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 during the cooler months indoors.

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

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 Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents the Young Artist Showcase

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA’s 2024-2025 season continues with the exceptional gold medal

Young Artist Showcase

The highly-anticipated VSO debut of this season’s Young Artist Competition gold medalists, and two

Rainy Months Series: BIG BANG BOOM

These dynamic dads play parent-friendly, educational children’s music! That’s right! After 20 years

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents the Young Artist Showcase

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA’s 2024-2025 season continues with the exceptional gold medal

Downtown Laughs at Donnell's

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

Clark College 61st Annual Jazz Festival

As rich as the heritage of Clark College itself, the Clark College Jazz Festival has been host to

Final Fridays Live Music Series

Join us at Amavi Cellars & Pepper Bridge Winery at the Waterfront for a perfect evening of Walla

Open Mic at Bula Kava House

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

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Introducing The Denton Delinquents, Vancouver's own shadow cast performing The Rocky Horror Picture

First Friday Unplugged

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

Metropolitan Performing Arts Presents - FUN HOME

When her father dies unexpectedly, graphic novelist Alison dives deep into her past to tell the

VSO Chamber Ensemble: The Love of Music

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA’s 2024-2025 Chamber Music Series continues with the VSO Chamber

Annual Black History Month Fashion Show

---There are NO DOOR SALES. Tickets Must Be Purchased In Advance. NO TICKET, NO ENTRY!--- Welcome to

Dinner & Jazz

Join us for live jazz in the East Parlor at The Grant House. Wine bar open from 12pm. Seating for

Comedy on Tap

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

Vancouver Lunar New Year Gala

Vancouver Chinese Association (VCA) will be hosting the 2025 Lunar New Year Gala on Sunday, February

Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique

“One of the most remarkable outbursts of genius in the history of music,” Symphonie Fantastique will

Final Fridays Live Music Series at the Waterfront

Join us at Amavi Cellars & Pepper Bridge Winery at the Waterfront for a perfect evening of Walla

Metropolitan Performing Arts - Broadway Minis Showcase

March- Broadway Mini’s second showcase is sure to be a joy for the whole family. It is free fun to

BIG NAMES COMING TO VANCOUVER

ilani BrewFest

Join ilani and indulge your senses with hundreds of beers, seltzers, ciders & spirits, and

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