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


PIGS: Canada's Pink Floyd
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Fri, Mar 31, 2023 At 7:30pmPIGS: Canada's Pink Floyd - Fearless Tour 2023
Celebrating one of the greatest bands of all time with flawless performances of classic and rare Pink Floyd songs. PIGS, Canada's finest tribute to Pink Floyd: A must-see for true Pink Floyd fans! Come prepared for almost 3 hours of flawlessly played music, lights, and state of the art lasers and visuals.


OSO Orchestral Rock Odyssey
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sun, Apr 2, 2023 At 7:00pmThe OSO and the Gary Cable Project turn up the volume with an evening of classic rock hits!


A’COURT, SPIEGEL & VINNICK
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Tue, Apr 4, 2023 At 7:30pmJoin multi-award-winning artists, Canadians Suzie Vinnick and Charlie A’Court, and Australian Lloyd Spiegel, for a dynamic evening filled with songs, stories and laughs as they take their roots ‘n’ blues kitchen party from coast-to-coast.


Let's Dance
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Wed, Apr 5, 2023 At 6:00pmAccentz Dance Studio Presents a showcase of our 18th season competitive dances


Diversity Dance 2023 Competition Showcase
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Thu, Apr 6, 2023 At 7:00pmDiversity Dance is excited to perform their first ever competition showcase. Come support our dancers are they show you all their hard work for the 2023 Dance Competitions.


SonReal
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Fri, Apr 7, 2023 At 8:00pmCanadian rapper SonReal was born Aaron Hoffmann in Vernon, British Columbia in 1985.


The Irish Rovers in Concert: No End in Sight Tour 2023
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sat, Apr 8, 2023 At 7:00pmThe Irish Rovers return to our stage in 2023 for the ultimate night of Irish Music. Get ready for a rollicking night of hits, and hilarious stories from their life on the road!


Hotel California
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Tue, Apr 18, 2023 At 7:30pmWhen The Eagles stopped to catch their breath a few decades ago, having sold over 100 million records, collected six Grammy’s, and enjoyed six #1 albums, Hotel California began a pioneering journey through their history-making music that has taken them around the globe and thrilled hundreds of thousands of Eagles fans.


megan&amy
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Wed, Apr 19, 2023 At 7:30pmVibrant Canadian duo Amy Hillis (violin) and Meagan Milatz (piano) - passionate, innovative and fearless music-making!


The Yellow Brick Road Experience
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sun, Apr 23, 2023 At 7:30pmThe Yellow Brick Road Experience Featuring Andrew Johns live in concert with his All Star Band. Experience first hand how Andrew Commands the stage with his spot on piano and vocal skills that take you back to Elton John in his prime ! Andrew Johns and The Jets Featuring his eight piece band with full horn section , Playing all the hits in the original keys as performed by Sir Elton John.


BALLET EDMONTON
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Fri, Apr 28, 2023 At 7:30pm“The new ballet is not only an emotional reckoning, but it’s also a triumph of timing and detail…”
Roger Levesque, Edmonton Journal


RAVEN
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Wed, May 3, 2023 At 7:30pmWarm-hearted, funny, smart, and accessible: experience RAVEN, a powerful and refreshingly different piece of contemporary circus about motherhood.


Louisiana Hayride Show
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Fri, May 5, 2023 At 7:30pmCome for a fun night out and enjoy the incredible talent the Louisiana Hayride Show has to offer. The show is always adding new and fun material to keep you surprised and totally entertained from start to finish! There is no show quite like the Louisiana Hayride!


Alex Mackenzie's Comedy for a Cause
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sat, May 6, 2023 At 7:30pmAlex Mackenzie's Comedy for a Cause is a world class comedy show featuring 4 of the best Comedians in the country! The Proceeds from this event will go towards the Vernon Canadian Mental Health Association!


Sister Act
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Fri, May 12, 2023 At 7:00pmSat, May 13, 2023 At 2:00pm
Sat, May 13, 2023 At 7:00pm
A Divine Musical Comedy based on the 1992 Film!


OSO Northern Lights
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sun, May 14, 2023 At 7:00pmOur season closes with audience favourite Ariel Barnes, cello, and the OSO Chorus in uplifting and glorious music.


ABRA Cadabra: "Mamma Mia Mother's Day" Tour!
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Mon, May 15, 2023 At 7:30pmVernon's favorite ABBA Tribute Show “ABRA Cadabra” brings their "Mamma Mia Mother's Day" Tour to Vernon on May 15th 2023!


Rocky Mountain High - Celebrating the Music of John Denver
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Fri, May 26, 2023 At 7:30pmRocky Mountain High - Celebrating the Music of John Denver. Sing along to John's hits, Take Me Home Country Road, Sunshine on My Shoulders, Back Home Again and more.


Sakasaka
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sat, May 27, 2023 At 2:00pmJoyful, silly, and… soaking wet! Sakasaka is a delightful comedy for all ages that will add joy to everyone’s day! Created by Madagascar’s La Compagnie Zolobe, Sakasaka means “thirsty” in Malagasy. Using only a mop, bucket and a few bottles of water, these three clowns take the audience on many hilarious adventures that gently and sincerely explore the preciousness of water.


DIRTY LAUNDRY
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sat, Jun 3, 2023 At 7:30pmAfter 10 years of selling out festivals worldwide, the Briefs Boys come to Vernon to air their Dirty Laundry in this brand-new party cabaret you don’t want to miss.


Standing Ovation 2023!
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Fri, Jun 9, 2023 At 6:30pmSat, Jun 10, 2023 At 2:30pm
Join us for a high energy and exciting celebration of 20 years at SODANCE Vernon! Featuring the dancers of our 20th season at SODANCE Vernon.


Country Icons
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Tue, Jun 27, 2023 At 7:30pmThe Country Icons Show pays tribute to three of the giants in traditional and outlaw country music.
This talented and stellar trio of singers combines great musicianship with a little humor to bring you a fantastic show in their tribute to “Alan Jackson”, “Waylon Jennings” and “Merle Haggard”.


Blackbeard the Pirate Theatre Camp
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Mon, Jul 3, 2023 to Sat, Jul 8, 2023 At 10:00amA swashbuckling adventure begins on the high seas! What you think is an ordinary day at the beach, may become magical!
To Register please call 250-549-7469


Blackbeard the Pirate
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sat, Jul 8, 2023 At 3:30pmSat, Jul 8, 2023 At 5:30pm
A swashbuckling adventure begins on the high seas! What you think is an ordinary day at the beach, may become magical! Travel back to three hundred years and join Blackbeard the Pirate and his crew of zany marauders as they travel the stormy seas.


Legendary Rock Live!
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Fri, Sep 29, 2023 At 7:30pmBack 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!