2022 LIGHTFEST
Fête des Lumières
A FIVE-WEEKEND
CELEBRATION OF LIGHT
November 12 – December 11
Each weekend features a different theme, a light walk in the Badlands Amphitheatre, art installations, and activities.
This project has been made possible by the Government of Canada. Admission is free, but tickets are required for each event.
2022 Badlands Lightfest: Weekend 1
November 12 - 13 (Sat/Sun)
Memories of Light: Throughout the world, people have traditions to remember those they’ve lost. Lighting a candle on the mantle, floating a lantern down a river or holding candlelight vigils. Spend an evening immersed in Memories of Light at the Badlands Amphitheatre.
Featuring: the Trail of Lights, live performances of Arvo Pärt’s Spiegel im Spiegel, lantern building workshops, and light Installations.
2022 Badlands Lightfest Fireworks: Weekend 2
NOW FULLY BOOKED November 18-19 (Fri/Sat)
The Night Sky: GlobalFest returns to the Badlands Amphitheatre on our second weekend of LightFest as we celebrate The Night Sky with two spectacular back-to-back fireworks shows.
Featuring: Live music by Bottle Rock-It and GlobalFest Pyromusical Fireworks.
Admission is free, but tickets are required.
Schedule:
6:00 PM Gates Open, Concession, Pub Service, Music, and Pre-Show Activities Open
6:30 PM Live music with Bottle Rock-it
7:30 PM LightFest Fireworks with GlobalFest
8:00 PM End of Events
2022 Badlands Lightfest: Weekend 3
November 25-27 (Fri/Sat/Sun)
The Story of the Land
November 27 is cancelled due to weather considerations.
Featuring: Lit Up Teepees, Hoop Dance Performances and Storytelling by Brown Bear Woman, Light Installations by Gabs, and the Trail of Lights.
Schedule: Trail of Lights Entry every 15 minutes starting at 6:00 PM. Last entry 8:45 PM. Dance Performances: Every half hour starting at 7:15 PM. Final performance at 8:45 PM.
Admission is free, but tickets are required.
2022 Badlands Lightfest: Weekend 4
December 3 (Fri/Sat)
Winter Celebration
Featuring: Light Installations by light artist Ken Hacke, Live DJ Parka parties and the Trail of Lights.
Schedule: Trail of Lights Entry every 15 minutes starting at 6:00 PM. Last entry 8:45 PM.
Admission is free, but tickets are required.
>> Tickets for Weekend 4 here.
2022 Badlands Lightfest: Weekend 5
December 10 - 11 (Sat/Sun)
FULLY BOOKED
Journey to Bethlehem
Featuring: a guided walk and theatre experience on Canada’s largest outdoor stage. Join the magi, follow a mysterious star, and meet the characters in this interactive nativity story.
Schedule:
Entry every 15 minutes
>> FULLY BOOKED
2023 Badlands Passion Play
June 30 - July 16
An epic story of faith hope and love – a theatrical presentation of the life of Christ on Canada’s largest outdoor stage.
>> LEARN MORE HERE
Call 403-823-2001 for tickets.
2023 Badlands Passion Play Preview
Friday, June 30 - Preview night: $25
The first performance of the 2023 Badlands Passion Play is a preview. Tickets are $25 plus GST. Parking is $5 in advance.
A preview allows the directors to make final changes, and although rare, the show may be paused to make those changes.
Badlands Passion Play
FALL SPECIAL OFFER - Expires December 31
This is the last time we will have 2-for-$99 certificates available for the Badlands Passion Play. These tickets include fees and GST and can be redeemed for any available seat and performance of the 2023 Badlands Passion Play. Parking passes are extra. There are a limited number of 2 for $99 certificates available.
2022 Light Up the Amphitheatre
Support nonprofit arts and culture
Each year, together with you, the Badlands Amphitheatre lights up the amp in support of our nonprofit arts and culture society.
For every donation of $30, we will place a light in the Badlands Amphitheatre. For every $100, we will place 4 lights in the amp.Your donation is eligible for a tax receipt and will show your support for arts and culture.
This year, your light becomes part of Badlands Lightfest’s Trail of Lights and light displays, our free celebration of light in November and December.
Donate at:
- at BadlandsAmp.com/donate
- by calling 403-823-2001
- or by email: info@badlandsamp.com
CANADA’S LARGEST OUTDOOR STAGE
Get Involved
Be Part of Something Big!
You can be a part of building something special in the Canadian Badlands. You can join volunteer with our community off-stage, or work with us as a donor, sponsor, or supporter.
We are a non-profit society with the values of Community, Celebration, and Creation doing something amazing to serve our community. Join us!
Volunteer
Do you have a special skill or experience? You can help grow our arts community at the site or even from your home!
Volunteer Offstage
You can be part of welcoming guests to great experiences at the Badlands Amphitheatre.
Supporter
Support non-profit arts experiences in a unique environment by donating to the Badlands Amphitheatre.
Experiences at the Badlands Amp
“This is such an amazing place.”
“A fantastic venue for not only the passion play, but also for different musical events. Absolutely gorgeous back drop with excellent acoustics. Friendly volunteers are extremely helpful and knowledgeable.”
Recently saw the Badlands Passion Play. Incredible venue. Everyone should see this amazing space.