Events by date

May, 2026

First Friday Art Trail – Featuring Armando Barrera

12:00 pm - Fri, May 1st, 2026
at Vernon Public Art Gallery

As part of Greater Vernon’s First Friday Art Trail, the Vernon Public Art Gallery is pleased to host local artist Armando Barrera for an open studio experience. Visitors are invited to drop in throughout the day to meet Armando, learn about his creative process, and see their artwork in progress. Read more

Vernon Comedy Classic

7:30 pm - Fri, May 1st, 2026
at Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre

Following sold out events from coast to coast, Jokers Canada is (finally!) making its Vernon debut on Friday, May 1st. Enjoy a night with our country’s funniest comedians live from your city’s amazing theatre. Read more

Divas Night Out

6:00 pm - Sat, May 2nd, 2026
at ANAF Vernon

Divas Night Out Brings Three Powerhouse Female Vocalists to Vernon Music lovers are invited to experience an unforgettable evening of live music at Divas Night Out. Read more

Chris Ronald

7:30 pm - Sat, May 2nd, 2026
at Vernon Jazz Club

Chris Ronald is an international touring artist who draws on his abilities as a highly skilled singer, storyteller and musician (guitar, harmonica, ukulele) to deliver a show that is captivating and unique. Read more

Chris Ronald with John Ellis

7:30 pm - Sat, May 2nd, 2026
at Vernon Jazz Club

Since emigrating to Canada in 2002, Chris Ronald has developed a fusion of folk, roots, and Americana music steeped in his British background and poetic lyrics. Read more

Blues Jam Hosted by Les Copeland

4:00 pm - Sun, May 3rd, 2026
at Army Navy & Airforce Veterans In Canada

Join Les Copeland and the Bourbon Street House Band for an evening jam packed with the valleys very best talent. Read more

Enterprize Challenge Finale Event

6:00 pm - Thu, May 7th, 2026
at Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre

Join Community Futures North Okanagan for Finale Event of our Dragon's Den-style pitch competition for entrepreneurs! Read more

Royal Wood & Fortunate Ones

7:00 pm - Thu, May 7th, 2026
at Creekside Theatre

Royal Wood’s music continues to resonate worldwide, amassing over 30 million streams, numerous high-profile placements on shows like Grey’s Anatomy and Private Practice, and frequent playlist features across Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music. Read more

Europa Super Circus

7:00 pm - Thu, May 7th, 2026 to Sun, May 10th, 2026
at Polson Park

Europa Super Circus features world class artists from all over the globe, and featuring International tight-wire acrobat, Geoffrey Berhault, Jose Ponce Ramos on the Wheel of death and the ALL-STAR FMX Ultimate Circus riders. Read more

Europa Super Circus

7:00 pm - Thu, May 7th, 2026
at Polson Park

Europa Super Circus features world class artists from all over the globe, and featuring International tight-wire acrobat, Geoffrey Berhault, Jose Ponce Ramos on the Wheel of death and the ALL-STAR FMX Ultimate Circus riders. Read more