by Rebecca Bollwitt Sunday, November 1st, 2026 — 5:00pm MST
Celebrate the holiday season with an exciting lineup of shows and performances on stage that make for a dazzling date night or a special family outing. From choirs and ballet, to panto and musicals, there’s a wonderful assortment of live entertainment options.
Book your tickets soon as many of these festive shows often sell out, and thank you for supporting the arts in Vancouver!
Guide to Holiday Theatre in Vancouver 2026
Select a region:
Burnaby | Coquitlam | New Westminster | North Shore | Richmond | Surrey | Vancouver
Burnaby
Date: December 18-19, 2026
Location: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts (6450 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby)
Details: Back by popular demand, the B3 Kings featuring Cory Weeds tenor saxophone, Chris Gestrin B3 organ, Bill Coon guitar, Denzal Sinclaire voice and drums. The group was formed in 2002 for a Christmas concert at Cory Weeds’ Cellar Jazz Club in Vancouver. The show was such a huge success the concert and subsequent tours became an annual event.
Coquitlam
Date: December 9-17, 2026
Location: Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam)
Details: Ballet Victoria’s The Gift is a 21st century updated family tradition with everything you expect from a ballet production. An original Christmas tale danced to the timeless score of the Nutcracker.
New Westminster
Date: December 4, 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Location: Massey Theatre (735 Eighth Avenue, New Westminster)
Details: The Richmond Academy of Dance is celebrating its 27th annual Dance Into Christmas performance, a festive and inspiring evening featuring excerpts from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker with special guest artists from Les Grands Ballets Canadiens who will perform the Nutcracker Pas de Deux.
Merry & Bright: Songs and Stories for the Season
Date: December 6, 2026 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Location: Massey Theatre (735 Eighth Avenue, New Westminster)
Details: Join The Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir and Winter Harp in welcoming the spirit of Christmas, with carols and stories that celebrate the community, love, and laughter of the season.
Date: December 13, 2026 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Location: Massey Theatre (735 Eighth Avenue, New Westminster)
Details: Join Lions Gate Chorus and VanCity Harmony for a holiday celebration packed with music, laughter, and plenty of festive cheer.
Royal City Youth Ballet – The Nutcracker
Date: December 19, 2026 at 1:00pm & 4:30pm
Location: Massey Theatre (735 Eighth Avenue, New Westminster)
Details: Experience the magic of The Nutcracker this holiday season with Royal City Youth Ballet’s full length ballet, featuring a cast of 100+ dedicated and enthusiastic dancers under the direction of Keitha Campeau. Performing to Tchaikovsky’s beautiful music, this traditional ballet has beautiful sets designed by Jean Claude Olivier and extravagant, colourful costumes by Chris Sinosich.
Date: December 20, 2026 at 2:00pm & 7:30pm
Location: Massey Theatre (735 Eighth Avenue, New Westminster)
Details: From the Vancouver-based creative team behind the celebrated Canadian tours Music of the Night and A Whole New World comes an all-new holiday concert bursting with Christmas cheer! Featuring seven tree-mendous vocalists and a sleighin’ five-piece band, this Holiday Spectacular brings together a high-energy celebration of timeless holiday songs, interactive sing-alongs, and festive fun.
North Shore
Date: December 11 to January 3, 2027
Location: Presentation House Theatre (333 Chesterfield Ave, North Vancouver)
Details: A fast-paced, funny, and irreverent adaptation of The Sword in the Stone. Based on the book by T. H. White. Adapted by David Johnston. Get swept up in a world where magic hides around every corner and eccentric wizards duel. Follow the future King Arthur on a wild adventure to discover what it truly takes to lead. The Sword in the Stone is a delightfully fresh take on a beloved classic.
Richmond
Date: December 10, 2026 to January 2, 2027
Location: Gateway’s Main Stage (6500 Gilbert Road, Richmond)
Details: 42nd Street is full of Broadway toe-tapping songs, including “Forty-Second Street,” “We’re In the Money,” “Lullaby of Broadway,” and “Shuffle Off To Buffalo”. With high-energy choreography, sensational tap numbers, and a dazzling story full of optimism and ambition, 42nd Street celebrates the old-school showbiz charm with humour and glamour—a joyful holiday tradition for the whole family.
Surrey
The Gingerbread Men: A Holiday Cabaret
Date: December 19, 2026
Location: Main Stage At Surrey Arts Centre (13750 88 Ave)
Details: Enjoy a nostalgic 1950s Christmas with The Gingerbread Men, where it feels like you’re stepping back in time into a live Bing Crosby Christmas Special. With debonair charm, velvet jackets, and timeless holiday harmonies, The Gingerbread Men come together in a heartwarming, vintage-style celebration that whisks audiences back to the Golden Age of Christmas, just like the ones you used to know.
Vancouver
Arts Umbrella
Date: December 11-13, 2026
Location: Vancouver Playhouse (600 Hamilton St, Vancouver)
Details: A Vancouver holiday tradition for nearly two decades, Arts Umbrella Dance Company reimagines the world of The Nutcracker with inventive choreography, bold movement and a flavoursome mix of dance styles, performed by emerging dance artists from across the globe.
