Royal City Youth Ballet's The Nutcracker
2025-12-13 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Vancouver) | Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 2X5, Canada
Senior $32 | Student/Child $18 | Family $97

Experience the magic of The Nutcracker this holiday season with RCYB’s annual full-length ballet. Featuring a cast of 100+ dedicated and enthusiastic dancers, The Nutcracker is under the direction of Artistic Director Keitha Campeau and Associate Artistic Director Sarah Sankovic.
Performing to Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s beautiful music, this traditional ballet has beautiful sets and extravagant, colourful costumes.
There are magical soldiers, mice, a Sugar Plum fairy, and a growing Christmas tree, all danced to the beautiful music of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker score. This much-loved holiday classic also includes snowflakes, the Snow King and Queen, Waltz of the Flowers, Arabian, Spanish and other favourites.
Showtimes:Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 12pmSaturday, December 13, 2025 at 4pm

Winter Harp
2025-12-14 14:00 - 16:30 | Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 2X5, Canada
Senior $32 | Student/Child $18 | Family $97

Winter Harp . . . a Christmas masterpiece. Velvet gowns, golden instruments, candles, backdrops of cathedrals and snow — it’s like visiting Christmases of long ago.
Classical and Celtic harps combine with flutes, violin/fiddle, rare medieval instruments, percussion, poetry and song to wrap you snugly in the silken cloak of Christmas. Medieval carols, rare carols and familiar carols will have your heart singing. Journey with Winter Harp deep into the heart of Christmas — deep into that place of joy, hope and light.
Don’t miss this concert of pure magic — Winter Harp — Christmas begins here.

Queen of Angels: Camel Lot
2025-12-17 19:00 - 22:00 | Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 2X5, Canada
Queen of Angels presents

General onsale begins Weds., December 3 at 10am PST.
Camel Lot: A Christmas Musical Adventure!
Not even Broadway can take you somewhere like this! Join Beth and her friends on a whimsical journey to Bethlehem — by camel! When Beth, exhausted from pageant practice, drifts into a dream, we’re transported to the bustling “Camel Lot,” where camel shoppers, shepherds, and wise men collide in a hilarious, heartwarming retelling of the Christmas story.
It’s all here … Christmassy music, a story everybody will love, and the clear, simple message of the birth of Jesus the Savior, sent to redeem the world. Queen of Angels School is proud to present the Christmas musical, Camel Lot!

Shari Ulrich & The Unfaithful Servants: Songs For The Season
2025-12-19 19:30 - 22:00 | Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 2X5, Canada
Cascadia Concerts presents

Child tickets: $25
Celebrate the spirit of the season with two of Canada’s most cherished acoustic acts—Shari Ulrich & The Unfaithful Servants—sharing the stage for a night of unforgettable acoustic magic.
Shari Ulrich has long been considered a legend in Canadian Folk music & The Unfaithful Servants have been heralded as one of Canada’s finest acoustic groups. For this special evening, Shari & The Servants will perform songs that speak to the beauty of winter’s quieter moments and the coming of the New Year. The evening will feature solo sets from each artist as well as collaborative performances, weaving familiar seasonal favourites with original compositions and inspired interpretations. Expect a night filled with soaring vocals, heartfelt lyrics, and the kind of musical chemistry that only happens when extraordinary artists share the same stage.
Shari Ulrich, is a multiple Juno Award-winning singer-songwriter and a cherished voice in Canadian folk music for decades. Known for her beloved work as a solo artist and with groups such as The Hometown Band, Pied Pumkin, and collaborative projects with Barney Bentall, Bill Henderson, and Roy Forbes, Shari Ulrich brings her signature warmth, wit, and deep musicality to the stage. Renowned for her soaring vocals and skill on violin and piano, Ulrich’s songs are both deeply personal and universally resonant.
The Unfaithful Servants, are an exciting folk-bluegrass-Americana quartet praised for their rich harmonies, masterful musicianship, and compelling songwriting. Based on Vancouver Island, and heralded as “BC’s Most Exciting Newgrass Band”, the group is touring their new album ‘Fallen Angel’ and has been making waves in Canada and the USA with their edge of your seat live performances and critically acclaimed recordings. Widely regarded as one of Canada’s standout acoustic ensembles, The Unfaithful Servants continue to earn a devoted following across the roots music world.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience two of Canada’s most celebrated acoustic acts—each with their own distinct voice—coming together on one stage for an unforgettable evening of masterful musicianship, inspired collaboration & seasonal celebration.
www.shariulrich.com
www.unfaithfulservants.com

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Canada's Best Karate Christmas Concert
2025-12-20 15:00 - 17:00 | Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 2X5, Canada
Canada’s Best Karate presents

Canada’s Best Karate presents their Christmas Concert, featuring demonstrations from young athletes of all ages.

