Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre
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
U2 ~ An Epic Night with U4
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sat, Apr 25, 2026 At 7:30pmU2 By U4 ~ NOT JUST ANOTHER CLASSIC ROCK SHOW- An Epic Tribute to U2
Tenille Townes: The Living Room Tour
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Mon, Apr 27, 2026 At 7:30pmTenille Townes has toured with legends like Stevie Nicks, Miranda Lambert and Shania Twain and taking home two JUNO Awards, also including 17 Canadian Country Music Association Awards and two Academy Of Country Music Awards. With Special Guest CHRIS BUCK.
Circus Incognitus
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Wed, Apr 29, 2026 At 6:30pmJamie Adkins is a performer in the vaudeville tradition of Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton. With no hi-tech distractions, his irresistible character heroically battles with the everyday objects of life, permanently on the verge of disaster… moving but hilarious.
Vernon Comedy Classic
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Fri, May 1, 2026 At 7:30pmDamonde Tschritter, Harris Anderson, and Aaron Arya are coming to Vernon for a special one-night comedy event! Purchase online in advance to save $.
Sweet Reggae
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Fri, May 8, 2026 At 7:30pmGet ready to experience just how SWEET REGGAE can be.
The HIP Experience
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sat, May 9, 2026 At 7:30pmThe HIP Experience ~ Canada's Premier Celebration of the Tragically Hip . 2026 Canadian Tour stops in Vernon for a night of True Canadian Anthems
Okanagan Symphony Orchestra (OSO) Beethoven 5
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sun, May 10, 2026 At 2:00pmExperience the symphony that changed music forever. Shocking at the time of its premiere with its emotional intensity, today Beethoven’s 5th is one of the world’s most recognizable works of art. After more than a decade, the Okanagan Symphony returns to this iconic masterpiece to close the season with this monument of musical expression. This concert also features the OSO Chorus in Ola Gjeilo’s Sunrise Mass, a profound and expressive journey, full of soaring melodies and walls of sonic power.
ABRA CADABRA
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Mon, May 11, 2026 At 7:30pmAttention ABBA fans! Don’t miss The ABBA Mother's Day Tour with ABRA Cadabra, returning to Vernon on May 11, 2026 for an unforgettable, family-friendly celebration featuring a live band, stunning vocals, dazzling costumes, multimedia and the iconic hits of ABBA that will have you dancing, smiling & singing along! Celebrate Mother's Day & enjoy an unforgettable evening creating amazing memories!
World-Class Comedian John Wing
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Wed, May 13, 2026 At 7:30pmComedy legend John Wing brings over four decades of stand-up mastery to the stage, with more than 350 TV appearances including The Tonight Show with both Johnny Carson and Jay Leno. A Just For Laughs favourite and America’s Got Talent semifinalist, Wing delivers smart, world-class comedy you don’t want to miss.
The Merry Marching Band
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Tue, May 19, 2026 At 6:30pmThey’re Back! Winner of the Opus Award for “Production of the Year-Younger Audiences”
The Michael Jackson HIStory Show
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Wed, May 20, 2026 At 7:30pmDon’t miss your chance to see Showtime’s The Michael Jackson HIStory Show - returning to Canada in 2026 to commemorate 30 years since Michael Jackson’s final, ground-breaking world tour: HISTORY.
Colin James Blues Trio
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Fri, May 22, 2026 At 8:00pmSix Time Juno Award Winner Colin James coming to a theatre near you Spring 2026!
Fleetwood Magic
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sat, May 23, 2026 At 7:30pmFleetwood Magic, Canada's Authentic Tribute to Fleetwood Mac, transports audiences on a musical journey performing their greatest hits with exacting vocals and vintage costumes. Fleetwood Magic does indeed deliver the magic!
Okanagan Ukrainian Festival
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sun, May 24, 2026 At 2:00pmThe Sadok Ukrainian Dance Ensemble invites all to the THE OKANAGAN UKRAINIAN FESTIVAL on Sunday, May 24th at 2:00pm at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre.
Jazz Sabbath
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Tue, Jun 9, 2026 At 7:30pmJazz Sabbath is a jazz trio from Great Britain that plays new jazz arrangements of Black Sabbath songs. Although the band presents itself as a jazz trio founded in 1968 and the original authors of the tracks later made famous by Black Sabbath.
Helmed by 2026 Grammy-winning pianist Adam Wakeman (keys Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne since 2004), Jazz Sabbath explores the boundaries between jazz and rock.
The Barra MacNeils 40th Anniversary Tour
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Wed, Jun 24, 2026 At 7:30pmFollowing their immensely popular sold-out "An East Coast Christmas" concert at VDPAC in November, The Barra MacNeils triumphantly return with their 40th Anniversary Concert Tour!
