Capitol Theatre

This theatre puts on an excellent line-up each year of musical and theatrical productions.

With every Season Series, a new selection of professional touring artists spanning a range of artistic genres is presented.

The Capitol Theatre features the best in live theatre, classical ballet and contemporary dance theatre, classical and contemporary music, comedy and a variety of other performances.  The highly successful Capitol Kids Series continues annually as well.

This building was once a silent movie house in the 1920s; built in art deco style with gilt-framed painted windows, organ lofts and chandeliers.

Check the Capitol Theatre’s website for a schedule of shows and to purchase tickets.
Centrally located in downtown Nelson.

More about the city of Nelson:

Nelson resides on the West Arm of Kootenay Lake. It is a mountain town with a big city buzz.  Known for its welcoming personality and diversity of outdoor adventures, the city itself is full of trendy boutique shops such as Cartolina, Kootenai Moon, Mountain Baby, Sacred Ride and Roam Shop with some 350 heritage buildings that flourish year-round.

Described as the best Art Town in Canada, for the entire summer, ArtWalk turns the downtown core into a living art gallery. In the warmth, enjoy a trip on the historic Streetcar #23, play in the sand and grass, or just relax at one of the parks.