Reel Alternatives: The Marching Band
2025-12-22 19:00 - 21:30 | Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 2X5, Canada
The Cowichan Hospice Society presents
Subscribe to all 5 shows for $70! Single tickets on sale on September 2, 2025. Subscriptions can be purchased by phone or in-person only.

Conductor Thibaut discovers he has leukaemia and needs a bone marrow donor. Learning of his adoption, he finds an older brother who works in a factory. Their reunion leads to a musical journey as the town faces a factory closure. This movie is French with English subtitles.
Drama

Reel Alternatives is a monthly fundraiser bringing Toronto Film Festival’s critically acclaimed films to the Cowichan Valley. This year’s circuit will feature five acclaimed films. All proceeds go directly to benefiting individuals and families in Cowichan through Cowichan Hospice by ensuring hospice services are available when they need them!

Recognition & Recollection: an intersection of art & mental health
2026-01-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 2X5, Canada
Cowichan Valley Sub-Regional Arts Councils presents

Recognition & Recollection: an intersection of art & mental health
Opening Reception Event | 1–3 PM
This collaborative exhibit brings together the five arts councils of the Cowichan Region. This powerful show explores themes of memory, consciousness, and the Self. Along with inspiring works that draw on complex social issues, including forms of cognitive decline.
Join us at our free event to mingle with featured artists, enjoy a snack, and hear from community leaders on the positive effects of art on community! Our collaborative art exhibition offers reflection on the impact of art on our collective well-being. It calls on viewers to consider the ways we can encourage more engagement with the arts to meet universal community needs.

Reel Alternatives: A Nice Indian Boy
2026-01-12 19:00 - 21:30 | Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 2X5, Canada
The Cowichan Hospice Society presents
Subscribe to all 5 shows for $70! Single tickets on sale on September 2, 2025. Subscriptions can be purchased by phone or in-person only.

Cultures collide when an introverted doctor brings his white boyfriend home to meet his traditional East Indian family.
Comedy

Reel Alternatives is a monthly fundraiser bringing Toronto Film Festival’s critically acclaimed films to the Cowichan Valley. This year’s circuit will feature five acclaimed films. All proceeds go directly to benefiting individuals and families in Cowichan through Cowichan Hospice by ensuring hospice services are available when they need them!

Eagle Eyes: "THE" Tribute to The Eagles
2026-01-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 2X5, Canada
Mur-Man Productions presents

Presale begins Tuesday, June 24 at 10am PST. General on sale begins on Thursday, June 24 at 10am PST.
Eagle Eyes are a tribute act to the legendary music of the Eagles.Eagle Eyes have taken great care and dedication recreating the harmonies and capturing the magic of the Eagles studio recordings. From Southern Vancouver Island, BC the four members ofEagle Eyes have over 125 years of combined professional touring. The bands love for the Eagles songs help them construct and finesse their ongoing Sold Out performances. Eagle Eyes are a “Must See” for all Eagle fans!

Snowed In Comedy Tour 2026
2026-01-16 19:30 - 21:30 | Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 2X5, Canada
Dan Quinn Entertainment presents

Adult $59 | Senior $49 | Child $39
General on sale begins on Friday, October 17 at 10am PST.
The Snowed In Comedy Tour is back — bigger, bolder, and funnier than ever!What started 17 years ago as a wild idea in the middle of a Canadian winter has snowballed into a full-blown national phenomenon — now the biggest comedy tour in Canada. This year, the laughs roll coast-to-coast across 70 cities, bringing world-class comedy straight to your backyard.
And the fun doesn’t stop there. Starting October 10th, you can catch the Snowed In crew on Chek TV every Saturday night, and a few days later on YouTube (Oct 15th) with their brand-new laugh-out-loud series. (https://www.youtube.com/@snowedincomedy) Follow them as they dive into five unforgettable tour stops, capped off with their side-splitting stand-up specials.
The lineup? Nothing short of powerhouse.

