Music and Performing Arts

Your senses will be stirred by harmonious tunes and artistic performances at these venues and events.


Whether you prefer to sit front row at a big concert venue or bring your folding chair to a live performance at the park, Vancouver WA offers a wide variety of entertaining musical events. Cascades Amphitheater and ilani Casino's Cowlitz Ballroom brings in the nationally-acclaimed headliners. Top country, rock, indie, and rap performers find their way to these Ridgefield venues, just 10 and 15 miles north of downtown Vancouver. Esther Short Park and local wineries invite local bands to play almost every day of the week throughout the summer, while the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra entertains  outside as part of the Vancouver USA Arts & Music Festival (and indoors during the cooler months).

Magenta Theater has a performance for every audience: thoughtful plays for an adult crowd, a theater program performing for a kid audience, a comedy improv group with laughs for the whole family, and more. Every fourth Saturday of the month, Kiggins Theatre hosts a live Rocky Horror Picture Show, complete with audience participation and outlandish costumes.

Other performing arts events include Shakespeare in the Park during the summer and renditions of The Nutcracker during the holidays by multiple dance companies in Vancouver. To stay up-to-date with upcoming events, visit our online calendar.

MUSIC & PERFORMING EVENTS

Comedy on Tap

Every second Thursday of the month, the historic Kiggins Theatre hosts local and regional stand-up

Live Music Friday's at the AC Lounge

Enjoy fabulous food, drinks, the view and live music as we roll on the river every Friday at the

The Bridges of Madison County

June 12 – 28, 2026 Based on the best-selling novel, and developed by Tony Award winner Jason

Live Music Saturdays at The Local Pub

Saturday nights are for local live music, laid-back vibes, and local flavor. Join us at The Local

Vancouver Games and Music Festival

Vancouver Games and Music Festival (VGMF), Southwest Washington’s celebration of games,

Downtown Laughs at Donnell's

Donnell's is hosting a feature comedian every Monday for weekly laughs and open mic in downtown

Music Bingo at The Local Pub Every Tuesday

Join us and Music Bingo PDX every Tuesday 7PM-9PM to play music bingo! Music Bingo PDX is a

Shut Up & Write!

Join us every Tuesday evening for some focused writing time. All writers and all experience levels

Music Night at the Grant House

Starting March 26th, we will be featuring a solo musician during dinner service every Wednesday

Switchfoot with Fuel and Lit

Rock out with three iconic bands, Switchfoot, Fuel and Lit, all performing for one evening at the

KID CUDI PRESENTS: THE REBEL RAGERS TOUR 2026

KID CUDI PRESENTS: THE REBEL RAGERS TOUR 2026 Cascades Amphitheater Ridgefield, WA

Loud & Proud on the Lawn

Join the Rose City Pride Bands for an evening of music, community, and celebration at Loud &

MPA Broadway Jr 2-week Summer Intensive Presents: School House Rock Live, Jr

Broadway Jr Summer 2 week Intensive presents: “Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr.” The Emmy Award-winning

MPA Community Theater Summer Shakespeare: As You Like It

MPA Community Theater presents: “As you Like It”. Opening weekend of our 8th annual summer

DCI: Drum Corps International - Vancouver

Welcome to an unforgettable night with DCI: Drum Corps International at McKenzie Stadium - WA in

MGK: Lost Americana Tour

MGK: Lost Americana Tour Cascades Amphitheater Ridgefield, WA

Open Mic at Bula Kava House

Join us for a family-friendly night of creativity, good vibes, and community at our monthly Open Mic

First Friday Unplugged

Join us for First Friday UNPLUGGED at LiveWell Camas, an exciting all-ages live music event held

Thursday Vancouver Waterfront Concert Series

The north shore of the Columbia River is the place to be on Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for the

Sunday Sounds Concert Series

The Columbia Tech Center Sunday Sounds Concerts hit the stage in east Vancouver on Sundays from 6 to

BIG NAMES COMING TO VANCOUVER

Switchfoot with Fuel and Lit

Rock out with three iconic bands, Switchfoot, Fuel and Lit, all performing for one evening at the

KID CUDI PRESENTS: THE REBEL RAGERS TOUR 2026

KID CUDI PRESENTS: THE REBEL RAGERS TOUR 2026 Cascades Amphitheater Ridgefield, WA

MGK: Lost Americana Tour

MGK: Lost Americana Tour Cascades Amphitheater Ridgefield, WA

Hilary Duff: the lucky me tour

Hilary Duff: the lucky me tour Cascades Amphitheater Ridgefield, WA

Evanescence 2026 World Tour with Spiritbox and Nova Twins

Evanescence 2026 World Tour with Spiritbox and Nova Twins Cascades Amphitheater Ridgefield, WA

Jason Aldean: Songs About Us Tour 2026

Jason Aldean: Songs About Us Tour 2026 Cascades Amphitheater Ridgefield, WA

ZZ Top

“That Little Ol’ Band From Texas” has been at it for well over a half century, delivering rock,

Travis Tritt 2026

More than thirty-five years after Travis Tritt launched his music career, the Southern

Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias Live

On-sale Friday, December 19th at 10:00am Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias is one of the world’s most

TRAIN - Drops of Jupiter: 25 Years in the Atmosphere

TRAIN - Drops of Jupiter: 25 Years in the Atmosphere Cascades Amphitheater Ridgefield, WA

Lee Brice: Live in Concert

When Curb Records recording artist, Lee Brice, isn't selling out arenas, writing and recording

Nikki Glaser: The Stunning Tour

For nearly two decades of sold-out tours, and as the host of three hit podcasts, Emmy®, Grammy® and

Five Finger Death Punch

Five Finger Death Punch Cascades Amphitheater Ridgefield, WA

Rob Zombie & Marilyn Manson with The Hu & Orgy

Rob Zombie & Marilyn Manson with The Hu & Orgy Cascades Amphitheater Ridgefield, WA

The Return Of The Carnival Of Sins: Mötley Crüe

The Return Of The Carnival Of Sins: Mötley Crüe Cascades Amphitheater Ridgefield, WA

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