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

Music Night at the Grant House

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

Final Fridays Live Music Series

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

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

Wild Rose Belly Dance Competition

Wild Rose Belly Dance Competition is coming to Vancouver WA. This competition will include

Downtown Laughs at Donnell's

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

Open Mic at Bula Kava House

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

Boy Named Sue: A Johnny Cash Tribute

Boy Named Sue is Oregon's most satisfactory horn band tribute to Johnny Cash and other country

Blowin' in the Wind: Songs & Stories of Bob Dylan

The Historic Trust is pleased to bring musician and historian Joel Underwood to Vancouver for a

Blowin’ In the Wind: Songs and Stories of Bob Dylan: A Musical History Performance

Musician and historian Joel Underwood brings a special performance to the acoustically and visually

First Friday Unplugged

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

Dinner & Jazz

Dinner, wine, cocktails and world class jazz in the historic Grant House. Reservations from 4.45pm.

Comedy on Tap

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

Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade

Generously sponsored by Dr. Daniel and Hooja Kim, the orchestra will perform one of the most

From Haydn to Basin Street

The Vancouver Master Chorale will present “From Haydn to Basin Street,” including the Haydn Lord

Vancouver 80’s Prom: A Night of Neon, Nostalgia, and Nonstop Fun!

Celebrate the 80’s with Radical Revolution at Vancouver’s Newest Event Space The Vancouver 80’s Prom

Metropolitan Performing Arts Presents - ALICE BY HEART

A young girl takes refuge in a London Tube station during WWII and confronts grief, loss, and love

Simple Minds: Alive & Kicking Tour 2025

Lineup: Simple Minds, Modern English, Soft Cell

Southwest Washington Wind Symphony: Colors of the Midnight Sun

The Southwest Washington Wind Symphony’s 20th anniversary season continues with Principal Conductor

James Taylor And His All-Star Band

Lineup:James Taylor, Tiny Habits

Outlaw - Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Billy Strings & Lake Street Dive

Outlaw - Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Billy Strings & Lake Street Dive Important Event Info:

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Simple Minds: Alive & Kicking Tour 2025

Lineup: Simple Minds, Modern English, Soft Cell

James Taylor And His All-Star Band

Lineup:James Taylor, Tiny Habits

Outlaw - Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Billy Strings & Lake Street Dive

Outlaw - Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Billy Strings & Lake Street Dive Important Event Info:

Ben Schwartz & Friends

Ben can be seen starring in Universal Pictures’ horror comedy RENFIELD. You can also catch him

HARDY: Jim Bob World Tour

Lineup: HARDY, Koe Wetzel, Stephen Wilson Jr., McCoy Moore

Sessanta V 2.0: Primus, Puscifer, A Perfect Circle

Lineup: Sessanta, A Perfect Circle, Puscifer, Primus

Styx & Kevin Cronin + Don Felder The Brotherhood of Rock Tour

Lineup: Styx, Kevin Cronin Band, Don Felder

Pierce The Veil - I Can't Hear You World Tour

Pierce The Veil - I Can't Hear You World Tour Important Event Info: A portion of the ticket proceeds

Halsey: For My Last Trick

Lineup: Halsey, Magdalena Bay, Flowerovlove

Creed - Summer of '99 Tour

Lineup: Creed, 3 Doors Down, Mammoth WVH

Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms, Spin Doctors

Multi-platinum rock legends Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms have joined forces for an electrifying

Parker McCollum: What Kinda Man Tour 2025

Parker McCollum: What Kinda Man Tour 2025 Important Event Info: One dollar of every Parker McCollum

Toto + Men At Work + Christopher Cross

Lineup: Toto + Men At Work + Christopher Cross

KIDZ BOP LIVE Certified BOP Tour

KIDZ BOP LIVE Certified BOP Tour

Billy Idol: It's A Nice Day To...Tour Again!

Lineup: Billy Idol Joan Jett & the Blackhearts

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