Bert Church LIVE Theatre continues the tradition of bringing high-calibre performances to the Airdrie stage. The 2025–2026: A Season to Inspire series brings a thoughtfully curated lineup of new genres and artists designed to captivate and connect.
“Every show in this year’s Presented Series was chosen to reflect the richness of our growing community. It’s a season built to deepen appreciation for live performance,” says Daunia Del Ben of Bert Church LIVE Theatre.
A Season to Inspire Highlights
Here’s a glimpse of the dynamic lineup coming to Bert Church LIVE Theatre in 2025–2026 for a season that celebrates storytelling in all its forms:
Pisuwin: A Wolastoqiyik Story
Nov. 22, 2025 – 7:30 p.m.
Performed by the Atlantic Ballet of Canada, this multidisciplinary ballet blends Indigenous storytelling with contemporary movement. Featuring eight dancers and a score by Polaris Prize-winner Jeremy Dutcher, Pisuwin invites audiences into a spiritual journey where tradition and innovation meet.
All Roads Lead to the Station: An Airdrie Christmas Story
Dec. 19–20, 2025 – multiple showtimes
Performed by Nose Creek Players, this original production is set in 1917 Airdrie. Fourteen-year-old Peter Harris, newly arrived from Nova Scotia, discovers the true meaning of Christmas through the warmth and humour of the town’s residents.
Josephine
Feb. 12, 2026 – 7:30 p.m.
Created and performed by Tymisha Harris, this cabaret-style musical celebrates the life of Josephine Baker — an icon of glamour, activism and resilience. Note: 18+ performance, with partial nudity.
Radio Silence
March 18, 2026 – 7:30 p.m.
A whimsical tale set in 1920s Yukon. Featuring puppetry, music and visual projections, the show includes expressive full-face masks by the Wonderheads, adding magic to this story of imagination and connection.
Travis Dolter – Country Special
April 24, 2026 – 7:30 p.m.
Alberta’s own Travis Dolter brings high-energy country music to the Bert Church LIVE Theatre stage. With a blend of nostalgic charm and fresh sound, his performance promises something for every generation.
About the Venue
Bert Church LIVE Theatre, located at 1000 East Lake Blvd. N.E., is Airdrie’s main theatre and performing arts venue and is operated by the City of Airdrie. The theatre hosts a wide range of community events and performances, as well as City-led classes and an annual Presented Series.
As part of its commitment to arts and culture, the City also offers creative classes and community events at Inspire — Airdrie’s brand-new multi-use facility in the city’s downtown core at 803 Main St. S.
For event tickets, performing arts program information or rental inquiries, visit bclt.ca.