Dan Quinn – Just for Laughs winner and tour founder.
Paul Myrehaug – Great Canadian Laugh Off champion.
Pete Zedlacher – 6-time Canadian Comedian of the Year nominee.
Erica Sigurdson – beloved Debaters regular with over 70 appearances.

Four international comics. One stage. A blizzard of laughs. Critics call it “Better than the Just for Laughs Tour” and “A Flurry of Laughs You Can’t Miss.”
Don’t just get through winter — laugh your way through it with the Snowed In Comedy Tour.

Cowichan Symphony Society: "Of Gods and Men" Mireille Asselin and Jesse Blumberg with Victoria Baroque
2026-01-18 14:00 - 16:30 | Killy Theatre at Brentwood College, 2735 Mt Baker Rd, Mill Bay, BC, V0R 2P1, Canada
Cowichan Symphony Society presents

Subscriptions available now: Adult $240 | Student/Child $60. Please call 250-746-2722 to book subscriptions.
Offsite performance at Brentwood College in Mill Bay. Online tickets are available until 12pm and in-person sales close at 4pm on Saturday, January 17
Mireille Asselin sopranoJesse Blumberg baritone
“Of Gods and Men” this program will take you on a tour through the great love stories of ancient mythology brought to life by the music of Handel, Purcell, and Rameau.

Rodger and Hammerstein's Cinderella the Musical
2026-01-23 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-01-24 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-01-25 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-01-30 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-01-31 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-01-31 19:30 - 22:00 | Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 2X5, Canada
Cowichan Musical Society presents

Rows A-B $39 | Rows O-P $49 | C-N $59 | Child $39 (all seats)
Cowichan Musical Society returns with an extravagant production of Rodger and Hammerstein’s Cinderella the Musical! Living under the tyranny of her evil Stepmother and mean stepsisters, Cinderella dreams of the day she can leave it all behind. After a visit from the Fairy Godmother, Cinderella embarks on an extravagant night at the Ball where she meets her Prince Charming and sets her life changes in motion.
Music by Richard RodgersLyrics by Oscar Hammerstein IINew Book by Douglas Carter BeaneOriginal Book by Oscar Hammerstein IIDirected by Judy PowersMusic Director Michelle WeckesserChoreographers Candace Ammerman & Olivia Boudreau

International Guitar Night XXVI
2026-01-29 19:30 - 22:30 | Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 2X5, Canada
Senior $38 | Student/Child $18

The world’s premier touring guitar festival, International Guitar Night, returns to British Columbia with an unforgettable lineup of four extraordinary guitarists from around the globe. From January 25 to February 1, 2026, music lovers across British Columbia will experience an evening of dazzling virtuosity, diverse musical traditions, and intimate storytelling. This year’s Canadian tour features classical and flamenco guitarist Itamar Erez, jazz guitarist and vocalist Jocelyn Gould, harp guitar innovator and fingerstyle virtuoso Jamie Dupuis, and flamenco guitarist Caroline Planté.

Rodger and Hammerstein's Cinderella the Musical
2026-02-01 14:00 - 16:30 | Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 2X5, Canada
Cowichan Musical Society presents

Rows A-B $39 | Rows O-P $49 | C-N $59 | Child $39 (all seat)

Cowichan Musical Society returns with an extravagant production of Rodger and Hammerstein’s Cinderella the Musical! Living under the tyranny of her evil Stepmother and mean stepsisters, Cinderella dreams of the day she can leave it all behind. After a visit from the Fairy Godmother, Cinderella embarks on an extravagant night at the Ball where she meets her Prince Charming and sets her life changes in motion.

Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
New Book by Douglas Carter Beane
Original Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
Directed by Judy Powers
Music Director Michelle Weckesser
Choreographers Candace Ammerman & Olivia Boudreau

LT Dance Studio: Live to Dance
2026-02-04 19:00 - 21:30 | Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 2X5, Canada
LT Dance Studio presents
Child $20

LT Dance Studio’s first annual Performance Team pre-season showcase!

