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Annual General Meeting (AGM), Join us!

2027 Festival and Highlights Concert Dates

  • Festival: Monday, April 26 to Sunday, May 2, 2027
  • Highlights Concert: Saturday, May 15, 2027

Note: All disciplines will be showcased during one week in April instead of over 4 weeks.

Key Dates

  • Annual General Meeting (AGM): November 5, 2026, 11am via Zoom
  • Syllabus available: Early December 2026
  • Registration opens: Early January 2027
  • Registration Early Bird: February 15, 2027
  • Registration After Early Bird: March 1, 2027
  • Program available: Week of March 29, 2027 (internal note – will aim for program being available the during Spring Break)
  • PABC Festival: June 5-9, 2027, Cranbrook (application deadline to be advised)
  • Canada West Performing Arts Festival: July 22-24, 2027, Victoria

Thank you to our generous sponsors and donors – we are most grateful!

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Be a Volunteer, Join us!

Would you like to be part of a dynamic, innovative, and professionally run volunteer team working to make a difference in the lives of amateurs in the performing arts of all ages and abilities on the Sunshine Coast? Email Sarah Lowis, President at to express your interest and/or find out more.

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Awards

Awards, certificates, and scholarships are provided to encourage and assist performers in the pursuit of excellence in the performing arts. Awards are based on the adjudicators’ decisions. Visit our Awards page for more information on awards and scholarships and to view the list of awardees in past Festivals.

> List of Award Recipients

Venues

Festival venues for 2025 included St. Hilda’s Anglican Church and Chatelech Secondary School.

Supporters

The Festival is made possible through the generous financial support of local businesses, organizations and private individuals. Please click here for sponsorship information.

> Our 2026 Sponsors

Be a Member

Please help support the Festival by being a member of the SCFPA Society. Annual membership fees are only $10 for individuals and $25 for families. Use the link below to apply. Become a member today!

> Go to Membership page