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Theatres & Performing Arts

Performance art is a powerful form of expression. Seemingly ordinary scenes become captivating, haunting, and insightful. British Columbia is a creative hub with hundreds of theatres, troupes, orchestras, and teachers across the province.

From Bard on the Beach to Ballet BC, Art-BC.com has the most inclusive list for performance in the province. For example, experience the incredible Kamloops Symphony live orchestra! Or, attend Chutzpah Festival, which delivers over four weeks of comedy, theatre, music, and dance to Vancouver. Still looking for more? UBC's Chan Centre exhibits hundreds of hours of performance every year.

British Columbia brings the world to the stage, and with Art-BC.com you can see it all.

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MAX Guide

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MAXguide.org is Metro Vancouver’s web-based arts and culture regional calendar, promoting a range of cultural and artistic events in the Metro Vancouver region. Event listings are posted for free by arts and culture organizations, individuals, publicists and select businesses. Find or post great performances and inspiring exhibitions. Use MAXguide to discover and explore new neighbourhoods in the region. MAXguide features a Read more...
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Anvil Centre Theatre

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Where commerce, culture, and community meet Anvil Centre is a modern and vibrant gathering place conveniently located in the historic cultural district of the City of New Westminster—and the geographical centre of Metro Vancouver. If you’re looking for a boutique venue that ignites the imagination, inspires ideas, and stimulates the senses, Anvil Centre is the place where commerce, culture, and Read more...
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ArtSpring

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ArtSpring acknowledges the unceded territory and the ancestors of Salt Spring Island, the Coast Salish First Nations peoples of Salt Spring and surrounding areas, who continue to use and steward these lands. We at ArtSpring wish to pay respect to the Elders of this land, past and present.   ArtSpring is a performing and visual arts centre on Salt Spring Read more...
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Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival

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Bard on the Beach was established in 1990 with a mandate to provide Vancouver residents and tourists with affordable, accessible Shakespearean productions of the finest quality. Begun as an Equity Co-op, Bard is now a fully professional company engaging hundreds of talented artists, artisans, technicians and year-round administrators. Bard’s primary focus is its annual festival in Vanier Park/Sen̓áḵw, which annually Read more...
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Capitol Theatre

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With every Season Series the Capitol Theatre is thrilled to present a new selection of professional touring artists spanning a range of artistic genres. The Capitol Theatre features the best in live theatre, classical ballet and contemporary dance theatre, classical and contemporary music, comedy and a vast variety of other performances and productions. We offer 125+ events on our stage Read more...
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Caravan Farm Theatre

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Caravan Farm Theatre is a non-profit professional outdoor theatre company based on an 80 acre farm, 11Km NW of Armstrong BC, on the unceded territories of the Syilx/Okanagan First Nation and the Secwepemc First Nation. Hailed as a national treasure, Caravan Farm Theatre is one of Canada’s premiere professional outdoor theatre companies, and has been entertaining audiences young and old, Read more...
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Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at UBC

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Located on the campus of the University of British Columbia, the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts has earned an international reputation for its striking design, stellar acoustics, and exceptional programming. The centre boasts three unique venues: the superb Chan Shun Concert Hall, the dramatic Telus Studio Theatre, and the intimate Royal Bank Cinema. From classical, jazz, theatre, and opera Read more...
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Evergreen Cultural Centre

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The Evergreen Cultural Centre is the Tri-Cities premiere venue + cultural hub for live arts events, experiences, and exhibitions. Located beside Lafarge Lake in Coquitlam BC, The Evergreen features a wide variety of arts presentations by local, regional, and international artists every year. Our mission is to provide our community with engaging, quality entertainment, exhibitions, and arts programs in a Read more...
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Gallery 7 Theatre

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Gallery 7 Theatre, nestled in the heart of the Fraser Valley in Abbotsford, is passionate about creating entertaining and impactful theatre experiences that explore the spiritual, relational and social aspects of the human experience with a vision towards hope, reconciliation and redemption. Each year, we produce a full mainstage season of plays and musicals along with a second-stage series featuring Read more...
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Gateway Theatre

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Gateway Theatre enriches the quality of life in Richmond and surrounding communities by creating outstanding professional theatre and serving as a dynamic hub for the performing arts. Incorporated in 1982, Gateway is a vital member of the professional theatre scene in the Lower Mainland providing live performances, high-quality performing arts classes accessible to youth ages 6-18 via the Gateway Academy, Read more...
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Kamloops Symphony

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The Kamloops Symphony – started in 1976 – is a community resource providing live orchestral music performances, music education programs and related music services for the citizens of the Kamloops region. Kamloops Symphony presents a main series of 9 full orchestra programmes in Kamloops and Salmon Arm as well as a variety of educational programs. As the major music organization Read more...
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ROOTSandBLUES Festival

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30TH ANNUAL ROOTSANDBLUES FESTIVAL Salmon Arm Fairground – 490 5th AVE SW, Salmon Arm, BC August 18, 2022 – August 21, 2022 Experience the Passion and Diverse Artistry of  ROOTSandBLUES in Your Living Room.   Rewatch 2021 Season Where Musicians Go to Play​ From humble beginnings as standalone folk shows in Salmon Arm community halls, ROOTSandBLUES has grown into a major Read more...
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Scotiabank Dance Centre

