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 Dive into the wit, romance, and irresistible music of Così fan tutte in this lively evening of curated selections and insight. Discover the brilliance of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s beloved opera through its most captivating arias and ensembles – brought to life by some of the cast in NUOVA’s Festival MainStage production running June 18-21 at the Capitol Theatre in Fort Edmonton Park Featuring members of the cast from NUOVA’s bold Canadian reimagining, conceived and designed by Sheldon Johnson, this performance offers a unique preview into the Festival’s fresh take on this sparkling and refreshing work. 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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Kaffa Coffee Roasters Friday, June 5, 2026 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM Unwind in style with an intimate evening of jazz-infused musical theatre and cabaret favourites. The Cocktail Cabaret blends smooth vocals, and a relaxed lounge atmosphere – perfect for easing into your summer night. Featuring Canada’s leading emerging vocal artists from the NUOVA Vocal Arts Festival, this curated program offers a fresh, stylish take on beloved repertoire, from golden age classics to contemporary gems – all with a jazzy twist. Join us at Kaffa Coffee Roasters for an evening of music, connection, and cocktails – where great songs and great company meet. |
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Saturday June 6, 2026 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM | Muttart Conservatory Step into a living garden of music and light within the glass pyramids of the Muttart Conservatory, where voice and nature intertwine in an intimate acoustic experience. Among the Hydrangeas invites audiences into a serene, sensory world surrounded by lush blooms and shifting natural light. Canada’s leading emerging vocal artists from the Festival perform a curated program of vocal works, delicate, lyrical, and expressive, unfolding like petals in real time. With arrangements designed to echo the stillness and beauty of the garden itself, this concert offers a moment of pause: a chance to listen closely, breathe deeply, and experience music as something living, immediate, and shared. An afternoon of quiet splendour, where voices bloom among the flowers. |
1 évènement,Join NUOVA Vocal Arts for an unforgettable evening of music, storytelling, and fine dining in the heart of downtown Edmonton at Normand's. Experience the artistry of some of Canada’s most exciting emerging vocalists as they bring a vibrant, curated program to life—blending musical theatre, classical favourites, and contemporary gems in an intimate cabaret setting. Your Evening Includes: A thoughtfully prepared four-course meal: Appetizer Soup or salad Choice of three entrées Choice of two Desserts Event Details: Location: Normand’s, Downtown Edmonton Experience: Four-course dinner paired with a live cabaret performance Atmosphere: Intimate, lively, and immersive, perfect for music lovers and food enthusiasts alike! Come for the food, stay for the music, and settle in for an evening of song, story, and unforgettable performance.
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Muttart Theatre | Stanley A. Milner Library | 7:00 – 8:30 PM Step into the golden age of musical theatre with an unforgettable evening celebrating the timeless partnership of Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe. From sweeping romance to sparkling wit, this concert explores the music that defined a generation of Broadway storytelling. Featuring selections from beloved classics like My Fair Lady, Brigadoon, and Camelot, participants in NUOVA’s renowned five-week training intensive bring these iconic songs to vibrant 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 celebrate the enduring magic of Lerner & Loewe. |
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1 évènement,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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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. Admission can be purchased at the event page $45.00 includes Brunch and performance.
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2023 Festival Lineup
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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
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