The Chilliwack Cultural Centre is Chilliwack’s home for artistic discovery and exploration; with two performance theatres, art galleries, 21 music studios, and four arts and craft studios, we present, champion, and celebrate creativity in all forms on the territory of the Stó:lō Coast Salish People. We aspire to be a place where all artists and audiences can pursue diverse ways of exploring the world and our place within it.
SHOW
March 26 & 27, 2026 – 7:00 pm
March 28, 2026 – 2:00 pm
The Secret in the Wings
Directed by Anna Griffith, The Secret in the Wings by Mary Zimmerman is the second production of UFV Theatre’s 2025-2026 season.
Presented by the UFV School of Creative Art’s Acting and Production Classes, The Secret in the Wings is a masterwork in theatrical story telling. The play is woven from obscure and unsettling fairy tales that explore the dangerous, mysterious, and often haunting undercurrents of childhood.
SHOW
March 26, 2026 – 7:30 pm
Moneka Arabic Jazz
Juno-nominated Ahmed Moneka delivers a joyful and transcendent mix of African grooves and Arabic folk melodies, informed by contemporary funk, soul and jazz.
High-energy rhythms from Iraq and African groove meld with Jazz to create a new, indescribably sensational sound. Rooted in Blues and Jazz, the ensemble’s unique sound comes from frontman, Ahmed Moneka’s Afro-Iraqi roots, reflecting his life and extensive stops between Baghdad and Toronto. Accompanied by undeniably skilled musicians, old tales and traditional instruments are transformed by inventive compositions!
SHOW
March 28, 2026 – 7:30 pm
Vividus: Full of Life
The Vividus: Full of Life program features a stunning lineup of signature works from Ballet Kelowna’s contemporary ballet repertoire.
With Alysa Pires’ striking Vestiges, Kirsten Wicklund’s ethereal The Forever Part, and Guillaume Côté’s electrifying Le Carnaval des Animaux, this high-energy program from Canada’s leading dancemakers promises to please a wide range of spectators.
Award-winning choreographer Alysa Pires constructs a striking commentary on the search for true connection and meaning amid disorder. Set to the cinematic melodies of violinist Hilary Hahn and composer Hauschka, Vestiges highlights the virtuosity of Pires’ bold and lively choreography.
SHOW
March 29, 2026 – 3:00 pm
Spring Passion
Celebrate the season of renewal with an unforgettable Spring concert featuring two exhilarating masterpieces. Mendelssohn’s radiant Symphony No. 5 “Reformation”
soars with grandeur and lyricism, weaving noble
chorales and vibrant themes into a work of spiritual and emotional depth. Paired with Rimsky-Korsakov’s
dazzling Russian Easter Festival Overture — a brilliant tapestry of luminous orchestral colors and festive energy
— this program promises an afternoon of uplifting
music that captures both reflection and jubilation.
CLASSES
The Centre offers a diverse range of art classes for all ages. From pottery to photography to painting and even jewellery making, these fantastic classes are sure to inspire you. Open studios also offer a space to hone your skills in flamework, drawing and painting, and on the wheel or hand building in Clay
GALLERY
The Chilliwack Visual Artists Association (CVAA) curates the Odlum Brown Art Gallery at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. A non-profit, the CVAA is a volunteer driven organization of local artists working and exhibiting together to encourage the appreciation of the visual arts in the community.
As a not-for-profit organization and registered charity, the Chilliwack Cultural Centre relies on donations from our community and beyond to program concerts and events, to offer arts classes and pay instructors, and to maintain our gallery. Please consider donating so that the Centre can be enjoyed by current and future generations!