Join Us As We Welcome All Artists To Perform Live at CPAF 2025.
TAKE THE STAGE. LET YOUR SPIRIT SHINE.
TAKE THE STAGE.
LET YOUR SPIRIT SHINE.
We’re excited to welcome all our participants, their families, supporters and teachers to our CPAF community for another amazing year!
All the action begins on Tuesday, Apr. 12, 2025. Join us for three incredible, inspiring weeks of live performances throughout the city from young performing artists.
Don’t Miss Out! Registration opens Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2024, and closes Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. MST.
Young artists from across Alberta compete across multi-disciplinary performing arts. Eligible categories in our music festival include
Solo | Ensemble | Speech Arts | Chamber performances
How to Participate
BE INSPIRED
Get Feedback.
This important evaluation allows you to improve your skills so you can play & compete at the next level.
Perform In Real Life.
Instead of playing for friends and family, you experience the thrill of performing on a stage where the pros play.
Increase Your Confidence.
When you’re playing in front of a live audience, many things can go wrong. This makes you more flexible, and able to think on your feet.
Be Motivated.
The CPAF is a prestigious event. To perform at your best, you need to be determined and willing to put in the work.
Hone Your Skills.
Learn from watching others and hearing their feedback so you can use it to improve your own performance. Create life-long friends and maybe a few healthy rivalries, too.
OTHER ESSENTIAL DETAILS
Important Dates:
- Registration will open Friday, Nov 1, 2024, and close Friday, January 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. MST.
- CPAF 2025 runs from Saturday, April 12 – Friday, May 9, 2025.
Stay tuned for additional date and location details
Cancellation Policy:
All changes must be made by the user by Friday, January 31, 2025.
All cancellations will be charged a $25 administration fee. Please check your schedule carefully before you enter the Calgary Performing Arts Festival.
Cancellations are subject to a dynamic cancellation schedule.
- Until January 31, the full class fee will be refunded.
- Until March 31, 50% of the class fee will be refunded.
- No refunds on or after April 1.
We look forward to welcoming performers, parents, teachers and fans. We thank you for your hard work and support of our young artists.
POST FESTIVAL INFORMATION
OFFICIAL PLACEMENT:
All performers will be publicly acknowledged on the CPAF website within 15 days of the conclusion of the Festival. First place rankings will only be shown in classes with 2 or more participants. Second place rankings will only be shown when 3 or more performers participate in a specific class. Placements in each performance class will be recognized on the CPAF website. The overall Festival RoseBowl winner will be recognized on the CPAF website.
RULES AND REGULATIONS:
When you register to participate in the CPAF 2025, you agree to abide by the CPAF Rules and Regulations. Please read them carefully.
CPAF FEE SCHEDULE:
When you register to participate in the CPAF 2025, you agree to the set fees as outlined in our registration system. Class fees are as low as $45.00 based on age and estimated performance length. Fees are determined by age, the projected length of performance, and the quantity of performers on stage. Fees paid offset the associated costs of Adjudicators and Facilities. At no point do your fees cover administration and general organizational expenses.
Still have questions? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for more information.