PRISMA Festival & Academy

PRISMA Festival & Academy PRISMA enriches lives through the language of classical music. Join us June 15-27, 2026 in qathet/Powell River.

Pacific Region International Summer Music Association (PRISMA) in Powell River, BC prepares music students and young professionals for a career in music performance.

The Four Seasons by CandlelightJune 18Experience Vivaldi’s masterpiece in a whole new light.Surrounded by candlelight, g...
06/18/2026

The Four Seasons by Candlelight
June 18
Experience Vivaldi’s masterpiece in a whole new light.
Surrounded by candlelight, guest artists and select PRISMA students bring The Four Seasons to life in an unforgettable evening of music, atmosphere, and artistry. A concert that combines one of classical music’s most beloved works with the warmth and intimacy of a candlelit setting.
Featured Repertoire:
Tobin Stokes – Fanfare / Adventures of John Ware
John Estacio – Overture
Stockhausen – Zyclus no. 9 (Bill Linwood) 9. Min
Jean Françaix – Quartet for flute, oboe, clarinet and bassoon
Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight
📅 June 18 | 7:30 PM
📍 Evergreen Theatre
🎟 Tickets & Festival Passes available now at prismafestival.com | Youth/Under 18 FREE

Students in the SpotlightJune 17The next generation of great musicians takes centre stage.The PRISMA Concerto Competitio...
06/17/2026

Students in the Spotlight
June 17
The next generation of great musicians takes centre stage.
The PRISMA Concerto Competition showcases exceptional young artists competing for the opportunity to perform as soloists with the PRISMA Festival Orchestra. Expect extraordinary talent, inspiring performances, and a glimpse into the future of classical music.
Featured Repertoire:
Concerto excerpts performed by PRISMA’s Concerto Competition finalists
Repertoire selected by each competitor
📅 June 17 | 7:30 PM
📍 Evergreen Theatre
🎟 Tickets & Festival Passes available now at prismafestival.com | Youth/Under 18 FREE

06/16/2026

TONIGHT! World-class artistry. Extraordinary music. An intimate concert experience.

The Garneau String Quartet and celebrated cellist Desmond Hoebig open the 2026 PRISMA Festival with an evening of chamber music that moves from intensity and passion to moments of profound beauty.

Experience these remarkable musicians up close in the intimate setting of Evergreen Theatre.

📅 June 16 | 7:30 PM
📍 Evergreen Theatre
🎟 Tickets on sale now
Youth/Under 18 FREE

06/15/2026

Kick off PRISMA Festival 2026 with Nikki LaBonte! Join us TODAY for the first Limelight Concert, followed by the festival’s first masterclass: Horn Masterclass with Nikki

MASTERCLASSES & LIMELIGHT CONCERTS
See world-class artists up close
Weekdays at 1:30 PM
$5 per day • Free with Festival Pass

They're here! 🎻✈️June 14 was Arrival Day, and we couldn't be more excited to welcome 81 students to this beautiful corne...
06/15/2026

They're here! 🎻✈️

June 14 was Arrival Day, and we couldn't be more excited to welcome 81 students to this beautiful corner of the world. It's been a record year for the number of applications received, and the number of alumni returning. The 2026 PRISMA Festival Orchestra represents 11 countries and territories: Canada, the United States, Puerto Rico, Hungary, Austria, the Philippines, France, Germany, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and China.

Over the next two weeks, these talented young musicians will learn, perform, and grow together. Let the music begin! 🎶

Load-in day for PRISMA's 14th edition! 💪🎻Dozens of volunteers and staff helped make it happen – an all-ages crew that in...
06/14/2026

Load-in day for PRISMA's 14th edition! 💪🎻

Dozens of volunteers and staff helped make it happen – an all-ages crew that included some seasoned veterans who have been with us since Day 1. Special thanks to Mike Kaban, Realtor for the truck and Miklat Recovery for the extra muscle.

Today was a reminder of just how lucky we are to have this community behind us. ❤️

Passion & TranscendenceJune 16Some music stays with you long after the final note.Join the acclaimed Garneau String Quar...
06/12/2026

Passion & Transcendence
June 16
Some music stays with you long after the final note.
Join the acclaimed Garneau String Quartet and celebrated cellist Desmond Hoebig for an evening of chamber music that explores passion, beauty, and transcendence. Performed by artists whose careers span the world’s great concert stages, this opening Showcase Concert offers an intimate start to the PRISMA Festival season.
📅 June 16 | 7:30 PM
📍 Evergreen Theatre
Featured Repertoire:
Missy Mazzoli — Enthusiasm Strategies
Beethoven — String Quartet No. 5 in A Major, Op. 18
Schubert — String Quintet in C Major, D. 956
🎟 Tickets & Festival Passes available now at prismafestival.com | Youth/Under 18 FREE

06/12/2026

From the landscapes of Canada to the far reaches of the solar system. 🪐 🌍

Join the PRISMA Festival Orchestra for an unforgettable season finale featuring Holst’s epic masterpiece The Planets, alongside performances by this year’s Concerto Competition winners and music inspired by the stories and spirit of our land.

A powerful celebration of artistry, achievement, and the next generation of exceptional musicians.

📅 June 26 | 7:30 PM
📍 Evergreen Theatre
🎟 Tickets & Festival Passes available now
Youth/Under 18 FREE

06/12/2026

Candlelit setting. One timeless masterpiece. 🕯️ 🎻

Step into an evening where music and atmosphere become one. Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons unfolds in the glow of candlelight, performed by world-class guest artists and outstanding PRISMA musicians.

From the first note to the final applause, this is classical music at its most intimate, immersive, and unforgettable.

📅 June 18 | 7:30 PM
📍 Evergreen Theatre
🎟 Tickets & Festival Passes available now
Youth/Under 18 FREE

05/28/2026

Programming spans ticketed concerts, an outdoor community performance, masterclasses, and more

Address

Townsite Market 113-5831 Ash Avenue
Powell River, BC
V8A4R5

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when PRISMA Festival & Academy posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to PRISMA Festival & Academy:

Shortcuts

Share