Schedule Summary

AFM takes place over three days on the campus of Mount Saint Vincent University and other locations in Halifax, Nova Scotia. In addition to your ensemble’s adjudicated performances, you may also choose to attend featured concerts and other special events. Consult the schedule and be sure to get the most from your festival experience!

Wednesday, April 29

9:00 am - 5:00 pmAdjudicated PerformancesDetails
7:00 pmFeatured Performance:
TBA
Details
8:30 - 10:00 pmDJ DanceDetails
8:30 - 10:00 pmLive Music at Vinnie'sDetails
8:30 - 10:00 pmDirector's ReceptionDetails

Thursday, April 30

9:00 am - 5:00 pmAdjudicated PerformancesDetails
12:00 pm - 1:00 pmLunchtime Concert: TBADetails
6:30 pmFeatured Performance:
TBA
Details
7:45 pmFeatured Performance:
TBA
Details
8:30 - 10:00 pmDJ DanceDetails
8:30 - 10:00 pmLive Music at Vinnie'sDetails
8:30 - 10:00 pmDirector's ReceptionDetails

Friday, May 1

9:00 am - 5:00 pmAdjudicated PerformancesDetails
12:00 pm - 1:00 pmLunchtime Concert: TBADetails
7:00 pmFeatured Performance:
TBA
Details
8:30 - 10:00 pmDJ DanceDetails
8:30 - 10:00 pmLive Music at Vinnie'sDetails
8:30 - 10:00 pmDirector's ReceptionDetails

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Registration is now open for AFM 2026. Start planning your festival today by filling out an application form.

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