Provincial Showcases to Performing Arts Centres (PACS)
Alberta Showcase (Oct. – Fort Saskatchewan, AB) c/o Arts Touring Alliance of Alberta 11759 Groat Road, Edmonton, AB T5M 3K6 | TEL: 780-644-4840 / EM: info@artstouring.com | CONTACTS: Kennedy Jenson, Executive Director <kennedy@artstouring.com>; Murriel Map, Digital Communications Specialist <murriel@artstouring.com>; Erin Kenned, Tour Coordinator <tourcoordinator@artstouring.com> The Arts Touring Alliance of Alberta (ATAA) was founded in 1993 and is dedicated to fostering a strong performing arts touring industry in Alberta. The activities of the ATAA focus on programs and services that nurture professional arts touring, connecting audiences to artists.The ATAA’s vision is guided by an elected, volunteer Board of Directors, who represent a broad cross section of community presenters from each provincial region, artists, artist managers and touring companies that provide a crucial perspective and expertise on arts touring issues.In addition, the organization ensures that the arts and performing arts touring issues are top-of-mind with local, provincial and national governments, arts organizations, and funding entities. Recently, the ATAA has organized an Equity Action Advisory Committee (EAAC) in the hopes that this committee will help us discover artists from underserved arts communities and bridge the gaps between the existing arts presenting communities in Alberta and these untapped artistic communities.
CINARS – Biennale 2026 (Nov. – Montreal) Showcasing Montreal and local performing arts – 372 Sainte-Catherine Street West, Suite 201, Montreal, QC H3B 1A2 | TEL: (514) 842-5866. CONTACTS: Gilles Doré, Executive Director <gdore@cinars.org>; Adrien Bussy, Deputy Executive Director <abussy@cinars.org>. Montréal’s international performing arts hub. A week of performances, lectures, and professional dialogues to build lasting connections and generate tangible opportunities for international collaboration.
Contact East (April – Saint John, NB) c/o The Atlantic Presenters Association: 6240 Summit Street, Halifax, NS CA B3L 1R7 | TEL: (902) 892-6269 CONTACT: Crystal Laffoley <crystal@atlanticpresenters.ca>. www.contacteast.ca The Atlantic Presenters Association is dedicated to providing space that is accessible, inclusive, and free from oppression, harassment, and discrimination. At our gatherings, we will treat each other with respect and dignity, regardless of age, race, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, levels of ability, religion and all our other diverse identities. Contact East, Atlantic Canada’s premier performing arts booking conference, takes place in Saint John, NB in April, offering prime showcasing opportunities for artists to connect with industry professionals. The event features juried artist showcases, pitch sessions, and networking designed for touring artists.
Manitoba Showcase (Sept) c/o Manitoba Arts Network: 210 Princess Street, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 1L4 | TEL Toll-Free: 1-866-919-2787 | TEL: 204-943-0036 CONTACTS: Rose-Anne Harder, Executive Director <director@mbartsnet.ca>; Charles Venzon, Visual Arts Coordinator <visualarts@mbartsnet.ca>; Jane Ireland, Performing Arts Coordinator <performingarts@mbartsnet.ca>; Akshay Vaid, Marketing and Engagement Coordinator <marketing@mbartsnet.ca>; Carly Zelinsky, Gallery Coordinator <admin@mbartsnet.ca>.
Nova Scotia Music Week (NSMW) (Nov. Truro, NS) TEL: 1-902-423-6271 (local) | TOLL FREE 1-888-343-6426 (toll-free) | EM info@musicnovascotia.ca | https://www.nsmw.ca/ Since 1997, Nova Scotia Music Week (NSMW) has served as the premier gathering for the Nova Scotia music community, bringing together artists, industry professionals, and music enthusiasts for networking, professional development, and celebration. Over four days every fall, Music Nova Scotia curates a packed schedule featuring workshops, networking events, more than 100 live music showcases, an international and domestic buyers program, and the MNS Music and Industry Awards. The event provides an opportunity to learn, connect, and experience the incredible talent Nova Scotia has to offer. NSMW is dedicated to showcasing the artists who make the province’s music scene so vibrant. Each year, Music Nova Scotia welcomes participants from across Canada and beyond to experience the essence of Nova Scotia—world-class music paired with renowned hospitality.
