Sound of Dragon Music Festival
Preserve Heritage, Seek Innovation
2026 Festival Performers & Schedule
Annex Theatre: 823 Seymour St, Vancouver, BC V6B 3L4
The Sound of Dragon Music Festival, debuted in 2014, is held in Vancouver every two years. It is Vancouver’s first festival devoted to “Chinese music”, showcasing very diverse musical styles: ancient folk and classical repertoire, contemporary compositions, jazz, world, fusion, and avant-garde improvisation in solo, chamber, and orchestral performances. While presenting authentic traditional music, the festival promotes creativity and innovation in imaginative new ensembles and projects, utilizing unusual cross-cultural instrumentations. By presenting musicians, ensembles and composers from different ethnicities, nationalities, and musical genres, Sound of Dragon re-defines “Chinese music” and reflects Vancouver’s growing multicultural environment, representing a highly creative music scene.
Activities – 3 concerts & cross-cultural music jam. In addition to ticketed concerts, the festival offers free activities to the public.
龍吟滄海音樂節 – 2026年4月2~5日
承襲傳統、追求創新
2026年龍吟滄海音樂節節目內容及演出時間
演出場地：Annex劇場，溫哥華市中心Seymour街夾Robson街
龍吟滄海音樂節創始於2014年，每兩年在溫哥華市中心舉行，主要場地為Annex劇場。音樂節稟持承襲傳統、追求創新的精神，展現加拿大華人將傳統樂器推向多元風貌的世界舞台。從多民族樂器的同台獻藝，到與亞洲一流音樂家及團體的合作，龍吟滄海音樂節為聽眾帶來民間音樂、經典古樂、當代作品、爵士混搭、世界音樂、即興探索等。在保存、宣揚傳統文化精髓的同時，也改變一般民眾對傳統樂器的刻版印象。2026年除三場音樂會外，還歡迎會演奏任何樂器的朋友一同參與一場音樂派對免費推廣活動。
“Something for every ear… Instruments are not limited to cultures. It is the first time Chinese instruments have been showcased this way” – CBC News, 2014
From hidden treasures to brand-new discoveries …Sound of Dragon might be rooted in Chinese culture, but it’s also an exciting reflection of Vancouver’s diversity—and when all is accounted for, it looks like a gift”. – Georgia Straight, May 7, 2014
‘We have no idea why this hasn’t been done before, but we’re glad the Orchid Ensemble’s Lan Tung has organized this long-overdue festival: her eclectic interests will ensure an eye-opening look at the very wide world of “Chinese music”.’ – Georgia Straight 2014
“Vancouver’s biennial celebration of Asian sounds returns with a program that spans everything from new Chinese chamber music to a genre-smashing showcase of intercultural improvisation”. – Georgia Straight, 2016