Gesa Power House Theatre

Art, Creativity, & Immigrant Youth
2026-09-16 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
On Wednesday, September 16, at 7 PM, Gesa Power House Theatre proudly features Art, Creativity & Immigrant Youth, presented by speaker Lakeya Afolalu. This event is sponsored by Walla Walla and Humanities Washington.
Young people across the U.S.—and especially in Washington—are growing up between languages, countries, and cultures. In this talk, explore how immigrant and transnational youth, particularly girls of color, use the arts to express their identities while navigating transnational lives and multilingualism.
Drawing from personal experience, community-based work in South Seattle, and youth stories, Afolalu highlights how creative expression becomes a vital space for self-expression, community, and voice.
Lakeya Afolalu lives in Seattle, and is an assistant professor of language, literacy, and culture at the University of Washington. A Nigerian and African American scholar and leader, her work explores immigrant and transnational youth identities through literacy, language, and the arts. She has a PhD from the University of Texas at Austin.
Gesa Power House Theatre is committed to ensuring that the arts are for everyone. Join us for this free community event, bringing impactful stories to the Walla Walla Valley. Donations are welcome! Space is limited – reserve your seat today!

Private Event
2026-09-17 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
A private event is scheduled at the theater on this date. Want to rent our historic venue for your own event? Contact us at events@phtww.org.

Gina Chavez
2026-09-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
“Her voice stops you in your tracks.” — NPR
Gesa Power House Theatre is thrilled to welcome back to the stage Latin Grammy-nominated artist Gina Chavez on Friday, September 18 at 7 p.m. This event is sponsored by SKIE Architecture Studio, with support from ArtsWA, Creative West, and the National Endowment for the arts.
Gina Chavez is a wife, philanthropist and an award-winning independent musician. She is a 2020 Latin Grammy nominee for Best Pop/Rock Album, 12-time Austin Music Award winner, including 2019 Best Female Vocals and 2015 Austin Musician of the Year. Her NPR Tiny Desk concert has more than 1.3 million views and her hour-long PBS special is available nationwide.
Gina’s music is deeply personal. Her passionate collection of bilingual songs takes audiences on a journey to discover her Latin roots through music as she shares her story of life in Texas as a married, queer Catholic.
Gina tours internationally as a cultural ambassador with the U.S. State Department and runs Niñas Arriba, a college fund she co-founded with her wife for young women in gang-dominated El Salvador. She is featured alongside Oprah, Beyonce, Mahalia Jackson, Dolly Parton, and many more in Southern Living’s new book celebrating “100 extraordinary women who have left their indelible mark on the South and beyond.”

Reserved seating tickets start at $25 ($20 student) and will become available on May 8, at 8am to +Power Club members, and to the general public on May 15, at 8am both online or by calling the box office at (509) 529-6500.
To join our +Power Club, or learn more, click here.

Heart by Heart
2026-09-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Don’t miss Heart By Heart as they return to the Gesa Power House Theatre stage on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 7PM! This show is supported by Creative West and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Steve Fossen and Michael Derosier, bassist and drummer for the band Heart during the 1970s and early 1980s, are now touring as Heart By Heart. “Our mission is to perform the classic Heart music as faithfully as we can,” Fossen says. The band features vocalist Somar Macek, guitarist/keyboardist/vocalist Lizzy Daymont, and guitarist Chad Quist. Heart By Heart presents a powerful, dynamic show that includes all the favorite Heart hits as well as deep album cuts that fans will love.
Fossen and Derosier are the powerful driving engine behind Heart’s classic hits like “Barracuda”, “Straight On”, “Crazy On You”, “Magic Man”, “Even It Up”, “Dog & Butterfly”, “Heartless”, “Kick It Out”, and more. First formed by Steve Fossen in 1969, Heart went on to release six top-10 albums and landed 20 hit singles on the Billboard top 40 chart. In recognition of their contributions to these iconic recordings, and to Heart’s first seven years of national and international touring, Fossen and Derosier were inducted into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with the rest of the original Heart lineup in 2013.
Reserved seating tickets begin at $35 ($20 for students) and will become available online to +Power Club members on May 8 at 8AM and to the general public on May 15 at 8AM. To join our +Power Club, or learn more, click here.

