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No Strings Attached – PRISMA 4 KIDS Concert and Fun-Fair!

June 24, 2025 @ 6:30 pm

PRISMA 4 Kids – A Family-Friendly Concert & Fun Fair

Kick off an unforgettable evening of music, imagination, and hands-on fun at PRISMA 4 Kids, a special event designed for children, families, and anyone young at heart.

The celebration begins with a free fun fair in front of the Evergreen Theatre. Try your hand at carnival-style games, enjoy tasty treats, and explore the instrument “petting zoo,” where kids can see, touch, and hear real orchestral instruments up close. Live entertainment includes toe-tapping tunes from the qathet Fiddlers and a magical storytime with Sonia Zagwyn from the Powell River Public Library.

After the fair, head inside for a relaxed, interactive concert featuring rising stars from the PRISMA Festival. The PRISMA Student Percussion Ensemble brings rhythm and energy to the stage, while the PRISMA Student String Quartet in Residence shares the beauty of chamber music in a way that’s accessible and fun for young listeners.

This event is a perfect introduction to the world of classical music, blending live performance with storytelling, musical discovery, and community connection.

General seating – admission by donation.

Come early, stay curious, and experience the joy of music at PRISMA for Kids!

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PRISMA Festival & Academy

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Evergreen Theatre

5001 Joyce Ave
Powell River, BC V8A 5R2 Canada + Google Map

PRISMA – Masterclasses & Limelight Concerts

June 16, 2025 @ 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Come and watch the magic happen as specialists and students practice and perform every weekday afternoon 1:30-5pm. Admission is only $5 for the entire afternoon! Kids under 12 years of age are free!

During the Masterclasses, the passionate and talented emerging young musicians get instruction from the world class guest artists in front of the Festival audience’s eyes and ears. The audience watches the progress that is happening right there on stage.

Limelight Concerts feature both students and guest artists in unique configurations, playing the music that excites them the most. From solo tuba to chamber music ensembles, each 30-minute concert will be curated by a different member of the PRISMA Festival Orchestra or Guest Artist roster.

*If you’re planning to attend multiple afternoon programs and evening concerts, consider purchasing a Festival Pass for $125!

$5
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PRISMA Festival & Academy

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Evergreen Theatre

5001 Joyce Ave
Powell River, BC V8A 5R2 Canada + Google Map

Gala Grand Opening – Premieres in Paris

June 19, 2025 @ 7:30 pm

PRISMA Festival

Premieres in Paris – PRISMA Festival Opening Concert

Kick off the PRISMA Festival with Premieres in Paris, a stunning evening of French music performed by the PRISMA Festival Orchestra, guest artists, and this year’s cohort of emerging musicians.

Conducted by Artistic Director Arthur Arnold, this elegant concert features Mezzo-soprano Emma Parkinson, and works by Dukas, Gounod, Debussy, Ravel, and Berlioz.

Program highlights include:

  • Dukas – Fanfare from La Péri
  • Gounod – Petite Symphonie for Wind Instruments
  • Debussy – Trois Chansons
  • Ravel – Introduction et Allegro
  • Berlioz – Les Nuits d’été

Join us in welcoming PRISMA Festival students and celebrating the start of a two-week journey of world-class music and artistic collaboration.

Reserved seating – tickets required.

Experience the passion, precision, and energy of live classical performance as the PRISMA Festival opens in style.

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Evergreen Theatre

5001 Joyce Ave
Powell River, BC V8A 5R2 Canada + Google Map

PRISMA Festival

June 16, 2025 – June 28, 2025

PRISMA Festival 2025

PRISMA Festival 2025 returns to Powell River from June 16–28, bringing two full weeks of classical music, mentorship, and celebration to the coast.

Presented by the Pacific Region International Summer Music Association, PRISMA connects top-tier music students from 14 countries with internationally renowned guest artists for an immersive orchestral experience.

