Welcome!
- 52nd Sunshine Coast Festival of the Performing Arts
- April 7 to 24, 2026 (Adjudications) and May 9, 2026 (Highlights Concert)
- Open to amateur performers of all ages and abilities
Festival 2026 Schedule
Venue is St Hilda’s Anglican Church (5838 Barnacle Street, Sechelt) except for Bands & Percussion/Woodwinds & Brass, which is Chatelech Secondary School (5904 Cowrie Street, Sechelt).
- April 7 and 8 – Piano
- April 10 – Folk Instrumental
- April 13 – Bowed Strings
- April 16 – Bands & Percussion/Woodwinds & Brass
- April 22 and 23 – Vocal/Choir
- April 23 – Dance (separate from Coastal Dance Festival)
- April 24 – Dance Masterclass
- April 24 – Speech & Dramatic Arts
Key Dates
- Highlights Concert: May 9, 2026, Gibsons Heritage Playhouse (featuring top performers)
- PABC Festival: June 1-5, 2026, Prince George (application deadline to be advised)
- Canada West Performing Arts Festival: July 24-25, 2026, Edmonton
Thank you to our generous sponsors and donors – we are most grateful!
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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.
Venues
Festival venues for 2024 include 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.
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!
