SCHEDULE / PERFORMANCES

Our 2026 Festival will feature dazzling performances from artists far and wide. From local treasures to international gems, these captivating performers will put a smile on your child’s face and make you hoot with laughter. Discover our weekday and weekend performance times & schedule. View our event calendar.

  1. The Pursuit: 1, 2, 3 let’s go, let’s keep going! 

    Missy D is a hip hop, rap & soul artist who makes music as a form of therapy. In a fusion of sounds from her childhood, Missy draws inspiration from French melodies to r&b, soul, jazz, hip hop, rock and rap legends. Missy D will have you feeling all the feels and singing YES MAMA as she embraces diversity in instrumentals, music and most of all, people. 

    Ages: Grades 3 and up 
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  2. Archipelago 

    Step into a world of wonder. Inside a darkened space, a glowing cluster of tiny islands awaits—each designed for a single adventurer. At every island, children uncover a playful question or request, sparking imagination, reflection, or hands-on interaction. 

    Ages: Grades 1–7
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  3. Haida and Squamish Stories & Songs 

    Come listen to the engaging stories told by Kung Jaadee, a Haida storyteller who has been sharing legends for over 30 years! Kung Jaadee will share some of her favourite tales about Raven (Yaahl), the trickster and creator. 

    Ages: Grades K‑7
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  4. Benched 

    You won’t want to sit down for this high-energy dance show that transforms the everyday bench into a stage for humour, honesty, and breathtaking physicality. Five fearless dancers push the limits of movement, exploring what it means to take space, share space, and sometimes fall right off the edge. 

    Ages: Grades 2 and up 
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  5. Nimihitowin! 

    Powwow and hoop dance are beautiful expressions of Indigenous Peoples’ rich history and culture. Nimihitowin! will mesmerize audiences with dramatic dancing, spectacular regalia and the subtle beauty of flute songs. 

    Ages: Grades K‑12
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  6. Mini Cops On Duty 

    The lights are on, the stage is set, and the little officers are on patrol… sort of. When prisoner-singer Rizotto refuses to appear for the concert, chaos erupts! Acrobatics, musical mishaps, and comic misfires turn order into hilarious mayhem. 

    Ages: Grades K‑12
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  7. The Merry Marching Band 

    A zany brass band is ready to whisk you away on a hilarious musical adventure! Under the guidance of a bossy yet bird-brained bandleader, this merry crew sets off to explore the world (and beyond!)—from Canada to Brazil to Ukraine and back, with a detour to Planet Mars! 

    Ages: Grades K‑12
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