Little Watts: Recess Monkey
2026-09-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
On Sunday, September 27 at 2 PM, Gesa Power House Theatre proudly presents the family-friendly show, Recess Monkey! Gesa Power House Theatre’s Little Watts Series is sponsored by Coldwell Banker Walla Walla and Underriner Honda of Walla Walla, and supported in part by Creative West and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Drew, Jack, and Korum are three teachers who make kid’s music that grows out of their days in their classrooms. They continue to be praised across the country for singable, danceable songs that parents enjoy as much as their kids.
Praised by People, Time, USA Today, The New York Times, and NPR for their pitch-perfect understanding of what gets kids excited, Recess Monkey is known for prolific album output, high-energy shows, and laugh-out-loud funny lyrics that capture the essence of being young. They drink a lot of coffee.
Mindy Thomas from SiriusXM’s Kids Place Live says, “These guys are able to tap into elementary school so well that it’s like they never left. In this never-ending nationwide talent show of kid and family music, they are most definitely at the top.”
Says Stefan Shepherd of Zooglobble.com, “Recess Monkey just keeps turning out album after album with pop nuggets, as if we’d just discovered that the Beatles had recorded a ton of kids music 40+ years ago.”
Recess Monkey has earned dozens of awards over its twelve year history. Their 2016 Amazon Original Family album “Novelites” was nominated for a GRAMMY Award for Best Children’s Album. Time Out New York recently named them the #3 Kindie band in America behind the iconic They Might Be Giants and gifted Chicago kid-tunester Justin Roberts.
Known for prolific, eclectic musical output and their contagiously exciting live shows, Recess Monkey strives to strike a balance between kid-centric ideas and musical authenticity. Lyrically, they weave jokes and puns together with universal childhood themes, speaking to both kids and their parents simultaneously with catchy, melodic songs. Seamlessly meshing their indie-rock roots with their keen awareness of childhood themes, the band continues to make waves coast to coast.

Tickets ($12 for adults, $8 for children 12 and under) will be available on May 8th to +Power Club members, and May 15th to the general public. Ticket can be purchased either online or via the box office (509-529-6500). Want more information about joining our +Power CLub and getting early access to tickets? Consider joining our +Power Club!
This project is also supported in part by Creative West which receives support in part from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.

The Misanthrope
2026-09-30 19:00 - 21:30 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
On Wednesday, September 30 at 7:00PM, Gesa Power House Theatre is proud to present THE MISANTHROPE from National Theatre Live. This is the latest in the Live Cinema Series, sponsored by Lisa Anderson and Stephanie Whitaker.
Award-winner Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) plays the title role in this razor-sharp reimagining of Molière’s classic dark comedy.
Telling the truth isn’t always that simple. Alice, a brilliant novelist, despises the carefully constructed lies of modern society. But the more she challenges those around her, the fiercer the backlash becomes. Soon, she must confront the price of speaking her truth in a world that would rather silence her.
Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Indhu Rubasingham directs Martin Crimp’s (Cyrano de Bergerac) highly anticipated play.

Private Event
2026-10-10, 2026-12-13, 2027-10-02 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
A private event is scheduled at the theater on this date. Want to rent our historic venue for vour own event? Contact us at events@phtww.org.

Pigs On the Wing: Beyond Pompeii
2026-10-16 19:00 - 21:00 | WA
Join us for Pigs on the Wing’s two-night residency October 16 & 17! Experience the best of classic-era Pink Floyd, including hits, deep cuts, and experimental improvisation. This immersive visual and musical show is a must-see for any Pink Floyd fan!
From garage-rock roots to performing for thousands, Pigs on the Wing brings high-energy and precision to Pink Floyd’s timeless music. Don’t miss this unique tribute band ranked #4 worldwide! 2 nights 2 unique sets!
Setting the band aside from other tribute rock acts, Pigs on the Wing balance a decidedly un-tribute-like attitude towards the music with precision to detail and a deep understanding of the importance of Pink Floyd’s music in the lives of fans everywhere.
Amongst the band’s accomplishments, Pigs on the Wing has in recent years featured full album performances of The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals, and The Wall and was recently ranked the #4 Pink Floyd tribute worldwide. None are bigger fans of the work of Pink Floyd than the members of Pigs on the Wing themselves, a dedication which has been foremost in the band’s approach since the very beginning.
Pigs on the Wing is: Eric Welder (bass/vocals); Matt Jones ( keys/vocals); Bryan Fairfield (drums); Holly Brooks (vocals); Dave Lindenbaum ( guitar/vocals) Jason Baker ( guitar/vocals); Matt Sulikowski (saxophone).
Reserved seating tickets start at just $28 per show. These are available for purchase online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500.

