Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre

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The Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre is the premier entertainment venue in the charming city of Vernon, British Columbia. Situated conveniently between Vancouver, British Columbia and Calgary Alberta, Vernon is the largest city in the North end of the picturesque Okanagan Valley.

Built in 2001, this facility boasts well-appointed backstage areas, a superb support staff and one of the most comfortable auditoriums in the province. Enjoy superior sound coverage and quality with less reliance on rental gear with the Centre's exceptional Meyer Mina digital sound system installed in 2013.

Performers, presenters and audiences alike regularly comment that this is one of the best facilities they have ever experienced. We encourage you to come and see for yourself!

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Upcoming Events

Walk Right Back - The Everly Brothers Story Walk Right Back - The Everly Brothers Story

Walk Right Back - The Everly Brothers Story

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Thu, Mar 21, 2024 At 7:00pm

DIRECT FROM THE UK! Walk Right Back returns to stages in 2024 by popular demand. This phenomenal production tells the story of the most successful musical duo of all time – The Everly Brothers. Featuring hits such as Bye Bye Love, All I Have To Do Is Dream and Cathy’s Clown, this unique concert-based musical entwines the wonderful, sad yet glorious story of The Everly Brothers.

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Be Seein' Ya Comedy Tour Be Seein' Ya Comedy Tour

Be Seein' Ya Comedy Tour

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Fri, Mar 22, 2024 At 8:00pm

The inaugural Be Seein' Ya Comedy Tour features some of the top comedians and rising stars from Canada, touring across Beautiful British Columbia. With appearances on Just For Laughs, The Debaters, CBC, Canada’s Got Talent, SiriusXM, and millions of views online, this will be a show not to be missed!

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X (Dix) X (Dix)

X (Dix)

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Wed, Mar 27, 2024 At 7:30pm

Inspired by the legendary myth of Odysseus, X (Dix) is about the adventure into the unknown and the challenges of finding your way back home. Internationally acclaimed choreographer Guillaume Côté blends classical ballet vocabulary with modern sensibilities to explore this legendary tale.

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Colin James Blues Trio Colin James Blues Trio

Colin James Blues Trio

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Tue, Apr 2, 2024 At 7:30pm

Multi-Juno award winner and Platinum Recording star Colin James will be returning to Vernon for a show at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre on April 2nd at 7:30 P.M. James and his new all-star Blues Trio will be on a Western Canadian tour this spring in both B.C. and Alberta.

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Legendary Rock Live! Legendary Rock Live!

Legendary Rock Live!

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Fri, Apr 5, 2024 At 7:30pm

Back by popular demand, The Gary Cable Project returns with Legendary Rock Live!, a celebration of the greatest music ever made -- Chicago, Lighthouse, Supertramp, Steely Dan, Toto, Billy Joel, Elton John, Earth Wind & Fire -- and more! With Special Musical Guest, Al Harlow (PRISM)

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The Very Old Man with Enormous Wings The Very Old Man with Enormous Wings

The Very Old Man with Enormous Wings

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Wed, Apr 10, 2024 At 7:00pm

Gabriel García Márquez’s darkly comic tale brought to the stage for children and adults to share. In a kitchen, in a theatre, two storytellers and their audience find something remarkable — a very old man with enormous wings. Using a combination of music, puppetry, and live video projection this magic-realist gem is brought to the stage with beautiful, strange, emotional richness.

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Abigail Lapell Abigail Lapell

Abigail Lapell

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Fri, Apr 12, 2024 At 7:30pm

Call it prairie noir or Canadiana desert rock: Abigail Lapell sings haunting, gorgeous modern folk songs.

The Toronto songwriter and multi-instrumentalist has won two Canadian Folk Music Awards and reached over 20 million Spotify streams. Her evocative new album, Stolen Time, was released April 2022 on Outside Music.

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Adam Cicchillitti & Steve Cowan Adam Cicchillitti & Steve Cowan

Adam Cicchillitti & Steve Cowan

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Tue, Apr 23, 2024 At 7:30pm

Guitarists Adam Cicchillitti and Steve Cowan will appear on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. They have worked together enough that they have developed the necessary duo telepathy that allows them to gracefully and effortlessly pass musical ideas back and forth, sometimes completing each other’s thoughts, it seems, other times answering with bold new statements and ideas.