The Arts Club
Date: November 12 – December 27, 2026
Location: Stanley BFL CANADA Stage ( 2750 Granville St, Vancouver)
Details: Buddy doesn’t exactly fit in with the other elves at the North Pole—and no wonder, since it turns out he’s human! Now he’s on a mission to New York City, determined to win over his new family with Christmas cheer, syrupy spaghetti, and heartfelt songs. But what’s an elf to do when his dad’s on the naughty list and his little sister doesn’t even believe in Santa? Frolic in this holiday romp full of heart and humour as it returns for another “Sparklejollytwinklejingley” time.
The Elvis Christmas Comeback Special
Date: November 26 – December 27, 2026
Location: Olympic Village Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre
Details: 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. From the creative mind behind Chelsea Hotel and House of Folk, this dynamic theatrical concert invites audiences to take a peek inside a legendary performance and offers unique insight into the night that Elvis rediscovered himself.
Ballet BC
Date: December 9-13, 2026
Location: Queen Elizabeth Theatre (660 Hamilton St, Vancouver)
Details: Discover the timeless beauty of classical ballet with one of the season’s most cherished holiday traditions. Ballet BC welcomes Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet back to the Vancouver stage with their iconic production of Nutcracker.
Choir Leoni
Date: December 17-19, 2026
Location: St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church (1022 Nelson St, Vancouver)
Details: Gather your loved ones for one of Vancouver’s most beloved holiday traditions. Immerse yourself in the spirit of the season with traditional carols and the warm glow of candlelight filling the stunning setting of St. Andrew’s-Wesley United. Enjoy sparkling new arrangements and appearances from favourite guest musicians. Christmas With Chor Leoni is the perfectly packaged gift your December deserves.
The Cultch
Date: November 18 to January 10, 2026
Location: York Theatre (639 Commercial Dr, Vancouver)
Details: Vancouver’s favourite holiday tradition is back with a rip-roaring, myth-busting, protein-shaking Panto packed with laughter, music and East Van magic.
Elektra Choir
Chez Nous: Christmas with Elektra
Date: November 28-29, 2026
Location: Pacific Spirit United Church (2195 W 45th Ave, Vancouver)
Details: For 40 years, Chez Nous has invited audiences to begin the holiday season with the warmth of soaring voices, candlelight, and music that brings people together. This year, Elektra is joined by members of the Allegra Chamber Orchestra for a program pairing beloved carols in luminous new arrangements with contemporary Canadian works that celebrate the joy of Christmas while inviting reflection on peace, compassion, and our shared humanity.
Firehall Arts Centre
Date: December 16-24, 2026
Location: Firehall Arts Centre (280 E Cordova St, Vancouver)
Details: Bask in the warmth of the holiday season with the lush sounds of Krystle Dos Santos and her band in A Holly Jolly Jamboree. Take a trip down memory lane and celebrate the songs that make the season truly bright. A perfect way to share joy and hope during the festive season.
The Improv Centre
Date: Opening November 19, 2026 Fridays & Saturdays at 7:00pm
Location: The Improv Centre on Granville Island (1502 Duranleau St, Vancouver)
Details: In this joyful, completely improvised holiday rom-com, you’ll follow a puppet looking for love while juggling work, family drama, friendships, and the general messiness of the season.
Goh Ballet
Date: December 17-20, 2026
Location: Queen Elizabeth Theatre (660 Hamilton St, Vancouver)
Details: Experience Clara’s dream come to life as she embarks on a magical journey through the Land of Snow, across the Lemonade Sea, to the Kingdom of Sweets where she is greeted by the enchanting Sugar Plum Fairy. An unforgettable adventure awaits as her gallant Nutcracker battles the evil Mouse King and his army of mischievous mice.
Metro Theatre
Sleeping Beauty: A Traditional Christmas Pantomime
Date: December 4 to January 3, 2026
Location: Metro Theatre (1370 Marine Dr SW, Vancouver)
Details: Filled with dazzling, colourful sets and extravagant costumes that enchant from the moment the curtain rises, audiences are treated to a lively blend of original songs and a rollicking story all performed with the backing of a vibrant live band.
Pacific Theatre
Date: December 19 to 23, 2026
Location: Pacific Theatre (1440 W 12th Ave, Vancouver)
Details: Hosted by familiar PT faces, each performance is unique, with nightly line-up changes of actors, writers, and musicians.
Performance Works
The Nutcracker 2: Revenge of the Nuts!
Date: December 9-12, 2026 at 8:00pm
Location: Performance Works on Granville Island (1218 Cartwright St, Vancouver)
Details: This hilarious musical sequel delivers a sharp twist on the holiday classic. Journey to the Realm of Sweets, where desserts can sing and dance, and a ragtag band of humans might just teach them the true meaning of Christmas.
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
Date: December 16, 2026 at 7:00pm
Location: The Orpheum (601 Smithe St, Vancouver)
Details: Watch The Holiday on the Orpheum’s big screen as the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra plays the score live to picture.
The Mupper Christmas Carol in Concert
Date: December 19-20, 2026
Location: The Orpheum (601 Smithe St, Vancouver)
Details: Watch Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol on the Orpheum’s big screen while the musical score is performed live by the VSO.
Traditional Christmas with the VSO
Date: December 9-13, 2026
Location: Various venues
Details: Celebrate the holiday season with family and friends as you gather to hear your favourite carols and Christmas music sung by special guest soloists and performed live by the VSO. Host Christopher Gaze will delight you with his characteristic antics and storytelling.
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