The 2026-2027 Chan Centre series is loaded with top literary and music stars from Canada and beyond
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Authors Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor, African pop star Angelique Kidjo and Vancouver’s very own Ghibli Jazz Orchestra are among the artists and speakers announced for the 2026-2027 Chan Centre for the Performing Arts season.
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Broken down into four different series, the Chan Centre Presents and Chan Centre EXP which focus on musical acts and the Chan Centre Insights speakers sessions as well as the National Georgraphic Live family-friendly multimedia lectures, there coming season is loaded with great sounds, sound thinkers and even the Weird World of Frogs.
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While more dates will be added as the season progresses, membership discounts are on sale now for the venue’s 29th annual season.
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Here’s everything you need to know about the coming Chan Centre season.
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When do memberships go on sale?
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Plus Members can apply their 20% discount on sale now. Basic Members’ 10% discount on sale is June 4, noon. Membership info is available at chancentre.com.
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When is the general ticket on sale date?
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The general ticket on sale is June 5, noon at chancentre.com. Note: All shows at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise listed.
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Who are the artists announced for the Chan Centre Presents series?
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Oct. 9: Jóhann Jóhannsson: Cinematic Suites — Icelandic composer know for film scores such as Arrival and The Theory of Everything presents a multimedia event.
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Oct. 13: Brandford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves Celebrate John Coltrane: Jazz stars pay homage to Coltrane’s 1963 collaboration with singer Johnny Hartman.
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May 2.: Angélique Kidjo: African star celebrates new album Hope!
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May 16: Christian Li: Youngest-ever winner of the Menuhin Competition presents violin repertoire.
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Who are the artists announced for the Chan Centre EXP series?
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Oct. 24: Ghibli Jazz Orchesrtra presents the Music of Studio Ghibli and Joe Hisaishi: 18-piece local orchestra shines on anime film soundtracks.
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Nov. 28: Elijah Fox: Pianist who has worked with SZA, Yussef Dayes, Childish Gambino and others
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April 30: Jean-Michel Blais: Juno-nominated Montreal composer known for lush soundscapes.
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Who will appear at the Chan Centre Insights series?
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Oct. 8: Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor: End Times fascism: Examine the rise of apocalyptic politics.
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Oct. 15: An Evening with Zadie Smith: Major literary voice discusses work.
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Nov. 5: An Evening with Min Jin Lee: Pachinko author discusses new book American Hagwon in first in-person event in Canada.
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Feb. 6: An Evening with Fran Lebowitz: Iconic cultural critic delivers observations on points of interest.
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Feb. 11: An Evening with Chani Nicholas: B.C. astrologer talks about planetary positions and more.
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What are the National Geographic Live presentations this season?
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Nov. 18: Wild Cats Revealed: BAFTA-winning filmmaker Sandesh Kadur talks wild cats.
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Jan. 20: Earth After Dark: Photographer Babak Tafreshi discusses the cosmos
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March 31: Weird World of Frogs: National Geographic Explorer Jodi Rowley delivers neat facts about frogs.
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What is the best place for tickets and info on coming announcements?
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Updates to the calendar and ticket on sale will be added to chancentre.com.
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