Photo credit: Alison Boulier | Lumiere
Is it the end of the year already?!
For many, December is the time for celebration and reflection. It’s a time for feasting and gathering, taking time to appreciate all those special people in our life.
Not sure what’s happening in Vancouver this festive season? Well, there’s LOTS going on.
We’ve made a list (and checked it twice, naturally) of all the entertainment, including concerts, theater and family-friendly, holiday fun.
Concert and Sing Along – St Andrew Wesley United Church
Event date: December 1 | Time: 7pm
A special music concert with choirs, brass and organ. Also included is a traditional Christmas carol sing-along.
Event date: December 1 | Time: 7pm
A special music concert with choirs, brass and organ. Also included is a traditional Christmas carol sing-along.
Only Drunks and Children Tell the Truth – Firehall Arts Centre
Event dates: November 11-December 2
First produced by the Firehall in the ’90’s, this production will make you laugh and cry as Taylor creates the story of the impact of the 60’s scoop-up of native children on one family.
Event dates: November 11-December 2
First produced by the Firehall in the ’90’s, this production will make you laugh and cry as Taylor creates the story of the impact of the 60’s scoop-up of native children on one family.
Charlie Demers – The Comedy Mix
Event dates: November 30-December 2
A regular guest on CBC’s The Debaters and This is That. Author of the books The Prescription Errors and Vancouver Special.
Event dates: November 30-December 2
A regular guest on CBC’s The Debaters and This is That. Author of the books The Prescription Errors and Vancouver Special.
Classic Broadway – Orpheum Theatre
Event dates: December 1-2 | Time: 8pm
One of North America’s most in-demand Pops conductor/arrangers Jeff Tyzik turns back the clock to the classic days of Broadway, with the VSO. You’ll hear music by some of the all-time greats of musical theatre: George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Stephen Sondheim, Andrew Lloyd-Webber and more.
Event dates: December 1-2 | Time: 8pm
One of North America’s most in-demand Pops conductor/arrangers Jeff Tyzik turns back the clock to the classic days of Broadway, with the VSO. You’ll hear music by some of the all-time greats of musical theatre: George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Stephen Sondheim, Andrew Lloyd-Webber and more.
The National – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Event dates: December 1-2 | Time: 8pm
Event dates: December 1-2 | Time: 8pm
Early Music Vancouver: Messiah – Vancouver Playhouse
Event dates: December 1-2 | Time: 730pm
Handel’s greatest known work.
Event dates: December 1-2 | Time: 730pm
Handel’s greatest known work.
The Shipyard’s Christmas Festival – North Vancouver Pier
Event date: December 2 | Time: 4pm-7pm
Free family activity with an appearance and photo op with Santa between 530pm and 7pm. Christmas tree lighting by Mayor Mussatto at 5pm.
Event date: December 2 | Time: 4pm-7pm
Free family activity with an appearance and photo op with Santa between 530pm and 7pm. Christmas tree lighting by Mayor Mussatto at 5pm.
Vancouver Canucks vs Toronto Maple Leafs – Rogers Arena
Event date: December 2 | Time: 4pm
Event date: December 2 | Time: 4pm
Scuba Claus – Vancouver Aquarium
Event dates: November 24-December 3
See the jolly man swimming at the Vancouver Aquarium.
Event dates: November 24-December 3
See the jolly man swimming at the Vancouver Aquarium.
Christmas with the Bach Choir – Orpheum Theatre
Event date: December 3 | Time: 2pm
Vancouver Bach Choir’s annual holiday tradition returns to gather the entire Bach Choir family to sing in the season.
Event date: December 3 | Time: 2pm
Vancouver Bach Choir’s annual holiday tradition returns to gather the entire Bach Choir family to sing in the season.
Kenny G – The Miracles Holiday and Hits Tour – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Event date: December 3 | Time: 730pm
Event date: December 3 | Time: 730pm
Rogers Santa Claus Parade – Downtown Vancouver
Event date: December 3
Event date: December 3
20th European Union Film Festival – The Cinematheque
Event dates: November 24-December 4
Event dates: November 24-December 4
A Symphonic Tribute to Prince – Orpheum Theatre
Event date: December 4 | Time: 8pm
Featuring a powerhouse band and the full Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, it includes many of Prince’s greatest hits: Let’s Go Crazy, Little Red Corvette, Raspberry Beret, Purple Rain, 1999, Delirious and many more.
