
About the Festival
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The International Cello Festival of Canada returns to Winnipeg for its third edition, celebrating 25 years of Agassiz Music's commitment to bringing musicians and audiences together to share exceptional musical experiences that inspire, unite, and uplift.
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From the opening citywide celebration, to concerts with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra, and the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra, each day offers memorable musical experiences. The festival concludes with a spectacular closing gala featuring an eighty-member Cello Orchestra, while the Zara Nelsova National Cello Competition showcases the next generation of cello talent.​
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Festival Artists
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From Canada to Columbia, Germany to the UK - the festival brings you an extraordinary tapestry of musical voices: world-class cellists, seasoned virtuosos, emerging talents, jazz innovators, Indigenous artists, pianists, composers, conductors, and orchestral brilliance all coming together for one extraordinary celebration.
Events and Tickets
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Early access festival passes are now available for just $200 (until July 31, 2025)—your guaranteed admission to every festival event.
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After July 31, Festival Passes will be $250. While individual tickets will be available for daytime events, evening concert tickets are limited and subject to availability.
2025 Festival Sponsors






