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Salish Coast Music Festival Unveils September Lineup Featuring Flamenco, Roots, and World Music Acts
The third annual Salish Coast Music Festival will run from September 3 to September 7, 2026, across three community arts venues on Vancouver Island. Organized by the Salish Coast Live Arts Society, the event will showcase a blend of roots, folk, and world music acts, spotlighting local talent and Pacific Northwest heritage.
Thursday night kicks off the weekend with Andalusian folk dance and music collective Flamenco Tablao taking the stage at Errington War Memorial Hall. The festival will close on Labour Day with Western Canadian roots group The Bills performing a matinee at Knox United Church. Between those bookends, Friday’s double‑header at the Parksville Museum church, Saturday’s celebration of British Columbia’s musical history, and Sunday afternoon’s mix of Brazilian capoeira, bluegrass, and indie folk will round out the program.
Friday’s lineup pairs The Raven and the Duke, who blend North American folk with world‑influenced sounds, with String Fever’s acoustic swing and gypsy‑jazz set. Saturday’s highlight is the BC Song Project, a tribute to songs drawn from B.C. and Canadian history. Island songwriters Katrina Kadoski, Allen Dobb, Claire Coupland, and Kerri Coombs will perform, followed by an intimate concert by Coupland’s trio in the museum’s church.
Sunday opens with Axé Capoeira Victoria’s acrobatic presentation of Brazilian dance and martial arts at the museum, then shifts to a bluegrass and indie‑folk set by Southern Residents at Errington Hall.
Tickets are priced at $35 per show, with a full festival pass available for $99. Because the venues are intimate, capacity is limited and only 40 festival passes will be sold. The festival’s official website, sclas.ca, provides the full schedule and ticketing information.
Founded in 2024, the Salish Coast Music Festival aims to showcase exceptional Vancouver Island and local talent, promote community connection, and celebrate the Pacific Northwest’s rich cultural heritage. The lineup reflects that mission, drawing on a range of musical traditions from Andalusian flamenco to Canadian folk and world music.
Kerri Coombs, the festival organizer and creator of the BC Folk Song Project, said the partnership with the Parksville Museum would allow audiences to “immerse a crowd in a musical deep dive into our shared history.” The festival’s focus on local songwriters and community venues underscores the society’s commitment to fostering regional artistic collaboration.
The schedule is designed to span the Labour Day weekend, offering a mix of performances that highlight both traditional and contemporary musical forms. By featuring a diverse array of acts—from flamenco to bluegrass—the festival seeks to attract a broad audience while maintaining a strong local identity.
The limited capacity and small number of passes may create demand among fans of the featured artists. Ticket sales and availability are monitored on the festival’s website, and interested attendees are encouraged to purchase early.
In summary, the Salish Coast Music Festival will run from September 3 to 7, 2026, at the Parksville Museum, Errington War Memorial Hall, and Knox United Church. The lineup includes Flamenco Tablao, The Bills, The Raven and the Duke, String Fever, the BC Song Project, Claire Coupland’s trio, Axé Capoeira Victoria, and Southern Residents. Tickets cost $35 per show, with a $99 festival pass limited to 40. The event is scheduled to highlight Vancouver Island’s musical talent and Pacific Northwest heritage over the Labour Day weekend.
Thursday night kicks off the weekend with Andalusian folk dance and music collective Flamenco Tablao taking the stage at Errington War Memorial Hall. The festival will close on Labour Day with Western Canadian roots group The Bills performing a matinee at Knox United Church. Between those bookends, Friday’s double‑header at the Parksville Museum church, Saturday’s celebration of British Columbia’s musical history, and Sunday afternoon’s mix of Brazilian capoeira, bluegrass, and indie folk will round out the program.
Friday’s lineup pairs The Raven and the Duke, who blend North American folk with world‑influenced sounds, with String Fever’s acoustic swing and gypsy‑jazz set. Saturday’s highlight is the BC Song Project, a tribute to songs drawn from B.C. and Canadian history. Island songwriters Katrina Kadoski, Allen Dobb, Claire Coupland, and Kerri Coombs will perform, followed by an intimate concert by Coupland’s trio in the museum’s church.
Sunday opens with Axé Capoeira Victoria’s acrobatic presentation of Brazilian dance and martial arts at the museum, then shifts to a bluegrass and indie‑folk set by Southern Residents at Errington Hall.
Tickets are priced at $35 per show, with a full festival pass available for $99. Because the venues are intimate, capacity is limited and only 40 festival passes will be sold. The festival’s official website, sclas.ca, provides the full schedule and ticketing information.
Founded in 2024, the Salish Coast Music Festival aims to showcase exceptional Vancouver Island and local talent, promote community connection, and celebrate the Pacific Northwest’s rich cultural heritage. The lineup reflects that mission, drawing on a range of musical traditions from Andalusian flamenco to Canadian folk and world music.
Kerri Coombs, the festival organizer and creator of the BC Folk Song Project, said the partnership with the Parksville Museum would allow audiences to “immerse a crowd in a musical deep dive into our shared history.” The festival’s focus on local songwriters and community venues underscores the society’s commitment to fostering regional artistic collaboration.
The schedule is designed to span the Labour Day weekend, offering a mix of performances that highlight both traditional and contemporary musical forms. By featuring a diverse array of acts—from flamenco to bluegrass—the festival seeks to attract a broad audience while maintaining a strong local identity.
The limited capacity and small number of passes may create demand among fans of the featured artists. Ticket sales and availability are monitored on the festival’s website, and interested attendees are encouraged to purchase early.
In summary, the Salish Coast Music Festival will run from September 3 to 7, 2026, at the Parksville Museum, Errington War Memorial Hall, and Knox United Church. The lineup includes Flamenco Tablao, The Bills, The Raven and the Duke, String Fever, the BC Song Project, Claire Coupland’s trio, Axé Capoeira Victoria, and Southern Residents. Tickets cost $35 per show, with a $99 festival pass limited to 40. The event is scheduled to highlight Vancouver Island’s musical talent and Pacific Northwest heritage over the Labour Day weekend.
