This US/European project combines all genres of New Orleans from traditional to modern day funk with the classic early tradition of a string band. The result is “Jazz Créole”. Led by Don Vappie, an award-winning Creole banjoist/vocalist from New Orleans.

CANCELLED – TICKETS WILL BE REFUNDED A Double Header of Venables Alive! Local Artist Series! Two events for one tickets price! David Barber is a Guitarist, Banjoist and Singer, currently performing music of his debut album, Molly’s Eyes, released June of 2023. A superb sideman who has played with many famous Artists. Styles of country, […]

Presented by Venables Theatre South Okanagan Concert Series World-renowned composer, producer, cellist and kora virtuoso Tunde Jegede brings a new vision to contemporary African and Western classical music. A renaissance man of the harp-lute with over twenty years experience, his work is a unique synthesis of classical, jazz and traditional music and embodies the legacy […]

Okanagan Symphony Orchestra presents SHIMMERING STRINGSThe Okanagan Symphony Orchestra’s core string players in one of chamber music’s most thrilling collaborations, Felix Mendelssohn’s Octet. Music that will make your spirit soar. PROGRAM: FANNY MENDELSSOHN-HENSEL | STRING QUARTET IN E-FLAT MAJOR CAROLINE SHAW | ENTR’ACTE (STRING QUARTET) MENDELSSOHN | STRING OCTET IN E-FLAT

Venables Alive! Local Artist Series It’s all about the music The musicians in The Vineyard Dogs are all from the Okanagan Valley with shared passions for sound, rhythm and grooves. Each member brings a unique musical influence enabling the band to jump genres and mash up classic rock, blues, pop and country influences. Coming Together […]

Invictus Presents BRETT KISSEL The Compass Tour It all “Started With A Song” ten years ago, and ever since, Brett Kissel has had an extraordinary rise to superstardom in the Canadian country music scene. With three Platinum and ten Gold singles, two Gold-certified albums, and sixteen Top-10 radio hits, he has become one of the […]

Venables Alive! Local Artist Series Experience the magic of Christmas with our unforgettable Jinglin’ Jazz Evening.  If you love familiar Noels or are curious about a few of the lesser-known holiday tunes, our Evening will be a treat. Imagine the Christmas tunes infused with rhythms of jazz to kick off the festive season. Join us […]

The Good Getting Older Tour – Multiple Juno award-winner Bill Usher could be one of the most accomplished but, not-so-famous people in the world of Canadian music and arts! Starting in the 1970s, this self-taught drummer has played and recorded with several festival’s worth of well-known artists, from Bruce Cockburn and Ronnie Hawkins to Valdy, […]

Jim Byrnes lives and breathes music. For nearly fifty years he’s crooned, drawled, belted, hollered and sweet talked more songs into a microphone than most people ever get to hear in a single lifetime. His evocative, smoky vocals are found in a truth that doesn’t come overnight. The sheer joy you can hear in the […]

Presented by Venables Theatre South Okanagan Concert Series In “Wonder Women!”, pianist Sarah Hagen delves into the remarkable stories and piano music of forgotten female composers from the classical repertoire. This recital will highlight piano works by 18th and 19th century composers, including Clara Schumann, Cécile Chaminade, Delphine von Schauroth, and others. Included will be stunningly […]