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

Take It To The Limit Take It To The Limit

Take It To The Limit

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Fri, Sep 20, 2024 At 7:30pm

Get ready for an unforgettable night of live music as some of Canada's most talented musicians and vocalists come together to pay homage to the legendary Eagles. With rave reviews from coast to coast, this show promises to be a fully immersive experience, capturing the essence and energy of an authentic Eagles concert.

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ORCHESTRAL ROCK ODYSSEY ORCHESTRAL ROCK ODYSSEY

ORCHESTRAL ROCK ODYSSEY

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Fri, Sep 27, 2024 At 7:30pm

Back 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 the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Procol Harum, Lionel Ritchie, Toto, Whitney Houston, The Hollies, and more!

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Returns Department Returns Department

Returns Department

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sun, Sep 29, 2024 At 2:00pm

The Kif-Kif Sisters welcome you to the Returns Department - a hilarious combination of physical theatre, circus and puppetry. Inspecting returned merchandise passing on a conveyor belt, the twins give in to the temptation to play with the faulty items - the objects themselves play some tricks of their own!

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Menopause The Musical Menopause The Musical

Menopause The Musical

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Tue, Oct 1, 2024 At 7:30pm

Four women at a lingerie sale have nothing in common but a black lace bra AND memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, not enough sex, too much sex and more! This hilarious musical parody set to classic tunes from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles! See what more than 17 million women and fans worldwide have been laughing about for over 20 years!

It's the Hilarious Celebration of Women and The Change!®

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Trio Tangere Trio Tangere

Trio Tangere

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Wed, Oct 16, 2024 At 7:00pm

Trio Tangere is an exciting ensemble with the striking edge of a seven string and a classical guitar combined with the melodic sounds of the violin.

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Zaniac Comedy Show Zaniac Comedy Show

Zaniac Comedy Show

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sat, Oct 19, 2024 At 2:00pm

He’s baaaaack....! With the energy of ten thousand suns, The Zaniac shines like a comedy beacon as he bounces from one end of the stage to the other like an untamed rubber band. Jaws will drop and eyes will pop as Alex juggles bowling balls, and giant knives and slices vegetables in half with a flying playing card.

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HOLST & MOZART HOLST & MOZART

HOLST & MOZART

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sun, Oct 20, 2024 At 2:00pm

The stars align for our season launch! Holst’s The Planets and Mozart’s Piano Concerto No.21 with the uncommonly expressive David Fung.

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Hungry For Laughs Hungry For Laughs

Hungry For Laughs

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sat, Oct 26, 2024 At 7:30pm

Prepare to be enthralled by uproarious laughter that will leave you with stitches in your sides from amusement and your mind thoroughly blown. Yet, this event transcends mere entertainment. With every ticket purchased, you're contributing to a local charity, allowing you to revel in a night of merriment while making a positive impact on your community.

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Social Tango Social Tango

Social Tango

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Mon, Oct 28, 2024 At 7:30pm

Founded and based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Social Tango’s explores the social value of dance, celebrating the tango community through dance, music and film. Tango lovers experience an evening in the heart of Buenos Aires evening set to the rhythm of this popular dance in the intimacy of a milonga recreated here by multidisciplinary choreographer Agustina Videla. Dance, music, projections and documentary film combine to create an authentic, immersive experience!

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Snotty Nose Rez Kids Snotty Nose Rez Kids

Snotty Nose Rez Kids

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sat, Nov 2, 2024 At 7:30pm

Haisla Nation’s SNRK, Yung Trybez and Young D tore into hiphop with the album Trapline, featuring the hit Boujee Natives, earning a Juno nomination and a 100-show tour across three continents.

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Playlist Playlist

Playlist

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Wed, Nov 6, 2024 At 7:30pm

Writer and performer Ivan Coyote from Whitehorse, Yukon has crafted a "Playlist" that will have you hitting rewind on your own list of songs that helped shape you.

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Barka Barka

Barka

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sun, Nov 10, 2024 At 7:00pm

Afro-Colombian percussion, Balkan melodies, dance and circus merrily intertwine in a show filled with a delirious energy and richness of sound, vision and senses.

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Danny Michel & Steve Poltz Danny Michel & Steve Poltz

Danny Michel & Steve Poltz

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sun, Nov 24, 2024 At 7:30pm

Danny Michel and Steve Poltz are together again, weaving songs and stories into a one-of-a-kind experience. A night of playful energy, musical mischief, and spontaneous collaborations. Don’t miss the magic unfold in real-time this November.

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MESSIAH MESSIAH

MESSIAH

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sun, Dec 22, 2024 At 2:00pm

Handel’s timeless oratorio, Messiah, returns to our stages, along with the voices of the OSO Chorus and four stellar soloists.

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Alex Cuba Alex Cuba

Alex Cuba

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sat, Jan 25, 2025 At 7:30pm
Sat, Jan 25, 2025 At 7:30pm

Alex Cuba, a Grammy and Juno-winning Cuban-Canadian singer, songwriter, producer, and musician, seamlessly blends tradition and global influences in his craft.

