Bermuda Festival of Performing Arts
DISCONTINUED... After 48 years of operation, this event has been suspended from 2023 for the foreseeable future.
Bermuda festival for performing arts is an annual event held between January and March every year. During this time, the island becomes an international hub of cultural exchange. Performing artists from all over the world come down and participate in this event and cater to a diverse range of audience.
So if you happen to be in Bermuda during this time, don't miss it. This event is now some three decades old and has become a part of Bermuda's cultural tradition.
It first began when the great violinist late Yehudi Menuhin worked with former Governor of Bermuda Sir Edwin Leather and launched the festival first time in 1976. Over the years, the festival has lived up to its original design and philosophy.
Initially the focus was mainly on music, but with time, the event started covering a diversified and now an entire range of performing arts from world renowned artists. There is good participation from local Bermudian artists as well.
The Festival’s 'Outreach' Program provides special performances and workshop opportunities for school students. These learning sessions are delivered by the festival performers while they are present in island.
2022 Schedule
47th Annual Bermuda Festival
MARCH — MAY, 2022
2020 Schedule
January 17 - March 14, 2020
Visit the
link on event brochure to get the day wise schedule of performances, briefing about each performance, about the performers and even admission ticket prices.
Tickets and Contacts
You can purchase tickets Online at ptix.bermudafestival.org
There is also a ticket outlet at Hamilton City. Premier Tickets HQ Ticket Outlet, 29 Front Street, Hamilton, HM 11, Bermuda.
You can contact the organizing body for further info:
4th Floor, Jardine House, Reid Street, Hamilton HM 12
Phone: (441) 295-1291
Archives
2019 Schedule
January 19 - March 9, 2019
2018 Schedule, Venue, Tickets
On Stage Competition - This is ensemble competition for young performers. SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, 7:30pm, Earl Cameron Theatre, City Hall.
Red Hot Chilli Pipers (Bagpipe music - fusion of traditional Scottish music and rock anthems). FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 8:30pm. SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 8:30pm, Mid-Ocean Amphitheater, Fairmont Southampton.
Cann Sisters Piano Duo - MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 7:30pm, Earl Cameron Theatre, City Hall. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 7:30pm, Earl Cameron Theatre, City Hall
Jonathan Butler - Jazz, pop etc. SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 8:00pm. SUNDAY, JANUARY 28, 8:00pm, Mid-Ocean Amphitheater, Fairmont Southampton
On Stage Performance with special guest Shun Ng - TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 7:30pm, Earl Cameron Theatre, City Hall
Jeremy Frith and Friends - Bermudian poetry, spoken word and music. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 7:30pm, Earl Cameron Theatre, City Hall
Lisa Fischer and Grand Baton - progressive rock, psychedelic soul, African, Middle Eastern, Caribbean rhythms and classical. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 8:30pm. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 8:30pm, Mid-Ocean Amphitheater, Fairmont Southampton
Rhythmatic - dance performances. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 7:30pm. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 7:30pm, Earl Cameron Theatre, City Hall
BalletX - contemporary ballet. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 8:00pm, Earl Cameron Theatre, City Hall. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 8:00pm, Earl Cameron Theatre, City Hall
Baskerville By Ken Ludwig - great play. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 7:30pm. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 7:30pm, Earl Cameron Theatre, City Hall
David Gonzalez Storyteller in Sleeping Beauty - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 6:30pm. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 4:00pm. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 6:30pm. Earl Cameron Theatre, City Hall
Kerri Dietz and The Halcyon Quartet - Piano Quintet with voice. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 7:30pm. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 7:30pm. Earl Cameron Theatre, City Hall
