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

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA Presents Young Artist Showcase with VSO’s Young Artist Competition Gold Medalists

Our annual Young Artist Showcase program opens with an exciting 2011 work by Mason Bates, his

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

Leave Your Troubles at The Door (stand-up comedy)

A completely improvised stand-up comedy show where comedians riff jokes using YOUR anonymously

Music Night at the Grant House

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

The Nien-Wei Hsiao Chamber Music Series presents Man with a Movie Camera (1929)

Released in 1929, Man with a Movie Camera is an experimental silent film that documented urban life

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

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

Blithe Spirit by Noël Coward

Jan 30 – Feb 15, 2026 From Concord Theatricals: Summary A smash comedy hit in London and New

Medieval Fair

Join us for a one-of-a-kind afternoon as Vancouver Pointe Senior Living transforms into a lively

Anjelah Johnson-Reyes: The Family Reunion Tour

Anjelah Johnson-Reyes is one of the most successful stand-up comedians today with six comedy

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

Spring Reunion

"Spring Reuion” is a special live production by PG Entertainment. Inspired by the new year, the show

Comedy on Tap

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

Southwest Washington Wind Symphony: Viva Musica

The Southwest Washington Wind Symphony is proud to feature two renowned guest artists at its winter

Boy George & Culture Club

See Boy George & Culture Club perform live at Ilani's Cowlitz Ballroom! When Boy George first

MPA Broadway Minis Present: The Ugly Duckling

Broadway Mini’s second showcase is sure to be a joy for the whole family. ‘The Ugly Duckling’ - For

MPA Broadway Jr Presents: The Princess and the Goblin King - Written by William Johnson

Broadway Jr presents: “The Princess and the Goblin King” - Fun for the whole family! Written by our

Foreigner: Celebrating Fifty Years

With 10 multi-platinum albums and 16 Top 30 hits, FOREIGNER is universally hailed as one of the most

BIG NAMES COMING TO VANCOUVER

Spring Reunion

"Spring Reuion” is a special live production by PG Entertainment. Inspired by the new year, the show

ilani BrewFest

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

Boy George & Culture Club

See Boy George & Culture Club perform live at Ilani's Cowlitz Ballroom! When Boy George first

Foreigner: Celebrating Fifty Years

With 10 multi-platinum albums and 16 Top 30 hits, FOREIGNER is universally hailed as one of the most

Flo Rida

Flo Rida is an American rapper and singer. His 2007 debut and breakout single "Low" was number 1 for

Ron White

Renowned comedian Ron White, affectionately known as "Tater Salad," catapulted into the limelight as

Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias Live

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

Nikki Glaser: The Stunning Tour

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

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