Adage Studio: Winter Highlights
2026-02-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 2X5, Canada
Adage Studio presents
Child $20

Adage Studio proudly presents “Winter Highlights” show featuring dance performances from all ages and genres.

Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival 2026
2026-02-11 19:00 - 22:30 | Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 2X5, Canada
Student/Child $10

The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) is back for its third iteration in Cowichan! The evening includes exhilarating, award-winning short films featuring skiing, hiking, climbing, biking and more from international outdoor enthusiasts to locals mountain biking on Mount Prevost, right here in our backyard! Running approximately 2.5 hours with an intermission, we are also excited to welcome back outdoor organizations and businesses around the Cowichan Valley to chat about opportunities to get involved.

VIMFF 2026 Program

Ballet Jorgen: A Midsummer Night's Dream
2026-02-13 19:00 - 21:30 | Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 2X5, Canada
Regular Senior $32 | Regular Student/Child $18 | Regular Family $97

Discounted seating for Rows A & B (restricted view): Adult/Senior $30 | Student/Child $15 | Family $75
William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of his most beloved comedies. Four Athenians find themselves in a forest inhabited by fairies who manipulate the humans and are engaged in their own domestic intrigue. It is a lighthearted, humourous and fun tale of love and, often misguided, magic set in motion by the mischievous trickster Puck. The ballet adaptation is set to Mendelssohn’s 1827 concert overture and 1843 instrumental score which includes the famous “Wedding March.”

Reel Alternatives: DJ Ahmet
2026-02-23 19:00 - 21:30 | Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 2X5, Canada
The Cowichan Hospice Society presents
Subscribe to all 5 shows for $70! Single tickets on sale on January 15, 2026. Subscriptions can be purchased by phone or in-person only.

DJ AHMET tells the story of a 15-year-old boy from a remote Yörük village in North Macedonia who finds freedom and solace in music. Torn between his father’s strict expectations, a deeply traditional community and a first love that’s already been promised to another, Ahmet must carve out a space for himself in a world that leaves little room for dreams.
Drama

Reel Alternatives is a monthly fundraiser bringing Toronto Film Festival’s critically acclaimed films to the Cowichan Valley. This year’s circuit will feature five acclaimed films. All proceeds go directly to benefiting individuals and families in Cowichan through Cowichan Hospice by ensuring hospice services are available when they need them!

PWRUP: AC/DC Tribute
2026-02-27 19:30 - 22:00 | Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 2X5, Canada
PWRUP AC/DC presents
Senior $40 | Student/Child $35

PWRUP is a Canadian tribute act dedicated to embodying the rock n’ roll prowess of AC/DC. Since 2019, the group’s curation of an authentic live music performance has transported their fans to AC/DC’s live sound of the 70s and 80s.
PWRUP caters to AC/DC fans by providing a variety of the band’s earliest to most recent hits. Vocalist John Kairis bounces between the charismatic stylings of Bon Scott and the gut grinding power of Brian Johnson. Lead guitarist Colin Wielenga produces an electrifying experience for fans as Angus Young. Bassist Tom Roche, rhythm guitarist Tim Wielenga and drummer Andrew Purdy ground PWRUP in a solid and unwavering rhythm section.
PWRUP has become a well-known live entertainment staple as more and more fans experience the group’s unforgettable, high-energy performances. From the roaring Marshall amps, to the pounding and steady drum beats, every detail is spot on. Combining the attitude and energy of AC/DC is no easy feat yet PWRUP knocks it out of the park when it comes to putting on an electrifying show.

