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Entertainment & Performing Arts in Nelson

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.

British Columbia’s theatre scene extends from intimate heritage stages to open-air amphitheatres beneath the stars. Across the province, community-driven performances, large-scale musicals, and professional productions bring powerful stories to life through live performance. From vibrant urban centres to smaller communities, theatres serve as cultural touchstones—places where audiences gather, connect, and share in the creativity, emotion, and storytelling that define BC’s performing arts landscape.

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

Every community has its own unique cultural footprint.

Please come back to visit this community as we are curating content and destinations throughout the Province of BC. If you or your organization wish to be presented on this page, we invite you to become a Marketing Member

Upcoming Community Events

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Touchstone Nelson Heritage Walking Tour | Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism

Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism
Nelson
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December 31, 2025
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May 10, 2026
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We hope you will enjoy your exploration of our historic downtown core. Please follow the map, at your own pace, and stop at any one of our outdoor spaces to enjoy the streetscape. If you see a building, not on the Tour, which piques your interest, please make a note of it and ask about it at the museum. Please Read more...
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Members Only Show & Sale | Nelson Museum

The Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery
Nelson
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April 3, 2026, 10:00 am
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June 20, 2026, 6:00 pm
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The Members’ Show & Sale at the Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery is an annual exhibition that celebrates the creativity and diversity of its member artists. This highly anticipated event showcases a wide range of works—from painting and photography to ceramics, textiles, and mixed media, offering visitors the chance to experience and purchase original pieces created by local and regional Read more...
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Nelson International Mural Festival | Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism

Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism
Nelson
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August 7, 2026
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August 9, 2026
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Cultural vibrancy in Nelson continues to flourish under the festival’s engagement of street artists, muralists, creators, and art enthusiasts joining the festival from the local, national, and international art scene. Through large scale public artworks, educational opportunities, and by animating the public sphere with reflections of local cultures, histories, and stories, the NDAC furthers and fortifies collaboration amongst artists, businesses, Read more...
Columbia Basin Culture Tour

Columbia Basin Culture Tour | West Kootenay Arts Council

West Kootenay Arts Council
Nelson
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August 8, 2026
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August 9, 2026
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August 8 & 9, 2026 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Each year, the tour invites you to:  meet people behind the scenes at galleries and museums  visit studios and venues not normally open to the public shop for original art or fine crafts  enjoy special events Self-directed and free of charge, the tour features the work of skilled Read more...
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