Experience Holiday Cheer at the Rotary Centre for the Arts
Celebrate the magic of the season with the Rotary Centre for the Arts’ festive lineup of holiday and Christmas events, performances, family activities, and our artisan market. Whether you’re searching for concerts, creative workshops for kids, local shopping opportunities, or a place to make special seasonal memories with loved ones, the RCA is your destination for joy, creativity, and community.
Join us this season for creativity, connection, and celebration.
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Give the Gift of Creativity
Your donation helps the Rotary Centre for the Arts keep creativity and arts education accessible for everyone. Support the performances, exhibitions, and learning programs that inspire connection and community all year long.
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Holiday Magic Market
November 21 | 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm
November 22 | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Start your holiday shopping early at the Craft Culture Holiday Magic Market at the RCA! It’s your one-stop destination for unique, locally handmade items from over 60 talented vendors.
Admission by cash donation, with partial proceeds benefiting Kelowna Salvation Army, Mamas for Mamas, and the Kelowna SPCA.
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New Vintage Theatre Presents
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
November 26 - December 5
Join in celebrating Rudolph’s 50 years on television and see all of your favorite characters from the TV special live onstage in this colorful musical. This wonderful holiday tradition is a story that teaches that what makes you different might just be what makes you special.
An Evening With
The Gingerbread Men
December 7 | 7:00 pm
Cozy up this winter and step back in time with The Gingerbread Men, a charming quartet delivering a cabaret of vintage holiday classics. With velvet jackets, witty charm, and rich harmonies, they revive over 30 festive favourites. Presented with Iconic Wineries of BC, VIP guests enjoy a pre-show wine tasting and preferred seating.
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Mountains on Stage
December 11 / 6:00 pm
Mountains on Stage aims to bring the mountains to the city, to share the beauty of mountain sports! A selection of the best documentaries on mountain activities are presented.
Give the Gift of Experience
For those searching for the perfect holiday gift, consider a $45 RCA Theatre Membership with benefits like 20% off tickets, exclusive promos, early access, and priority seating. A pair of tickets to any show also makes a great gift!
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Chamber Music Kelowna Presents
amarcord, a capella ensemble
December 12 / 7:30 pm
Founded in 1992 by former members of St Thomas’s Boys Choir in Leipzig, amarcord is one of the world’s leading vocal ensembles. This concert is a special holiday program of vocal works across the centuries from Europe, North America, and beyond.
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RCA Presents
Montreal Guitar Trio
December 15 / 7:30 pm
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.
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Mission Dance Presents
The Nutcracker
December 18 - 20
Come and join Mission Dance Company as they present The Nutcracker featuring their accomplished and passionate dancers, magical, larger than life, featuring members of the Okanagan Ballet Theatre, along with special guests.
Family Holiday Crafts
December 20 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Celebrate the season with creativity and fun in this hands-on art program for families. This program features a unique, festive project designed to spark imagination and bring loved ones together. Create a magical snow globe and festive surprise crackers to brighten the holidays and decorate your home!
Christmas Presence
December 21 | 7:30 pm
Step into a winter wonderland of melody as award-winning vocalist Anna Jacyszyn returns to the Rotary Centre for the Arts with "Christmas Presence!," her signature holiday concert. This beloved annual tradition, which has warmed hearts since 2015, blends original seasonal compositions with jazz-infused Christmas classics.