Join Us As We Welcome All Artists To Perform Live at CPAF 2026.
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 Friday, April 16, 2027.
Join us for three incredible, inspiring weeks of live performances throughout the city from young performing artists.
Don’t Miss Out! Registration opens November 1st and closes January 31 at 11:59 PM (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 November 1st and close January 31st at 11:59 PM (MST).
- CPAF 2027 runs from Friday, April 16th, 2027.
Stay tuned for additional date and location details
Cancellation Policy:
All changes must be made by the user by Friday, January 31.
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 AND RECOGNITION:
Official results will be published on the CPAF website within 15 days following the conclusion of the Festival. Recognition will be limited to:
- First Place in classes
- Second Place in classes
- Performers who achieve a mark above 95%
- The overall Festival Rose Bowl winner
Individual marks and scores will not be published publicly. Achieving First or Second Place in a class does not guarantee that a performer will receive a scholarship.
RULES AND REGULATIONS:
By registering to participate in the CPAF, all performers—and their parents or guardians, and teachers, where applicable—confirm that they have read, understood, and agreed to follow the CPAF Rules and Regulations.
These rules contain important information about participation in the Festival and the responsibilities of everyone involved. Please review them carefully before submitting a registration. Performers, parents, guardians, and teachers are responsible for understanding and complying with all applicable requirements throughout the Festival.
CPAF FEE SCHEDULE:
By registering to participate in the CPAF, you agree to pay the applicable fees displayed in our registration system. Registration fees vary according to the performer’s age, the estimated length of the performance, and the number of performers appearing on stage.
These fees help offset the direct costs of presenting each class, including adjudicator and facility expenses. Registration fees do not cover the CPAF’s administrative or general organizational expenses.
Please review all applicable fees carefully before completing your registration.
Still have questions? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for more information.
