BC Events

October 9 to January 4 | Concord Pacific Place, Vancouver

One of the most widely produced plays in Canadian theatre, this engaging, two-man musical play dramatizes the life of Canadian World War I flying ace, Billy Bishop. The legendary Canadian pilot is credited with 72 victories, including those during the Battle of Vimy Ridge and surviving an encounter with the infamous Red Baron himself. Written...

The Last Resort is a unique and unforgettable immersive show that will leave you breathless. Embark on a one-of-a-kind journey through a purgatory paradise exploring themes of change, choice, mortality, growth, and disco. Audience members interact with their fates directly, and guests are invited to choose their level of participation, denoted by a coloured lei...

Pacific Theatre Presents The Hobbit Based on the book by J.R.R. Tolkien Adapted by Kim Selody, with additional dialogue by Tim Carlson & Peter Carlone Licensed by Middle Earth Enterprises This holiday season, Pacific Theatre is excited to present the world premiere of The Hobbit from Wednesday, November 13 to Saturday, December 21, 2024. When...

re:Naissance presents IndieFest, now in its fifth year, from Nov. 15–23, 2024 at various locations around Vancouver. IndieFest celebrates local creatives, amplifying IBPOC and LGBTQ2S+ artists, while pushing for innovation in live performance with genre-defying projects. This year’s theme, “Transformation and Transcendence,” invites audiences to engage with the world in new ways and encourages authentic...

It’s a beautiful day in Trout Lake for Robin Hood and the Merry-Thems—or it should have been! Alas, the naughty Sheriff has other plans—the parks have been privatized! Now everyone, including the birds and animals, has to pay to use the park. A trip to the library to read up on their rights leads Robin...

VANCOUVER, BC (October 18, 2024) — Holy Crow Arts is pleased to announce the world premiere of Keepers of the Salish Sea. Premiering as a rental at The Cultch’s Historic Theatre from November 21-December 1, 2024, acclaimed Inuvialuk/Dene/Cree director Reneltta Arluk takes the reigns on this tale of self discovery, a journey from the cubicles,...

The wild rumpus is back! Jump right in and help Max transform his bedroom into the many landscapes of his adventures. Sail along together to the land of the Wild Things! This highly interactive production is a guided play experience, adapted from the timeless classic by Maurice Sendak. After 20 years and more than 1,000...

One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way—as a practically perfect musical! Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s MARY POPPINS received nominations for nine Olivier and seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The jack-of-all-trades,...

Join The Richmond Academy of Dance for the 25th annual “Dance Into Christmas’ performance on Friday, Dec 6 @ 7:30pm at Massey Theatre. This concert is created for everyone’s pleasure and will put you into a holiday spirit like no other. Featuring excerpts from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker with special Guest Artists from Les Grands Ballets Canadiens...

Escape to the roaring 1920s at Silent Movie Mondays, a popular film series presented by Vancouver Civic Theatres! Bring the whole family to the historic Orpheum theatre December 9, 2024 at 7:30pm to enjoy four short films featuring kings of comedy Buster Keaton, Charley Chase, and Harry Langdon while a soundtrack is played live on...

Praised by the Globe and Mail as “Powerful, surprising, and moving,” acclaimed theatrical imagineers the WONDERHEADS present ‘A WONDERHEADS Christmas Carol,’ their signature reimagining of Charles Dickens’ classic. A feast for the eyes, ears, and heart – with a generous kick to the funny bone – this astonishing production brings Ebenezer Scrooge’s magical Christmas eve...

You are cordially invited to Cinderella: A Traditional British Pantomime! Metro Theatre’s yearly holiday tradition is back for the 39th time, with the same creative team that brought you last year’s big success, SINBAD! This fairytale family favourite is sure to please young and old, prince and princess alike with exciting musical numbers, games, and...

Praised by the Globe and Mail as “Powerful, surprising, and moving,” acclaimed theatrical imagineers the WONDERHEADS present ‘A WONDERHEADS Christmas Carol,’ their signature reimagining of Charles Dickens’ classic. A feast for the eyes, ears, and heart – with a generous kick to the funny bone – this astonishing production brings Ebenezer Scrooge’s magical Christmas eve...

The National Geographic Live Speaker Series returns to Vancouver Civic Theatres with an exciting 2024/25 line-up, taking place for the first time at the intimate Vancouver Playhouse. February 12, 2025, join us for Wild Wolves of Yellowstone featuring wildlife biologist, author, and National Geographic explorer Doug Smith. Live on stage, Doug Smith will take you...

Escape to the roaring 1920s at Silent Movie Mondays, a popular film series presented by Vancouver Civic Theatres! Join us in the stunning historic Orpheum theatre March 10, 2025 at 7:30pm to enjoy Piccadilly (1929) starring the iconic Anna May Wong while a soundtrack is played live on the theatre’s rare Wurlitzer organ – an...

The National Geographic Live Speaker Series returns to Vancouver Civic Theatres with an exciting 2024/25 line-up, taking place for the first time at the intimate Vancouver Playhouse. April 2, 2025, join us for The Untold Story of Sharks featuring shark researcher and conservationist Dr. Jess Cramp. Sharks have roamed the planet’s waters since before the...

Description Journey Through the Shades of Dusk at “Music of Twilight” Join us for an afternoon of musical enchantment as the Vancouver Academy of Music’s distinguished faculty presents “Music of Twilight.” On April 13 at 2:00 PM in Koerner Recital Hall, experience a program that explores the rich and evocative moments of twilight, where day...