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
Tom Allen
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Tue, Feb 24, 2026 At 7:00pmWith over seventy years of incredible live concert presentations, your North Okanagan Community Concert Association continues with its history of excellence.
Love Struck Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Wed, Feb 25, 2026 At 7:30pmSTEVIE 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.
I Am Woman, Hear Me Laff!
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sat, Mar 7, 2026 At 7:30pmThe 21st Annual I Am Woman, Hear Me Laff! Comedy Show. Fans of VDPAC’s annual celebration of International Women’s Day, I Am Woman, Hear Me Laff! will recognize this year’s featured headliner, Julie Kim as the host and emcee in 2024.
Okanagan Symphony Orchestra (OSO) Mostly Mendelssohn
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sun, Mar 8, 2026 At 2:00pmBeloved 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.
Derek Edwards: Oxy Moron
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Thu, Mar 12, 2026 At 7:30pmEvery few millennia, a comic emerges, born from the cosmic soup of fate and time, jostled by the gales of change onto the unpredictable shores of comedic brilliance.
Eagle Eyes "THE" tribute to the Eagles
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Fri, Mar 13, 2026 At 7:30pmEagle Eyes are "THE" tribute to the Eagles. Eagle Eyes vocals are exacting and their performance leave their audiences spellbound and wanting more!
The Arrogant Worms
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sat, Mar 14, 2026 At 7:00pmWith over seventy years of incredible live concert presentations, your North Okanagan Community Concert Association continues with its history of excellence.
Same Same Different
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sun, Mar 15, 2026 At 2:00pmThe 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?
MACBETH
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Tue, Mar 17, 2026 At 7:30pmBallet Kelowna triumphantly returns with Alysa Pires’ wildly successful theatrical ballet, Macbeth!
The Story Of Waylon Jennings
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Wed, Mar 18, 2026 At 7:30pmExperience an unforgettable evening celebrating country music’s greatest outlaw. The Story Of Waylon Jennings will take you through the incredible life and music of the legendary singer through live performances, riveting stories and multimedia. You’ll hear his chart-topping hits, including “Mamas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys”, “Luckenbach Texas”, “The Theme From Dukes Of Hazzard,”
A.W.O.L.
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sat, Mar 21, 2026 At 7:30pmRibbitRePublic 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.
Electric Elton - A Tribute To Elton John
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sun, Mar 22, 2026 At 7:30pmAttention Elton John fans! Moon Coin Productions (Producers of ABBA Tribute “ABRA Cadabra” and Eagles Tribute “Take It To The Limit”) Presents Electric Elton – A Tribute to Elton John from Vancouver performing in Vernon for the 1st time on March 22, 2026.
Relive the Music 50s, 60s & 70s SHOW
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Thu, Mar 26, 2026 At 7:00pmRelive the Music 50s & 60s SHOW is back after 158 standing ovations in a row across Canada with a new twist. We are keeping the biggest hits from the 50s & 60s, plus adding 70s Disco Mania and some 70s surprises. Medleys from the Disco area: to name a few – The Village People, Abba, Earth Wind & Fire, Bee Gees, Gloria Gaynor, Chic, Tramps, KC & the Sunshine Band, Sister Sledge and more!
Legendary Rock Live!
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Fri, Mar 27, 2026 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! With Special Musical Guests
Walk Right Back: The Everly Brothers Story
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sat, Mar 28, 2026 At 7:00pmDIRECT 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.
Solidaridad Tango
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Thu, Apr 16, 2026 At 7:00pmWith over seventy years of incredible live concert presentations, your North Okanagan Community Concert Association continues with its history of excellence.
Darby Mills True Story
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Fri, Apr 17, 2026 At 7:30pmVernon’s own Darby Mills, Canada’s legendary Queen of Scream, is set to electrify the stage at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre on Saturday, April 17, 2026 with True Story—Canada’s first-ever touring Rockumentary.
Michael Kaeshammer & His Band
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sat, Apr 18, 2026 At 7:30pmA 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.
Let's Go Surfin'!
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Sun, Apr 19, 2026 At 7:30pmHailed as the best Beach Boys tribute on the planet, BACKBEAT’s Let’s Go Surfin’! theatre show has dazzled audiences everywhere with its mind-blowing harmonies and top tier musicianship. Hit after hit—you don’t just hear this incredible music. You FEEL it. The stage explodes with sound, lighting, video and musical energy...
Don’t miss the remarkable Beach Boys tribute: Let’s Go Surfin’!
Heart Strings: A Love Story
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Fri, Apr 24, 2026 At 7:30pmJoin 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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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"
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 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!
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!