KoSAFest 2027
Montreal International Percussion Festival
September 26, 2027 | Espace St-Denis • Montréal
Performance • Education • Competition • Culture
WHO WE ARE
ABOUT KoSAFEST
KoSAFest is the Montreal International Percussion Festival, presented by Le Festival International de Percussion de Montréal and produced by KoSA Music.
The festival is presented by a non-profit organization dedicated to live music, music education, cultural exchange, international performance and the development of emerging talent.
KoSAFest brings together artists, students, educators, music professionals and audiences through concerts, workshops, demonstrations and an international percussion competition.
THE 2027 EDITION
KoSAFest 2027
September 26, 2027 | Espace St-Denis • Montréal
A full day devoted to percussion and live music, bringing together international artists, emerging performers, educators, industry professionals and audiences.
THE DAY
International performances
Workshops & masterclasses
Percussion competition
Artist demonstrations
Exhibitor zone
THE EVENING
A major public concert featuring international artists and special collaboration
THE KoSAFEST EXPERIENCE
FOUR PILLARS
PERFORMANCE
International percussionists, drummers and ensembles presented live on stage.
EDUCATION
Workshops, masterclasses, demonstrations and opportunities to learn directly from performing artists.
COMPETITION
An international platform for emerging percussion talent, with winners invited to perform on the KoSAFest stage.
COMMUNITY
A meeting place for artists, students, educators, music professionals, manufacturers and audiences.
INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS
MUSIC FROM AROUND THE WORLD
KoSAFest brings together percussion artists representing different musical traditions and approaches.
The festival welcomes musicians working across:
World Music
Jazz
Classical Music
Fusion
Contemporary Music
Hybrid Percussion
Etc.
The focus is on bringing different artists and musical perspectives together in Montréal.
LIVE PERFORMANCE
THE STAGE IS AT THE HEART OF KoSAFEST
The festival’s central focus is live performance.
International artists and ensembles will share the stage throughout the day, followed by a major evening concert open to the public.
The program will include individual performances, collaborations and special presentations created for the festival.
EDUCATION
LEARN FROM THE ARTISTS
Education is an important part of KoSAFest.
Selected artists will share their knowledge and experience through:
Workshops
Masterclasses
Demonstrations
Q&A sessions
Artist discussions
The goal is to create direct connections between experienced artists and the next generation of musicians.
INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
DISCOVERING NEW TALENT
International Percussion Competition
KoSAFest provides a platform for emerging percussionists from Canada and abroad.
Participants perform before an experienced jury of invited artists and professionals.
The winners receive an opportunity to:
Perform on the KoSAFest stage
Reach new audiences
Connect with established artists and professionals
Gain international visibility
The competition is designed to celebrate emerging talent and give young performers a meaningful professional opportunity.
FROM MONTRÉAL TO THE WORLD
KoSAFEST GOES GLOBAL
The festival’s reach extends beyond the theatre.
Selected performances and competition highlights will be streamed internationally, allowing audiences outside Montréal to experience the festival and creating additional visibility for participating artists and partners.
LIVE IN MONTRÉAL
WATCH AROUND THE WORLD
Performance • Competition • Artists • Education
INDUSTRY & EXHIBITORS
CONNECTING MUSIC & INDUSTRY
KoSAFest will include an exhibitor area for:
Percussion manufacturers
Instrument and accessory brands
Music organizations
Educational institutions
Technology companies
Festival and industry partners
The exhibitor area provides opportunities to demonstrate instruments and products and connect directly with musicians, educators, students and audiences.
OUR HISTORY
KoSA THROUGH THE YEARS
Since 1996, KoSA Music and its partners have brought over 500 percussion artists, musicians and educators together through live performances, workshops and cultural exchanges.
The festival’s photographic archive documents a wide range of artists, ensembles, collaborations and performances.
THE KoSAFEST COMMUNITY
ARTISTS • STUDENTS • EDUCATORS • AUDIENCES
KoSAFest is more than a concert.
It creates opportunities for people who share a passion for percussion and music to meet, learn, perform and exchange ideas.
LEADERSHIP
EXPERIENCE & LEADERSHIP
Advisory Board
André Ménard
Co-founder of the Montreal International Jazz Festival
Pierre Lamoureux
Fogo Productions
François Lamoureux
Fogo Productions
Gary Quadros
G2 Productions
Jane Needles
Canadian Arts Consultant
Rick Van Horn
Former Senior Editor, Modern Drummer Magazine
Rick Drumm
Music Products Industry Veteran
Jim Norris
Founder of Backstage Circle, Canadian Musician Magazine,
Edward French
Lawyer
THE VENUE
ESPACE ST-DENIS
Montréal • Quartier des Spectacles
600-seat theatre
Located in the heart of Montréal’s Quartier des Spectacles, Espace St-Denis provides an established performance setting for the 2027 edition of KoSAFest.
WHY KoSAFEST?
A FESTIVAL BUILT AROUND RHYTHM
Musicians, students, educators, industry professionals, and audience members come together in Montreal.
SEE
International artists performing live.
LEARN
Artists sharing their knowledge and experience.
DISCOVER
Emerging musicians competing for a place on the festival stage.
CONNECT
Musicians, students, educators, industry and audiences meeting in Montréal.