The Bailey Theatre

The Bailey Theatre The oldest theatre in Alberta, generously renovated into a state of the art Performing Arts facility.

The oldest theatre in Alberta is back on its feet once again. The focus of the new theatre is primarily live performance, including plays and concerts. But, wanting to maintain Stan Bailey's legacy of diversity, you'll find that the newly renovated Bailey is quite versatile, and can be a suitable home for multiple performance media. We've taken our vaudevillian stage and added 1.2 million dollars

in state of the art theatre tech. Some of this tech includes an Ion touchscreen lighting board, six robotic arms from Apollo Design Technologies, and a brand new digital fly system. Not content to simply be a state of the art theatre, The Bailey's primary mandate is the maintenance of the historic legacy that it carries, that is, being a cultural nexus within the City of Camrose. A place where the hard working people of Camrose would gather to be entertained, to dive into someone else's story, to laugh when they laugh, or cry when they cry. Whether it was seeing the rapid fire sitcom-esque vaudvillian shows, throwing popcorn over the balcony, or getting paid an unexpected visit from our resident ghost, everyone leaves the Bailey with new memories.

Our Camrose Blues Fest Kick-Off Party will have local bands Rose City Rollers and Godfrey Blaque in a double feature. Pa...
06/23/2026

Our Camrose Blues Fest Kick-Off Party will have local bands Rose City Rollers and Godfrey Blaque in a double feature. Pay What You Feel!

Playing for the Sunday Brunch, Graham Guest Trio:Making his home in Edmonton since early boyhood, Graham Guest has spent...
06/19/2026

Playing for the Sunday Brunch, Graham Guest Trio:

Making his home in Edmonton since early boyhood, Graham Guest has spent nearly all of his years playing music. A keyboard player since toddlerdom, Graham has continued to develop his musical sensibilities in the arenas of singing, songwriting, arranging, and band leading, as well as by gratifying his enthusiasm for learning to play a multitude of instruments.

In addition to his own projects, Graham has travelled internationally with roots music luminaries of all stripes, performing and/or recording with artists ranging from Lazy Lester to the Rockin’ Highliners, from the Swiftys to Billy Boy Arnold, all the while holding down the keyboard chair in the band of Juno award winner Sue Foley.

In 2023 Graham was inducted into the Edmonton Blues Hall of Fame. Graham has been a mainstay on the stage at the Edmonton Blues Festival. In 2024 The Graham Guest Band released their album Tragic Magic. His performance at the 2025 Saskatoon Blues Festival was legendary! Graham along with his band and fans are enthusiastic about the release of their live album which was recorded over 2 nights in the spring of 2024 at the Edmonton Yardbird Suite.

06/16/2026

Individual day tickets for the Camrose Blues Festival are available for sale starting this morning! In case you missed our Box Office hours of 11-1, here's a little video walking you through picking out your seat for one of the days.

Interested in attending part of the Blues Fest, but not able to make it for the whole weekend? You're in luck - our indi...
06/16/2026

Interested in attending part of the Blues Fest, but not able to make it for the whole weekend? You're in luck - our individual day tickets are now on sale! Purchase yours from our website or by calling or visiting our Box Office.

Playing July 18, Russell Jackson BandRussell B. Jackson - The Groove Guru. “Find the pocket, play the groove, and you ge...
06/15/2026

Playing July 18, Russell Jackson Band

Russell B. Jackson - The Groove Guru. “Find the pocket, play the groove, and you get the calls.”

Russell Jackson has more than five decades under his belt as a master of both acoustic and electric bass. He’s fluent in many styles and was the first to employ the slap bass in a blues context, over time earning the moniker, “the Groove Guru”. A disciple of the legendary Willie Dixon, Russell continues to champion the tradition of the stand-up bass.

Memphis born, as a young man Russell Jackson moved to Chicago to hone his craft. He was soon hired by one of the blues city’s greats, vocalist Otis Clay. During this time, he was spotted by none other than Mr. B.B. King, who invited him to join the B.B. King Orchestra. He spent the next seven years travelling the world with the legendary ‘Ambassador of the Blues’. Memorable moment include performing with the B.B. King Band for a New Year’s Eve (2016) television production of Austin City Limits, and the induction of B.B. into the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame.