Event date: December 4 | Time: 8pm
Featuring a powerhouse band and the full Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, it includes many of Prince’s greatest hits: Let’s Go Crazy, Little Red Corvette, Raspberry Beret, Purple Rain, 1999, Delirious and many more.
Pixies – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Event date: December 4 | Time: 8pm
Event date: December 4 | Time: 8pm
Brit Floyd – Pink Floyd Tribute – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Event date: December 5 | Time: 8pm
Event date: December 5 | Time: 8pm
Vancouver Canucks vs Carolina Hurricanes – Rogers Arena
Event date: December 5 | Time: 7pm
Event date: December 5 | Time: 7pm
A Jann Arden Christmas at VSO – Orpheum Theatre
Event date: December 6 | Time: 8pm
Canada’s beloved pop diva Jann Arden brings her sensational voice and warm, witty personality to this holiday-season extravaganza.
Event date: December 6 | Time: 8pm
Canada’s beloved pop diva Jann Arden brings her sensational voice and warm, witty personality to this holiday-season extravaganza.
PJ Masks Live – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Event date: December 7 | Time: 6pm
Based on the animated children’s TV series that is based on the Les Pyjamques book by Romauld Racioppo.
Event date: December 7 | Time: 6pm
Based on the animated children’s TV series that is based on the Les Pyjamques book by Romauld Racioppo.
Vancouver Canucks vs Philadelphia Flyers – Rogers Arena
Event date: December 7 | Time: 7pm
Event date: December 7 | Time: 7pm
Diana Krall: Turn Up the Quiet World Tour – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Event date: December 8
Event date: December 8
Gabriel Rutledge – Comedy Mix
Event dates: December 7-9 | Various times
A past winner of the prestigious Seattle International Comedy Competition, Gabriel has made television appearances on Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham, Nickelodeon’s Nick’s Night Out, and the nationally syndicated comedy TV, Comics Unleashed.
Event dates: December 7-9 | Various times
A past winner of the prestigious Seattle International Comedy Competition, Gabriel has made television appearances on Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham, Nickelodeon’s Nick’s Night Out, and the nationally syndicated comedy TV, Comics Unleashed.
Lumiere Vancouver – West End, English Bay and Jim Deva Plaza
Event dates: December 2-9 | Various times
An annual event inspired by light and artistic expression, driven by community and connection.
Event dates: December 2-9 | Various times
An annual event inspired by light and artistic expression, driven by community and connection.
Make It! Holiday Show – PNE Forum
Event dates: December 7-10 | Various times
A fun, upbeat shopping experience that showcases artists, crafters, and makers from all over Canada. Find more than 265 exhibitors selling gorgeous handcrafted items made with love and intention.
Event dates: December 7-10 | Various times
A fun, upbeat shopping experience that showcases artists, crafters, and makers from all over Canada. Find more than 265 exhibitors selling gorgeous handcrafted items made with love and intention.
A Traditional Christmas – St Andrew’s Wesley Church
Event dates: December 8-10 | Time: 4pm and 730pm
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the lower mainland’s most beloved Christmas music tradition.
Event dates: December 8-10 | Time: 4pm and 730pm
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the lower mainland’s most beloved Christmas music tradition.
Winter Holidays at The Roundhouse – Roundhouse Community Centre
Event dates: December 9-10 | Time: 12pm-430pm
Photos with Santa, including printed portraits, cookie decorating with holiday themed cookies and festive outdoor lighting.
Event dates: December 9-10 | Time: 12pm-430pm
Photos with Santa, including printed portraits, cookie decorating with holiday themed cookies and festive outdoor lighting.
Breakfast with Santa – Roundhouse Community Centre
Event date: December 10 | Time: 10am-12pm
Join Santa and his helpers for a pancake breakfast, face painting, arts and crafts.
Event date: December 10 | Time: 10am-12pm
Join Santa and his helpers for a pancake breakfast, face painting, arts and crafts.
