Welcome to NIFPA
Welcome to the North Island Festival of Performing Arts (NIFPA), where the stage comes alive with the boundless creativity and remarkable talents of dedicated students from across Vancouver Island. For a half a century, we’ve been providing a platform for young performers to shine. From piano and voice to ballet and hip-hop, NIFPA has been a festival supporting young emerging artists for 50 years in the Comox Valley.
The 2027 festival will be our 50th Anniversary Festival!
2027 Music and Dance Festival
2027 Festival Dates (subject to change based on registration):
Voice: February 23 to 26th, 2027
Piano: February 23 to 26th, 2027
Dance: February 17 to 23rd, 2027
2027 Finale Show Date: February 27, 2027
We’re proud to be part of the Performing Arts BC family. Every year, outstanding performers receive the honour of representing our local festival at the BC Provincial Festival. It is a thrilling opportunity for these performers to represent NIFPA and compete at the provincial level as well as learn from experienced performing art educators and adjudicators. We’re excited to announce that the 2026 BC Provincial Festival will be held in Prince George, June 1 to 6th, promising another memorable and educative experience for all.
Join us at NIFPA and be part of the magic. Get ready to be captivated by the remarkable talents that Vancouver Island has to offer!
Each performance at NIFPA is adjudicated by industry experts, so we ask our audience members to embrace the rhythm of the event, as brief pauses punctuate these incredible displays of skill and artistry.
NIFPA: February and 17 to 26, 2027
Finale Shows Date : February 27, 2027
Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors and Donors!
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
2026 Donors
Gold
- Dr. Graham J. McLeod Inc.
- Dr. T. Gregory Inc.
- Drs. Nathan D. Allen and Kristyn R. Campbell Professional Corp.
- Momentum Design Build Inc.
Silver
- Mainline Irrigation Inc.
- Triple Heat Parent Advisory
Bronze
- Dr. Ronald Morgan