

UPCOMING EVENTS
Celebrating the Return of the International Cello Festival of Canada
The wait is almost over! We are thrilled to announce that the International Cello Festival of Canada is returning to Winnipeg October 28 to November 1, 2025.
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About Agassiz
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For 25 years, Agassiz has been dedicated to sharing the transformative power of live music with audiences in Manitoba and beyond.
Each year Agassiz brings together internationally acclaimed artists for a dynamic mix of performances, masterclasses, competitions, and community events that entertain, engage, and inspire audiences, while redefining what a classical music festival can be.

Discover Our Festivals & Events
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Under the leadership of Artistic Director, Paul Marleyn, Agassiz presents the Agassiz Chamber Music Festival, the International Cello Festival of Canada, the Glimpses of the Future Competition, and the Zara Nelsova National Cello Competition.
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Agassiz Chamber Music Festival
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International Cello Festival of Canada
COMPETITION
Zara Nelsova National Cello Competition
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Glimpses of the Future Competition

Support a Legacy of Live Music
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Your gift helps support Agassiz in bringing breathtaking performances and educational workshops that continue to uplift and inspire audiences in Manitoba and beyond. Join us in building a lasting legacy of artistry, learning, and community.
Agassiz Music Inc. is a registered charitable organization. A tax receipt will be issued for any donation of $25 or greater.
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The Agassiz Spirit




We acknowledge with gratitude that we are here on Treaty 1 Territory, the traditional lands of the Anishinaabeg, Ininew (Cree), Oji-Cree, Dene and Dakota Peoples, and homeland of the Red River Métis Nation. We acknowledge that our water is sourced from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation. We offer our thanks to the First Nations for their care for, and teachings about, our earth and our relations. It’s important that we honour those teachings through our interactions today and into the future. We are honoured to be able to share beautiful music on this land.