Events & Festival

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

June 18th – 21st, 2026
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.
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.
June 11-13,2026
Michael Ching’s fast, funny, and unforgettable one act comic opera

Additional Performances Shows

June 11-13,2026
Michael Ching’s fast, funny, and unforgettable one act comic opera
Join us at the Muttart Theatre in the Stanley A. Milner Library in Downtown Edmonton for an enchanting evening of music and conversation. An Evening with Mozart invites you to experience exquisite vocal and instrumental works by Mozart, brought to life by Canada’s rising stars of opera and classical performance. After the concert, enjoy a reception and meet the artists – an intimate chance to connect, discuss the music, and celebrate their remarkable talent.

Préparez-vous à cinq semaines de musique, de récits et de performances inoubliables

Explorer le festival

En collaboration avec le Département de théâtre de l’Université MacEwan 

Préparez-vous pour cinq semaines de musique, de contes et de performances inoubliables ! NUOVA Vocal Arts est fier de présenter le 27e Festival national des arts vocaux, qui comprend :

  • Così fan tutte, la comédie pétillante de Mozart réinventée dans les Rocheuses canadiennes, dirigée par Rob Herriot, avec la direction musicale de Gordon Gerrard, au Capitol Theatre, Fort Edmonton Park.
  • Brigadoon, un conte intemporel d’amour au-delà du temps, dirigé par Kim Mattice Wanat, au Orange Hub Theatre.
  • Speed Dating Tonight !, l’opéra comique contemporain de Michael Ching, dirigé par Benjamin Smith, au Tucker Amphitheatre, Citadel Theatre.
  • Performances éphémères dans le centre-ville d’Edmonton
  • Concerts à la Bibliothèque publique d’Edmonton et au Conservatoire Muttart
  • Deux cabarets-dîner, un café acoustique, des classes de maître et bien plus encore !

Cette année, le festival réunit les artistes vocaux émergents et les interprètes de théâtre musical les plus prometteurs du Canada pour célébrer l’art, la découverte et la performance en direct.

Events

Where Can We Take You Next?

New performances are always in the works! Keep a keen eye out, an enticing new experience might already be waiting for you.

Concert Lineup
Starlight Serenade: A Golden Age Gala
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May 31st, 2025 at 7:30pm
Where?
10804 119 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 3P2
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Storybook Sing-Along
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June 7th at 3:00pm
Where?
9125 50 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6B 2H3
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ENCORE! A Broadway Benefit Dinner Cabaret
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June 10th at 5:30pm
Where?
10334 108 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 1L9
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Song & Aria Showcase
When?
May 24th at 7:00pm
Where?
9125 50 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6B 2H3
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Masterclass Lineup

Our FREE Masterclasses are educational lecture-style evenings that are open to everyone.

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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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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.