Classical Concert Series – Roedde House at West End
Event date: December 10 | Time: 4pm-5pm
Lyrichord: William George, tenor and Stanton Jack, guitar.
Event date: December 10 | Time: 4pm-5pm
Lyrichord: William George, tenor and Stanton Jack, guitar.
Jay-Z (4:44 Tour) – Rogers Arena
Event date: December 11 | Time: 8pm
Event date: December 11 | Time: 8pm
Vancouver Canucks vs Nashville Predators – Rogers Arena
Event date: December 13 | Time: 7pm
Event date: December 13 | Time: 7pm
VSO Tiny Tots Holiday Hooray! – Vancouver Playhouse
Event date: December 15 | Time: 10am and 1130am
Sing along to frosty favourites while you move along with miniatures from “The Nutcracker”, “Babes in Toyland”, and other sparkly holiday classics. Accompanied by a brass trio.
Event date: December 15 | Time: 10am and 1130am
Sing along to frosty favourites while you move along with miniatures from “The Nutcracker”, “Babes in Toyland”, and other sparkly holiday classics. Accompanied by a brass trio.
Bah Humbug – SFU Woodwards
Event dates: December 7-16 | Various times
Charles Dicken’s A Christmas Carol comes to life in modern-day east Vancouver under the direction of James Fagan Tait, Jessie award-winning actor, playwright and director.
Event dates: December 7-16 | Various times
Charles Dicken’s A Christmas Carol comes to life in modern-day east Vancouver under the direction of James Fagan Tait, Jessie award-winning actor, playwright and director.
Chris Locke – Comedy Mix
Event dates: December 14-16 | Various times
Chris Locke performs stand up all over Canada and the US in comedy clubs, festivals, and independent venues. His stand up album garnered praise from critics and fans alike, as well as, being the #1 comedy album on iTunes Canada during its first two weeks of release.
Event dates: December 14-16 | Various times
Chris Locke performs stand up all over Canada and the US in comedy clubs, festivals, and independent venues. His stand up album garnered praise from critics and fans alike, as well as, being the #1 comedy album on iTunes Canada during its first two weeks of release.
Vivaldi’s Four Season – Chan Centre for Performing Arts
Event dates: December 15-16 | Time: 8pm
The VSO’s traditional presentation of Vivaldi’s timeless classic, The Four Seasons. Philippe Quint, one of the most lyrical, elegant, and poetic violinists in the world today, will perform this enduring favourite, on the magnificent 1708 “Ruby” Stradivarius violin.
Event dates: December 15-16 | Time: 8pm
The VSO’s traditional presentation of Vivaldi’s timeless classic, The Four Seasons. Philippe Quint, one of the most lyrical, elegant, and poetic violinists in the world today, will perform this enduring favourite, on the magnificent 1708 “Ruby” Stradivarius violin.
A Baroque Christmas – Orpheum Theatre
Event date: December 16 | Time: 8pm
The great Baroque era composers knew how to write music that literally dances with joy. Join the Vancouver Chamber Choir family of choirs, orchestra and soloists for a concert which celebrates the Christmas season.
Event date: December 16 | Time: 8pm
The great Baroque era composers knew how to write music that literally dances with joy. Join the Vancouver Chamber Choir family of choirs, orchestra and soloists for a concert which celebrates the Christmas season.
Christmas with Chor Leoni – St Andrew Wesley Church
Event dates: December 15-18 | Various times
Chor LEoni’s holiday offering combines favourite tunes in polished settings, sparkling new choral gems, frosty winter songs and familiar sing-along carols.
Event dates: December 15-18 | Various times
Chor LEoni’s holiday offering combines favourite tunes in polished settings, sparkling new choral gems, frosty winter songs and familiar sing-along carols.
Goh Ballet’s The Nutcracker – The Centre in Vancouver
Event dates: December 14-19 | Various times
The lights dim and the beautiful sounds of Tchaikovsky’s music fill the air.
Event dates: December 14-19 | Various times
The lights dim and the beautiful sounds of Tchaikovsky’s music fill the air.
Christmas Queen 4 – Secret Santa – Improv Centre at Granville Island
Event dates: November 22-December 23 | Various times
The Christmas Queen is back, only this time she and Santa switch bodies, potentially changing the course of Christmas forever.
