Brandon Festival of the Arts

08/19/2026

Our AGM is coming.
Have you wanted to learn more about our festival? Interested in getting involved? This is a great place to learn more about us.
All are welcome; hope to see you there!

02/16/2026

We're excited to announce our first ever Violin Program at the Brandon Public Library. This program will start running weekly, starting on Friday March 6th. There will be two groups: ages 3 to 6 from 4:15 to 5 PM, and ages 7 plus from 5 to 5:45 PM. Beginners are welcome. Signup is required, and there is no cost. Our instructor will be Rob Richardson. This program was made possible by a donation from Dr. Lynne Whidden. Please email [email protected], call 204-727-6648, or stop in at the Downtown Branch to register or for more information.

Mr. Richardson is the Director of the Suzuki Talent Education Program at Brandon University’s Eckhardt-Grammatté Conservatory of Music, where he maintains an extensive studio of violinists and violists and conducts string orchestras and coaches chamber music. Robert is very active as a teacher/conductor at Suzuki workshops, Summer Institutes, and Canadian music festivals throughout North America and beyond. Robert regularly performs on both violin and viola in numerous chamber ensembles, including the Brandon Chamber Players, of which he is a founding member.

02/16/2026

It's DANCE WEEK!! Are you coming down to support your dancer? NEW this year, we have Eastside Eatery onsite with delicious soups, sandwiches and more! Select from their onsite menu, or order from their full menu for delivery 😍! Yum!

02/07/2026

We need you! Festival starts TOMORROW, but lots of volunteer shifts need to be filled. You can find the volunteer schedule and sign up for shifts at https://signup.com/group/189138900121, or use the QR code

01/31/2026

YES! The program is finally here! See schedules by downloading at https://brandonfestivalofthearts.ca/festival/

01/27/2026

Looking for schedules? Sorry, not quite yet (but soon!). In the meanwhile, we've gotten the volunteer schedule up at https://shorturl.at/4TjYc. Why not sign up for a shift or two? We can't run without volunteers like you!

01/27/2026