Russell is a highly sought after educator who teaches in workshop settings and privately. His master classes are available locally or online. Teaching credits include the Hornby Island Blues Camp (2012, 2013, 2024), the Tom Lee School of Music (1997-99), Master Classes for the Blues Foundation’s International Blues Challenge (2017-20), among the many. Recently, Russell was nominated at the 2025 Canadian Blues Music Award for The Lifetime Achievement Award.

Russell’s been sought out to be a Music Director in a number of settings, including his work with Touring Chicago Bluesfest from 2005-10 that featured Willie Hayes, Shakura S’Aida, Tasha Taylor, Wayne Baker Brooks, Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne, Eddie Taylor Jr. Wilbert Crosby, James Armstrong, Sandra Hall, D.C.

We just love it when Funk the Matriarchy comes to town. Their repertoire is exquisite, their harmonies are divine, and t...
06/14/2026

We just love it when Funk the Matriarchy comes to town. Their repertoire is exquisite, their harmonies are divine, and the danceable tunes keep patrons out of their seats to clap and dance along with the energy of the group.
Pics from Mike Taylor

Playing on July 18, Samantha King Band:Get ready—Edmonton’s dynamo blues voice, Samantha King, takes the stage for a tim...
06/12/2026

Playing on July 18, Samantha King Band:

Get ready—Edmonton’s dynamo blues voice, Samantha King, takes the stage for a time of raw emotion, soul-stirring vocals, and electrifying blues energy you can feel in your bones. Juno Award Nominee (2025) for Blues Album of the Year—a testament to her powerful debut album and Samantha’s commanding presence on the Canadian blues landscape. Praised as “Alberta Blues Royalty”, Samantha’s music is fueled by authenticity. Her voice resonates with passion and grit—the perfect match for blues lovers and newcomers alike.

Witness live the voice behind a Juno-nominated blues album—a special milestone in Canadian blues history. Be primed to enjoy a spirited, high energy musical set that’ll linger long after the last melody fades.

At the end of April, we had The Day The Music Died at the Bailey Theatre - a celebration of the music of Buddy Holly sta...
06/11/2026

At the end of April, we had The Day The Music Died at the Bailey Theatre - a celebration of the music of Buddy Holly starring Nick Stice. Big thanks to Mike Taylor for volunteering to take these pictures!

Playing July 18, Brandon Isaak Band:A dash of Taj Mahal, a sprinkle of B.B. King and a few drops of Lighting Hopkins: st...
06/09/2026

Playing July 18, Brandon Isaak Band:

A dash of Taj Mahal, a sprinkle of B.B. King and a few drops of Lighting Hopkins: stir it up, simmer on low and you have a recipe that sounds like Brandon Isaak.

Crowds always leave Brandon’s shows with a smile on their face and a need to come back for more. This Yukon born songster performs a mixture of thoughtful, humorous, spiritual and catchy memorable songs; always delivered with world class guitar, harmonica and vocals. Lyrics are paramount and it’s obvious when you see his accolades and hear his music. After 35 years in the business, this international touring artist is always asked back as he’s a total pro off and on the stage. If you like top notch blues, hard hitting lyrics and great night of entertainment, Brandon Isaak is your man.

Brandon Isaak is a one of a kind world class roots and blues showman ! He engages with an audience, getting them involved and part of the show. New fans are made at every show as they leave the venue still singing catchy lines and humming new melodies. Brandon is a multi-instrumentalist who writes heartfelt, uplifting, funny and spiritual songs. This Yukon born artist takes his audiences on an emotional journey through the varieties of his original songs. He has honed his craft over the past 37 years and it shows every night. His gravelly singing voice always astounds people that wonder how that big voice comes out of his smaller frame! He has played in three continents and 8 countries, as well as 13 European tours.

Recently, Brandon won three awards at the 2025 Canadian Blues Music Awards: Blues Song of the Year “Walkin’ With The Blues”; Guitarist of the Year; and Electric Blues Recording of the Year for his album “Walkin’ With The Blues”. He was nominated for: two awards at the 2025 Canadian Blues Music Awards for Producer of The Year and Male Vocalist of The Year. He also has two Juno award nominations under his belt.

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5041/50 Street
Camrose, AB
T4V1R3

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 1pm
Wednesday 11am - 1pm
Thursday 11am - 1pm
Friday 11am - 1pm

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+17806725510

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