Lumiere Festival 2026 – Lumiereyvr.com
Nov 10 – 15 @ Various locations
A series of public artworks inspired by light and artistic expression. Various small and large-scale illuminated artworks and light-based projections will be accompanied by dynamic performances to enliven downtown Vancouver this November.

Vancouver Christmas Market 2026 – Vancouverchristmasmarket.com
Nov 16 – Dec 24 @ Jack Poole Plaza
Charming wooden huts filled with handcrafted gifts, festive food, and traditional German treats like mulled wine and gingerbread. Live entertainment, a sparkling carousel, and stunning views of the city and waterfront.

Soar with Santa at Fly Over Canada –  Experienceflyover.com/vancouver
Nov 19 – Dec 31 @ Canada Place
Strap in for a magical virtual ride from coast to coast with Santa!

Capilano Canyon Lights – Capbridge.com/events/canyon-lights
Nov 20 – Jan 10 @ Capilano Suspension Bridge
Canyon Lights’ enchanted winter wonderland transforms Capilano Suspension Bridge Park into an unforgettable holiday light experience. Walk across the world-famous bridge, lit end-to-end with multicolour displays above an illuminated Capilano River.

Disney on Ice: Jump In– Disneyonice.com/en-ca/jump-in
Nov 25 – 29 @ Pacific Coliseum
Mickey and his pals are rocking the DJ table and you’re on the guest list. Feel the electric atmosphere as they remix favourite Disney tunes into colourful worlds.

Shipyards Christmas Market – Shipyardschristmasmarket.com
Nov 27 – Dec 24 @ The North Vancouver Shipyards
Weave your way through the sparkling lights and aisles of 75+ wooden stalls selling unique artisanal gifts, enjoy festive music, skate on the ice rink, admire the City’s Christmas tree, appreciate community entertainment, and indulging in seasonal treats like bratwursts, mulled wine and hot cocoa.

Peak of Christmas – Grousemountain.com/peak-of-christmas
Nov 27 – Jan 4 @ Grouse Mountain
Step into a world of enchantment at Vancouver’s North Pole, where twinkling lights, the gentle echo of snowfall, and the thrill of encountering real reindeer come together for a magical holiday experience like no other.

VanDusen Festival of Lights – Vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/festival-of-lights.aspx
Nov 27 – Jan 3 @ VanDusen Gardens
Step into a botanical wonderland this holiday season at VanDusen Festival of Lights. Explore 15 acres adorned with over 1 million twinkling lights, featuring a new interactive mycelium installation, and a display inspired by the Great Bear Rainforest of BC.

Ice Skating at Robson Square – Robsonsquare.com
Dec 1- Feb 28 @ Robson Square, behind Vancouver Art Gallery
The outdoor skating rink is open, so celebrate winter in style with skating in the heart of downtown

33^rd Gingerbread Lane – Gingerbreadlane.ca
Dec 3-28 @ The Hyatt Regency Hotel – 655 Burrard Street
Look out for delicious-looking gingerbread constructions, submitted by professional cooks and enthusiastic amateur teams alike. The longest running Gingerbread display in Canada. Make a donation to Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Fleurs de Villes – Fleursdevilles.com/event-page
Dec 4 – 13 @ various downtown locations
10-day Free festive celebration, featuring enchanting floral displays created by Vancouver’s talented florists.

The 12^th Annual Big Elf Run – Bigfunrunseries.com/big-elf-run
Dec 12 @ Lumberman’s Arch in Stanley Park
1 km, 5km, 10km, 15km run/walk routes, raising funds for the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau (1 day toy drive as well).

Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors – Artsclub.com
Oct 22 – Nov 15 Lindsay Family Stage at Granville Island.
This Dracu-larious adaptation of the gothic classic gleefully turns the tale on its head but never loses track of its heart—that’s where the stake goes, after all.

Vancouver Opera Presents: Puccini’s Tosca – Vancouveropera.ca
Oct 24 – Nov 1 – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Passion, politics, and betrayal collide in Tosca—a breathtaking opera where love burns bright against the dark tides of tyranny.

Ballet BC Presents: Bodies and Voices – Balletbc.com
Nov 5 – 7 – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Ballet BC opens their season with a double bill from Dutch sibling choreographic duo Imre and Marne van Opstal.

Austentatious – An Improvised Jane Austen Novel – Austentatiousimpro.com
Nov 8 – Vancouver Playhouse
From London’s West End comes the smash-hit, improv comedy, where the all-star cast will improvise a hilarious new Jane Austen novel, inspired entirely by a title from the audience.

Penn & Teller – Pennandteller.com
Nov 10 @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Magic’s legendary duo

Brett Goldstein: Sex, Death and Small Talk – Stubhub.ca
Nov 11 @ Orpheum Theatre
English actor, comedian, podcaster and writer. Known for his role as Roy Kenton on Apple TV’s Ted Lasso.

