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Concerts and Entertainment

Dawson Creek offers a vibrant and growing entertainment scene, attracting audiences from across the region with its lineup of concerts, live performances, and special events. From major touring artists and high-energy shows at the Ovintiv Events Centre to intimate performances, community celebrations, and seasonal festivities, there’s always something happening to keep visitors and locals entertained. With welcoming venues, enthusiastic crowds, and a lively northern atmosphere, Dawson Creek is a destination where great entertainment and memorable nights out are always within reach.

Co-op Mercer Hall is a versatile 5,500 sq. ft. multifunctional space within the Ovintiv Events Centre, completed in 2018 to meet the growing demand for flexible event venues in Dawson Creek. Designed to adapt seamlessly to a wide range of needs, the hall is ideal for conferences, cultural events, conventions, weddings, galas, meetings, and private gatherings. Its modern layout, convenient location within the facility, and ability to pair with the main arena for larger events make it a popular choice year-round for organizers seeking a polished, adaptable, and welcoming setting.

Learn more about booking Co-op Mercer Hall.

The Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre (KPAC) in Dawson Creek’s historic Calvin Kruk Centre for the Arts is an arts and events hub that offers flexible rental spaces for everything from small meetings and dance classes to full theatrical productions. Whether you’re hosting a workshop, concert, film screening, or community gathering, KPAC’s fully equipped theatre, studios, and meeting rooms make it easy to tailor your event to your needs. Their in-house technical team can support live sound, lighting, and event planning to help bring your vision to life.

Learn more about booking the Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre on their website.

Amenities, Features & Rental Spaces

  • Auditorium / Theatre
  • Retractable theatre seating (up to 194 seated) or open-floor plan (up to 250) KPAC
  • Professional sound and lighting systems KPAC
  • Flexible layout options (tables or seating) KPAC
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Multiple meeting rooms for 2 – 50 people KPAC
  • Various layouts available with technical support KPAC
  • Studios
  • Dance, yoga, music practice, and rehearsal spaces KPAC+1
  • Mirrors available (in dance studio) KPAC
  • Bluetooth speakers can be provided on request KPAC
  • Event & Technical Services
  • Live sound and lighting support KPAC
  • Event consultation & planning assistance KPAC
  • In house technical director available for coordination KPAC

Other On-Site Facilities

  • Calvin Kruk Centre for the Arts: art studios for guilds and music studios for lessons and rentals
  • Juice-Five-0: A full-service Vietnamese café on site that also offers catering
  • South Peace Historical Society Archives: A historic collected housed in the building

The Ovintiv Events Centre in Dawson Creek is a premier sports and entertainment venue, conveniently located at the crossroads of major highways. Hosting concerts, sporting events, conferences, trade shows, and private gatherings, it features a versatile main arena and the 5,500 sq. ft. Co-op Mercer Hall, an event space completed in 2018. With modern amenities, advanced sound and lighting, and an experienced team connected to local vendors, the centre provides everything needed to create memorable events of any size.

Learn more about booking the Ovintiv Events Centre.

Key Features

  • Regulation Ice arena
  • Seating Capacity: 5,530 360° with floor and bowl seating
  • Lobby: 15,000 sq/ft
  • Co-op Mercer Hall Event Space: 5,500 sq/ft
  • Parking Stalls: 100+
  • 7 Dressing Rooms
  • 2 Referee Rooms
  • 4 Offices
  • In House Catering Services Available (OVG Hospitality)
  • In-House Security Provided
  • In-House Ticketing Services provided by Lakeview Tix

Additional Amenities

  • Staging
  • Lighting and Sound
  • Scoreboard
  • Tables, chairs, linens
  • Pipe & Drape
  • Rigging – 225,000lb total capacity
  • Loading Bay

Notable Events

  • Hockey Canada Events – host venue for multiple National and International events
  • Major concerts including Kiss, Loretta Lynn, Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood and many more
  • Major Conferences including Metis Nation BC Conference, Rotary Conference, Wild Sheep Society of BC Conference, NCLGA Conference and more
  • Annual PBR Events hosted by Alpha Bull Inc.
  • Trade Shows
  • Community events such as the South Peace Oilmen's Lobsterfest and the Mile 0 Cruiser's Summer Cruise Burnout

 

Unchagah Hall is a prominent performing-arts theatre located within South Peace Secondary School in Dawson Creek. Known for its excellent acoustics and flexible use, the venue hosts a variety of musical, dance, and drama performances by local artists, students, and touring groups. 

The hall underwent a major renovation in 2019 to modernize seating and improve accessibility for people with mobility needs. Named for a term meaning “peace” in the Dane-zaa language, Unchagah Hall serves as a cultural anchor for the community, supporting arts education and bringing people together through high-quality live performances.

Learn more about upcoming events or booking the hall on their Facebook page, or contact School District #59.

Key Features

  • 630 seats
  • Accessible seating available

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Dawson Creek, BC
Tel: 250-782-9595
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