Event dates: November 22-December 23 | Various times
The Christmas Queen is back, only this time she and Santa switch bodies, potentially changing the course of Christmas forever.
Saturday Nights Christmas Queen Drag Race – Improv Theatre
Event dates: November 25-December 23 | Time: 1115pm
The (lace) gloves come off as these two Grand Dames put contestants through their paces in a series of improv challenges with the help of audience suggestions resulting in the ‘be-jewelling’ of a new Drag Diva.
Event dates: November 25-December 23 | Time: 1115pm
The (lace) gloves come off as these two Grand Dames put contestants through their paces in a series of improv challenges with the help of audience suggestions resulting in the ‘be-jewelling’ of a new Drag Diva.
The Day Before Christmas – Goldcorp Stage at BMO Theatre Centre
Event dates: November 16-December 24 | Various times
Alex is a perfectionist who is desperately holding fast to her Christmas traditions. While juggling family and work – and a movie star – she loses control of her holifay lans, and her home becomes a disaster zone.
Event dates: November 16-December 24 | Various times
Alex is a perfectionist who is desperately holding fast to her Christmas traditions. While juggling family and work – and a movie star – she loses control of her holifay lans, and her home becomes a disaster zone.
Vancouver Christmas Market – Jack Poole Plaza
Event dates: November 22-December 24 | Time: 11am-9pm (open until 6pm Dec 24)
The 8th annual authentic German-inspired Christmas Market creates the perfect atmosphere to get into the holiday spirit. Experience a selection of traditional food and beverages, and browse vendors offering authentic wood carvings and toys, knitted goods, nutcrackers, pottery, and other unique gifts.
Event dates: November 22-December 24 | Time: 11am-9pm (open until 6pm Dec 24)
The 8th annual authentic German-inspired Christmas Market creates the perfect atmosphere to get into the holiday spirit. Experience a selection of traditional food and beverages, and browse vendors offering authentic wood carvings and toys, knitted goods, nutcrackers, pottery, and other unique gifts.
Breakfast with Santa – Grouse Mountain
Event dates: December 2-24
Event dates: December 2-24
Karaoke Christmas Lights Tour – Vancouver Trolley Tour
Event dates: December 1-28
A Vancouver Trolley annual tradition visiting festive light display.
Event dates: December 1-28
A Vancouver Trolley annual tradition visiting festive light display.
Gingerbread Lane – Hyatt Regency Vancouver
Event dates: December 1-29
An annual festive display of tasty-looking Christmas gingerbread creations.
Event dates: December 1-29
An annual festive display of tasty-looking Christmas gingerbread creations.
Kurios: Cabinet of Curiosities – Concord Pacific
Event dates: October 19-December 31 | Various times
Event dates: October 19-December 31 | Various times
30th Annual Christmas at Canada Place
Event dates: November 23-December 31
Free walk-through experience includes the Woodward’s Windows, Avenue of Christmas Trees, winter lighting display, Sails of Lights and more.
Event dates: November 23-December 31
Free walk-through experience includes the Woodward’s Windows, Avenue of Christmas Trees, winter lighting display, Sails of Lights and more.
Onegin – Granville Island Stage
Event dates: November 23-December 31 | Various times
When Evgeni Onegin visits the Larin family estate, his romantic charms stir passions long forgotten by its residents.
Event dates: November 23-December 31 | Various times
When Evgeni Onegin visits the Larin family estate, his romantic charms stir passions long forgotten by its residents.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe – Waterfront Theatre at Granville Island
Event dates: November 25-December 31 | Various times
Talking animals, quest and secrets abound in this stage adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ first installment of the epic Chronicles of Narnia series.
Event dates: November 25-December 31 | Various times
Talking animals, quest and secrets abound in this stage adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ first installment of the epic Chronicles of Narnia series.
Festival of Trees – Four Seasons Hotel
Event dates: November 30-January 1
Tour an enchanted forest of decorated trees at Four Seasons Hotel and Pacific Centre Mall to raise funds for BC Children’s Hospital.
Event dates: November 30-January 1
Tour an enchanted forest of decorated trees at Four Seasons Hotel and Pacific Centre Mall to raise funds for BC Children’s Hospital.