The Tea Party
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Tue, Jun 30, 2026 At 7:30pmThe Tea Party, the multi-Platinum selling, multi-JUNO Award-nominated trio consisting of singer/guitarist/multi-instrumentalist Jeff Martin; bassist and multi-instrumentalist Stuart Chatwood; and drummer/percussionist Jeff Burrows, has returned fresh from their headlining Fall 2025 tour with Headstones and Finger Eleven, celebrating the 25th anniversary of their chart-topping album TRIPtych, (featuring their #1 single Heaven Coming Down).
Sveva Caetani Recapitulation - A Journey
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sun, Jul 12, 2026 At 7:00pmSveva Caetani: Recapitulation – A Journey is a poetic art film inspired by the visionary paintings and writings of Sveva Caetani. Neither a conventional documentary nor a drama, the film unfolds as an intimate visual journey through darkness and transformation. Ticketed guests are welcome at a pre-screening reception from 5:30–6:30 pm, featuring paintings by Sveva Caetani and Heidi Thompson. The film starts at 7:00 pm.
Magic Men Australia
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Thu, Jul 16, 2026 At 8:00pmMagic Men Australia World Tour featuring Will Parfitt social media phenomenon. Come meet the Boys and the see what everyone is raving about with their all new production "Feel The Magic"
Queen: It's a Kinda Magic
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sun, Sep 13, 2026 At 7:30pmSee the rock spectacular that Canadians flock to every year, bringing big sound, big screens, crazy lighting and outlandish costumes for a night of non-stop rock anthems, including Bohemian Rhapsody, We Will Rock You, We Are the Champions, Radio GaGa, I Want to Break Free, Somebody to Love, Don’t Stop Me Now, Another One Bites the Dust and so many more.
Basia Bulat – 2026 Solo Tour
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Tue, Sep 22, 2026 At 7:30pmBasia Bulat is a critically acclaimed, Montreal-based Canadian singer-songwriter whose work bridges gospel, soul, and classic folk, carried by a distinctive voice and a deeply expressive, multi-instrumental approach.
Menopause The Musical® - COME JOIN OUR SISTERHOOD!
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Thu, Sep 24, 2026 At 7:30pmMenopause The Musical has been touring Canada and U.S. for over 15 years. The All Star Canadian cast has been together since 2006 and has been touring Canada since 2014. The show has been playing in theatres and casinos coast to coast.
Orchestral Rock Odyssey
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Fri, Sep 25, 2026 At 7:30pmBack by popular demand, the Gary Cable Project returns to rock the Okanagan with ORCHESTRAL ROCK ODYSSEY. Join us as we pump up the volume on a retro tribute to legendary artists and some of the most iconic music of all time, including Styx, Elton John, Foreigner, the Bee Gees, Earth Wind & Fire, Whitney Houston, Simon & Garfunkel, and more!
Owen Reigling - In The Feeling Tour
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Tue, Oct 20, 2026 At 8:00pmGifted Canadian country music artist and award-winning singer and songwriter Owen Riegling, blends small-town roots with a modern edge that continues to resonate with fans across Canada and beyond.
Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit & Rings of Power In Concert
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Thu, Nov 19, 2026 At 5:00pmThe Hobbits are coming! Experience The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit & The Rings of Power in Concert, featuring a star guest from the films. Enjoy Tolkien’s legendary music with world-class soloists, orchestra & choir—from the dark sounds of Mordor to the lyrical melodies of the Elves. Get tickets now while available!
The Music of Hans Zimmer & Others
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Thu, Nov 19, 2026 At 8:00pmThe Music of Hans Zimmer & Others — presented by a Pirates of the Caribbean star! Experience iconic scores from Top Gun, James Bond, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Lion King, Gladiator, The Dark Knight, Inception, Interstellar and more, plus Dune. Performed live by The Hollywood Film Orchestra & Choir with star soloists. Get tickets now while available!
The Magical Music of Harry Potter
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Fri, Nov 20, 2026 At 8:00pmThe Magical Music of Harry Potter - with a Weasley or another star guest from the films! ✨ Experience Oscar-nominated music from the Harry Potter movies performed live by The Magical Film Orchestra & Choir, featuring magical illusions, a Potter quiz, and audience interaction. Hear iconic themes by John Williams and more. Meet the star guest and get a free photo—get tickets now!
The Music of Lion King - In Concert
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Fri, Nov 20, 2026 At 5:00pmThe Best Experience of the Year: The Lion King – Live in Concert
Immerse yourself in the unforgettable music of Disney’s iconic story—from Circle of Life and Can You Feel the Love Tonight to Hakuna Matata. Featuring star soloists from the original Broadway productions and performed by the Broadway Symphonic Orchestra & Choir. Experience the magic of Africa—get your tickets now!
Bee Gees Revisited – The Ultimate Tribute
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Fri, Nov 26, 2027 At 7:30pmBee Gees Revisited – The Ultimate Tribute to The Bee Gees. Experience Hit After Hit of Timeless Bee Gees Classics.