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

A Rocky Mountain High Christmas A Rocky Mountain High Christmas

A Rocky Mountain High Christmas

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sun, Nov 30, 2025 At 2:00pm

Rocky Mountain High Christmas Returns!
Join us for a magical holiday matinee as A Rocky Mountain High Christmas returns to Vernon celebrating the music of John Denver with festive favourites and timeless classics. With special guests Melina Schein, Chad Abrahamson, a Youth Choir, all-star Canadian band, and symphony ensemble.

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The Nutcracker The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sat, Dec 6, 2025 At 2:00pm
Sat, Dec 6, 2025 At 7:00pm

Artistic Director/Producer, Tanya Vadurova is pleased to announce: MISSION DANCE COMPANY will be bringing their annual enchanting and beautiful production of “THE NUTCRACKER” to the stage this December 2025. Featuring guesting dancers of the OKANAGAN BALLET THEATRE along with special guests.

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A Zaniac Christmas A Zaniac Christmas

A Zaniac Christmas

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sun, Dec 7, 2025 At 2:00pm

Alex Zerbe keeps coming back—And audiences keep wanting him back! Now you can experience the holiday magic like never before with A Zaniac Christmas! This heartwarming and side-splitting spectacle is designed to bring joy, laughter, and a truckload of whimsy to audiences of all ages!

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Winter Wonderland Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Mon, Dec 8, 2025 At 6:00pm

Step into the magic of the season as Shuswap Dance Center proudly presents Winter Wonderland - our 2025 Junior Winter Show! This heartwarming performance features our youngest dancers as they take the big stage to share their enthusiasm, creativity, and the skills they’ve worked so hard to develop throughout the semester.

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Borealis Movement Borealis Movement

Borealis Movement

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Tue, Dec 9, 2025 At 7:30pm

Experience a riveting showcase that reflects the dedication, creativity, and passion of our dancers this Fall semester. Join us in celebrating the season with SDC’s 2025 Sr Winter Show — Borealis Movement — a dazzling performance of artistry, emotion, and movement that will inspire and captivate.

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Andrew Allen: All Hearts Come Home Andrew Allen: All Hearts Come Home

Andrew Allen: All Hearts Come Home

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sat, Dec 13, 2025 At 7:00pm

Kick off the holiday season with Andrew Allen’s Annual Christmas show “All Hearts Come Home” This year Andrew will be joined by the incredible Josh + Bex, plus a ton of other special guests, as they perform your favourite holiday tunes, originals and everything in between. This magical event sells out every year, so don't miss out!

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O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy

O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Thu, Dec 18, 2025 At 3:00pm
Thu, Dec 18, 2025 At 7:30pm

Fans of Monty Python, Mr. Bean, and Dr. Seuss… Grab your teacups!

Combining British propriety with an unabashed love for the unexpected, London’s 3-time Impresario Award-winning duo steep an outrageously funny and brilliantly inventive show reminiscent of classic British pantos.

“Complete and utter fun for all ages.”

★★★★★ CBC

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Okanagan Symphony Orchestra (OSO) Song for a Winter’s Night Okanagan Symphony Orchestra (OSO) Song for a Winter’s Night

Okanagan Symphony Orchestra (OSO) Song for a Winter’s Night

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sun, Dec 21, 2025 At 2:00pm

Freya joins the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra and OSO Chorus for a heartwarming concert of original songs and new takes on beloved winter classics that celebrate the season’s beauty. This concert began as a small-town celebration and now welcomes Okanagan audiences to share a musical journey exploring connection, memories, and the cozy nostalgia of winter.

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Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Mon, Dec 29, 2025 At 7:00pm
Tue, Dec 30, 2025 At 7:00pm

Join Vernon SAR and take in the stunning natural beauty and explore the globe in another collection of the world’s greatest mountain and adventure films from the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival, coming to Performing Arts Centre on Dec 29 & 30, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Come be a part of the journey in this year’s World Tour.

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ABBA Revisited ABBA Revisited

ABBA Revisited

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Fri, Jan 23, 2026 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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Jimi Jimi

Jimi

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sun, Jan 25, 2026 At 7:30pm

Fresh off her emerging star-revealing opening performance for Tom Cochrane’s Signature Concert at VDPAC in July, JIMI is undeniably a rising force in contemporary Rock, Country & Blues.

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Snowed in Comedy Tour Snowed in Comedy Tour

Snowed in Comedy Tour

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Fri, Feb 6, 2026 At 7:30pm

The Snowed In Comedy Tour is back for its 17th year - Canada’s biggest comedy tour!
70 cities. 4 international comics. Non-stop laughs.
Catch Dan Quinn, Paul Myrehaug, Pete Zedlacher, and Erica Sigurdson as they bring a blizzard of comedy coast to coast.
🎤 On tour now.
📺 Watch the brand-new TV series starting Oct 10 on Chek TV and Oct 15 on YouTube. (https://www.youtube.com/@snowedincomedy)
Don’t miss the show critics call “Better than Just for Laughs” and “A Flurry of Laughs!”

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Okanagan Symphony Orchestra (OSO) Julian Conducts Tchaikovsky Okanagan Symphony Orchestra (OSO) Julian Conducts Tchaikovsky

Okanagan Symphony Orchestra (OSO) Julian Conducts Tchaikovsky

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sun, Feb 8, 2026 At 2:00pm

Okanagan Symphony Orchestra presents “Music is indeed the most beautiful of all Heaven’s gifts,” wrote Tchaikovsky—and his monumental Symphony No. 5 embodies that spirit in full. In his conducting debut as the Okanagan Symphony’s music director, Julian Pellicano leads a program of symphonic masterpieces, including a special Side-by-Side performance with the Okanagan Symphony Youth Orchestra.

