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Music Venues in Nelson
Nelson's Capitol Theatre seats 500 in this BC Kootenay cultural hub of 10,000, known for heritage architecture and counter-culture community. The Shambhala Music Festival nearby draws 15,000, while the town's walkable downtown creates intimate settings.
Capitol Theatre seats 450 in this Kootenay mountain town of 11,000, punching far above its weight culturally since draft dodgers arrived in the 1960s. The heritage downtown and artist community create engaged audiences while the Selkirk mountains provide spectacular festival settings. The ski town character, progressive politics, and creative economy define this beloved BC alternative hub.
