The International Cello Festival of Canada

The International Cello Festival of Canada returns for its highly anticipated third edition October 28 to November 1, 2025. Presented by Agassiz Music, under the visionary leadership of Artistic Director and cellist Paul Marleyn, every moment has been crafted to surprise, delight, and move you in ways you never imagined possible.

From Canada to Columbia, Germany to the UK - the festival brings you an extraordinary tapestry of musical voices. World-renowned cellists share the stage with boundary-pushing jazz innovators, while Indigenous artists weave their stories alongside seasoned virtuosos and tomorrow’s rising stars. Composers, conductors, pianists, and full orchestras: WSO, MCO WJO and Dead of Winter vocal ensemble converge to create something truly magical—a festival where genres blur, cultures merge, and music becomes a universal language.

Join us for five days where music comes alive, reaches out, and reminds us why we need art in our lives.

• 25+ world-class musicians and emerging artists

• 18+ unique performances and experiences

• One incredible festival you’ll never forget

Events at Desautels Concert Hall and Eva Clare Hall, University of Manitoba. Crescent Arts Centre, St. Norbert Arts Centre, St. John's Anglican Cathedral, and Centennial Concert Hall.

For every exciting Festival detail go to agassizmusic.com