Kiwanis Music Festival of Guelph - Kiwanis Music Festival of Guelph

We're more than halfway through the 2026 Kiwanis Music Festival of Guelph and hundreds of amazing, aspiring musicians have already had their chance to perform and share their incredible gifts and talents!

Join us on April 28 for Choirs and April 29 to May 1 for Bands & Percussion. It's going to be extraordinary!

Schedules & Detailed Programs for each discipline are available for downloading on the Schedule page.

Notifications for OMFA Provincials nominations are currently being organized and shared as they become available. Thank you for your patience during this busy time!

Scholarship notifications and invitations to perform at the Highlights of the Festival Concert & Awards Ceremony are also being finalized and will be communicated as soon as possible.

Highlights of the Festival Concert & Awards Ceremony

NEW LOCATION!!!

Dublin Street United Church, 68 Suffolk Street West

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Some of the finest performers from this year’s Festival present their work in a stunning concert.
Scholarships, plaques, and medals are awarded to over 150 promising young musicians and ensembles.

Admission:
$20 - Adults

$5 - Students/Children

Teachers/Performers/Volunteers/Scholarship Recipients - FREE!

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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.

GKMF 2026