Name: Indigenous Voices
Start: 2026-05-15
End: 2026-10-12
Location: Banff

Right now

Today's Banff brief

Mountain light's behaving. Banff Upper Hot Springs is the morning play. R.U.R., A Torrent of Light is the next easy move. Confirm hours, then head out.

Sorted for Jul 10, 2026 Mountain time. Confirm hours before you go.

Good daylight move

Banff Upper Hot Springs

Outdoor mineral hot springs pool in the Sulphur Mountain area, useful for a low-effort recovery plan.

Sulphur Mountain

On today

R.U.R., A Torrent of Light

Selected Scenes in Workshop This dazzling contemporary opera tangos with the ethics of artificial intelligence. Free to attend.

Banff Centre

Current listing 3

Easy backup

Cave and Basin

National historic site with the cave, basin, exhibits, and surrounding boardwalks.

Cave and Basin area

Today

17 picks · showing 12

The first 12 picks, ordered so the page stays scannable. Open the full list to see all 17.

IndoorLead pick

Whyte Museum

Art and history museum in central Banff.

Downtown BanffDirections

Indoor

Check before going

Whyte Museum

Art and history museum in central Banff.

Event

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Banff Centre events

Concerts, talks, screenings, exhibitions, and arts programming at Banff Centre.

Late Night

Afternoon to late; hours can change

Beaver Bar

Hostel bar energy with cheap pints, backpacker chatter, and the kind of casual specials that matter on a budget night.

Event

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Hello Sunshine karaoke

Private karaoke rooms inside Hello Sunshine.

Indoor

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High Rollers

Bowling, beer hall, pizza, and late-night energy in downtown Banff.

Indoor

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Red Earth Spa

Full-service spa at Banff Caribou Lodge.

Event

Check before going

Rose & Crown live music

Regular live music and pub nights on Banff Ave.

Outdoor

Check before going

Tunnel Mountain

Short town-adjacent summit hike with Banff and valley views.

Deal

Daily · 3pm - 5pm

Cocktail Happy Hour @ Park

Cocktail happy hour in the middle of Banff Ave. Exact terms can change, so check Park before building a night around it.

Late Night

Taco happy hour Mon–Fri · late-night energy

Magpie & Stump

Mexican-ish comfort food, tacos, and strong Banff-night-out energy with walls full of sticker history.

Late Night

Noon - 2am daily

Pump & Tap

Pub-style room with game-night energy and late-evening food windows.

Late Night

5pm - late Mon-Thu · 4pm - late Fri-Sun

The Dusty Boot

Late-night dance floor and live music that doesn't quit until 2am. No judgement.

Ongoing exhibitions

2 current

Long-running shows you can drop into anytime they're open. Not time-sensitive.

Tap to open the reference list.

Event

Current listing· seasonal

May 15 – Oct 12

Indigenous Voices

Cave and Basin National Historic Site is honored to present a collection of artworks, exhibits and programs from vibrant Indigenous communities with traditional and...

Event

Current listing· seasonal

Jul 6 – Jan 3

One arc in colour, another in time

To mark its 50th year, Walter Phillips Gallery invites past artists to return a postcard with a memory, creating a growing archive for visitors to experience.

Reference

Live music in Banff

7 spots

Venues known for regular live music, plus current music listings. Nights and lineups change — check with the venue or listing before heading out.

Pub
High RollersBanff Ave
48 craft beers + bowling. Lane while you eat tots. Yes, really.
Cocktails
Rose & CrownBanff Ave
Banff Ave pub with a rooftop patio, regular live music energy, and a louder night-out feel.
Late Night
The Dusty BootBanff Ave
Late-night dance floor and live music that doesn't quit until 2am. No judgement.
Live Music
AMP Sessions: Kayla Williams, The Motown 6, Side Hustle and Cave ArcadeFriday, July 17 to Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Shaw Amphitheatre · Banff Centre
Live Music
Chamber Music ConcertThursday, July 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Rolston Recital Hall · Banff Centre
Live Music
Live at CLVB '33: Live musicSummer live-music series, mostly Fridays at 8 PM, June 5 to August 28, 2026
CLVB '33 · Banff Centre
Live Music
Banff Gondola Sunset FestivalJune 19 to September 7, 2026, 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Banff Gondola summit · Sulphur Mountain

Reference

Recurring & seasonal

11 ongoing

Always-on programmes and seasonal anchors — kept here as a reference list so they don't crowd the live feed above.

Live Music
AMP Sessions: Kayla Williams, The Motown 6, Side Hustle and Cave ArcadeFriday, July 17 to Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Shaw Amphitheatre · Banff Centre
Live Music
Live at CLVB '33: Live musicSummer live-music series, mostly Fridays at 8 PM, June 5 to August 28, 2026
CLVB '33 · Banff Centre
Event
Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book FestivalOctober 31 to November 8, 2026
Banff Centre · Banff Centre
Event
One arc in colour, another in timeJuly 6, 2026 to January 3, 2027
Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Building · Banff Centre
Outdoor
Banff Farmers Market seasonSeasonal recurring Wednesdays
Banff Central Park · Banff town centre
Live Music
Banff Gondola Sunset FestivalJune 19 to September 7, 2026, 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Banff Gondola summit · Sulphur Mountain
Event
Parks Canada Banff evening programsJune 26 to August 30, 2026, 7:30 PM to 8:15 PM
Banff area campground theatres · Banff National Park
Outdoor
Consolation Lakes Guided HikeSelect dates July 13 to September 15, 2026, 7:45 AM to 1:00 PM
Lake Louise Park and Ride · Moraine Lake area
Free
Indigenous-led programs in Lake LouiseJuly 4-5, July 16-17, August 5, and August 12, 2026
Lake Louise Lakeshore · Lake Louise
Outdoor
Whyte Museum Banff Walking TourSundays and Wednesdays, June 3 to September 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Whyte Museum · Banff town centre
Event
Thick as Thieves at the WhyteMay 1 to November 8, 2026
Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies · Banff town centre