Welcome to Nova scotia’s newest festival

THANK YOU! What a great Event
Over four days, 10 performances and more than 1000 attendees, BRAVO brought families and young audiences together at the Bella Rose Arts Centre to experience the joy, imagination, and magic of live performance.
To everyone who joined us—thank you! Your enthusiasm, laughter, curiosity, and support helped make our first BRAVO! Festival a wonderful success.
We believe every child should have the opportunity to experience live performance, and we’re proud to create accessible, welcoming experiences where families can discover new artists, stories, cultures, and ideas together.
A huge thank you to all of the incredible artists, performers, volunteers, staff, partners, and supporters who helped bring BRAVO! to life.
And the best news? BRAVO! is coming back in 2027! 🎉
We can’t wait to welcome you back to the Bella Rose Arts Centre for another celebration of performance, creativity, and the young at heart.
Thank you for being part of BRAVO! 2026. See you in 2027! ❤️
BRAVO is a vibrant children’s festival that celebrates the thrill of live performances and the joy of being part of an audience. Designed especially for young viewers, BRAVO brings together theatre, music, dance, puppetry, and storytelling in an atmosphere filled with energy, imagination, and applause. Every show is crafted to be engaging, age-friendly, and bursting with colour and creativity.
At BRAVO, children experience the magic of cheering, laughing, gasping, and responding together—discovering how live performance can entertain, inspire, and spark curiosity. The festival highlights the importance of arts access, creating welcoming spaces where kids feel included, excited, and encouraged to explore big emotions and bold stories. With a name that captures the joy of the final bow, BRAVO celebrates young audiences as essential participants in the world of performance.
BRAVO is more than a festival—it’s a moment for children to feel the power of creativity, community, and imagination… and to join in the cheer: BRAVO!
Visit the festival website for more information!
“Experiencing live performance isn’t just entertainment — it’s an essential place where young people discover creativity, build confidence, and see themselves reflected onstage. When live experiences are curated with youth in mind, they don’t just watch art — they feel invited into it, inspired by it, and empowered by it.”
Amie Moore
Executive Director, Bella Rose Arts Centre