The Mountaintop by Katori Hall - Play. THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 8:00pm. FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 8:00pm. SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 8:00pm. Earl Cameron Theatre, City Hall
Ferio Saxophone Quartet - TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 7:30pm. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 7:30pm. Earl Cameron Theatre, City Hall
Playing By Air - action, comedy, music, juggling, and circus. SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 6:30pm. SUNDAY, MARCH 11, 4:00pm. Earl Cameron Theatre, City Hall
Summer of Love - music concert. FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 8:30pm. SATURDAY, MARCH 17, 8:30pm. Poinciana Ballroom, Fairmont Southampton
2017 Event Schedule, Venue, Tickets
Vocalosity - POP by artistic producer Deke Sharon
January 13, 14, 8:30pm, Ruth Seaton James Auditorium
Catapult - shadow theatre
January 17, 18, 8pm, Ruth Seaton James Auditorium
Joey Alexander Trio - instrumental jazz
January 21, 8:30pm, Mid Ocean Amphitheater Fairmont Southampton
Twelfth Night - performance featuring Bermudian actor Jason Eddy
January24, 25, 8pm, Earl Cameron Theatre, City Hall
Graffiti Classics - Classical favorites, 16 strings, 8 dancing feet and 4 voices
January 28 (8pm), 29 (3pm), Earl Cameron Theatre, City Hall
Jessica Lynn - country music sensation
January 31, February 1, 8pm, Mid Ocean Amphitheater Fairmont Southampton
Tenors Un LimitedJ - classic hits of opera, musical theatre and pop
February 3, 4, 8:30pm, Mid Ocean Amphitheater Fairmont Southampton
Fandango! - Chicago’s most celebrated chamber ensembles
February 7, 8, 8pm, Earl Cameron Theatre, City Hall
Arturo O’farrill and The Afro Latin Jazz Octet
February 10, 11, 8:30pm, Mid Ocean Amphitheater Fairmont Southampton
Complexions Contemporary Ballet
February 22, 23, 8pm, Ruth Seaton James Auditorium
Circus Incognitus - hilarious circus antics and zany acrobatics,
February 25 (4:30pm), 26 (2pm, 4:30pm), Earl Cameron Theatre, City Hall
Last Train To Nibroc - romantic costume drama
February 28 , March 1, 8pm, Earl Cameron Theatre, City Hall
The Company Men - Vocal DJs
March 3, 4, 8:30pm, Mid Ocean Amphitheater Fairmont Southampton
2016 Bermuda Festival Of The Performing Arts: Event Schedule, Venue
ThirdStory - Vocal Trio
(January Friday 22, 8:30pm, Saturday 23, 8:30pm, Mid-Ocean Amphitheater, Fairmont Southampton)
Voice - British vocal ensemble from Oxford, England
(January Thursday 28, 8:00pm, St. Peter’s Church, St. George’s)
Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra
(January Friday 29, 8:00pm, Earl Cameron Theatre, City Hall, Hamilton)
Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra String Quartet - Musical program of string quartet
(January Saturday 30, 8:30pm, St. Peter’s Church, St. George)
Me and My Cat? - Children’s theatre performance
(February Sat 6, 2:00pm and 4:30pm, Sun 7, 3:00pm, Earl Cameron Theatre, City Hall, Hamilton)
Step Afrika - African American dance theater
(February, Tuesday 9, 8:00pm, Wednesday 10, 8:00pm, Earl Cameron Theatre, City Hall, Hamilton)
Julian Bliss Septet - American swing music
(February Saturday 13, 8:30pm, Mid-Ocean Amphitheater, Fairmont Southampton)
Bermuda Brass - Bermudian top brass soloists and chamber musicians
(February, Tue 16, 6:30pm, Wednesday 17, 8:00pm, Earl Cameron Theatre, City Hall, Hamilton)
A Menuhin Centenary Celebration - Menuhin string music
(February, Friday 19, 8:00pm, Saturday 20, 8:00pm, Earl Cameron Theatre, City Hall, Hamilton)
Menuhin Pop-Up Events - performance of Menuhin Centenary Teachers at schools and community places
(February Saturday 20, 11:00am, at various places)
White Snake - Drama based on Chinese legend
(February Tuesday 23, 8:00pm, Wednesday 24, 8:00pm, Earl Cameron Theatre, City Hall, Hamilton)
Kenny Werner Trio - Jazz pianists
(February, Friday 26, 8:30pm, Mid-Ocean Amphitheater, Fairmont Southampton)
For You…We Dance: A Ballet Gala
(March Tuesday 1, 8:00pm, Wednesday 2, 8:00pm, Earl Cameron Theatre, City Hall, Hamilton)
The Doo Wop Project - Sound and vocal excellence
(March Friday 4, 8:30pm, Saturday 5, 8:30pm, Mid-Ocean Amphitheater, Fairmont Southampton)
2015 Bermuda Festival Synopsis and Schedule
This is the 40th (Ruby) anniversary of the festival and therefore expect lots of special performances. Internationally celebrated cellist Yo Yo Ma will perform and be the headline of the event.
