Festival Finale: Barry Shiffman, Steven Isserlis and Banff Festival Strings

The festival finale brings together BISQFest Director Barry Shiffman, cellist Steven Isserlis, and the Banff Festival Strings.

Banff International String Quartet Festival is an intimate weekend concert experience that offers beautifully curated opportunities to hear laureates from the competitions in unique collaborations with other world-renowned musicians. BISQFest 2026 features an exceptional lineup, including Calgary-born pianist and Banff Centre alumnus Jan Lisiecki with the Banff Festival Orchestra, Grammy Award-winning cellist Steven Isserlis, BISQC laureates Afiara Quartet (2016) and Opus13 (2022), and the Dalí Quartet.

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is excited to bring together world-renowned musicians, artists, and writers, as well as passionate audiences for the 2026 Banff Centre Summer Arts Festival. Running throughout May to September, the 2026 festival invites audiences to experience a season of artistic discovery of over 100 free and ticketed events. Tickets are now available for the 2026 Banff Centre Summer Arts Festival!