Festive Guide

Pond hockey, RCMP battles, and polar bears bring this unique rendition home—with classic Russian touches, of course

Orchestra’s associate concertmaster Timothy Steeves takes a starring role in the festive violin concertos

With audiences supplying the laugh track, the days of “Must-See TV” return in a different form every night, with heartfelt moments arising among hilarious period-correct details

Malcolm Armstrong, Mark Beaty, Meaghan Williams, and Jeff White are gearing up to play four new commissions at the Jericho Arts Centre

Featured soloists include soprano Chloe Hurst, mezzo-soprano Emma Parkinson, tenor Colin Ainsworth, and baritone Aaron Durand

Annual tradition presented by Nebula Performances features emerging and established artists singing seasonal favourites

Theatre Replacement’s nearly sold-out holiday tradition continues at The Cultch’s York Theatre to January 11

Director Barbara Tomasic talks about the Arts Club Theatre Company’s new production of the Louisa May Alcott classic, which still inspires heartfelt reflection on sibling bonds and the challenges of finding a place in the world

Evening features full access to dessert and candy buffets, with improv scenes based on the best moments of 2025

Choral music melds with jazz in achingly beautiful, triple Grammy–winning song cycle

At annual holiday offering, choir performs works by Matthew Whittall, Morten Lauridsen, and Joanna Marsh at Pacific Spirit United Church

From the Toque Craft Fair to The Polygon’s Holiday Shop, events offer unique finds such as Vancouver Special–shaped tree decorations and soy-sauce-bottle-shaped earrings

Performances at Holy Rosary Cathedral and Sanctuary on 6th serve as a break from the bustle of the holiday season

Artistic director Cassie Luftspring has curated a program of Elektra favourites, new commissions, and pieces with personal meaning

Quartet consists of vocalist-drummer Denzal Sinclaire, Hammond B3 organist Chris Gestrin, tenor saxophonist Cory Weeds, and guitarist Bill Coon

Festive tradition features the choir’s hallmark mix of traditional carols, world premieres, and reimagined winter classics

The local arts and culture scene has bright gifts in store this season, from music by candlelight to wintry ballets

Jacki Gunn and Alan Pavlakovic say the new seasonal show will evoke Friends, 30 Rock, and more

In biggest edition yet, event features textiles, ceramics, jewellery, prints, accessories, apothecary, and homeware by more than 60 B.C. artists

Shel Piercy directs the delightfully silly show full of colourful sets and sparkling costumes

This spin on Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker features a flavoursome assortment of styles, ranging from classical ballet to hip hop

Story follows little orphan Annie as she escapes the cruel Miss Hannigan’s rule and sets out on a search for her parents

Spellbinding concert features the Pacific Baroque Orchestra along with soloists Myriam Leblanc, Cecilia Duarte, Jacob Perry, and Sumner Thompson

With sparkling effects and powerful performances, the Arts Club Theatre Company’s production of the beloved musical captures imaginations of young audience members

Event at Heritage Hall features vocalist-violinist Caroline Shaw, vocalist Danni Lee Parpan, percussionist Julia Chien, and pianist Rachel Kiyo Iwaasa

Presented by RBC, production features more than 250 performers and a live Tchaikovsky score played by members of the Vancouver Opera Orchestra

This year’s 300-plus artisan offerings include wood tree ornaments in the shape of provinces and hoodies with hand-painted West Coast vistas

Offerings include Bach’s jubilant Christmas Oratorio and annual favourite Christmas With the Bach Choir, featuring nearly 500 singers

Presented by Ballet BC at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, the production puts a fantastical twist on the classic story, all set to Tchaikovsky’s score