The 2026 National Vocal Arts Festival
A five-week celebration of Canada’s next generation of opera and music theatre artists.
In partnership with MacEwan University Department of Theatre.
May 24 – June 28, 2026 | Edmonton, Alberta
Get ready for five weeks of unforgettable music, storytelling, and performance!
Explore the Festival
In partnership with MacEwan University, Department of Theatre. This year, come experience the Vocal Arts Festival, featuring:
- Così fan tutte, Mozart’s sparkling comedy reimagined in the Canadian Rockies, directed by Rob Herriot, conducted by Gordon Gerrard, at the Capitol Theatre, Fort Edmonton Park.
- Brigadoon, a timeless tale of love beyond time, directed by Kim Mattice Wanat, at the Orange Hub Theatre
- Speed Dating Tonight!, Michael Ching’s contemporary comic opera, directed by Benjamin Smith, at the Tucker Amphitheatre, Citadel Theatre
- Downtown Pop-Up Performances across Edmonton’s Downtown core
- Concerts at the Edmonton Public Library & Muttart Conservatory
- Two Dinner Cabarets, An Acoustic Coffee House, Masterclasses, and much more!
This year’s festival brings together Canada’s most exciting emerging vocalists and musical theatre artists for a celebration of artistry, discovery, and live performance.
2026 Festival MainStage
Upcoming Events: See All The Festival Has To Offer!
Tuneful Tuesdays!
Friday Affairs!
Sensory Saturdays!
Soulful Sundays!
Plan a Date—No Need to Ad Lib
With our often intimate venues, tickets can disappear quickly. While you’re here, why not book your tickets and start looking forward to your next night out!
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Muttart Theatre | Stanley A. Milner Library | 7:00 – 8:30 PM Step inside the world of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart for an evening of insight, storytelling, and extraordinary music. This distinguished event blends live performance with illuminating commentary, tracing the life, genius, and enduring influence of one of history’s greatest composers. Featuring Canada’s leading emerging vocal artists from coast to coast—participants of the NUOVA Vocal Arts Festival’s renowned five-week intensive – this concert brings Mozart’s most beloved works vividly to life. Join us from 7:00 – 8:30 PM at the Muttart Theatre in the Stanley A. Milner Library, followed by a reception to meet the artists and continue the conversation. |
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1 event,Saturday, May 30 & 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. Join us for a by-donation concert. Please note that admission to the Muttart Conservatory pyramids is separate and payable at the door. |
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Join us for a warm and uplifting afternoon of music featuring Vocal Gems, a curated hour of beloved selections performed by Canada’s leading emerging vocal artists from the NUOVA Vocal Arts Festival. This intimate concert celebrates the beauty and immediacy of the human voice. Designed as a shared moment of connection and inspiration, this one-hour performance offers audiences a chance to experience world-class young artists up close in an inviting community setting. |
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2023 Festival Lineup
Experience opera and musical theatre that explore the richness of artistic performance. The Melody Lingers On, Mansfield Park, Flight, and A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder.
Dinner Cabaret
Step into our city’s favourite restaurants for an evening of culture and cuisine. Top chef’s serve you several courses while talented emerging artists serenade you. Satiate your senses.
Music & Mimosas
Find out how brunch could become even better. Enjoy delicious food, bubbly drinks, and invigorating performances. The perfect recipe for a refreshing weekend experience.