MAY 27 - 31, 2026
Every show
One pass
Welcome to the 17th edition of Cluster. Join us for performances, installations, and workshops celebrating innovative, risk-taking, boundary-pushing art.
Unlock the full experience with an all-access festival pass or find individual concert tickets below.
FESTIVAL
PASS
Every show. One pass.
Unlock the full Cluster experience with an all-access pass to every concert of the 2026 festival. From May 27 - 31, journey through five days of boundary-pushing performances, immersive sound, and bold artistic exploration — all with a single pass.
This pass grants you entry to every concert in the 2026 festival.
Valid for all Cluster Festival concerts between May 27 - 31, 2026
Non-transferable (only valid for the original passholder)
2026
LINEUP
2026 LINEUP
WED 27
Kerrigan Salnikowski
Gage Salnikowski
Kerrigan Salnikowski Gage Salnikowski
THU 28
The SunDog Ensemble
A Moon Shape Noise
Tanya Faylene Woloshen
ÓFukami
The SunDog Ensemble A Moon Shape Noise Tanya Faylene Woloshen ÓFukami
FRI 29
Alexandra Elliot Dance
Princess Dasha
Eliza Bagg
Casey Koyczan
Alexandra Elliot Dance Princess Dasha Eliza Bagg Casey Koyczan
SAT 30
Mas Aya
Osmanthus
Savant Flâneur
Zoë LeBrun
Chimwemwe Undi
Mas Aya Osmanthus Savant Flâneur Zoë LeBrun Chimwemwe Undi
Thursday, May 28
SUN / MOON
RISING
Doors 7:30pm The West End Cultural Centre
The SunDog Ensemble // A Moon Shape Noise //
óFukami + Tanja Faylene Woloshen
Beamed into existence by Canadian pianist and songwriter Theresa Thordarson, the SunDog Ensembles’ curious and playful approach to music-making remains constant, shedding light on music rarely experienced—performing new works by Dominique Lemoine, Luis Ramirez, Marika Galea, John Himes and more, the collective’s sonic translations of home offers delight to all takers.
Inspired by the mysterious return of a long-lost heirloom fiddle, A Moon Shape Noise’s Four Eras is an evolving sonic narrative shaped by his rural Manitoba upbringing, a life defined by music, and the reclamation his previously unknown Métis identity.
óFukami, the experimental alter ego of Winnipeg artist Keri Latimer, offers a first glimpse of her debut theremin album in this live interdisciplinary performance created with Butoh dance artist Tanja Faylene Woloshen entitled H3LD. Together, they explore the deep interconnectedness of all beings.
Presented with support of Precursor Productions
This event is made possible with the support of Key Partner, Video Pool Media Arts Centre.
Friday May 29
Doors 7:30pm The West End Cultural Centre
Distant Echoes
Casey Koyczan // Eliza Bagg // Alexandra Elliott Dance + Princess Dasha
Casey Koyczan’s performs an amalgamation of atmospheric drones, no-input sampling, and heavy synth delays paired with beats and audio-reactive visuals. Inspiration of the set comes from a reconnection with his first multi-effect pedal (2004 Vox Tonelab SE) and a thirst for experimentation.
Performing new works from an upcoming performance piece Aurora Madrigals, Eliza Bagg investigates historical and modern concepts of femininity and maternity, responding to maternal archetypes in film, painting, sculpture, and music and transforms the Renaissance form with vocal processing and electronic production.
Who cared for you through food, and what did they make for you? My dad cared for me through food for 42 years until his stroke reversed the roles. This contemporary dance + live music performance embodies the universal themes of family, food, memories, and connection. Dance, theatre, and music lovers will crave this immersive experience, starring Princess Dasha, Justine Erickson, Andrés Jiménez Mejía, and Alexandra Elliott.
Co-presented with the West End Cultural Centre
This event is made possible with the support of Key Partner, Video Pool Media Arts Centre.
Saturday May 30
Return Signal
Doors 7:30pm The West End Cultural Centre
Mas Aya // Osmanthus // Savant Flâneur, Zoë Lebrun + Chimwemwe Undi
Mas Aya, the solo project of Brandon Miguel Valdivia, brings together traditional Latin forms and contemporary experimental sound in a live performance shaped by rhythm, voice, and ancestry. Rooted yet forward-reaching, Mas Aya merges jazz, electronic, and Latin influences into a fluid, unclassifiable sound that feels both familiar and newly imagined—intimate and expansive.
