The Shadbolt Centre for the Arts launches its diverse lineup of performances for its 2025-2026 season. Starting tomorrow, September 12th with a screening of The Body Remembers, the season showcases a wide selection of genres and styles for all ages, from film screenings, theatrical productions, dynamic dance works, hilarious comedy, acclaimed music from diverse genres, and much more.
With the season’s line up, The Shadbolt is cementing its reputation as one of the Lower Mainland’s go-to venues for eclectic performances of the highest caliber.
The 2025 selection of the Shadbolt season includes:
The Body Remembers
Friday, September 12 at 7:30pm
A chance encounter between two Indigenous women from different worlds propels this daring, delicate, and award-winning Vancouver film.
Sarah Slean
Saturday, October 4 at 7:30pm
Sarah Slean’s music borrows aspects of cabaret, pop, and orchestral all knit together by the startling poetry of her lyrics, unique arranging and piano-playing – and that brilliant voice.
A Perfectly Reasonable Night of Comedy featuring Carolyn Taylor, Peter Oldring and Pat Kelly
Thursday, October 9 at 7:30pm
Step out of the house for an unforgettable evening with Peter Oldring and Pat Kelly (CBC Radio’s This is That) as they reunite with Carolyn Taylor (Baroness von Sketch Show). These comedy powerhouses come together for the first time since their early days at The Second City to deliver a delightfully absurd and wildly entertaining variety show. For ages 10yrs+.
Guy Davis
Friday, October 10 at 7:30pm
A truly gifted musician and lyrical storyteller, Guy Davis is a bluesman, a troubadour in the folk tradition and a master of his craft.
Big Top plays “The Unknown”
Saturday, November 1 at 7:30pm
A 1927 classic silent horror film presented with an original live instrumental musical score written and performed by Vancouver group, Big Top
You Used to Call Me Marie
The Arts Club On Tour
Wednesday, November 5 at 7:20pm, Thursday, November 6 at 2pm & 7:30pm
An intimate story that is robust in scope, featuring era-spanning dance and live music – from french fiddle to contemporary country! Music plays and ponies dance as the epic story of Marie Callihoo and generations of Alberta’s Métis women unfurls through time.
Ballet BC Annex 2025/26
Sunday, November 9 at 3pm
Ballet BC Annex is a project led by Canada’s leading contemporary dance company. This junior company brings professional performances of contemporary dance to BC audiences. They perform two new dance creations by acclaimed choreographers, Alexis Fletcher and Vanessa Goodman.
Aysanabee
Thursday, November 13 at 7:30pm
The first-ever indigenous artist to win JUNO Awards for Alternative Album of the Year and the coveted Songwriter of the Year (2024), Aysanabee’s striking sound is equal parts hypnotic and melodic.
MOSAÏCO
Friday & Saturday, November 21 & 22 at 7:30pm
In MOSAÏCO, Flamenco, Québécois step dance, African, Latin, and urban dances converge in an intricate dialogue of movement, digital art and poetry, embodying the complexity of cultural identity.
Nightcrawlers featuring Ale Avery Nunez
Friday, November 28 at 7:30pm
This young, powerhouse jazz vocalist joins a who’s who of the Vancouver jazz scene for one unforgettable night. The Hammond B3 organ plays a featured role in what promises to be a hot and heady night of music.
B3 Kings
Thursday & Friday, December 18 & 19 at 7:30pm, Saturday, December 20 at 2pm
A Shadbolt holiday season tradition, the B3 Kings return to deliver some classic Christmas groove to make your season bright! Formed in 2002 for a Christmas concert at Cory Weeds’ Cellar Jazz Club, the B3 Kings were such a huge hit that the concert has become an annual sensation – and the band has toured extensively in BC and Alberta.
All performances are Shadbolt Presents in the Studio Theatre (unless otherwise noted).
Visit The Shadbolt Centre for the Arts for a listing of the entire 2025-2026 performances.