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 is now closed.
If you missed the deadline but still wish to sign up to participate, please email the Coordinator immediately. A $10 late fee will be charged.
Detailed Programs for each discipline will be posted on the Schedule page just as soon as possible – mid/late March.
If you have any scheduling requests, be sure to complete your Preferences in the registration portal IMMEDIATELY. It is much easier to schedule around your requests than to make changes after scheduling has been completed.
We look forward to welcoming you all to our Festival 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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