Harrison Festival of the Arts 2026 in Harrison Hot Springs

Event Overview

Celebrate music, art, culture, and community at the 47th Harrison Festival of the Arts, one of British Columbia's premier summer arts festivals. Taking place over ten days in the scenic lakeside community of Harrison Hot Springs, the festival features an exciting lineup of international and Canadian musicians, theatre performances, cultural showcases, workshops, visual arts, and free outdoor concerts.

Visitors can enjoy ticketed evening performances at Harrison Memorial Hall alongside free daytime concerts at the Beach Stage, creating a vibrant festival atmosphere for music lovers and families alike.

Dates

July 10–19, 2026

Location

Harrison Hot Springs, BC

Main Venues

• Harrison Memorial Hall (Ticketed Evening Performances)
• Festival Plaza Beach Stage (Free Outdoor Concerts)

Admission

• Beach Stage: Free (Festival button donation encouraged)
• Hall Performances: Ticketed

Festival Highlights

• International and Canadian musicians
• Free outdoor beach concerts
• Ticketed evening performances
• Theatre presentations
• Community Barn Dance
• World music
• Cultural performances
• Family-friendly programming
• Local art and artisan experiences
• Beautiful lakeside festival atmosphere

Evening Hall Performance Schedule

Friday, July 10

7:30 PM
Community Barn Dance with Marrow Bones

Saturday, July 11

8:00 PM
My Son the Hurricane

Sunday, July 12

7:30 PM
Hawksley Workman

Monday, July 13

7:30 PM
Connie Kaldor

Tuesday, July 14

8:00 PM
Evening of Theatre

Wednesday, July 15

8:00 PM
Sue Foley

Thursday, July 16

8:00 PM
The Rumble

Friday, July 17

8:00 PM
Alex Cuba

Saturday, July 18

8:00 PM
Benin International Musical

Sunday, July 19

7:30 PM
The Bills

Free Beach Stage Schedule

Saturday, July 11

• 12:00 PM – Festival Opening Ceremony
• 1:00 PM – Uzume Taiko
• 2:20 PM – Marrow Bones
• 3:40 PM – El Balcón
• 5:00 PM – Kutapira

Sunday, July 12

• 1:00 PM – Rangla Punjab Arts Academy
• 2:20 PM – Angelique Francis
• 3:40 PM – Headlong Hearts
• 5:00 PM – El Balcón

Tuesday, July 14

• 6:30 PM – Eli West

Wednesday, July 15

• 6:30 PM – La Déferlance

Thursday, July 16

• 6:30 PM – Brìghde Chambeuil

Friday, July 17

• 2:00 PM – Tennyson King
• 3:20 PM – Chilliwack Rock Choir
• 6:30 PM – Morgan Toney

Saturday, July 18

• 1:00 PM – Medusa Quartet
• 2:20 PM – Burnstick
• 3:40 PM – Morgan Toney
• 5:00 PM – Waleed Kush Afro-Jazz

Sunday, July 19

• 1:00 PM – Soozi Schlanger
• 2:20 PM – Medusa Quartet
• 3:40 PM – Waleed Kush Afro-Jazz
• 5:00 PM – G̱a̱mksimoon

Why Attend?

• One of British Columbia's longest-running arts festivals
• World-class international and Canadian performers
• Free daily concerts at the Beach Stage
• Evening ticketed concerts in an intimate venue
• Family-friendly atmosphere
• Beautiful lakeside setting
• Diverse music, theatre, and cultural programming
• Perfect summer getaway in Harrison Hot Springs

Organizer

Harrison Festival Society