Acclaimed literary voices, celebrated musicians and performances honouring jazz and blues musicians set for Chan Centre for the Performing Art's 2026-2027 season
We independently select everything we recommend. Buying through us may earn us a commission, which supports our work. The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts has announced more bold-type names for its coming 2026-2027 season that already includes musicians Angélique Kidjo and Branford Marsalis,
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authors Zadie Smith and Min Jin Lee, and culture critic Fran Lebowitz. “These new additions continue to reflect the breadth of artistic experiences we strive to present at the Chan Centre,” said Jarrett Martineau, the Chan’s head curator, in a statement released on Monday. “This season is bigger than ever, and there’s even more still to come.” National Book and National Magazine Award-winner Ta-Nehisi Coates returns following his sold-out 2020 appearance to “discuss the complex and challenging issues of American identity and culture today.” On Nov. 19, UBC alum and internationally renowned physician and bestselling author Gabor Maté will be on hand to discuss his work on trauma, addiction, and healing. On Jan. 28, 2027, MacArthur Genius Grant recipient Ocean Vuong will be discussing his acclaimed works, including New York Times bestsellers On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous and The...
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- Jul 13, 2026
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- Jul 13, 2026
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- Vancouver
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