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The Dance Centre is the resource centre for dance in British Columbia and offers a range of activities that is unparalleled in Canadian dance. We present a season of performances and public events featuring all styles of dance, support artists through residencies and professional development opportunities, and provide information about dance in BC. We also operate Scotiabank Dance Centre, Canada’s Read more...
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Sid Williams Theatre

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Entertaining Comox Valley culture lovers, one audience member at a time! The Sid Williams Theatre is a fully equipped and fully staffed performing arts venue located in the heart of downtown Courtenay. Despite its 500 seats, the theatre has maintained an intimate atmosphere for events since it first opened as a cinema back in 1935. The theatre is operated by Read more...
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The Port Theatre

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The Port Theatre is an 800-seat theatre on the breathtaking waterfront in downtown Nanaimo. The purpose of The Port Theatre Society is to stimulate and enhance artistic, cultural and economic activity of central Vancouver Island. The theatre is a focal point for residents and visitors alike, offering a broad range of cultural events designed to meet many diverse interests and Read more...
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The Royal Canadian Theatre Company

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Excellent, affordable, locally produced family theatre. The Royal Canadian Theatre Company is a professional theatrical and event entertainment producing not-for-profit society. Its founder – Ellie King – is a great believer in production excellence and her reputation as a producer, director, writer and performer is well-established. Royal Canadian Theatre Company’s goal is to leave you wanting more each and every time you experience Read more...
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Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre Society

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The Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre Society is a not-for-profit organization devoted to fostering live entertainment in all its forms. Its purpose is to operate a Community Theatre situated within the city of Vernon and serving the population of the North Okanagan Regional District. The Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre Society was formed July 3rd, 1990 with the Read more...
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Vernon Festivals and Events

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No matter what the season, we love to celebrate and hold events in Vernon. There’s always something happening here. The calendar is updated on a regular basis so pick a season, pick an event, and enjoy!  Visit the City of Vernon’s Event Calendar. https://calendar.tourismvernon.com/ Vernon Heritage Murals https://www.tourismvernon.com/en/see-and-do/Historic-Murals.aspx You can take a virtual walking tour of the murals here. You can Read more...
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West Coast Curated

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Need a boost of creative inspiration?   WestCoastCurated has all the brightest Lower Mainland art happenings located in one place! A visual arts blog and community events page, you’ll discover tucked-away galleries and emerging artists located in each unique community.  Whether it’s a series of free performances by a contemporary dance company in Deer Lake Park, or the unveiling of a Read more...

Upcoming Community Events

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Downtown Langley Mural Walk

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We are proud to watch thousands of people that come to Downtown Langley City annually to take part in our beautiful Downtown Langley Mural Walk Mural Walk | Downtown Langley. This is a family-friendly activity and it’s also perfect for date-night or something fun to do with your friends. Our Mural Walk features 25 one-of-a-kind, professional murals all within walking Read more...
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Murals of Chemainus

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The Chemainus Mural Project, started in 1981, is the world’s leading community-driven art tourism experience. Spurred to save a community from certain economic collapse, the Chemainus Mural Project has delighted and inspired millions of visitors and ultimately became the blueprint for community mural projects globally. The Chemainus Festival of Murals Society restores, maintains and introduces new murals as the occasion Read more...
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New Westminster Public Art

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Promoting and encouraging diverse and inclusive  public art opportunities to animate the urban landscape and nurture civic dialogue.  Read more...
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Quesnel Painted Fire Hydrant Walking Tour

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Download PDF of the Tour The tour begins at City Hall on the corner of Kinchant Street and St. Laurent Avenue. Follow the brochure map to see all the hydrants in the order they are presented.Fire Hydrant Sponsors (in order of the tour ): Ron Rasmussen CA Subway City Furniture Safeway Expressions by Ewe Circle ‘S’ Western Wear Outlaws Willis Harper Spa Rivier Read more...
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Richmond Public Art

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There are a variety of ways to learn about and explore Richmond’s public art. Discover them online on our Public Art Registry page, or take a look at our public art brochures. The City of Richmond is proud to be home to a wealth of signature public artworks and is dedicated to creating a vibrant city in which to live Read more...
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Historical Walking Tour of Downtown New Westminster

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January 1, 2022
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As one of Canada’s oldest cities, New Westminster is filled with history and is home to some of the province’s oldest structures. Follow along as we explore its historical roots and learn about the rich past of Downtown New West. We’ve listed four prominent buildings for you to explore, but be sure to do some of your own exploring along the way! Read more...
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Vancouver Island North Art Tour

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Creating arts and crafts in all imaginable disciplines is one productive way that North Islanders make use of their long winter nights. As a result, there is a remarkable range of work on display in galleries and home studios throughout the region. Masks, totems, rattles and exquisite carvings of animals and spirit creatures is a centuries-old tradition for the Kwakwaka’wakw Read more...
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Sunshine Coast Purple Banner Studio Tour

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YEAR ROUND TOUR OF ARTISTS’ STUDIOS Look for the flying PURPLE BANNERS all along the Sunshine Coast from Gambier Island and Langdale to Powell River and Lund. Wherever you see a PURPLE BANNER, the arts are at work. In many cases, but not always, the banner is an invitation to drop in. Please refer to the specific listing to determine Read more...
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