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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 19

Dance and Move

Recurring weekly on Wednesday until December 17, 2025

Rotary Centre for the Arts

Dance & Move is a time to honour your body's desire to move. The session starts with an opening circle followed by...

Mar 22

PWR/UP - The AC/DC Tribute Concert

March 22, 2025

Mary Irwin Theatre - Rotary Centre for the Arts

Young rockers bringing the electrifying spirit of 1980 AC/DC to life with unparalleled energy.
They channel Bon and...