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Ballet Jorgen: Sleeping Beauty Ballet Jorgen: Sleeping Beauty

Ballet Jorgen: Sleeping Beauty

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Thu, Feb 6, 2025 At 7:30pm

Sleeping Beauty by Ballet Jörgen spins a tale of nature and love that will inspire young and old alike. Danced to the original score by Pyotr Ilich Tchaikovsky, this new ballet tells the enchanting story of Aurora and her prince complete with its inherently magical qualities and dazzling choreography. An ensemble with stunning costumes and captivating lighting design, this classic fairy tale is guaranteed to provide an evening of entertaining and inspiring live dance performance.

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Dimanche Dimanche

Dimanche

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Wed, Feb 12, 2025 At 7:30pm

Dimanche is a dreamlike portrait of humanity trying to maintain normalcy amidst the uncontrollable forces of nature. This witty and tender performance is told through theatrical magic with physical theatre, puppetry, video.

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The Debaters Live The Debaters Live

The Debaters Live

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Fri, Feb 14, 2025 At 8:00pm

Join host Steve Patterson and two of the country’s top comedian debaters, Yumi Nagashima and Charlie Demers, for a night of stand-up comedy and hilarious debate. Watch them go toe-to-toe in a battle of facts and funny with the audience picking the winner! These shows aren’t recorded for broadcast, so don’t miss out on a once-in-a-lifetime event. Having a great time is not up for debate!

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Sankofa Danzafro: The City of Others Sankofa Danzafro: The City of Others

Sankofa Danzafro: The City of Others

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Tue, Feb 18, 2025 At 7:30pm

The powerful Afro-Colombian dancers and musicians of Sankofa Danzafro from Medellín, Colombia, perform “The City of Others,” a show that demands the city be a place of coexistence, a place for everybody, not only the few. “Sankofa” means “to return to the roots”: an African philosophy that proposed to know the past as a condition for understanding the present.

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Remi Bolduc Jazz Ensemble Remi Bolduc Jazz Ensemble

Remi Bolduc Jazz Ensemble

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sun, Feb 23, 2025 At 2:00pm

The Rémi Bolduc Jazz Ensemble has captivated audiences with its dazzling virtuosity and with Remi’s connections in the jazz world, we know that Oscar Peterson will be well represented on our stage.

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The Three Musketeers The Three Musketeers

The Three Musketeers

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sat, Mar 1, 2025 At 2:00pm

Join D’Artagnan, a spirited youth from the French countryside, as he pursues his dream of becoming a Musketeer. In this lively adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’ classic tale, his journey is fraught with challenges.

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Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Fri, Mar 7, 2025 At 7:00pm

A conversation starter for teenagers, parents, teachers and anyone seeking to create positive change. Part confession, part documentary, and part open conversation.

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The Bergmann’s The Bergmann’s

The Bergmann’s

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

Marcel comes from Germany and Elizabeth is from Canada. They could have been competitors, but, instead, chose to complement each other’s talent.

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MENDELSSOHN & CHOPIN MENDELSSOHN & CHOPIN

MENDELSSOHN & CHOPIN

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sun, Apr 6, 2025 At 2:00pm

Pianist Janina Fialkowska brings her refreshing natural approach to Chopin’s Piano Concerto No.1, as we give a nod to Bridgerton with music by Bologne and Mendelssohn.

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Jesse Cook Jesse Cook

Jesse Cook

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Mon, Apr 14, 2025 At 7:30pm

By the numbers, Jesse Cook has ten platinum and gold studio albums with combined sales exceeding two million copies, 700 million streams online, five concert DVDs and live discs, five PBS specials, a library of over 300 YouTube videos, a JUNO Award win and 11 nominations, three Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards, a Gemini Award, and an Acoustic Guitar Magazine Player’s Choice Silver Award to his credit.

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Green River Revival Green River Revival

Green River Revival

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sun, Apr 27, 2025 At 7:30pm

Canada's Premiere CCR Tribute GREEN RIVER REVIVAL returns to Vernon after their sold out show there in 2023

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Sarah Hagen Sarah Hagen

Sarah Hagen

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sun, May 4, 2025 At 2:00pm

Canadian pianist Sarah Hagen’s extensive touring has taken her across Canada, to Sweden, Denmark, France, Germany, and Italy, and twice to New York City’s Carnegie Hall.

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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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Tonye Aganaba Tonye Aganaba

Tonye Aganaba

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Fri, May 9, 2025 At 7:30pm

Vancouver-based Tonye Aganaba is an interdisciplinary artist and musician. Their style is dynamic and fluid, weaving playful threads of Soul, Neo-Folk, Funk, Hip-Hop and R&B.

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Hotel California: The Original Eagles Tribute Hotel California: The Original Eagles Tribute

Hotel California: The Original Eagles Tribute

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Mon, May 12, 2025 At 7:30pm

When 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.

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