# Event Details - **Event Name**: BandFest 2026 at Laurier: Registration - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 09 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun, 11 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for BandFest at Laurier, an exciting weekend of music and enrichment!About this EventBandFest — a three-day honour band experience for all school-age musicians of woodwinds, brass, and percussion instruments. Students will participate in a short on-site seating placement activity (audition) upon their arrival on Friday evening.Students will be placed in one of the following groups:Gold Band — Grade 5- 8 or beginner to 2 yearsPurple Band — Grade 9/10 or 2–3 years playing experienceHawk Band — Grade 11/12 or 3+ years playing experienceEvent ScheduleFriday, January 9 — 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.: Registration in The Mezzanine; 6:00–9:00 p.m.: Full ensemble rehearsalSaturday, January 10 — 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. & 1:00–6:00 p.m.: Full rehearsals + time for dedicated sectionalsSunday, January 11 — 2:00-4:00 p.m.: Public concertRegistration NotesThe first "name" field in the registration form refers to the name of the student musician being registered to participate in BandFest. There are fields later on in the form for the parent/guardian and music teacher name.Finding UsOutdoor signs will be posted for all events to guide you to the correct entrance. Please check for these signs when you arrive, as entrance locations may vary by event.To find the Theatre Auditorium and Maureen Forrester Recital Hall, navigate to: Savvas Chamberlain Music Building - 75 University Ave. West, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3C5ParkingWhite permit parking lots are free of charge after 4:30 p.m. on weekdays and during the weekend until 2 a.m.Gold permit parking lots are free of charge after 10 p.m. on weekdays and during the weekend until 2 a.m.At all other times, Pay & Display parking is available. The closest lot to the Faculty of Music is Lot 20, which is registered as Lot 3501 in the HonkMobile app. Payment can be made by credit card or cash at the machine, or through the HonkMobile app.AccessibilityFor full accessibility information when attending events at Wilfrid Laurier University’s Faculty of Music, please refer to our Theatre Visitors’ Guide. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waterloo/bandfest-2026-at-laurier-registration/100001716998341259 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, art, theatre, concerts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 2 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 79.26, max: 79.26, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Waterloo - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: Savvas Chamberlain Music Building - **lat**: 43.47471830000001 - **long**: -80.52816279999999 - **full address**: Savvas Chamberlain Music Building, 75 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: BandFest 2026 at Laurier: Registration - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/cd3881fd38f3d636460246ba6b4f74e0b0b9afdc307d3f47343fc51e21307b81-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1762469149 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is BandFest 2026 at Laurier: Registration being held? - **A:** BandFest 2026 at Laurier: Registration takes place on Fri, 09 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sun, 11 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Savvas Chamberlain Music Building, 75 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Canada. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for BandFest 2026 at Laurier: Registration? - **A:** Tickets for BandFest 2026 at Laurier: Registration are priced at CAD 79 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGold Band (0-2 years experience (grade 5 to 8)CAD 79 + CAD 4 feeAvailablePurple Band (2-3 years experience (grade 9-10))CAD 79 + CAD 4 feeAvailableHawk Band (3+ years experience (grade 11-12)CAD 79 + CAD 4 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing BandFest 2026 at Laurier: Registration? - **A:** BandFest 2026 at Laurier: Registration is organized by Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty of Music. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** BandFest 2026 at Laurier: Registration is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Waterloo, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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