The Painted Life of E.J. Hughes - SOLD OUT
2026-02-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 2X5, Canada
A co-presentation with Optic Nerve Films. This event is sold out. Please call 250-746-2722 to join the waitlist.
Over the course of his 70-year career, E.J. Hughes created hundreds of paintings of British Columbia. From coastal villages to the Rocky Mountains, he captured the province in vivid, meticulous detail. Working quietly in his Vancouver Island studio, the paintings he produced evoke shared memories and a dreamlike sense of place, captivating elite collectors and everyday Canadians alike.
Known as a reclusive, sensitive soul, Hughes’ future as an artist was far from certain when he graduated from Vancouver’s fledgling art school during the Depression. In 1938, Hughes was struggling to make a living from fishing when he sketched the coastal scene before him. Sixty-five years later, Fish Boats, Rivers Inlet—the oil painting inspired by that sketch—would fetch a fortune at auction, setting a new record for a living Canadian artist.
How did a man too shy to attend his own art openings become so acclaimed? Along the way, Hughes crossed paths with artists from the legendary Group of Seven and became one of Canada’s most prolific war artists, chronicling army life during the Second World War and profoundly changing his own artistic voice in the process. Travel through painted landscapes and Canadian art history, tracing the quietly extraordinary life of B.C. painter, E.J. Hughes.
Join us after the screening for a in-person Q&A with the filmmaker!

Learn more about the production here

Fleetwood Magic: Canada's Authentic Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
2026-03-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 2X5, Canada
Fleetwood Magic Tribute Band presents

Fleetwood Magic Tribute Show masterfully transports audiences in sound and time through a musical journey performing Fleetwood Mac’s greatest hits from the 60’s to the 80’s, authentically recreating the sound, style and mystique of Fleetwood Mac’s most iconic line-up. With stunning vintage costumes, precise vocals, period-accurate instrumentation, and captivating on-stage personas, Fleetwood Magic delivers a live experience that reminds fans why Fleetwood Mac remains legendary. Relive timeless classics like “Rhiannon,” “Dreams,” “You Make Loving Fun,” “Say You Love Me,” “The Chain,” “Go Your Own Way.” Listeners have come to realize the ‘Rumours’ are true – Fleetwood Magic does indeed, deliver the magic!
Consistently playing sold out shows to audiences across the Vancouver Lower Mainland and Canada, their shows have become a must see event for Fleetwood Mac music fans of all ages! For more information about Fleetwood Magic, please visit: www.fleetwoodmagic.ca

The Paperboys
2026-03-07 19:30 - 22:30 | Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 2X5, Canada
Student/Child $18

When fedora-hatted Mexican/Canadian Tom Landa formed The Paperboys in 1993, success in the music industry meant finding a genre and staying there. The gifted vocalist/guitarist/bandleader never got that memo. On any given night, his globe-touring sextet has a playlist without borders: Celtic reels, Mexican folk, New Orleans brass band music, classic pop songcraft, bluegrass, philosophical waltzes, and Latino/West African singalongs. A Canadian treasure.
The Paperboys will be touring in support of their 30th Anniversary with a special show including guest alumni and a look back at their 11 studio recordings, including their Juno Award winning album, Molinos.

Cowichan Music Festival Highlights Concert
2026-03-09 18:30 - 21:30 | Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 2X5, Canada
Cowichan Music Festival presents
Student $10
Join the Cowichan Music Festival for their annual Highlights Concert which features the best student performances in band, dance, singing and more.

Walk Right Back: The Everly Brothers Story
2026-03-12 19:00 - 21:30 | BC
Paquette Entertainment presents

DIRECT FROM THE UK! Following an incredible sell out tour, Walk Right Back returns to stages in 2026. From the producers of UK’s smash hit show That’ll Be The Day, this phenomenal production tells the story of the most successful musical duo of all time – The Everly Brothers. Featuring hits such as Bye Bye Love, All I Have To Do Is Dream and Cathy’s Clown, this unique concert-based musical entwines the wonderful, sad yet glorious story of The Everly Brothers.
The show follows the brothers’ rise to fame from humble country beginning to superstardom, through their decade-long feud to their glorious reunion which gave them back to each other, and back to the world. With “harmonies from heaven” that inﬂuenced The Beatles, The Beach Boys, and Simon & Garfunkel, The Everly Brothers were unmatched in their talent. Also featuring songs from a couple of the Everly Brothers’ good friends, Buddy Holly and Roy Orbison. Producer Trevor Payne (That’ll Be The Day) says: “The Everly Brothers were an original and unique act that had a sound like nothing else. Their harmonies were so tight that every group wanted to emulate them. Before that there was a singer, a band and backing vocals, The Everly’s entwined all of them and created ‘the harmony group'”.
Walk Right Back is the ﬁrst show of its kind to tell this phenomenal story of two brothers and their unforgettable music. This is a show not to be missed!
