Banff Centre is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for the Opera Theatre Arts Program.

Summer Opera 2026

For Singers, Stage Managers, Répétiteurs, Stage Directors, Composers, and Conductors

This program offers skill building and practical experience for singers, stage managers, répétiteurs, stage directors, composers, and conductors. Participants will workshop new operas at various stages of development, collaborating directly with composers, librettists, and directors in a dynamic creative process.

Alongside the workshop experience, the program features masterclasses, coaching, seminars, mentorship, networking opportunities, and performances. These elements are designed to strengthen technical skills, deepen artistic practice, and foster the professional resilience needed for a sustainable career in opera.

Application Deadline November 19, 2025

Program Dates Jun 29, 2026 – Jul 25, 2026

Also, your last chance to apply for for the following programs that may be of interest:

Directors Intensive 2026

This one-week intensive for emerging directors, led by acclaimed director Weyni Mengesha, offers a transformative opportunity to deepen artistic practice in a focused, collaborative environment. Participants will engage in masterclasses, scene study, and group discussion, exploring vision, leadership, and process. 

Weyni brings her deep expertise and a unique approach to fostering bold, socially resonant work. Ideal for directors at the early stages of their careers, this program provides creative mentorship, peer exchange, and space to refine your voice in stunning surroundings. 

Application Deadline November 12, 2025

Program Dates Apr 13, 2026 – Apr 18, 2026

Fuse: Music Residency 2026

Interdisciplinary Residency for Musicians

Fuse is a residency for the curious, who want to expand their artistic practice. Supported by collaborative mentors and an environment that encourages creative play, this program encourages musicians and ensembles to experiment, create, research, and grow in Banff Centre’s unrivalled mountain environment.  

Performers will collaborate on a large-scale project while also having the opportunity to form smaller ensembles to explore additional artistic expressions.

We invite musicians, singers, conductors, and concert experience creators working in Classical, Jazz, Electronic, and related disciplines to apply. 

Application Deadline November 19, 2025

Program Dates Apr 13, 2026 – May 02, 2026

*We are pleased to offer scholarships to support participants in our programs. Visit each program page for details.