Peter Pan - GISS’s 2nd Story Theatre has been crafting an astounding new production of Peter Pan—a dynamic, imaginative show you won’t want to miss. This marks only the second time Grade 9 students have appeared in a 2nd Story production, and the entire ensemble has been working tirelessly to bring this magical world to […]
Sat Jan 17, 2:30pm | Metropolitan Opera star soprano Mireille Asselin and acclaimed baritone Jesse Blumberg lead Victoria Baroque on a tour through great love stories of ancient mythology brought to life by the music of Handel, Purcell, and Rameau, with exciting, newly-commissioned Canadian compositions. Founded in 2011 by Finnish-born baroque flutist Soile Stratkauskas, Victoria […]
Behold the breathtaking beauty of Mount Everest as you‘ve never seen it before – through the eyes of the Sherpa people who worship the mountain as Chomolungma, the sacred Mother Goddess of the World. In the seven decades since Edmund Hillary & Tenzing Norgay first summited the world’s highest peak, Everest has become a frozen […]
Comedy Gold! This show is for women and those who love them. Gear down, Big Rig, we’re going laughing. Award-winning Canadian Clown Artist Candy Roberts assumes her alter ego in this smart and daring piece about a lovable hoser’s hilarious attempt at self-improvement. He’s no “idiom,” and when the band doesn’t show up, tech guy […]
Fri Jan 23, 7:30pm | Winners of a Juno Award and global fans alike, Canada’s genre-defying string quartet The Fretless is reshaping the way audiences hear traditional music. Rooted in fiddle traditions from around the world but arranged with a chamber music sensibility, their sound is intricate, high-energy, and deeply moving. With six albums and […]
Sun Jan 25, 2:30pm | With flair, finesse, and fun, Canada’s renowned Buzz Brass quintet brings classical masterpieces into bold new focus. In Famous Inspirations, the group reimagines beloved works by Debussy, Ravel, Piazzolla, Dvořák, and Liszt—including the iconic Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 —through dazzling original arrangements. These turn-of-the-century classics are transformed through the brilliance […]
The much-anticipated return of pianist Jane Coop and cellist Ariel Barnes as honoured guests, marking their first performance together with violinist Joan Blackman since 2017. This program of artist favourites promises to be a heartwarming midwinter treat for the Vetta audience. Milton Barnes | La Rosa Variations for solo cello Johannes Brahms | Violin Sonata […]
IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE: A TWO-NIGHT EVENT: FILM SCREENING + LIVE CONCERT FRI JAN 30 | SAT JAN 31 | A moving intersection of Indigenous and feminist storytelling through film, music, and community gathering. Featuring workshops in filmmaking, costume design, Indigenous Circle Gathering and youth choir performances. Corey Payette is an award-winning composer whose musicals have toured […]
IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE: A TWO-NIGHT EVENT: FILM SCREENING + LIVE CONCERT FRI JAN 30 | SAT JAN 31 | A moving intersection of Indigenous and feminist storytelling through film, music, and community gathering. Featuring workshops in filmmaking, costume design, Indigenous Circle Gathering and youth choir performances. Corey Payette is an award-winning composer whose musicals have toured […]
Tue Feb 3, 7:30pm | For the first time on ArtSpring’s stage, Canada’s celebrated Royal Winnipeg Ballet presents selections from a compelling double bill. T’əl: The Wild Man of the Woods is a bold new work choreographed by Cameron Fraser-Monroe, unfolding a Coast Salish legend through Indigenous storytelling, ballet, and a haunting score by Two-Spirit […]
ArtSpring welcomes the 100+ Women Who Care, Salt Spring chapter, on Tuesday, February 10th for its tri-annual meeting and vote. Member check-in is from 6:30pm-7pm, with three five-minute presentations drawn from the names of nominated local charities starting at 7pm in the theatre. Voting occurs immediately following and the majority winner is announced. The successful […]
Immersive Experience Week Feb 14-20, 2025: In concert with Black History Month, engage with a week-long residency celebrating Black artistry and excellence through concerts, open rehearsals, public talks, and educational workshops – culminating in Brueggergosman-Lee’s Zombie Blizzard as well as a stirring gospel performance with community collaboration. Prepare for Zombie Blizzard, a daring, seven-movement song […]
Immersive Experience Week Feb 14-20, 2025 | In concert with Black History Month, engage with a week-long residency celebrating Black artistry and excellence through concerts, open rehearsals, public talks, and educational workshops – culminating in Brueggergosman-Lee’s Zombie Blizzard as well as a stirring gospel performance with community collaboration. To close the week, Measha leads a […]
Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic promise—it’s the infrastructure of everyday life. Our phones finish our sentences, our cars guess where we’re going, and our search engines quietly learn what we care about. But beneath the hype, there is something interesting happening: we’re trying to understand a new kind of intelligence while it grows […]
Our Mentorship Orchestra unites rising talent with seasoned chamber players, ensuring the vitality and growth of chamber music for years to come. Celebrating our 40th anniversary with a new commission by Dorothy Chang, we set the stage for the next generation to shine. John Rutter | Suite for String Orchestra Jocelyn Morlock | Solace for […]
Thu Mar 19, 7:30pm | He’s back! Beloved by ArtSpring audiences and celebrated worldwide, Michael Kaeshammer is a virtuosic pianist, charismatic performer, and master showman. His concerts are high-octane journeys through jazz, boogie-woogie, pop, and soul—infused with signature charm, playful improvisation, and unstoppable joy. Whether he’s lighting up the keys in a driving rhythm or […]
Sat Mar 21, 7:30pm | Canada’s kings of musical comedy are back—and still hilariously on point. For over 30 years, The Arrogant Worms have been poking fun at a big, weird world with razor-sharp wit and ridiculous charm. With cult hits like “Carrot Juice is Murder” and “The Last Saskatchewan Pirate,” they built a devoted […]
Mon Mar 23, 7:30pm | After opening ArtSpring’s 25th Anniversary season to acclaim, Ballet Kelowna returns with Vividus: Full of Life—a bold, high-energy program featuring three dazzling contemporary works by top Canadian choreographers. Alysa Pires’ Vestigesis a sweeping, cinematic reflection on connection in a chaotic world. The Forever Part by Kirsten Wicklund offers a dreamlike meditation on longing, […]