Four days of great performances are coming this November with the return of Modulus Festival, presented by Music On Main. From November 7-10, audiences are invited to experience the internationally acclaimed festival’s bold ideas, powerful stories, and genre-defying performances that go beyond traditional concerts.
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Recognized as one of Canada’s most important new music events, this year’s biennial festival combines music, visual arts, immersive installations, and participatory experiences that highlight the vibrancy of Vancouver’s creative community.
Over the four-day festival guests will experience transformative performances, interactive textile crafting sessions, and collaborative projects that encourage audiences to imagine and build the future together. This year, the festival emphasizes connection, co-creation, and reflection, providing both intimate and large-scale experiences for audience members.
Highlights of the 2025 Modulus Festival include:
- Klavierklang Film Premiere & Opening Night Concert – November 7 @ Annex
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A cinematic tone poem by Hildegard Westerkamp, performed on screen by Rachel Kiyo Iwaasa, directed by Nettie Wild, and edited by Michael Brockington, celebrates the piano as an extraordinary instrument. Musical performances feature: SJ Kirsch, soprano; Mark McGregor, flute; Adrian Verdejo, guitar. - Building Together II: Acoustic Reactions – from November 7 @ The Roundhouse
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A showcase of new sound sculptures, instruments, and sonic objects, on view throughout the festival. - Luddite Land Assembly Sessions – November 8 @ The Roundhouse
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Over multiple sessions, audiences contribute to a large-scale, plant-dyed textile installation, guided by The Only Animal Theatre, weaving storytelling, natural dyeing, and creativity into a living work of art. - Shelter: Music by Dorothy Chang – November 8 @ Annex
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A program reflecting the wide emotional spectrum of celebrated composer Dorothy Chang’s work, with flute, harp, piano, and cello, performed by Vancouver’s finest artists. - Resonant Transmutations – November 8 @ The Roundhouse
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A multidisciplinary project by Pedram Baldari and Matt Rahaim, transforming objects of systemic violence into instruments of reflection and healing, blending music, performance, and visual storytelling. - Luddite Land Assembly Concert – November 9 @ The Roundhouse
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The Only Animal’s project sessions culminate in a concert on Sunday night with music from the land and heart by Tsimka Martin and Michael Red, and songs of rivers, mountains and rainforests by Caley Watts. Audience members may take part in cordage-making with provided materials or simply sit back and listen. - Mad in Moonlight: Standing Wave Ensemble – November 10 @ The Roundhouse
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featuring world premieres by Linda Caitlin Smith, Marcus Goddard’s arrangement of Terry Riley’s Half-Wolf Dances Mad in Moonlight, and tributes to Keith Hamel.
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In order to ensure everyone is able to experience Modulus Festival’s features, a number of free events welcome guests over the weekend
- Opening Night Celebration – November 7 @ The Roundhouse
Welcoming all to kick off the festival, as well experience the Building Together II: Acoustic Reactions throughout the festival for free. - Free Family Concert – Terry Riley’s In C – November 9 @ The Roundhouse
Audiences of all ages are invited to experience live experimental music. - Industry Night at Modulus – November 9 @ The Roundhouse
An opportunity to make connection with other artists, creators, and music professionals from here in Vancouver, or across Canada and around the world.
Modulus Festival presented by Music On Main runs November 7-10, 2025 at The Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews or at Annex, 823 Seymour Street.
Single Show Tickets for performances are on sale now, or save over 15% and get tickets to 5 concerts and 5 complimentary drink tickets with a Modulus All-Access Package.
Visit musiconmain.ca for more information about the 2025 Modulus Festival.