VNM Festival 2026

Open Frequencies

The annual VNM Festival returns with Open Frequencies, a three-day program spotlighting bold, globally engaged approaches to new music by artists working at the forefront of experimental, interdisciplinary, and cross-cultural sound practices. Featuring renowned percussionist Kuniko Kato with Haruka Aoyagi, Karin Tozaki, Koichi Hosono, and Misaki Matsuno (Japan) in a virtuosic performance dedicated to the music of Steve Reich, cellist and composer Okkyung Lee (Korea), harpist Sarah Pagé (Montreal), and BC artists Gordon Grdina (Vancouver), Meredith Bates (Salt Spring Island), and Piu (Nanaimo).

For single day tickets (Day 1, Day 2, Day 3), check out the links below.

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Banner Credits: 
Kuniko Kato, Sarah Pagé, Gordon Grdina, Piu, Okkyung Lee, Meredith Bates (from top left, clockwise)

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