
Launched in 2024, the Salish Coast Music Festival is a celebration of local music and storytelling talent in and around Oceanside, Vancouver Island. Featuring some of Vancouver Island's top performers playing a variety of genres at both indoor and outdoor venues, the festival promises something for everyone. For the 2026 edition, the Salish Coast Live Arts Society has partnered with the Parksville Museum and Errington War Memorial Hall to co-present a diverse series of events over the Labour Day long weekend, 2026.
A spellbinding evening of raw emotion, showcasing world-class musicianship, thunderous footwork, and the intimate, improvised passion of a traditional Andalusian showcase.
A brilliant, boundary-pushing web of acoustic music, blending soaring violin with swing, gypsy jazz, folk, and North American roots traditions for a completely mesmerizing listening experience.
Katrina Kadoski, Allen Dobb, Claire Coupland & Kerri Coombs breathe new life into regional history by weaving together acoustic music with original, resonant songwriting that captures the social struggles, resilience, and unique spirit of the West Coast.
A captivating blend of modern West Coast folk, jazz-inflected progressions, and roots-rock, anchored by intricate fingerpicking and a pure, room-silencing voice that cuts straight to the heart.
An explosive, high-energy fusion of Afro-Brazilian martial arts, acrobatics, and live traditional rhythm, showcasing the vibrant, community-driven spirit of Brazil.
A tidal wave of hard-driving, traditional bluegrass energy, blending lightning-fast picking, soaring harmonies, and a deep respect for the genre's roots.