Elf: The Musical – Artsclub.com
Nov 12 -Dec 27 Stanley Theatre
Frolic in this holiday romp full of heart and humour as it returns for another “Sparklejollytwinklejingley” time.

Raffi – Raffinews.com
Nov 14 -15 @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Raffi returns to Vancouver with his #belugagrads Family concert. With special guest Good Lovelies.

Broadway Across Canada: Disney’s Beauty & The Beast – Vancouver.broadway.com
Nov 24 – 29 @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Be Our Guest at Beauty and The Beast, Disney’s first North American touring production of the beloved musical in over 25 years.

The Elvis Christmas Comeback Special – Artsclub.com
Nov 26 – Dec 27 @ Olympic Village Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre
On December 3, 1968, Elvis rocked the world—again! After a seven-year absence from the music business, the former king of rock ‘n’ roll launched a comeback on the biggest stage of his career, with the hope of saving his musical soul.

Killers of Kill Tony – Killersofkilltonylive.com
Nov 28 @ The Orpheum
Showcasing the diverse talent pool of comedians who have graced the stage of the original podcast with their wit, humour, and unique comedic styles.

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra – Vancouversymphony.ca
All concerts at the Orpheum Theatre unless otherwise noted
Nov 6 & 7 Prokofiev’s Cinderella
Nov 13 & 14 Liszt Piano Concerto No. 1
Nov 20 & 21 Swing the Night Away with Jens Lindemann
Nov 26 Beethoven 1 & 3: Beginnings & Revolution
Nov 29 Beethoven 2 & 7: Dance & Vitality

Movie Nights with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra – Vancouversymphony.ca
Orpheum Theatre
Dec 5 The Snowman
Dec 17 & 18 Home Alone in Concert
Dec 19 & 20 The Muppet Christmas Carol In Concert Live to Film

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra – Vancouversymphony.ca
Dec 4 Philip Glass & The Firebird
Dec 13 Traditional Christmas with the VSO

Vancouver Youth Choir Presents All is Bright – Vancouveryouthchoir.com
Dec 5 @ Orpheum Theatre
The youth choir will be filling the hall with music that lifts spirits, sparks wonder, and brightens the dark days of winter

Chelsea Handler
Dec 6 @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Comedian, television host, and seven-time New York Times best-selling author

Christmas with the Bach Choir – Vancouverbachchoir.com
Dec 6 @ Orpheum Theatre
A diverse choral program along with an audience singalong promises a wonderful winter afternoon of music and merriment

Ballet BC presents the Royal Winnipeg Ballet in Nutcracker – Balletbc.com
Dec 9-13 Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Enjoy one of North America’s most historic dance companies with their iconic production of the Nutcracker

Handel’s Messiah – Vancouverbachchoir.com
Dec 12 @ Orpheum Theatre
Reflective, joyful, solemn, and mysterious, this monumental work speaks to audiences across all worlds, bringing a fundamental message of hope.

Goh Ballet’s The Nutcracker – Gohballet.com
Dec 17 – 20 @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre
This heart-warming production will delight audiences of all ages with more than 200 dancers, actors, gymnasts, glittering costumes, dramatic sets.

Candlelight Concerts – www.candlelightexperience.com
Dec 10 @ Christ Church Cathedral (690 Burrard St.)
Enjoy all of the holiday classic hits.

The Smashing Pumpkins
Nov 5 @ Rogers Arena

Teddy Swims
Nov 6 Rogers Arena

Pentatonix
Nov 7 Rogers Arena

Beck
Nov 9 @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre

BOYNEXTDOOR
Nov 13 @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre

Amanda Marshall
Nov 23 @ Orpheum Theatre

Rush
Dec 15 & 17 @ Rogers Arena

Vancouver Canucks @ Rogers Arena – Nhl.com/canucks
Nov 3 vs. Anaheim Ducks
Nov 09 vs Philadelphia Flyers
Nov 13 vs New York Rangers
Nov 21 vs Minnesota Wild
Nov 22 vs Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 04 vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 05 vs Dallas Stars
Dec 07 vs Washington Capitals
Dec 10 vs Nashville Predators
Dec 19 vs San Jose Sharks
Dec 21 vs Utuh Mammoth
Dec 28 vs Los Angeles Kings
Dec 30 vs Seattle Kraken
Jan 05 vs New York Islanders
Jan 07 vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Jan 09 vs Florida Panthers

Vancouver Whitecaps @ BC Place – Whitecapsfc.com
Nov 01 vs Seattle Sounders

Vancouver Warriors Lacrosse @Rogers Arena – Vancouverwarriors.com
Dec 18 vs Georgia Swarm