Large Ensembles
Festival Registration
Registration Period: Oct 15-Dec 12
2026 FESTIVAL DATES
Jazz: February 25-27, 2026
CBO: March 2-7, 2026
Choral: March 9-12, 2026
In general, our days will run from approximately 8:30am - 4:30pm, although there will be some variance from this, depending on registrations.
2027 Festival Registration
October 5, 2027
REGISTRATION OPENS
The ENTIRE REGISTRATION PERIOD HAS MOVED SIGNIFICANTLY EARLIER FOR 2026-27 in ORDER TO GET SCHEDULES OUT BEFORE WINTER BREAK.
November 6, 2027
REGISTRATION CLOSES
No further scheduling requests will be accepted after this date.
November 30, 2027
LATE REGISTRATION CLOSES
6 NOV - 30 NOV Late registration will incur a $50 late fee per registration, SPACE PERMITTING. No scheduling requests are available during this time period.
Dates TBA
NEW! Vancouver Kiwanis AMPED FESTIVAL
Celebrating live bands & artists (pop, rock, alternative, rap. contemporary Christian & more). Location & date TBA.
February 23 - 26, 2027
Vancouver Kiwanis Jazz Festival
Bethany Baptist Church | 22680 Westminster Hwy., Richmond, BC
February 26 - March 8, 2027
Vancouver Kiwanis Concert Band & Orchestra Festival
Bethany Baptist Church | 22680 Westminster Hwy., Richmond, BC
March 8 - 12, 2027
Vancouver Kiwanis Choral Festival
Bethany Baptist Church | 22680 Westminster Hwy., Richmond, BC
Scheduling Requests
All scheduling requests have now closed for the 2026 Large Ensembles Festival.
Scheduling requests for the 2027 Festival Season will open May 4, 2026, and will close on November 6, 2026. The link below is active, however the request portal will not be live until May 4. They will be addressed on a first come, first served basis.