Guest Events
The RCA is proud to host events and performances from a wide range of local, provincial, and national presenters. From live music to dance, and from craft fairs to wine festivals, our presenters offer engaging events for the whole community. See below for a listing of upcoming events. Interested to present your own event at the Rotary Centre for the Arts? Be sure to check out our venue rental information. Our rentals team is standing by to help you bring your event to life at one of Kelowna's most iconic spaces.
The Spongebob Musical Jul 7, Jul 8, Jul 9, Jul 9, Jul 10, Jul 13, Jul 14, Jul 15, Jul 16, Jul 17
It's The Best Play Ever! New Vintage Theatre brings the hit, Tony award winning musical, adapted from the iconic Nickelodeon series, to Kelowna this summer. All of your favourites SpongeBob, Patrick, Mr. Crabs, Sandy & Squidward face their biggest challenge yet as the world of Bikini Bottom faces total annihilation until a most unexpected hero rises to save the day, proving the power of optimism ...
Tiller's Folly 25th Anniversary Tour Jul 8
Celebrating their 25th Anniversary, West Coast Celtic Roots band, Tiller’s Folly has been telling tales as old as time with a modern lyrical twist, with a penchant for stirring tales of intrigue and adventure, inspired by true life heroes and villains. Their lively songs of happy wars, highwaymen and moonshiners, sad songs of love turned sour and the lonely immigrant’s sorrow, and whimsical se...
Beauty WAD - Trash Fashion Design & Runway PlayoffsJul 22, Jul 24
Join us Friday evening for the fashion component of Beauty WAD hosted by the fabulous Miss Freida Whales who will give an amazing live performance as well! In this competition, designers are challenged to create wearable art pieces made sustainably using upcycled materials that will be modeled on the Beauty WAD runway. The champion will be announced on Sunday evening at the Beauty WAD Grand Finale...
Beast International Environment Film Festival Jul 23, Jul 24
Saturday features PART I of the Beast International Environmental Film Festival for a day of thought provoking films about passionate people committed to making positive differences and an evening of fantastic live music by TeenaRee Gowdy and her band Nuvo Zydeco that will keep everyone dancing in their seats. Sunday closes the weekend with PART II of the Beast International Environmental Film ...
TeenaRee Gowdy Nuvo Zydeco Concert Jul 23
Saturday evening showcases TeenaRee Gowdy and Vancouver-based Nuvo Zydeco Band. The Zydeco movement began in Louisiana, with French Acadian / African roots and blues musicians. The Nuvo Zydeco band is led by Randall Schultz from Vancouver.This versatile musician lived in western Louisiana for over five years. He completely embraced the music and culture, and upon his return to Canada, made it his...
So I married a Mangiacake Oct 29
Through memories, family footage, and music, actor/comedian Guido Cocomello (from the Oscar-nominated Being the Ricardos with Nicole Kidman, Ford vs Ferrari, SWAT, and more) explores how meeting his wife (the Mangiacake) and his father’s death influenced his life. "So I Married a Mangiacke" is a feast for your senses that will have you howling at our cultural differences and will make you wa...