NUOVA Vocal Arts

Announcing the 2026 Festival MainStage!

26 dates. One night. What could go wrong?

Speed Dating Tonight!

June 11-13,2026

Michael Ching’s fast, funny, and unforgettable one act comic opera

A Timeless Tale of Love Beyond Time

Brigadoon

June 24 – June 28, 2026

When two travelers discover a village that appears only once every hundred years, love, tradition, and magic collide. One day. One love. One impossible choice.

Mozart’s Comedy of Love and Letting Go

Mozart’s sparkling comedy about love and human nature unfolds against the breathtaking backdrop of the Canadian wilderness. Così fan tutte is reimagined at an elegant 1930s resort hotel on the edge of untamed landscape, performed at the historic Capitol Theatre, Fort Edmonton Park.

More Upcoming Performances

Morning Harmonies: Brunch & Song

Sunday, June 14, 2026 | 11:00 – 1:00 PM | Edmonton Jewish Senior Centre Begin your day with warmth, music, and community at Morning Harmonies, a relaxed brunch and performance experience featuring artists of the NUOVA Vocal Arts Festival. Enjoy a brunch alongside a light, uplifting program of vocal music, from charming selections performed by Canada’s leading emerging singers. Designed to feel welcoming and intimate, this event invites you to savour both food and song in equal measure. A gentle, joyful start to your Sunday – where good company, good music, and a shared table come together.

Voices in Bloom

Saturday, June 6 & June 13, 2026 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM | Muttart Conservatory Step into a living garden of sound and light with Voice in Bloom, an intimate one-hour concert set within the breathtaking glass pyramid of the Muttart Conservatory. From 2:00–3:00 PM, experience a golden-age inspired musical gathering where voice and nature intertwine. Surrounded by cascading light and lush displays of golden hydrangeas, Canada’s leading emerging vocal artists from the NUOVA Vocal Arts Festival offer an acoustic performance of luminous clarity and warmth, revealing the beauty of song in its most unadorned form. An afternoon of elegance, stillness, and radiant sound, where music blooms in the heart of the garden.

Young Artist Training?

CLASS ACT REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Step Into the Spotlight

Ages 9 – 17?
Train in acting, singing, and dance in our year-long triple-threat program – culminating in a fully staged musical.

Junior (9–12): No audition

Advanced (13–17): Audition required

Our 10 Second Autobiography

There are two things we love to see: an emerging artist unleashing their passion and talent on stage, and an audience arrested by a transformative performance.

We exist so both of those things can happen.

NUOVA Vocal Arts provides world-class training to performers, while also filling our communities with unique events, unforgettable performances, and fantastic festivals.

Training

Are You a Future Alumni?

All the world’s a stage—but we give you the tools to step out onto it. For many of our alumni, Nuova Vocal Arts gave them the tools to transition smoothly from their insular academic life into their professional careers. Check out the variety of programs we offer for vocalists, musicians, directors, stage designers, and more.

Volunteer

Want to Get a Little More Hands-On?

Hard work deserves rewards!
As a volunteer, you get more than experience and industry knowledge. We connect you with some fun benefits and a friendly crew.

Donate

Become a Donor

The arts enrich us. Powerful stories and moving performances teach us something about ourselves and challenge our perceptions.

Your gift brings the stage to life, and brings life to the community. Donors like you help the arts to thrive.

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