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

Big Little Lions Big Little Lions

Big Little Lions

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Tue, Sep 22, 2020 At 7:00pm

Big Little Lions performs at the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre on Saturday, March 14 & Sunday, March 15 at 7:30pm. With the audience seated cabaret-style on stage, our SPOTLIGHT OnSTAGE Concert Series allows for audiences to relax and enjoy an up-close and personal concert in this intimate venue.

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RELIVE the Music 50s & 60s Rock N’ Roll SHOW RELIVE the Music 50s & 60s Rock N’ Roll SHOW

RELIVE the Music 50s & 60s Rock N’ Roll SHOW

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Fri, Sep 25, 2020 At 7:30pm

Back by popular demand with an updated show with new singers, new songs, new arrangements and more fun.

“Rock Opera Musical Concert with a Broadway feel with Live Band, Singers, Dancers, Tributes, Video and Trivia” A one of a kind show that takes the audience through Music History, Trivia & Memories of the 50’s & 60’s.

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An Evening with Dr. Jane Goodall An Evening with Dr. Jane Goodall

An Evening with Dr. Jane Goodall

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Mon, Sep 28, 2020 At 7:00pm

In 1960, Jane Goodall walked into the forests of Tanzania to begin her groundbreaking research on chimpanzees. Her observations revolutionized the field of primatology. Join Dr. Goodall as she shares stories from her extraordinary life and how we can all work together to live in harmony with nature.

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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 Sat, May 15, 2021 At 8:00pm

Direct from Australia, Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic is back by popular demand this Summer for their first Canadian national tour in two years! The show is set to again immerse fans in the spectacle, grandeur and extravagance of Queen and Freddie Mercury, but with an incredible new star on board things are looking bigger and better than ever! You’ve seen Bohemian Rhapsody at the cinemas, now see it all come alive on stage and in concert, with big sound, big screens, crazy lighting and outlandish costumes… the REAL ROCK EXPERIENCE!

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Martin Barre Performs Classic JethroTull Martin Barre Performs Classic JethroTull

Martin Barre Performs Classic JethroTull

 Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Wed, Sep 22, 2021 At 7:30pm

In 1969, a band of four English musicians arrived in New York and literally took America by storm. Over the next 50 years, this legendary band accumulated over 65 million record sales and a following of loyal fans that are the envy of rock bands worldwide! This band was Jethro Tull. Martin Barre is celebrating the history of Jethro Tull, with a ‘Tour of Tours’...

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