East Van Panto: Snow White and The 7 Dwarves – York Theatre
Event dates: November 29-January 6 | Various times
In this East Van telling, our hero flees the Queen of North Vancouver across the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge and straight into the madness of the PNE, where she dances with Superdogs, takes a ride on the coaster, and befriends washed up 80s rock stars “The Seven Dwarves.”
Event dates: November 29-January 6 | Various times
In this East Van telling, our hero flees the Queen of North Vancouver across the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge and straight into the madness of the PNE, where she dances with Superdogs, takes a ride on the coaster, and befriends washed up 80s rock stars “The Seven Dwarves.”
The Bright Nights Christmas Train – Stanley Park
Event date: November 30-January 6
During the holiday season, the Bright Nights Christmas Train and Stanley Park Train Plaza sparkle with three million twinkling lights.
Event date: November 30-January 6
During the holiday season, the Bright Nights Christmas Train and Stanley Park Train Plaza sparkle with three million twinkling lights.
Christmas at FlyOver Canada – FlyOver Canada
Event dates: November 23-January 7
Join Santa on a magical flight across Canada and onto the North Pole.
Event dates: November 23-January 7
Join Santa on a magical flight across Canada and onto the North Pole.
The Peak of Christmas – Grouse Mountain
Event dates: November 24-January 7
Vancouver’s North pole where you can visit Santa’s workshop, meet real reindeers and stroll through a Gingerbread Village.
Event dates: November 24-January 7
Vancouver’s North pole where you can visit Santa’s workshop, meet real reindeers and stroll through a Gingerbread Village.
Festival of Lights – VanDusen Botanical Garden
Event date: December 1-January 7
A magical winter wonderland with over one million lights decorating VanDusen Botanical Garden
Event date: December 1-January 7
A magical winter wonderland with over one million lights decorating VanDusen Botanical Garden
Beauty and the Beast – Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage
Event dates: December 7-January 7 | Various times
Can Belle teach the Beast to love, before it is too late? Discover the magic behind the castle walls in this brilliant adaptation of the Academy Award-winning animated film.
Event dates: December 7-January 7 | Various times
Can Belle teach the Beast to love, before it is too late? Discover the magic behind the castle walls in this brilliant adaptation of the Academy Award-winning animated film.
Holiday Heights at Bloedel Conservatory – Queen Elizabeth Park
Event dates: December 14-January 7
Warm up inside the tropical dome while enjoying the exotic birds, lush gardens and holiday light display produced by MK Illumination.
Event dates: December 14-January 7
Warm up inside the tropical dome while enjoying the exotic birds, lush gardens and holiday light display produced by MK Illumination.
Vancouver Chinese Lantern Festival – PNE Grounds
Event dates: December 15-January 21
Experience Vancouver in a whole new light in this 5 week celebration of Chinese culture featuring massive lanterns, amazing performances and incredible food. 35 light displays, 14 acres of Hastings Park light and colours. 2 performances each night between acrobats, plate spinning, folk dance and more.
Event dates: December 15-January 21
Experience Vancouver in a whole new light in this 5 week celebration of Chinese culture featuring massive lanterns, amazing performances and incredible food. 35 light displays, 14 acres of Hastings Park light and colours. 2 performances each night between acrobats, plate spinning, folk dance and more.
Canyon Lights – Capilano Suspension Bridge
Event dates: November 23-January 28
Be amazed by the hundreds of thousands of lights throughout Capilano Suspension Bridge Park.
Event dates: November 23-January 28
Be amazed by the hundreds of thousands of lights throughout Capilano Suspension Bridge Park.
Portrait of the Artist – From the Royal Collection – Vancouver Art Gallery
Event dates: October 28-February 4
A remarkable group of more than ninety paintings, drawings, prints, photographs and sculpture highlighting both the enormous richness of the Royal Collection and the complex and deep relationship that the British monarchy has had with artists for the last three and half centuries.
Event dates: October 28-February 4
A remarkable group of more than ninety paintings, drawings, prints, photographs and sculpture highlighting both the enormous richness of the Royal Collection and the complex and deep relationship that the British monarchy has had with artists for the last three and half centuries.
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