RCA Presents
RCA Presents is our signature live event series, bringing world-class performances and engaging audience experiences to the beautiful Mary Irwin Theatre in the heart of downtown Kelowna. From live music to stand-up comedy, and from innovative theatre to stunning dance presentations, RCA Presents features something for every taste and passion. Be sure to check out all our coming attractions below, and click through for complete event information and tickets.
Experience the pinnacle of artistic expression with our diverse lineup, spanning from electrifying live music performances to sidesplitting stand-up comedy acts, and from boundary-pushing theatrical productions to mesmerizing dance showcases. Whatever your preference or passion, RCA Presents promises to captivate audiences of all ages and tastes.
The Rotary Centre for the Arts gratefully acknowledges the support of:
- Funders: Government of Canada - Canadian Heritage, BC Touring Council, BC Arts Council, City of Kelowna
- Season Sponsors: PARC Retirement Living, Staples, Urban Harvest, Hotel ZED, Current Taxi, Ballet Kelowna
- Media Sponsor: Stingray Radio
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Eddy's KingdomAug 6
Eddy’s Kingdom tells the wild true story of Eddy Haymour’s dream to turn Rattlesnake Island into a Middle Eastern theme park. The plan collapsed into legal chaos, a hostage crisis, and more. Decades later, Eddy—joined only by his daughter—still fights to reclaim the island he never stopped loving.
Wild Goat SurfAug 13
In a run-down Okanagan RV park during the summer of 2003, surfing-obsessed 12-year-old skater girl Goat navigates the unbridled, unstructured summer days of youth, dreaming about becoming a surfer.
The Casorsos - La Prima FamigliaAug 20
Casorso: A Legacy of Resilience" traces the remarkable journey of the Casorso family from post-Unification Italy to early Kelowna. This award-winning documentary celebrates their courage, adaptability, and lasting impact on the Okanagan, capturing the immigrant spirit that helped shape the region’s history.
BC Is BurningAug 27
B.C. is Burning" is a gripping 45-minute documentary exposing the roots of B.C.’s wildfire crisis and spotlighting science-backed solutions. Featuring experts, real-world strategies, and dramatic footage, it screens August 27 at 7 PM, Mary Irwin Theatre, Kelowna. Q&A with the filmmaker follows.
Charlie Demers Oct 3
Charlie Demers is a JUNO-nominated, award-winning, comedian, author, and actor and a star of CBC’s smash hit, The Debaters. He will perform an evening of stand-up comedy with host Faris Hytiaa and local comedian, Alison Lujan.
Rudresh Mahanthappa's Hero TrioOct 16
For the last twenty-five years, Rudresh Mahanthappa’s music has constantly pushed at the artistic boundaries to encompass such diverse influences as classic bebop, the flash and fury of electric fusion, and the complexities of Carnatic music, while always maintaining a clear sense of his own fiercely intelligent, uncompromising musical personality.
Andy Milne and UNISON Nov 8
Three-time JUNO-winning pianist, Andy Milne, performs with his jazz trio, UNISON. For over 30 years, Milne has demonstrated boundless versatility, collaborating with dancers, visual artists, poets, and musicians spanning multiple genres. His recent album, Time Will Tell, was nominated for the JUNO Award for Jazz Album of the Year.
Chloe Davidson Nov 21
Join Chloe Davidson and her band of beloved local musicians for an unforgettable evening celebrating the release of her second full-length record, This is Our Garden. The album ranges from orchestral-pop, piano ballads, and alt-rock to Pete Seeger-esque inspired folk songs that are written for people to sing together.
Vancouver Chamber Choir Dec 6
Canada’s longest-running professional choir, the Vancouver Chamber Choir performs True North, a selection of choral works by composers from Canada, Estonia, Denmark, Latvia, and other northern countries. Each work, conducted by Kari Turunen, is inspired by the unique landscapes of northern regions.
Montreal Guitar TrioDec 15
The Montreal Guitar Trio (MG3) surprises, amazes, exalts, and ignites audiences with their dynamic and breathtaking stage presence. They have brought together some of the best music to celebrate Christmas in their own ingenious, unique, and unbeatable way.
Play DeadJan 27
Set in a universe of domestic trappings and interlocking stories, People Watching’s creation ‘Play Dead’ observes the beautiful, twisted and sometimes laughable facets of the human experience. Through its dynamic hybrid of acrobatics, movement and physical theatre, the piece puts forth a surrealist chronicle of the familiar.
Punch LineJan 30
Punch Line, a solo work by Jacques Poulin-Denis, borrows as much from the comedic style of a one man show as it does from the intimacy and depth of a confession. In the guise of an artist talk, Poulin-Denis shares his takes on life and loses himself in thought.
Joe Grass Feb 18
With Falcon's Heart, Joe Grass draws his inspiration from classic country songwriting. His songs are vivid and opalescent—Grass’s keen and heartfelt lyrics lit up by leftfield arrangements and shimmering sound. Guest Ezra Ben-Shalom performs bold, avant-folk that’s ripe for this current moment in a world longing to feel connected.
AVESMar 18
Following his lineage of solo work, imbued with sobriety, abstraction, and simplicity, José Navas continues dancing his life on stage, as he has done for the last forty years. AVES is a luminous dance ritual of hope and optimism.
Tina Leon Mar 26
Tina Leon is a singer-songwriter from Montreal who draws her inspiration from the Motown generation and the soul music of the last decades. Having already sung and collaborated with Stevie Wonder, DJ Champion and Garou under the artist name Marie-Christine Depestre, she now appears in a new light, more authentic and full of life than ever.
DerRic Starlight and Dallas Arcand Apr 17
DerRic Starlight is an award-winnning Comedian Puppeteer, Writer, and Director, and works as a puppeteer with the Jim Henson Company. Dallas Arcand, a four-time world champion hoop dancer from Alexander First Nation, is a celebrated multidisciplinary artist and cultural ambassador.
Flux Apr 30
Musicians Trina Basu and Arun Ramamurthy perform stunning, meditative violin duets that draw on Indian classical music, Western chamber music, and jazz improvisation. Vidya Kotamraju performs Maktub: Ashes to Alchemy, a dance that blends classical Indian movement, voice, and visuals into a contemporary ritual of loss and becoming.
Ché Aimee Dorval May 30
Ché Aimee Dorval offers an immersive cinematic journey where trip-hop, airy dream pop, and laid-back electronica drift together with a touch of alt-indie edge. With sleek production reminiscent of Goldfrapp, Bonobo's organic pulse, and Lana Del Rey's moody allure, Ché crafts music for those chasing city lights and after-hours reveries.
CordâmeJun 10
Cordâme performs a vibrant tribute to poetesses from the Renaissance to the present day. Composer and bassist Jean Félix Mailloux has set to music the sublime stories of timeless poets in this chamber music project infused by lyrical singing and jazz.