Harrison Festival of the Arts

What is it? The Harrison Festival of the Arts is a celebration of Art & Music! It takes place every July and brings various cultures from around the world to the intimate little town of Harrison Hot Springs.


Celebrate the Arts
July 8th – 17th, 2022
Festivals that celebrate the arts are a fun affair and great for all ages.

Better yet, how about one set against the backdrop of magnificent mountains and the sandy beaches of Harrison Lake?

For 4 decades, the Harrison Festival of the Arts has presented the best in Canadian and International performing and visual arts. Music from all corners of the globe, exhibits, workshops – and you’re invited!

Yet, all this big-world music often comes from humble roots. Whether it was a drum solo a young Senegalese heard as a child, or the strains of a banjo that inspired music from a local artist, art tells a story – theirs- but also yours. Art expresses the experiences that shape all our lives.
Enjoy the transformative power of music.
See the world from another person’s perspective through dazzling displays of visual art.

Walk through our many creative exhibits. Participate in Festival activities that bring the art world into your hands and put you in the creator’s seat.

The Festival has something for everyone: visual and literary arts, music, theatre, and a large outdoor art and craft market filled with local artisanal products. There’s even a day dedicated to children, so your little ones can enjoy all the art world has to offer in a hands-on environment.

Best of all, The Festival is free of large crowds, line-ups and high ticket prices that usually accompany an event of this caliber. It’s world-class entertainment, but with a small-town feel. A perfect getaway from hectic city life!

Come explore! While you’re there, take in the beautiful, lakeside Village of Harrison Hot Springs, where you can also experience the many fine restaurants, shops and other attractions.

Art Exhibits:
Ranger Station Art Gallery
98 Rockwell Drive
Admission by donation

This exhibit will be on display from July 8th- 24th. During the Festival, the hours are 9:00am to 5:00pm daily. For the remainder of the month, the exhibit is open from 10:00am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday, and 12:00pm to 4:00pm on weekends.
Alex Turner Transformations: A Retrospective Exhibition | 1970-2017
Brought to you by: The Harrison Festival Society, The Kent Harrison Arts Council and Lucian Childs

In loving memory of Alex!
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