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Dino-Light Dino-Light

Dino-Light

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sun, Apr 28, 2024 At 3:00pm

Lightwire Theatre’s glow in the dark adventures are visually stunning and have dazzled audiences all over the world with their cutting edge blend of puppetry, technology and dance. In this original story, a famous scientist with magic powers brings a friendly dinosaur to life.

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The Bellamy Brothers: The Love Still Flows... The Bellamy Brothers: The Love Still Flows...

The Bellamy Brothers: The Love Still Flows...

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Wed, May 1, 2024 At 7:30pm

Their 40-year musical journey has transitioned from '70s pop to influential country success, earning them a unique place in the industry. Hits like "Let Your Love Flow" and "Beautiful Body" propelled them to international stardom, while pioneering the country duo category. Their latest project, '40 Years,' showcases 20 classics and 20 new songs, celebrating their enduring impact on the music world.

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Murray McLauchlan ...Hourglass Murray McLauchlan ...Hourglass

Murray McLauchlan ...Hourglass

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sat, May 4, 2024 At 7:30pm

Murray McLauchlan is one of Canada’s most highly regarded singer/songwriters, and with good cause. Over a 50-year career, he has released 20 albums and been awarded 11 Junos. His songs Farmer’s Song, Down by the Henry Moore, Whispering Rain and Sweeping the Spotlight Away are now considered Canadian standards.

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April Wine April Wine

April Wine

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Wed, May 8, 2024 At 7:30pm

Eleven Time Juno Nominees & Canadian Music Hall of Famers, April Wine, will be at the Vernon at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre on May 8th, 2024. April Wine has released more than 20 albums since 1971 and has sold over 20 million albums worldwide.

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Fleetwood Magic, Fleetwood Mac Tribute Fleetwood Magic, Fleetwood Mac Tribute

Fleetwood Magic, Fleetwood Mac Tribute

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Fri, May 10, 2024 At 7:30pm

Fleetwood Magic, The Authentic Tribute to Fleetwood Mac, transports audiences on a musical journey performing their greatest hits with exacting vocals, vintage costumes and on stage personae. Fleetwood Mac is one of the world’s most iconic rock groups on the planet. It is no “rumour” that Fleetwood Magic is a must see!

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The Ultimate CCR Tribute Concert The Ultimate CCR Tribute Concert

The Ultimate CCR Tribute Concert

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sat, May 11, 2024 At 7:30pm

Vernon! Get ready to rock out as North America’s Premier CCR Tribute Show, The Bad Moon Riders pay tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival in an epic Concert! Members of BTO and the Headpins deliver all the Hits with the energy that will have you singing in your seats all night long!!

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OSO: Bring On Beethoven OSO: Bring On Beethoven

OSO: Bring On Beethoven

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sun, May 12, 2024 At 2:00pm

We close our season with a Beethoven celebration: Piano Concerto No. 5 “Emperor” with Ian Parker, and Symphony No. 7.

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Honeymoon Suite Honeymoon Suite

Honeymoon Suite

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Wed, May 15, 2024 At 7:30pm

Honeymoon Suite is a Canadian rock band that was formed in 1981 in Niagara Falls, Ontario. The band’s name was inspired by the fact that Niagara Falls is the unofficial honeymoon capital of the world. The band was originally formed by Johnnie Dee (vocals, guitar), Brad Bent (keyboards, vocals) and Mike Lengyell (drums, formerly with The Diodes).

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The Country Divas The Country Divas

The Country Divas

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Mon, Jun 3, 2024 At 7:30pm

The Country Divas is a fun, interactive and entertaining stage show celebrating the most iconic Female artists in the history of Country music such as Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Shania Twain, Faith Hill, The Chicks and more! Featuring an All Female Band!!!

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Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic

Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Mon, Jun 10, 2024 At 8:00pm

Following the huge success of its 2023 Canadian national tour, Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic is RETURNING IN 2024 by popular demand! See the rock spectacular that everyone RAVED about, bringing their big sound, big screens, crazy lighting and outlandish costumes back for a night of non-stop rock anthems.

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ABBA Revisited ABBA Revisited

ABBA Revisited

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

VaughnCo Entertainment is proud to present ABBA REVISITED, North America’s #1 tribute to ABBA. Its members have been dazzling audiences across the globe since the year 2001. ABBA REVISITED recreates the magic of ABBA with authentic costumes, spectacular harmonies and note-perfect musicianship taking their audience on a musical journey back in time.

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