District Events
WHAT’S COMING UP!
ÎçҹѰ»¨ is excited to announce its upcoming Arts Education Festivals and Events, spanning from November to June. These events are a great way for students from kindergarten to grade 12 to showcase their talents and skills in various art forms. With a variety of schools and community venues hosting, the festivals offer an inclusive and diverse platform for students to perform in different disciplines of the arts.
The festivals provide an excellent opportunity for students to build their confidence, develop their creativity, and hone their artistic abilities. They can participate in a range of disciplines such as music, dance, drama, and visual arts. These events offer a chance for students to engage with other young artists, share their passion for the arts, and gain inspiration from their peers.
ÎçҹѰ»¨ is committed to promoting arts education and nurturing creativity in its students. The Arts Education Festivals and Events are just one of the many ways in which the school district encourages students to pursue their passion for the arts. We look forward to seeing the amazing talent that our students will bring to the stage!
Grade 9-12 Concert Band Revue
ÎçҹѰ»¨ students from secondary school bands perform in a non-competitive showcase.
Date: November 18, 19, 20, 2025
Time: daytimes, between 9:30am & 1:30pm (session times may vary)
Location: Bell Performing Arts Centre, 6250 144 St, ÎçҹѰ»¨
Secondary Dance Festival (Semester One)
Students from secondary schools in ÎçҹѰ»¨ perform a variety of dances, showcasing dance programs and co-curricular dance clubs.
Date: January 16, 2026
Time: TBD
Location: Bell Performing Arts Centre, 6250 144 St, ÎçҹѰ»¨
Secondary Choral Festival (Semester One)
This event presents ÎçҹѰ»¨ secondary concert choirs singing in a non-competitive showcase.
Date: January 22, 2026
Time: TBD
Location: Bell Performing Arts Centre, 6250 144 St, ÎçҹѰ»¨
Elementary Art Exhibition
This vibrant display is representative of the visual art education that takes place in our Elementary Schools.
Exhibition: Feb 7 - May.3, 2026
Reception: Feb.17, 2026, 6:00 - 7:30pm
Location: ÎçҹѰ»¨ Art Gallery, 13750 88 Ave, ÎçҹѰ»¨
Secondary Visual Art Exhibition (Semester One)
This vibrant display is representative of the visual art education that takes place in our Secondary Schools.
Exhibition: Jan.28-Feb.8, 2026
Reception: Jan.29, 2026, 6:00 - 7:30pm
Location: Museum of ÎçҹѰ»¨, 17710 56a Ave ÎçҹѰ»¨
ÎçҹѰ»¨ Jazz Festival
The longest running educational jazz festival in Canada. This festival includes performances by in-district students as well as students from schools across BC.
Date: February 20 & 21, 2026
Time: 8am - 10pm (performance times vary, Showcases start at 7:00pm)
Location: Bell Performing Arts Centre, 6250 144 St, ÎçҹѰ»¨ & Sullivan Heights Secondary
For up-to-date information on the Jazz Festival, please visit:
Core Music Instrumental Festival
This event presents ÎçҹѰ»¨ elementary students to celebrate instrumental music performing in an non-competitive showcase.
Date: March 2 & 3, 2026
Time: between 9:30am & 1:30pm (session times may vary)
Location: Bell Performing Arts Centre, 6250 144 St, ÎçҹѰ»¨
District Dance Festival
Students from elementary and secondary schools in ÎçҹѰ»¨ perform a variety of dances, showcasing dance programs and co-curricular dance clubs.
Date: April 7 - 10, 20 & 21, 2026
Time: between 9:30am & 1:30pm (session times may vary)
Location: Bell Performing Arts Centre, 6250 144 St, ÎçҹѰ»¨
District Choral Festival
This event presents ÎçҹѰ»¨ elementary students singing in a non-competitive showcase.
Date: April 27 - 30, 2026
Time: between 9:30am & 1:30pm (session times may vary)
Location: Bell Performing Arts Centre, 6250 144 St, ÎçҹѰ»¨
Secondary Dance Festival (Semester Two)
Students from secondary schools in ÎçҹѰ»¨ perform a variety of dances, showcasing dance programs and co-curricular dance clubs.
Date: May 5, 2026
Time: TBD
Location: Bell Performing Arts Centre, 6250 144 St, ÎçҹѰ»¨
Grade 8 Concert Band Revue
Elementary & Grade 8 students from surrey school bands perform in a non-competitive showcase.
Date: May 6 & 7, 2026
Time: between 9:30am & 1:30pm (session times may vary)
Location: Bell Performing Arts Centre, 6250 144 St, ÎçҹѰ»¨
Secondary Visual Art Exhibition (Semester Two)
This vibrant display is representative of the visual art education that takes place in our Secondary Schools.
Exhibition: May 20 - May 26, 2026
Reception: May 21, 2026, 6:00 - 7:30pm
Location: Museum of ÎçҹѰ»¨, 17710 56a Ave ÎçҹѰ»¨
