Experience the soulful sounds of Motown at the Firehall Arts Centre
with the return of Krystle Dos Santos’ A History of Motown
August 19 – 29, 2026 | Firehall Arts Centre| 280 E. Cordova Street
Opening Night: Wednesday, August 19 at 7:30pm
Performance Times: Tuesday – Saturday at 7:30pm | Saturday & Sunday at 3:00pm | PWYC Wednesday (August 26) at 1:00pm
Tickets: From $40 at firehallartscentre.ca | 604.689.0926
The Firehall Arts Centre is excited to welcome back to its stage award-winning powerhouse Krystle Dos Santos and her dynamic band in A History of Motown from Wednesday, August 19 to Saturday, August 29, 2026.
A History of Motown takes audiences on a deep dive through the legends, hits, and heartbreak that built an era. From humble beginnings in Detroit’s “Hitsville U.S.A.” to the global stage, this high-energy production brings the music, the moves, and the magic of Motown to life. Discover the stories behind the songs, the artists who broke barriers, and the sound that defined a generation.
From the infectious rhythms of The Supremes to the timeless melodies of Stevie Wonder, Krystle Dos Santos and her sensational band bring the soul of Motown to life with unforgettable vocals, captivating stage presence, and an electric atmosphere.
A History of Motown is a soul-stirring musical journey through the iconic songs, extraordinary voices, and groundbreaking artists who transformed popular music forever.
“Both the feel-good tunes and the compelling narratives behind them will stay with you long after you’ve left the theatre.” – Vince Kanasoot | Stir Vancouver
“A History of Motown literally has the audience dancing in the aisle.”
– Jay Minter | On The List at JayMinter.com
“Krystle Dos Santos blew me away. From the moment she hit the stage, it was like stepping into a time machine. Her voice? Absolute powerhouse. She tackled hits from The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye—and didn’t just sing them, she felt them. And so did we.”
– Mary Sheridan | MaryInVancity.com
Credits for A History of Motown:
Creator & Lead Vocals: Krystle Dos Santos
Backing Vocals: Sabrielle McCurdy-Foreman & Tiffany Rivera
Drums: Jon Holisko
Piano: Tilden Webb
Guitar: Gavin Youngash
Bass: Phil Bell
Saxophone: Dominic Conway
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