Drums & World Rhythm Festival! 2026
- When
- October 9–10, 2026
- Where
- 7280 Kemano Street, Powell River
Starts in 4 days 3 hrs
The Drums & World Rhythm Festival is a family-friendly percussion festival in Powell River, British Columbia, run by the qathet Academy of Music and Arts. It celebrates percussion and global beats with hands-on workshops, rhythm circles and an interactive concert, and has included collaborations with the Tla'amin Spirit Singers. It is usually held in October.
Schedule & Running Order (6)
The schedule for Drums & World Rhythm Festival! 2026, with set times.
9 Friday October
- 7:00 PM Main Concert James Hall
About the festival
Drums & World Rhythm Festival! | October 9–10, 2026 Join facilitators Chris Weekes, Terry Martyniuk, Lyell Woloschuk, and Patti Coburn, in collaboration with the Tla'amin Spirit Singers, the African & Afro-Carribean Association of qathet, and returning out of town guest Abby Greene Bull for an interactive, family-friendly celebration of percussion and global beats! Feast Jerk Hut will be on site Saturday from 12:00- 2:30pm, serving pulled jerk pork sliders, jerk chicken skewers, and cocktail-sized Jamaican beef patties. October 9: Main Concert - 7:00pm, James Hall, $30 October 10: Workshops & Special Features - by donation Full Festival Schedule HERE: Drums & World Rhythm Featival! Schedule
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
- When is Drums & World Rhythm Festival! 2026?
- Drums & World Rhythm Festival! 2026 takes place from October 9 to 11, 2026 at 7280 Kemano Street in Powell River.
- Where is Drums & World Rhythm Festival! held?
- Drums & World Rhythm Festival! 2026 is held at 7280 Kemano Street in Powell River.
- Who is playing Drums & World Rhythm Festival! 2026?
- 6 acts are booked for Drums & World Rhythm Festival! 2026, including Chris Weekes, Terry Martyniuk, Lyell Woloschuk, Patti Coburn and Tla'amin Spirit Singers. The full lineup and set times are on this page.