🎶 A Season of Sound: Harrison Festival Society’s First Five Shows of 2026
As the new year dawns, the Harrison Festival Society is ready to fill the Memorial Hall with music that stirs the soul, moves the feet, and connects our community. From virtuoso folk to psychedelic Cumbia grooves, the remaining five concerts of Season of Performing Arts promise a journey across genres and cultures—all within the cozy intimacy of Harrison Hot Springs.
JP Cormier – Friday, January 9, 2026
The season opens with a master of many strings. JP Cormier has long been celebrated as one of Canada’s most versatile musicians, moving effortlessly between bluegrass, Celtic, and folk traditions. His performances are equal parts technical brilliance and heartfelt storytelling—a perfect way to set the tone for the year ahead.
🎥 Watch JP – “Little Wawa”
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Joe Grass – Saturday, February 21, 2026
From Montreal comes Joe Grass, a songwriter who bends country music into something entirely his own. His album Falcon’s Heart is lush, experimental, and deeply human, and his live shows bring that same adventurous spirit to the stage. Expect a night of rich textures and unexpected turns.
🎥 Watch Joe Grass – “Falcon’s Heart” (live)
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Empanadas Ilegales – Saturday, April 4, 2026
By spring, the hall will be pulsing with the psychedelic cumbia and salsa grooves of Empanadas Ilegales. This Vancouver-based seven-piece band is known for infectious rhythms and a playful stage presence that gets audiences dancing. Their blend of Latin-Caribbean tradition with experimental flair makes them one of the most exciting live acts around.
🎥 Watch Empanadas Ilegales – “Creepy Mambo”
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The Ennis Sisters – Friday, April 24, 2026
Hailing from Newfoundland, The Ennis Sisters bring harmonies that feel like home. Their Celtic-inspired folk songs are steeped in tradition yet brimming with contemporary warmth. With JUNO Awards and countless accolades to their name, they deliver performances that are both polished and profoundly heartfelt.
🎥 Watch The Ennis Sisters – “Shalala”
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Mélisande – Saturday, May 9, 2026
Closing out this first wave of concerts is Mélisande, a performance that reimagines Québécois folk through the lens of electronic beats and bold stage energy. Their shows are vibrant, danceable, and uniquely Canadian, offering a fresh take on tradition that will leave audiences exhilarated.
🎥 Watch Mélisande – Compilation (live)
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✨ A Season to Remember
From JP Cormier’s virtuosity to Mélisande’s electro-folk energy, the Harrison Festival Society’s winter and spring lineup is a celebration of diversity, artistry, and community. Each show is a chance to gather, listen, and be moved—proof that world-class music thrives right here in Harrison Hot Springs.
Tickets are available now on our storefront page, and with this lineup, seats won’t last long. Join us for a season of sound you won’t forget.
And of course, don’t forget to save the dates for “the big show,” the 47th Annual Harrison Festival of the Arts from July 11-20th, 2026. 9 days of world music and Art with Small Town Roots. The artist lineup will be announced in April.
