“I first went to The Banff Centre in 1975, and it changed my life forever…I am standing on the very stage where I was given my first opportunity, as an eager teenager, to perform a concerto with orchestra…It was the most important opportunity of my life…”

Jon Kimura Parker, pianist, participant, Music programs
on performing at The Banff Centre’s 2008 anniversary Gala concert
 

An Event Unlike Any Other

This highly anticipated weekend affair is a must on the social calendars of many of Canada’s leaders, attracting more than 370 guests and raising in excess of $750,000 in 2010. Offering inspiring social, cultural, and recreational activities in an unparalleled UNESCO World Heritage site, the Ball is one of Canada’s most unique and illustrious fundraising events.

Funds raised through the Ball Weekend support scholarships for top artists from across Canada and around the world to attend The Banff Centre’s unrivalled professional development programs.

Join us July 22-24, 2011 for The Banff Centre Midsummer Ball Weekend as we celebrate the completion of the next phase of our campus revitalization plan, the opening of our new Shaw Communications Inc. Outdoor Amphitheatre. This spectacular outdoor performance venue will be situated immediately west of the Kinnear Centre and will feature stunning views of the Bourgeau Mountain range and seating capacity for over 1,600 audience members.

Invitations for the July 22-24, 2011 Banff Centre Midsummer Ball Weekend will be mailed in May 2011. An early commitment is recommended as tickets are limited.

2010 Ball Highlights (pdf)

For additional information, please contact:
Lynette Markham
Development Officer, Events
Toll Free: 1-888-495-4467 Ext. 7
Email: lynette_markham@banffcentre.ca