Pigs On the Wing: Dark Side of the Moon
2026-10-17 19:00 - 21:00 | WA
Join us for another incredible night of Pigs on the Wing’s two-night residency October 16 & 17! Experience the best of classic-era Pink Floyd, including hits, deep cuts, and experimental improvisation. This immersive visual and musical show is a must-see for any Pink Floyd fan!
From garage-rock roots to performing for thousands, Pigs on the Wing brings high-energy and precision to Pink Floyd’s timeless music. Don’t miss this unique tribute band ranked #4 worldwide! 2 nights 2 unique sets!
Setting the band aside from other tribute rock acts, Pigs on the Wing balance a decidedly un-tribute-like attitude towards the music with precision to detail and a deep understanding of the importance of Pink Floyd’s music in the lives of fans everywhere.
Amongst the band’s accomplishments, Pigs on the Wing has in recent years featured full album performances of The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals, and The Wall and was recently ranked the #4 Pink Floyd tribute worldwide. None are bigger fans of the work of Pink Floyd than the members of Pigs on the Wing themselves, a dedication which has been foremost in the band’s approach since the very beginning.
Pigs on the Wing is: Eric Welder (bass/vocals); Matt Jones ( keys/vocals); Bryan Fairfield (drums); Holly Brooks (vocals); Dave Lindenbaum ( guitar/vocals) Jason Baker ( guitar/vocals); Matt Sulikowski (saxophone).
Reserved seating tickets start at just $28 per show. These are available for purchase online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500.

Rock the Holidays
2026-12-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
On Friday, December 4th, at 7 PM, Côterie Bons Vivants presents Rock the Holidays at the Gesa Power House Theatre.
Reserved Tickets – $40 and VIP seating available at $50
VIP Tickets – $50 (LIMITED SEATING)
VIP tickets are the premiere seating, located in the front-middle section of the auditorium. VIP tickets include a private wine tasting and meet-and-great with Côterie Bons Vivants and Long Shadows celebrity winemaker Gilles Nicault, Concert Rock Violinist Aaron Meyer, and the band, following the concert.
Concert Rock Violinist Aaron Meyer brings familiar holiday songs as well as classical pieces to audiences, with the added excitement of his virtuosic rock band. From Mozart, Vivaldi, and Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker, to Aerosmith and Led Zeppelin, Aaron’s unique brand of Concert Rock celebrates classical music by infusing new life through the modern sound, styles and performance of rock music.
If you like Lindsey Stirling, 2 Cellos or Trans-Siberian Orchestra, you will love Concert Rock Violinist Aaron Meyer.
This event is a rental by Concert Rock Violinist Aaron Meyer. Learn more about renting the theater for your own event here!

Celtic Christmas
2026-12-11 19:00 - 21:00 | WA
This December, on Friday the 11th at 7 PM, Gesa Power House Theatre welcomes EVERDREAM back to the stage for their much-loved show, Celtic Christmas. 2026 marks the 11th year of this incredible event!

Everdream is delighted to return to the Gesa Powerhouse Theatre this December! The Celtic group started touring in 2014 and this marks 10 years of Celtic Christmas, which has become somewhat of a tradition for Walla Walla residents! This magical concert will feature much loved Celtic and Christmas classics, including songs by Enya, music from Riverdance, some unique Irish Christmas songs, magical movie songs, toe tapping jigs and reels, and their chart topping version of O Holy Night!
Known for their haunting sound, Irish charm, and show-stopping glamour, this show will be a wonderful night out for the entire family.

Reserved seating tickets are available for $40, either online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500. Want early access to tickets? Support the theater by joining our +Power Club!
This event is a rental. To learn about renting the theater for your own event, click here!

'Tis the Season
2026-12-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
On December 12th, 2026, Gesa Power House Theatre will host the return of ‘Tis the Season.
‘Tis the Season is a festive evening of jazz, rock, and soul renditions of all your favorite holiday classics. Don your holiday best and join us in downtown Walla Walla and kick off the holiday season with some of your favorite local musicians. Blue Mountain Community Foundation (BMCF) is the proud charity sponsor of this year’s ‘Tis the Season holiday concert. All proceeds from ticket sales go directly to BMCF.

The Nutcracker Ballet
2026-12-19 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-12-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-12-20 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-12-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
This December, Gesa Power House Theatre welcomes Washington State Youth Ballet back to the stage for four performances of The Nutcracker: on December 19, at both 2 PM and 7 PM; and December 20, at both 2 PM and 7 PM.
Magical dolls, life-sized mice, dancing snowflakes, and an enchanting kingdom of sweets! Set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless score, the incredible dancing – and dazzling costumes – bring to life the classic story of Clara and her dreamlike adventures with her Nutcracker Prince. The Washington State Youth Ballet’s The Nutcracker will transport audiences of all ages into a wonderland that has become a lasting holiday tradition not to be missed.
Reserved seating tickets are available beginning at $30 (with $20 youth tickets available in the balcony). They can be purchased online, or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500.
This event is a rental. To learn more about renting Gesa Power House Theatre, click here.
