenous ...

That relationship between place and possibility lies at the heart of the legacy of the Banff Centre. For generations, artists have come to the Canadian Rockies not simply to study or perform, but to ...

"This was a year of welcoming. We welcomed new spaces, new partners, new visitors, and new ways of being." The image on the front cover of the 2025-26 issue of Reflections, our annual Report to ...

Banff Centre’s Literary Arts programs provide an inspiring space and focused time for emerging and established writers to push the boundaries of their talent and realize their potential. Our programs ...

For nearly 40 years, the Banff International String Quartet Competition has celebrated the art of chamber music while providing career support for emerging string quartets. Intended as a one-time ...

Welcome to Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, a post-secondary institution in the heart of the Rocky Mountains dedicated to training in arts, leadership, Indigenous culture, and mountain culture.

Our mission is to contribute to the achievement of the educational and artistic goals of Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity through centralized services, expertise, and administrative support ...

Starts Sunday, 5:30 pm with dinner Monday to Thursday, 8:30 am to 5 pm Finishes Friday, 1:30 pm after lunch ...

The Three Ravens Restaurant and Wine Bar is one of the 100 Best Restaurants in Canada on OpenTable. Executive Chef Leandro Vega and his knowledgeable team are passionate about the unique culinary ...