THE HORNBY FESTIVAL
THE FESTIVAL
The Hornby Festival is an annual 10-day music and culture Festival. The festival showcases diverse artistic and cultural activities, including musical performances spanning genres such as folk, blues, rock, jazz, and world music, as well as literary readings, workshops, and visual art exhibitions.
Evenings At The Farm
Our Evenings at the Farm programming is the cornerstone of the Hornby Festival, featuring a dynamic blend of local talent and world-class performers. Each evening begins with a captivating local opening act, showcasing the rich artistic tapestry of Hornby Island, followed by a world-class headliner, bringing renowned artists from across the globe to our idyllic island setting.
Art In Unusual Places
The Festival offers FREE, mini shows at beautiful locations throughout Hornby Island. These 20-minute spot performances will give you a taste of the performance happening the same evening! Tickets for the evening shows at Rosemuir Farm will be available for purchase.
Live On The Lawn At CHFR 96.5
Come on down to Hornby Island's own community radio station CHFR (located at Joe King Park) to see a 20-minute performance and interview by each artist/group playing at Rosemuir Farm that night.
Classical Kids
Are you wondering about bringing your kids to a quiet, full-evening classical performance, yet want to expose them to some of this amazing music? Then Classical Kids is the event for you! Everyone will love this 30-minute, world-class, youth-oriented presentation created especially for young people who are learning to appreciate the classical style of music. Join us without hesitation; we “get” kids!
Indigenous Programming at the Hornby Community Hall
We have been honoured to have Cultural Knowledge Keeper and Pentlach Descendant Elder Barbara Whyte (Billy) lead the Festival’s Indigenous programming. The Hornby Festival is committed to ongoing, intentional and meaningful Indigenous-led collaborative programming.
Pre Show Talks
We have been honoured to have Cultural Knowledge Keeper and Pentlach Descendant Elder Barbara Whyte (Billy) lead the Festival’s Indigenous programming. The Hornby Festival is committed to ongoing, intentional and meaningful Indigenous-led collaborative programming.