JANUARY 2015
Inauguration, English Chamber Orchestra Outreach Ensemble - Friday 23rd, 12:30pm at City Hall steps
English Chamber Orchestra Outreach Ensemble - Friday 23rd (8.00pm) and Saturday 24th (8.00pm) at The Earl Cameron Theatre, City Hall
Alonzo King Line Ballet - Sunday 25th 4.30pm and Monday 26th 8.00pm at The Earl Cameron Theatre, City Hall
Rebecca Faulkenberry - Friday 30th 8:30pm at Fairmont Southampton
Ellis Marsalis - Saturday, 31 8:30pm at Fairmont Southampton
FEBRUARY 2015
Founders' Recital YO-YO MA - Sunday 1, 5:00pm at The Earl Cameron Theatre, City Hall
La Traviata - Wednesday 4, 8:00pm; Thursday 5, 8:00pm; Saturday 7, 8:00pm at The Earl Cameron Theatre, City Hall
Los Angeles Guitar Quartet - Friday 6, 8:00pm at The Earl Cameron Theatre, City Hall
William Howard, Piano - Sunday 8, 4:30pm at The Earl Cameron Theatre, City Hall
The Schubert Ensemble - Tuesday 10, 8:00pm at The Earl Cameron Theatre, City Hall
Wuthering Heights - Friday 13, 8:00pm; Saturday 14, 8:00pm at The Earl Cameron Theatre, City Hall
A life in the Theatre - Friday 20, 8:00pm; Saturday 21, 8:00pm at The Earl Cameron Theatre, City Hall
MARCH 2015
Stayin' Alive - Saturday 7, 8:30pm; Sunday 8, 8:30pm at Fairmont Southampton
2014 Bermuda Festival Synopsis and Schedule
January 16 and 18 at 8:30pm, Hotel Fairmont Southampton: Pentatonix (instrumental)
January 21 at 8pm, The Earl Cameron Theatre, City Hall: Melanie Marshall (vocal)
January 24,25,26 at 8pm, 8pm, 2:30pm, The Earl Cameron Theatre, City Hall: Ballet Black (Black and Asian dancers from around the world)
January 28 at 8pm, The Earl Cameron Theatre, City Hall: Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill in Concert (Irish traditional music and Guitar)
January 29 at 8pm, The Earl Cameron Theatre, City Hall: Lloyd Matthew and Bermuda Chamber Choir (organ recitals, will be joined by Bermuda Chamber Choir)
January 31 at 8pm, The Earl Cameron Theatre, City Hall: Long Day's Journey into Night (Play)
February 2 at 2:30pm, The Earl Cameron Theatre, City Hall: Long Day's Journey into Night (Play)
February 7 at 8pm, St John's Church, Pembroke: John Scott
February 8, 8, 9 at 2:30pm, 4:30pm, 2:30pm, The Earl Cameron Theatre, City Hall: The Snail and the Whale (Storytelling, live music etc)
February 11 at 8pm, The Earl Cameron Theatre, City Hall: Borromeo String Quartet (Creative music)
February 12 at 8pm, Wesley Church Hamilton: Inversion (flute and organ)
February 14,15 at 8pm, The Earl Cameron Theatre, City Hall: Noche Flamenca (dance, song and music)
February 18 at 8pm, The Earl Cameron Theatre, City Hall: A Celebration of Harold Pinter (one man play)
February 19 at 8pm, St Paul's Church, Paget: Four Hands Four Feet (Organ)
February 22 at 8pm, The Earl Cameron Theatre, City Hall: Bermuda Jazz (music)
February 25 at 8pm, The Earl Cameron Theatre, City Hall: Onyx Brass (music)
February 28 at 8:30pm, Hotel Fairmont Southampton: The Complete Beatles Tribute
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