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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

Rotary Centre for the Arts

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

Rotary Centre for the Arts

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

Rotary Centre for the Arts

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

Rotary Centre for the Arts

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

Rotary Centre for the Arts

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

Rotary Centre for the Arts

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

Rotary Centre for the Arts

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

Rotary Centre for the Arts

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

Rotary Centre for the Arts

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

Rotary Centre for the Arts

“...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

Rotary Centre for the Arts

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

Rotary Centre for the Arts

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

Mary Irwin Theatre

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

Rotary Centre for the Arts

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

Mary Irwin Theatre

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

Rotary Centre for the Arts

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

Mary Irwin Theatre

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

Rotary Centre for the Arts

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

Mary Irwin Theatre

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

Rotary Centre for the Arts

Starring Dane Warren & Mandy Rushton, this high-octane evening of classic music features some of the most iconic performers...