Festival Overview

April 29 – May 1, 2026

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Perform

  • Competitive and non-competitive classes
  • First-rate venues
  • 1/2 hour warm-up room
  • Professional recording for each group
  • Live video streaming of each performance

Learn

  • Internationally renowned adjudicators
  • Written and recorded adjudication
  • 1/2 hour clinic for each group following adjudicated performance

Achieve

  • Trophy for every group
  • Summer study bursaries
  • Long & McQuade Outstanding Soloist awards

Enjoy

  • Festival host for each group
  • Lunchtime concerts
  • Featured evening performances
  • Evening dances

Register Now

Registration is now open for next year's festival, taking place April 29 to May 1, 2026. Start planning your festival today by filling out an application form.

Sponsored by

Long & McQuade Musical Instruments
Schools Out Tours