2026 & Upcoming Events

2026 & Upcoming Events

Our Events and Festivals

Upcoming Events 2026 | Creative Deep

Creative Deep presents

Annual Events
Calendar 2026

Hiring
APR 10 2026

WE ARE HIRING – Teacher - Folk Dance of Punjab

Are you passionate about arts, culture, and making a real impact? Join Folk Star Arts Academy for Canada Summer Jobs 2026.

Apply by April 10, 2026
Send resume to: FOLKSTARARTS@GMAIL.COM
Link in Bio (LinkTree)

*Positions dependent on Government of Canada Summer Jobs grant funding.

Apply Now
February
FEB 24 6:00 PM

Theatre Workshop: Expression Through Movement

Build Confidence. Express. Perform. Shine! One-hour immersive acting workshop focused on movement and expression. No experience needed.

Led by: Chelsey Kolenda (Beyond the Stage)

Confidence Building Acting Open to Public
📍 Gym - GAD School, 13479 77 Ave, Surrey, BC
March
MAR 28-29 Spring Break

Back to School Workshops

High-energy workshops in Bhangra, Giddha, Dhol, Drawing & Fitness. Keep kids active and engaged during Spring Break!

Punjabi Culture Bhangra Open to Public
April
APR 11-25 Sikh Heritage Month

Sikh Identity & Community Engagement 2026

Series of workshops, seminar & outreach including:

  • Apr 11 – Vancouver Nagar Kirtan Outreach Booth
  • Apr 12 – Educational Seminar at Khalsa Library
  • Apr 18 – Surrey Nagar Kirtan Outreach Booth
  • Apr 24 – Turban Tying Workshop at GAD School
  • Apr 25 – Punjabi Folk Dance Workshop at GAD School
Nagar Kirtan Turban Tying Workshops
July
JUL 01 11:30 AM

Surrey Canada Day Performance

20-minute live performance on the Community Stage.

📍 Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre, Surrey, BC
JUL 18 2:00 PM

Surrey Fusion Festival Performance

20-minute set on the Community Dance Stage.

📍 Holland Park, Surrey, BC
JUL 18-19 Competition

Elite Festival 2026

Participation with three main teams in Bhangra & Luddi categories.

📍 Holland Park, Surrey
JUL 25-26 Competition

Folk Nach Bhangra Competition (Mela Punjabian Da)

Two-day outdoor competition with Folk Star Arts Academy teams.

Summer 2026
SUMMER Camp

Summer Camp – Registration Now Open!

Punjabi Folk Dance (Bhangra & Giddha), Dhol, Drawing, Fitness & more. Fun, active, and cultural learning experience.

Summer Camp Open to Public
September
SEP 2-3 6:00–8:00 PM

Folklore Festival – Folk Dance Workshop

Open workshop: Bhangra, Luddi, Sammi, Jindua, Jhumar & Giddha + Dhol basics.

📍 GAD School, Surrey
SEP 05 TBA

Meet the Artist Session

Interactive session with performers before the main gala.

📍 Location TBA
SEP 01-15 Exhibition

Calligraphy Exhibition

Traditional & contemporary calligraphy showcase.

📍 Newton Cultural Centre, Surrey
SEP 06 Main Gala

Folklore Festival Main Performance

Flagship performance at Bell Performing Arts Centre. Reserve seats in advance.

📍 Bell Performing Arts Centre
October – December
OCT 04 (workshop)

Bhangra Culture Exhibition & Live Performances

(Culture Days) Bhangra exhibition + energetic live performances.

📍 Location TBA
NOV–DEC Workshops

Bhangra Workshops – Delta

Energetic Bhangra workshops open to all ages and levels.

📍 Delta (Venue TBA)
DEC '26 Grand Finale

Colors of Art + Dhol Meets Powwow

Vibrant celebration of art & culture featuring a special Punjabi Dhol & Indigenous Powwow collaboration.

📍 Delta, BC
July 2026 Performances & Competitions | Folk Star Arts Academy

Folk Star Arts Academy presents

July 2026
Performances & Competitions

Competitions
JUL 18-19 2026

The Elite Festival 2026

Save the date for July 18 & 19, 2026. Folk Star Arts Academy will be participating with three main teams, showcasing the richness and diversity of Punjabi folk dance through powerful Bhangra and Luddi performances.

Bhangra Luddi Competition
📍 Holland Park, Surrey, BC
JUL 25-26 2026

Folk Nach Bhangra by Mela Punjabian Da 2026

Folk Star Arts Academy is excited to announce our participation in this 2-day outdoor competition. Our teams will be competing on both days, showcasing high-energy Punjabi folk dance and representing our community with pride.

Bhangra Competition Outdoor Event
📍 Holland Park, Surrey, BC
Our Main Performances
JUL 01 11:30 AM

Surrey Canada Day Celebration

Folk Star Arts Academy will deliver a high-energy 20-minute performance on the Community Stage.

Performer: Folk Star Arts Academy
Location: Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre, 17728 64 Ave, Surrey, BC V3S 1W8

Community Stage Canada Day
📍 Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre, Surrey, BC
JUL 18 2:00 PM

Surrey Fusion Festival

Folk Star Arts Academy will perform a vibrant 20-minute set on the Community Dance Stage.

Performer: Folk Star Arts Academy
Location: Holland Park, 13428 Old Yale Rd, Surrey, BC V3T 3C7

Community Dance Stage Fusion Festival
📍 Holland Park, Surrey, BC
Land Acknowledgement | Folk Star Arts Academy
First Nations Land Acknowledgement

Land Acknowledgement

The Folk Star Arts Academy is situated on the ancestral, traditional, and unceded territories of the Salish Peoples, including the q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), q̓ʷɑ:n̓ƛ̓ən̓ (Kwantlen), and sǝmyámǝ (Semiahmoo) land-based Nations.

Indigenous Cultural Heritage

We teach Punjabi Folk Dance Such as Bhangra ,Gidha ,Folk Music and Dhol Instrument. We also organize and join Festivals on every year. 

Contacts

Call Now +16043751300

Address : 13479 77 Ave #106, Surrey, BC V3W 6Y3, Canada

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