A home for arts, music, education and entertainment in the Okanagan. Located in the heart of Kelowna's Cultural District, the Centre is a focal point in the growing downtown area, a place where people of all ages can meet, be inspired and learn about the arts. The Centre houses the 326-seat Mary Irwin Theatre, resident artist studios, pottery studio, galleries, dance studio, meeting rooms, box office, bistro and more. Please contact us for events, course information and room rentals.
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- Description Rotary Centre for the Arts, a distinctive space for special events, theatre, visual arts and music, officially opened November 2, 2002. This $6.8M project was funded by the City of Kelowna, the Province and the Federal Government. There have also been significant individual contributions, along with donations from special interest groups. The Centre was named after the Rotary Clubs for their extensive fundraising efforts of $350,000. The Rotary Centre for the Arts is a 44,000 square foot building. The beams are part of the original city owned Growers Building. We have 8 artist studios with artwork for sale.
- Largest Room 104
- Total Sq. Ft. 44
- Reception Capacity 500
- Theatre Capacity 326
- Number of Rooms 5
Mar
27
Draw Your Art Out
Recurring weekly on Monday until March 27, 2023
Draw Your Art Out is an open studio program that provides a casual, supportive environment for people to gather safely,...
Mar
29
Dance & Move
Recurring weekly on Wednesday until March 29, 2023
Dance & Move is a time to honor your body's desire to move. The session starts with an opening circle followed by...
Mar
29
Feel the Rhythm Drum Circle
Dates vary between February 1, 2023 - May 3, 2023
This is a drop-in class so no need to register online. The event will take place in the Harmony Honda Painting & Drawing...
Mar
30
Jazz Jam
Recurring weekly on Thursday until November 30, 2023
Jazz Jam is back, with your hosts Craig Thomson and Stephen Buck.
Join us as local jazz musicians, both students,...
Mar
31
Trans Day of Visibility: Amplifying Our Joy
March 31, 2023
Join us in support of Trans Visibility Day in the Mary Irwin Theatre for an evening of food, performances, education,...
Apr
01
2023 Natural BC Cup
April 1, 2023
The BC Cup Natural Show is coming to Kelowna for the First Time!
This Canadian Physique Alliance, Regional Natural...
Apr
10
Classical Enchantment
April 10, 2023
Starring Grammy award-nominated violin virtuoso, Pablo Diemecke, accompanied by the acclaimed DieMahler String Ensemble....
Apr
12
An Evening with Martin Kerr
April 12, 2023
An Evening with Martin Kerr blends together an intimate evening of songs and stories with the award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter....
Apr
20
School of Blues
Dates vary between February 16, 2023 - May 18, 2023
Sherman Doucette was born in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Sherman’s natural ear for music began developing at an early...
Apr
29
Montrose Trio
April 29, 2023
“...absolutely top-notch music-making, as fine as one could ever expect to hear.” - Washington Post
Two Canadian...
May
03
Little Mermaid Jr.
May 3, 2023 - May 5, 2023
Studio9 School of the Arts students want to take you on a journey "under the sea" with Ariel and her aquatic friends in...
May
06
On Foot Tap Performance
May 6, 2023
On Foot presents tap dance in a traditional concert setting but pushes the art form to its limits. Five of Western Canada’s...
May
06
RCA Presents: On Foot
May 6, 2023
RCA Presents: On Foot | May 6, 2023 at 7:30PM.
On Foot presents tap dance in a traditional concert setting but...
May
07
The Poetry Burlesque
May 7, 2023
Rotary Centre for the Arts (Mary Irwin Theatre)
The Poetry Burlesque is a sexy fun variety show with something for everyone! Featuring poetry, dance, drag and more, this...
May
09
RCA Rock School Concert
May 9, 2023
Get ready to rock at the RCA's Rock School Concert celebrating the spring student bands.
The RCA Rock School is...
May
10
RCA Presents: Séan McCann
May 10, 2023
RCA Presents: Séan McCann | May 10, 2023 at 7:30PM
RCA Presents is delighted to welcome Séan McCann, the founding...
May
10
Séan McCann
May 10, 2023
RCA Presents is delighted to welcome Séan McCann, the founding member of the multi-million selling band Great Big Sea....
May
12
RCA Presents: The Comic Strippers
May 12, 2023
RCA Presents: The Comic Strippers | May 12, 2023 at 8:00PM
The Rotary Centre for the Arts presents The Comic Strippers,...
May
12
The Comic Strippers
May 12, 2023
The Rotary Centre for the Arts presents The Comic Strippers, a male stripper parody and improv comedy show! The Comedy...
Jun
02
JOE AVATI : 2023 WORLD TOUR " When I Was Your Age "
June 2, 2023
Rotary Centre for the Arts: Mary Irwin Theatre
In Joe Avati's new show, he asks you to leave your political correctness at the door as he delivers his hilarious insights...
Jun
04
RCA Presents: The Crooners – Live from Las Vegas
June 4, 2023
RCA Presents: The Crooners – Live from Las Vegas | June 4, 2023 at 7:30PM.
Starring Dane Warren & Mandy...
Jun
04
The Crooners - Live in Kelowna from Las Vegas
June 4, 2023
Starring Dane Warren & Mandy Rushton, this high-octane evening of classic music features some of the most iconic performers...
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