June 26-28 · Snuneymuxw (Nanaimo, BC)
Cross-genre electronic and experimental music festival
LIVE PERFORMANCES
WORKSHOPS
Margins of Sound is a multi-day gathering of music, sound, and community in Nanaimo, BC
A weekend of ambient, experimental, and audiovisual performance and workshops, the festival brings together artists working across electronic, hybrid, and exploratory practices. Programming includes immersive audiovisual performances, a full day of free programming at Bowen Park, and artist-led workshops.
Program outline:
(full schedule coming soon)
Friday, 6/26:
7PM to 1AM: AV Showcase at OV Arts Centre (ticketed)
i+eo, Ora Cogan [solo], Tsimka & Michael Red, Prince Shima, PhaseBloom; DJ set: Bronwyn)
Saturday 6/27:
10AM to 7PM public programming (Bowen Park Amphitheatre)
Movement Meditation by LEAF Society: 10-11AM
Modern Biology “Field Trip” workshop (Kids FREE, please RSVP as space limited to headset availability; $15 for adults)
FREE live music performances from 1-6:30PM (Pesewa, Kuma, Piu + Samantha Letourneau, Colliding Canyons, Modern Biology)
8PM to late: AV Showcase at OV Arts Centre (ticketed)
Hannah Epperson, kraKIN, Schema Drift, Ida Diana Maidstone, DJ sets: Michael red, i+eo b2b)
Sunday 6/28:
Workshops (more details coming soon)
Intro to TouchDesigner
Polyphonic Garden with Ruby Singh
Support
Margins of Sound 2026 is supported in part by the City of Nanaimo.
Additional production support provided by Long & McQuade.
Community support and giveaway contributions provided by Nightlife Electronics and Hullo Ferries.
More partners to be announced — we welcome support, get in touch.