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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Prior to each classical concert, the artists offer an educational pre-concert talk, where the music that will be performed is discussed and questions from the audience are answered.