Upcoming Events and Shows in October 2025

BC Culture Days BC Culture Days

BC Culture Days

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Wed, Oct 1, 2025 At 3:00pm

Local artists will be displaying their artwork through a variety of mediums and local authors will be on hand to discuss their work in our Okanagan Spirits Foyer. Local dance schools will be holding demos in our Marie Fleming Studio, as well as information booths. We invite local musicians and school bands to join us in the foyer and theatre front steps, in welcoming everyone to this free event!

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Heart Strings: A Love Story Heart Strings: A Love Story

Heart Strings: A Love Story

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Fri, Oct 3, 2025 At 7:30pm

Join the Heart Strings Ensemble and violinist Sophie Armstrong for an unforgettable evening of timeless classics and original compositions that blend classical precision with global influences, featuring tributes to legends and iconic pieces from Hollywood, and works by John Williams, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Vivaldi, and more.

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Valdy Valdy

Valdy

 Creekside Theatre Sun, Oct 5, 2025 At 7:00pm

“He’s a master of country, folk, rock and blues, and the catch is that whatever the sound, people know that Valdy is sincere.”
Saskatoon Star Phoenix

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TEDx Kalamalka Lake TEDx Kalamalka Lake

TEDx Kalamalka Lake

 Coldstream Community Hall Mon, Oct 6, 2025 At 5:00pm

The theme invites us to dig deep, listen closely, and reimagine the stories we tell about where we live and who we are. Roots, Resonance and Rewriting the Local Narrative shines a light on voices often overlooked, celebrating the wisdom, strength, and creativity that shape our communities from the ground up. It’s time to shift the spotlight and hear from those who’ve been shaping the story all along.

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Afrique en Cirque Afrique en Cirque

Afrique en Cirque

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Tue, Oct 7, 2025 At 7:30pm

Back by popular demand as VDPAC’s featured 24th Annual Birthday Bash season opener, Afrique en Cirque symbolizes the strength, agility, and joy of life found in African youth.

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Rose Cousins: “Conditions of Love Tour” Rose Cousins: “Conditions of Love Tour”

Rose Cousins: “Conditions of Love Tour”

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Wed, Oct 8, 2025 At 7:30pm

Rose’s work as garnered her two JUNO Awards (2013’s We Have Made a Spark & 2021’s Bravado), two Canadian Folk Music Awards, eleven East Coast Music Awards and one Grammy nomination (2018’s Natural Conclusion), along with praise from the likes of the CBC, No Depression, LA Times, Billboard, Folk Alley, and NPR, who raved “Cousins’ disarmingly fluid vocal tone has the ability to convey the most internalized feelings without an ounce of fuss.”

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Rose Cousins – Conditions of Love Tour Rose Cousins – Conditions of Love Tour

Rose Cousins – Conditions of Love Tour

 Creekside Theatre Thu, Oct 9, 2025 At 7:00pm

On her forthcoming record, Rose Cousins holds our hands as she guides us on a journey through the "conditions of love." Ever the emotional explorer, the acclaimed, Nova-Scotia-based folk artist seeks truth, in all its imperfections, in the depths of our most complicated of emotions: love.

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A Perfectly Reasonable Night of Comedy A Perfectly Reasonable Night of Comedy

A Perfectly Reasonable Night of Comedy

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Wed, Oct 15, 2025 At 7:30pm

Step out of the house for an unforgettable evening with Peter Oldring and Pat Kelly (CBC Radio’s This is That) as they reunite with Carolyn Taylor (Baroness von Sketch Show). These comedy powerhouses come together for the first time since their early days at The Second City to deliver a delightfully absurd and wildly entertaining variety show.

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Five Alarm Funk Five Alarm Funk

Five Alarm Funk

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Fri, Oct 17, 2025 At 7:30pm

Five Alarm Funk is Canada's premiere sonic and visual assault. With 20 years’ experience, in high voltage Funk infusion, FAF has carved a new path of live entertainment.

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Amy Millan Amy Millan

Amy Millan

 Creekside Theatre Sun, Oct 19, 2025 At 7:00pm

Amy Millan (Stars, Broken Social Scene) is coming to Creekside Theatre on Oct 19th. Bringing gentle songs to calm your nervous system, from her new solo album 'I Went To Find You'.

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Anna & Wolfgang Anna & Wolfgang

Anna & Wolfgang

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sun, Oct 19, 2025 At 2:00pm

Two master composers separated by 200 years, and a performance bursting with musical contrasts. Maria Fuller makes her OSO conducting debut in works by Mozart and Anna Clyne, one of the most in-demand living composers. Our own Martin Krátký is soloist in the soulfully melodic concerto DANCE; we conclude with Mozart’s most famous symphony.

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David Fung David Fung

David Fung

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Tue, Oct 21, 2025 At 7:00pm

With over seventy years of incredible live concert presentations, your North Okanagan Community Concert Association continues with its history of excellence.

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41st Annual Business Excellence Awards 41st Annual Business Excellence Awards

41st Annual Business Excellence Awards

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Thu, Oct 23, 2025 At 6:00pm

Celebrate the best in local business at the 41st Annual Business Excellence Awards! Join us as we honour outstanding organizations and individuals shaping Greater Vernon. From innovation to community impact, it's a night of inspiration, connection, and celebration. Don’t miss the most anticipated business event of the year!

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Nazareth: Canadian Farewell Tour Nazareth: Canadian Farewell Tour

Nazareth: Canadian Farewell Tour

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sun, Oct 26, 2025 At 7:00pm

Get ready for an Rare Night of Legendary Rock'n Roll ! The Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre welcomes NAZARETH on their Canadian Farewell Tour on October 26, 2025. With over 50 years of iconic hits like Love Hurts, Hair of the Dog, and Razamanaz, Nazareth is taking one final tour across Canada.

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The Piano Men The Piano Men

The Piano Men

 Creekside Theatre Wed, Oct 29, 2025 At 7:00pm

THE PIANO MEN- featuring the timeless classics of Billy Joel and Elton John
A musical journey through the 70’s... featuring the timeless classics of Billy Joel and Elton John
The Piano Men is a musical celebration of the 1970’s- year by year, hit by hit- from the songbooks of Billy Joel and Elton John.

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