The Isabel at 12 - Celebrating Musical Traditions explores the power of music to connect cultures, communities, and generations through internationally acclaimed artists, powerful storytelling, and unforgettable live performances.
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In memory of the late Cris Derksen: Watch the performance of Returning to Stardust by 2026 Bader & Overton Canadian Piano Competition First Prize Laureate Eric Guo.
Applications Open Monday, September 14, 2026
The program assists artists in developing works by offering free space and technical support at The Isabel in the form of an artistic residency, the filming/recording an original work, or a socially engaged arts project.
Superstar pianist Angela Cheng joins the Kingston Symphony for a concert filled with extraordinary music, but there’s a catch: We aren’t going to tell you what that music is!
Missing gives voice, in English and Gitksan, to stories of missing and murdered Indigenous women. Set in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside and along the Highway of Tears, Missing is a poetic expression of loss and hope.
Acclaimed author Michelle Good visits Kingston with her eagerly awaited new novel, Eliza Sunshine. Live and on stage with Shelagh Rogers. Featuring a special appearance by Kym Gouchie.
A celebration of harvest, gratitude, and the enduring traditions of Indigenous Peoples.
Canadian pianist Janina Fialkowska returns to the Isabel, bringing over 50 years of performances marked by her distinctive sound and natural musicality.
From Haydn’s Farewell Symphony, to Beethoven’s brilliant Symphony No. 7, standing in the face of convention, Join the Kingston Symphony for concert that calls upon the rebel in us all.
2026-2027
Announcing the Isabel at 12 - Celebrating Musical Traditions
Watch local and world-renowned artists from the Jennifer Velva Bernstein Performance Hall with outstanding audio and video quality.