Under the direction of Maestro Arthur Arnold, this year’s Festival Orchestra will perform four symphony concerts, featuring Mahler’s Symphony No. 6, Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 6, Berlioz’s Les Nuits d’été with mezzo-soprano Emma Parkinson, and the world premiere of Mosolov’s Symphony No. 3.

Beyond the big concerts, PRISMA offers nearly 50 unique events — from daily masterclasses and limelight concerts to its beloved Concerto Competition and String Quartet.

A highlight each year is PRISMA on the Beach: a free outdoor concert at Willingdon Beach where you can grab a blanket, some amazing vendor food and take in a sunset performance by the full Festival Orchestra.

The festival has become a cultural staple in the qathet region, drawing over 5,000 attendees each year and earning the Tourism Award from the Powell River Chamber of Commerce for its contribution to the local arts scene.

PRISMA takes place on the traditional territory of the Tla’amin Nation, whose ongoing presence and support are an important part of the festival’s story.

Tickets and festival passes are available online and at the Townsite Public Market. For full event details, visit prismafestival.com.

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Evergreen Theatre

5001 Joyce Ave
Powell River, BC V8A 5R2 Canada + Google Map

Garneau String Quartet – Timeless Resonance

June 17, 2025 @ 7:30 pm

PRISMA Festival


Esteemed members of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra present a captivating program spanning centuries of musical brilliance.

Reserved seating – ticket required.

Bacewicz – String Quartet No. 1 (1938)
Mozart – String Quartet No. 19 in C major KV 465
Mendelssohn – String Quartet No. 3 Opus 44 No. 1

Robert Uchida & Laura Veeze, Violin
Keith Hamm, Viola
Julie Hereish, Cello

$10 – $30
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PRISMA Festival & Academy

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Evergreen Theatre

5001 Joyce Ave
Powell River, BC V8A 5R2 Canada + Google Map

PRISMA on the Beach

June 28, 2025 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

PRISMA on the Beach 2025
Willingdon Beach, Powell River
Free Outdoor Concert | Family-Friendly

Mark your calendar for PRISMA on the Beach — a free outdoor concert featuring the full 90-piece PRISMA Festival Orchestra, led by conductor Arthur Arnold, live at Willingdon Beach in Powell River.

This family-friendly event brings the magic of symphonic music to the shoreline, showcasing highlights from PRISMA’s 2025 repertoire. Hear a powerful mix of orchestral classics, plus a dramatic musical tribute to the blockbuster film Wicked, performed by a global roster of rising young musicians and guest artists.

More than just a concert, this is an evening out. The beach will be buzzing with food trucks and craft vendors, so come with an appetite and enjoy dinner and a show.

Bring your blanket or lawn chair, stake out a good spot, and settle in for an unforgettable night of music under the open sky.

No tickets required — everyone’s welcome.

PRISMA Festival & Academy

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Willingdon Beach

4845 Marine Ave
Powell River, BC V8A5T3 Canada + Google Map
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20th International Choral q̓at̓ᶿaymɩxʷ (Kathaumixw)

July 1, 2025 – July 5, 2025

Festival passes are available online.

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Brice Tabish Band

June 21, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Royal Canadian Legion

6811 Alexander Street
POWELL RIVER, BC V8A 2A9 Canada + Google Map
6045781031
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Jessica McMann Trio

May 16, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Alberta Cree artist Jessica McMann will be here to perform her award winning contemporary Classical album Prairie Dusk. This is a beautiful and important collection of compositions which are deeply rooted in Indigenous narratives of home, family and land, evoking the expansive landscapes of the prairie, foothills and Rocky Mountains. Performances include music, visuals, storytelling and incredible artistry.

Max Cameron Theatre

5400 Marine Ave
Powell River, BC V8A2L6 Canada + Google Map
604-483-3900
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Harmony Vespers: Janice Gunn & Liam Whatley

May 10, 2025 @ 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Join us for an afternoon of connection through music with Janice Gunn and singer/songwriter Liam Whatley from Abbotsford.

By Donation – All are welcome!
Enjoy an uplifting hour of live music and community.

Powell River United Church

6932 Crofton Street
Powell River, BC Canada + Google Map