Vancouver Writers Fest. An Evening with Colin James
With twenty-one studio albums and dozens of awards, Colin James is one of Canada’s most talented and beloved musicians
Date/Time: Oct 20 2026, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Vancouver, York Theatre | Event calendar639 Commercial Dr
He continues to gain legions of fans around the world with each new record release and sold-out tour. In Playing the Changes, he shares a heartfelt coming-of-age story, from his childhood in Saskatchewan where he taught himself how to play along with blues records, to being asked as a teenager to open for legendary guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan. Filled with memorable stories and James’s contagious passion for music, this is an unmissable event for his fans, and all who find inspiration in song.
Moderated by Jared Bland.
Presented in partnership with Penguin Random House Canada.
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