OntarioPresents; 300-192 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5T 2C2 | TEL: 416-703-6709 <info@ontariopresents.ca> ontariopresents.ca Ontario Presents is a network of performing arts presenters from across the province. We work together to bring diverse live shows to communities all over the province, making sure everyone has access to engaging performing arts experiences. Ontario Presents operates programs and services that help members adopt inclusive approaches, build capacity, develop leadership, and grow and diversify their audiences. We work with a range of performing arts centers, community presenters, touring artists, agents, and industry contacts to foster a thriving, inclusive performing arts sector in Ontario. Ontario Presents’ mission is to foster effective working relationships among artists, agents, producers, and presenters in their mutual endeavors to stage great performing arts experiences that open citizen’s minds and hearts to the world and the peoples around them
Rideau (Bourse Rideau – Feb. – Quebec City Conv. Centre (Centre des congrès de Québec) c/o Association professionnelle des diffuseurs de spectacles: 1550, boul. Saint-Joseph est, Montréal QC H2J 1M7 TEL: 514-598-8024 |<admin@associationrideau.ca> https://www.evenementrideau.ca. CONTACTS: Julie-Anne Richard, Directrice Générale DIR: 514 598-8024 #230 <direction@associationrideau.ca> L’Association professionnelle des diffuseurs de spectacles – RIDEAU, participe au développement et à la reconnaissance de la profession de diffuseur ainsi qu’à la promotion des droits et des intérêts de ses membres, afin de favoriser la rencontre entre œuvres et publics. Cette mission s’incarne par des initiatives favorisant la professionnalisation, par la réalisation de l’événement RIDEAU et par une offre variée de ressources allant de l’information à la mutualisation de services.
Showcase PEI (Sept. – Charlottetown) c/o Music Prince Edward Island (Music PEI) IN PERSON: 115 Richmond Street, 3rd Floor, Charlottetown, PE Canada C1A 1H7 MAIL: P.O. Box 2371, Charlottetown, PE. Canada C1A 8C1 TEL: (902) 894-6734. EMAIL: music@musicpei.com. CONTACTS: Andy Glydon, Executive Director; Dylan Menzie, Programs Manager; Mark Watts – President (BOD)
Showcase Saskatchewan (Oct. – Saskatoon, SK) c/o Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils (OSAC): 1102 8th Avenue, Regina, SK S4R 1C9 Canada TEL: 306-586-1250 | https://www.osac.ca/showcase CONTACTS: Kevin Korchinski, Executive Director DIR: 306-586-1220 <kevin@osac.ca>; Catherine Tomczak, Operations & Events Manager DIR: 306-586-1251 <catherine@osac.ca>; Tenille Bryan, Communications & Administrative Assistant DIR: 306-586-1250 <tenille@osac.ca> OSAC is an umbrella organization that enables community arts councils and schools to tour and hold live musical and theatre performances, visual art exhibitions, workshops, and special events across Saskatchewan and are proud to live and work on the lands of Treaty Four and Treaty Six and the traditional home of the Metis. OSAC is committed to continuing to build our relationship with Indigenous peoples as well as those from around the world who make Saskatchewan the diverse place it is.
Pacific Contact (Oct.) c/o BC Live Performance Network: PO Box 1404, Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0. TEL: (250) 352-0021 email (General): admin@bclive.ca | https://bclive.ca/pacific-contact-2026/. contacts: Miriam Manley, Executive Director <miriam@bclive.ca>; Sheryl McGraw, Manager of Programs & Communications <sheryl@bclive.ca>; Petrice Brett, Block Booking Coordinator <petrice@bclive.ca>; Jenny Lee Craig, Festival Coordinator <festivals@bclive.ca> BC Live Performance Network is a vibrant network organization that provides a variety of programs and services both online and in-person including our annual showcase, and professional development conference, Pacific Contact. The BC Live staff team, board and members are grateful to live, work, and be in relation with people from across many traditional and unceded territories, covering all regions of British Columbia. We are honoured to live on this land and are committed to reconciliation, decolonization, and building relationships in our communities.