Festive Guide

At bars from Botanist to Meo, mixologists riff on Christmas pudding, mulled wine, grandma’s baking, and much more

Composer-musician draws on years of memories in new piece for santour and choir that celebrates Yalda Night

Quartet roasts some chestnuts—and some more adventurous tunes, too—at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts

The Leading Ladies bring to life Duke Ellington’s swingy twist on Tchaikovsky score at December 14 screening

Amid tulle tutus and fleecey lambs, director Chan Hon Goh reflects on the history of the “feel-good production”

And did we mention the live dogs playing Sandy?

Up-and-coming composer Sophia Colpitts contributed to the program—with a little help from her grandpa

Artist and her band are amping up the storytelling in “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” with hits from the legendary Detroit label

Music on Main’s annual holiday offering features performances from Grammy Award–winning Caroline Shaw, returning favourite Rachel Kiyo Iwaasa, and more

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