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Honeymoon Suite Honeymoon Suite

Honeymoon Suite

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Thu, Feb 12, 2026 At 7:00pm

Honeymoon Suite ~ Canadian 80's rock legends. Their journey, marked by huge hits like "New Girl Now" and "Burning In Love," led to a multi-album deal, Juno awards, and platinum records.

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Constellations Constellations

Constellations

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Wed, Feb 18, 2026 At 7:30pm

British playwright Payne takes the traditional boy-meet-girl tale and flips it on its head by plunging both characters into the multiverse, where their love story is played out in all its variations.

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Tom Allen Tom Allen

Tom Allen

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Tue, Feb 24, 2026 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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Love Struck Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan Love Struck Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan

Love Struck Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Wed, Feb 25, 2026 At 7:30pm

STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN was one of the most influential guitarists of the 1980s blues revival. He was a rocking powerhouse who gave the blues a burst of momentum. With such songs as “Pride and Joy”, “The House is Rockin’”, “Crossfire”, “Cold Shot”, “Little Wing”, “Life By the Drop”, “Tightrope”, “Voodoo Child”, “Look at Little Sister” and the unforgettable “Love Struck Baby”, his influence is still felt long after his tragic death.

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Okanagan Symphony Orchestra (OSO) Mostly Mendelssohn Okanagan Symphony Orchestra (OSO) Mostly Mendelssohn

Okanagan Symphony Orchestra (OSO) Mostly Mendelssohn

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sun, Mar 8, 2026 At 2:00pm

Beloved by Okanagan audiences, pianist Ian Parker returns to the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra—this time to the podium—to lead a program focused on Felix Mendelssohn. Following last season’s performance of his Italian Symphony, Parker conducts Mendelssohn’s dramatic Scottish Symphony. Pianist Roman Rabinovich, winner of the Arthur Rubinstein Competition, takes us on a journey with Mendelssohn’s Piano Concerto No. 1.

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The Arrogant Worms The Arrogant Worms

The Arrogant Worms

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sat, Mar 14, 2026 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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Same Same Different Same Same Different

Same Same Different

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sun, Mar 15, 2026 At 2:00pm

The Myrtle Sisters had always dressed, sang, danced, talked and even eaten the same. They could hardly tell themselves apart until one day through a hilarious and unexpected series of calamities their secret uniqueness was revealed! Can they keep these oddities from one another? Will they still be part of the trio if their differences are discovered?

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A.W.O.L. A.W.O.L.

A.W.O.L.

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sat, Mar 21, 2026 At 7:30pm

RibbitRePublic Theatre brings the smash Fringe comedy hit AWOL, starring UK comedian, poet (and former nurse!) writer Rob Gee, and 30-year veteran performer Jon Paterson.

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Electric Elton - A Tribute To Elton John Electric Elton - A Tribute To Elton John

Electric Elton - A Tribute To Elton John

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sun, Mar 22, 2026 At 7:30pm

Attention Elton John fans! Moon Coin Productions (Producers of ABBA Tribute “ABRA Cadabra” and Eagles Tribute “Take It To The Limit”) Presents The Rocket Man – A Tribute to Elton John from Vancouver performing in Vernon for the 1st time on March 22, 2026.

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Legendary Rock Live! Legendary Rock Live!

Legendary Rock Live!

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Fri, Mar 27, 2026 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 Guests

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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 Sat, Mar 28, 2026 At 7:00pm

DIRECT FROM THE UK! Walk Right Back returns to stages in 2025 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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Solidaridad Tango Solidaridad Tango

Solidaridad Tango

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Thu, Apr 16, 2026 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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Michael Kaeshammer & His Band Michael Kaeshammer & His Band

Michael Kaeshammer & His Band

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sat, Apr 18, 2026 At 7:30pm

A Western Canadian Music “Entertainer of the Year”, VDPAC favourite, and much-loved, globe-trotting multi-award nominee, master pianist and songwriter, Michael Kaeshammer returns with his band to dazzle and delight his many fans.

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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, Apr 24, 2026 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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Circus Incognitus Circus Incognitus

Circus Incognitus

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Wed, Apr 29, 2026 At 6:30pm

Jamie 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.

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Okanagan Symphony Orchestra (OSO) Beethoven 5 Okanagan Symphony Orchestra (OSO) Beethoven 5

Okanagan Symphony Orchestra (OSO) Beethoven 5

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sun, May 10, 2026 At 2:00pm

Experience 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.

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Fleetwood Magic Fleetwood Magic

Fleetwood Magic

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sat, May 23, 2026 At 7:30pm

Fleetwood 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!

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The Women of Rock Las Vegas Show The Women of Rock Las Vegas Show

The Women of Rock Las Vegas Show

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Fri, Jun 19, 2026 At 7:00pm

Get ready to rock as The Women of Rock Show Las Vegas storms the stage for one unforgettable night of powerhouse performances and iconic anthems. This high-octane tribute concert celebrates six of the most legendary female rockers in music history, delivering a dazzling, true-to-era experience that will leave audiences breathless. Backed by a full live band and immersive multimedia production.

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