GKMF 2026
Welcome to the Kiwanis Music Festival of Guelph
We're looking forward to seeing and hearing all the amazing, aspiring musicians at the 2026 Kiwanis Music Festival of Guelph!
Plans are well under way. Dates have been set, venues have been booked, syllabus updates have been completed, and adjudicators are being hired. Updates will be posted on our website as they become available.
Online Registration will be available in mid-January and the Registration Deadline is February 20 at midnight.
Performers are needed for the annual Festival Gala Concert & Fundraiser!!!
Join us for an elegant evening of delightful music and tantalizing nibbles, both savory and sweet. We're still looking for advanced students and professional musicians to grace our stage and entertain our appreciative audience. Let Heather know if you'd like to participate (soloists and ensembles of all genres welcome)
We look forward to welcoming you all back to our Festival again in 2026!!! See you then!
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The Kiwanis Music Festival of Guelph provides thousands of young, aspiring musicians with annual performance opportunities second to none.
We are the largest youth services program in the arts in our community and your support is vital to our existence.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
The Kiwanis Music Festival of Guelph is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment where all participants—regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or belief, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, appearance, abilities, or education—are welcomed, respected, and valued.
We believe that music is a universal language enriched by many cultures, traditions, and perspectives. To uphold this vision, we:
• Ensure equal opportunity for participation in all Festival activities.
• Recognize and address barriers to inclusion, particularly those related to race, faith, culture, or heritage.
• Expect all adjudicators, volunteers, audiences, and participants to demonstrate respect, openness, and fairness.
• Celebrate the breadth of musical expression by encouraging diverse styles, traditions, and artistic voices.
Through these commitments, the Festival affirms its role as a welcoming space where every musician can contribute meaningfully and every performance is valued.
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