Blending acoustic, electronic and digital sources, Lanie Wosku shifts and morphs through a variety of forms. The immediacy of a violin, the versatility of a synthesizer, and the detachment of an algorithm interact and intertwine throughout the duration of this performance by Calgary’s Osmanthus, allowing the duo to respond, ignore, contrast, or coalesce
Slip into a confession booth, speak into a listening ear, and listen as your voice dissolve into a shifting chorus. With Psst! Savant Flaneur, Chimwemwe Undi and Zoë LeBrun host an evening of agnostic confession, avant-garde communal choristers, and ritual.
Co-presented with the West End Cultural Centre
This event is made possible with the support of Key Partner, Video Pool Media Arts Centre.
Sunday May 31
SECRET SHOW
Artists to be announced
Doors 1:30pm Location to be revealed…
A closing gesture to the 2026 festival, this afternoon delight is for the heads.
Details will remain under wraps until the final days of the festival. Expect a casual, intimate show that will bring mirth and merriment, announced exclusively to RSVP guests.
This event is free to attend. Capacity is limited. Advance RSVP is required to receive location details and access.
SUN 31
SECRET SHOW
SECRET SHOW
Installation
Will It BOW?
Kerrigan & Gage Salnikowski
May 27 – August 1, 2026
The Poolside Gallery
100 Arthur Street, 2nd Floor
Wed-Fri. 1:00-5:00pm
Step into the living room—part set, part signal—as Will It Bow? unfolds in an uncanny broadcast. Channelling 1990s children’s TV and scored with analog synths, everyday objects are bowed and transformed. Equal parts instructional and deconstructional, the installation invites visitors to sit, follow along, and experiment with the hidden acoustics of the familiar.
Hosted and produced by Kerrigan and Gage Salnikowski, Will It Bow? educates, entertains, and distresses the audience with a mix of historical facts, atonal noise, and the science behind acoustics, accompanied by a roster of guest musicians and “Bowers”.
Opening Night: May 27 | 7:30PM | Free
Co-presented with Video Pool Media Arts Centre.
2025
WORKSHOPS
2025 WORKSHOPS
Saturday May 30
Circuit Bending 101
1:00pm Cluster HQ ( 100 Arthur Street, 5th Floor)
Jason Tait
Get started with circuit bending in this introductory workshop led by sound artist Jason Tait. Circuit bending involves opening up low-voltage electronic sound devices (think, toy keyboards, Furbies, and Speak & Spells) and experimenting with their internal circuits to alter how they function. By redirecting electrical signals in new ways, participants can create pitch shifts, glitches, looping behaviours, and new sonic textures, then make these changes playable using simple components like switches and knobs.
This beginner-friendly session focuses on the fundamentals of how sound is generated in electronic devices and how to safely explore and modify circuits. Participants will learn how to identify key contact points and create new connections through hands-on experimentation.
No prior experience is required. All supplies are included, and each participant will leave with a new toy to incorporate into their sound practice.
All supplies included.
$15 Registration fee | Limited capacity, pre-registration required
If you have any inquiries regarding this workshop or require assistance in the registration process, please feel free to contact us via email at info@clusterfestival.com with the subject line "Circuit Bending 101"
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Saturday May 30
Vocal lab:
new works in practice
1:00pm The Output ( 100 Arthur Street, 2nd Floor)
Eliza Bagg
A masterclass-style workshop led by acclaimed vocalist and interdisciplinary artist Eliza Bagg designed for singers working in contemporary and experimental contexts. VOCAL LAB invites participants to present a new or in-progress work alongside their accompanist, offering participants detailed feedback on interpretation, technique, collaboration, as well as approaches to navigating new works. This workshop offers a supportive, process-oriented environment with emphasis placed on developing a flexible, responsive relationship to score, text, and sound.
Drawing from her wide-ranging practice across early music, contemporary performance, and experimental forms, Eliza will also share insights into sustaining a dynamic, multifaceted artistic career.
All supplies included.
$25 Registration fee for workshop participants (includes admission to DISTANT ECHOES on May 29) | Free to observe
Limited capacity, pre-registration required for participants and observers
Co-presented with Flipside Opera and Art Song Collective
If you have any inquiries regarding this workshop or require assistance in the registration process, please feel free to contact us via email at info@clusterfestival.com with the subject line "Vocal Lab"