What’s Happening
March 13, 2026 – Coffeehouse
Join us for a night of music with our local talents!
March 29, 2026 – Morgan Toney with Keith Mullins
2024 Juno-nominated Celtic fiddler and singer, Morgan Toney, brings together the fiery fiddling of Cape Breton Island with the old songs of the Mi’kmaq.
April 19, 2026 – Janelle Nadeau, harp
Celebrate spring as Janelle and her musical colleagues present an afternoon of diverse classical, Celtic, original and contemporary tunes.
May 24, 2026 – Krystle Dos Santos
A powerful musical journey celebrating notable black Canadian women in music.
2025-2026 Memberships
We welcome both renewals and new memberships for the 2025–2026 season (June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026). Your membership helps us continue our work in supporting and celebrating music in our community, and we’d love to have you with us for another year. Details and payment options—including convenient online and e-transfer methods—are available on our Membership page. Thank you for being an important part of our community!
Supporting PHMS
DONATIONS – Friends of Pender Harbour Music
You can now donate online (click here). We also have a table at all of our events to receive donations. Any amount will be gratefully received, and amounts over $20 will be issued a tax receipt. These donations aid us in presenting all of our events and activities at the School of Music.
SPONSORSHIPS
Individuals or organizations may sponsor a particular concert in our series. Sponsorship donations begin at $250 and tax receipts are issued. Sponsors are recognized in our PR, including our brochure, ads and posters. They also receive 2 complimentary tickets to their chosen concert and are thanked from the stage by the MC. The sponsorships are vital in our ability to continue to present world class live music on the Sunshine Coast!
VOLUNTEERS
We have opportunities for community members to help with the following: gardening, poster distribution from Egmont to Gibsons, setup and takedown at concerts and Coffee House.
Please contact us via this website if interested in donating or volunteering.
School of Music current Covid Plan
The PHMS is very concerned about keeping all users of our historic music school safe. Masking is not required but highly recommended in our intimate venue. We have enhanced cleaning protocols in place.
We ask that users/renters develop their own Covid Plans tailored to their groups’ needs and safety.
Book the Music School for your event!
The Music School is available to our community as a venue for various types of events. Many local groups use the hall for seminars, conferences, music concerts by local performers, music classes, to name a few. Contact Marg Skelley at 604.883.6808 for bookings.
School of Music Coffee House
The Coffee House provides a venue for local performing artists to showcase their talents at a terrific venue, complete with stage, lights, and sound. Each program presents two to four acts, who have the use of the facility plus the expertise of a light/sound technician. Admission is by donation (suggested $10) at the door. Watch our latest news section for dates and line-up of performers.
About Pender Harbour
Pender Harbour is the collective name for a cluster of communities that surround one of the best natural harbours on BC’s lower coast. It is located northwest of Vancouver, only a 40-minute ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay and a one-hour drive from the Langdale ferry terminal.