Events

CONCERT IS SOLD OUT! James Ehnes, violin & Andrew Armstrong, piano
2026-05-07 19:30 (America/Winnipeg) | Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 6A9, Canada
SOLD OUT!
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear international concert violinist James Ehnes returning to his hometown and performing in our intimate concert hall with pianist Andrew Armstrong.
Following the Recital there is a Champagne Reception raising funds for Brandon University’s Ehnes Scholarships in Violin and Trumpet at $40 per ticket.
Reserved Seating for Concert: $60 each.
Reserved Champagne Reception: $40 each which includes a $22 charitable tax receipt.

James Ehnes & Andrew ArmstrongLondon, February 2026

Convocation 2026
2026-05-28 - 2026-05-29 | Brandon University, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada

BUAA Annual General Meeting
2026-06-17 17:15 - 19:00 | Brandon University, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada
The BUAA AGM will be held in the Louis Riel Room. This meeting will also be available via Teams.
Please register in advance by emailing alumni@brandonu.ca by Friday, June 11.
If you’re interested in joining the Alumni Association board, please email alumni@brandonu.ca with a brief bio.

School of Music Reunion
2026-07-03 18:00 - 2026-07-04 22:00 | Brandon University, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada
Register Now!
The BU School of Music will be having a reunion on July 3 & 4, 2026. The event will be celebrating the 120th year of music being offered at BU (originally Brandon College). It has been 20 years since the last reunion, 50 years since the Class of 1976 graduated and 60 years since the first student graduated from the School of Music! Plans so far include:
Friday, July 3

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Registration | BU School of Music Kinsmen Hall

Pick up your name tag at the registration desk.

7:00 pm – 10:00 pm | Wine & Cheese Reception | BU School of Music Kinsmen Hall

Join old friends at a welcome reception. A cash bar will be available, and entertainment will be provided by a jazz trio.

Saturday, July 4

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm | Campus Tours (please check on registration form if you are interested in a tour)
2:00 pm | Alumni Concert | Lorne Watson Recital Hall
6:00 pm – 6:30 pm | Reception | Harvest Hall (Main Dining Hall)

Mingle with friends before the banquet.

6:30 pm | Reunion Banquet | Harvest Hall

Join us at the Reunion Banquet. Share memories at the open microphone.

Photos
Paul Madryga will be making a Powerpoint of BUMS memories. Please send photos to him at madryga@brandonu.ca by June 12.
Would You Like to Perform?
If you would like to perform at the Saturday afternoon concert, contact Kathie Gordon at BUMSreunion2026@gmail.com.
Hotel information
Rooms have been blocked off at:

Victoria Inn Hotel: 204-725-1532
Clarion Hotel & Suites: 204-728-5775
Canad Inns: 204-697-1495
Holiday Inn Express & Suites: 204-717-4444
Best Western Plus: 204-727-7997

Please make hotel reservations early as forest fire evacuees may lower room availability. Mention that you’re with the School of Music Reunion to receive a discount.

Homecoming 2026
2026-09-11 - 2026-09-13 | Brandon University, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada
Join us September 11-14 for four days of fun, fellowship, reunions and more! Reunite with friends, former classmates and faculty as you tour the campus, take in exciting Bobcats action, and enjoy the many Homecoming events.
https://www.brandonu.ca/homecoming/
