{"id":954900,"date":"2026-11-02T00:10:12","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T00:10:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/954900\/"},"modified":"2026-11-02T00:10:12","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T00:10:12","slug":"holiday-theatre-in-vancouver-vancouver-blog-miss604","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/954900\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Theatre in Vancouver \u00bb Vancouver Blog Miss604"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\tby Rebecca Bollwitt<\/a>\t\tSunday, November 1st, 2026 \u2014 5:00pm MST<\/a><\/p>\n

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\u2019s a wonderful assortment of live entertainment options. <\/p>\n

Book your tickets soon as many of these festive shows often sell out, and thank you for supporting the arts in Vancouver!<\/p>\n

Guide to Holiday Theatre in Vancouver 2026<\/p>\n

Select a region:<\/p>\n

Burnaby<\/a> | Coquitlam<\/a> | New Westminster<\/a> | North Shore<\/a> | Richmond<\/a> | Surrey<\/a> | Vancouver<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Holiday<\/p>\n

Burnaby<\/p>\n

The B3 Kings<\/a><\/p>\n

Date: December 18-19, 2026<\/p>\n

Location: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts (6450 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby)<\/p>\n

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\u2019 Cellar Jazz Club in Vancouver. The show was such a huge success the concert and subsequent tours became an annual event.<\/p>\n

Coquitlam<\/p>\n

The Gift of the Nutcracker<\/a><\/p>\n

Date: December 9-17, 2026<\/p>\n

Location: Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam)<\/p>\n

Details: Ballet Victoria\u2019s\u202fThe Gift\u202fis 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.<\/p>\n

New Westminster<\/p>\n

Dance Into Christmas<\/a><\/p>\n

Date: December 4, 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm<\/p>\n

Location: Massey Theatre (735 Eighth Avenue, New Westminster)<\/p>\n

Details: The Richmond Academy of Dance is celebrating its 27th annual Dance Into Christmas performance, a festive and inspiring evening featuring excerpts from Tchaikovsky\u2019s Nutcracker with special guest artists from Les Grands Ballets Canadiens who will perform the Nutcracker Pas de Deux. <\/p>\n

Merry & Bright: Songs and Stories for the Season<\/a><\/p>\n

Date: December 6, 2026 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm<\/p>\n

Location: Massey Theatre (735 Eighth Avenue, New Westminster)<\/p>\n

Details: Join The Vancouver Welsh Men\u2019s Choir and Winter Harp in welcoming the spirit of Christmas, with carols and stories that celebrate the community, love, and laughter of the season. <\/p>\n

Cool Yule<\/a><\/p>\n

Date: December 13, 2026 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm<\/p>\n

Location: Massey Theatre (735 Eighth Avenue, New Westminster)<\/p>\n

Details: Join Lions Gate Chorus and VanCity Harmony for a holiday celebration packed with music, laughter, and plenty of festive cheer. <\/p>\n

Royal City Youth Ballet \u2013 The Nutcracker<\/a><\/p>\n

Date: December 19, 2026 at 1:00pm & 4:30pm<\/p>\n

Location: Massey Theatre (735 Eighth Avenue, New Westminster)<\/p>\n

Details: Experience the magic of The Nutcracker this holiday season with Royal City Youth Ballet\u2019s full length ballet, featuring a cast of 100+ dedicated and enthusiastic dancers under the direction of Keitha Campeau. Performing to Tchaikovsky\u2019s beautiful music, this traditional ballet has beautiful sets designed by Jean Claude Olivier and extravagant, colourful costumes by Chris Sinosich.<\/p>\n

Holiday Spectacular<\/a><\/p>\n

Date: December 20, 2026 at 2:00pm & 7:30pm<\/p>\n

Location: Massey Theatre (735 Eighth Avenue, New Westminster)<\/p>\n

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\u2019 five-piece band, this Holiday Spectacular brings together a high-energy celebration of timeless holiday songs, interactive sing-alongs, and festive fun.<\/p>\n

North Shore<\/p>\n

The Sword in the Stone<\/a><\/p>\n

Date: December 11 to January 3, 2027<\/p>\n

Location: Presentation House Theatre (333 Chesterfield Ave, North Vancouver)<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Richmond<\/p>\n

42nd Street<\/a><\/p>\n

Date: December 10, 2026 to January 2, 2027<\/p>\n

Location: Gateway\u2019s Main Stage (6500 Gilbert Road, Richmond)<\/p>\n

Details: 42nd Street is full of Broadway toe-tapping songs, including \u201cForty-Second Street,\u201d \u201cWe\u2019re In the Money,\u201d \u201cLullaby of Broadway,\u201d and \u201cShuffle Off To Buffalo\u201d. 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\u2014a joyful holiday tradition for the whole family.<\/p>\n

Surrey<\/p>\n

The Gingerbread Men: A Holiday Cabaret<\/a><\/p>\n

Date: December 19, 2026<\/p>\n

Location: Main Stage At Surrey Arts Centre (13750 88 Ave)<\/p>\n

Details: Enjoy a nostalgic 1950s Christmas with The Gingerbread Men, where it feels like you\u2019re 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.<\/p>\n

Vancouver<\/p>\n

Arts Umbrella<\/p>\n

Mixed Nuts<\/a><\/p>\n

Date: December 11-13, 2026<\/p>\n

Location: Vancouver Playhouse (600 Hamilton St, Vancouver)<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

The Arts Club<\/p>\n

Elf: The Musical<\/a><\/p>\n

Date: November 12 \u2013 December 27, 2026<\/p>\n

Location: Stanley BFL CANADA Stage ( 2750 Granville St, Vancouver)<\/p>\n

Details: Buddy doesn\u2019t exactly fit in with the other elves at the North Pole\u2014and no wonder, since it turns out he\u2019s human! Now he\u2019s on a mission to New York City, determined to win over his new family with Christmas cheer, syrupy spaghetti, and heartfelt songs. But what\u2019s an elf to do when his dad\u2019s on the naughty list and his little sister doesn\u2019t even believe in Santa? Frolic in this holiday romp full of heart and humour as it returns for another \u201cSparklejollytwinklejingley\u201d time.<\/p>\n

The Elvis Christmas Comeback Special<\/a><\/p>\n

Date: November 26 \u2013 December 27, 2026<\/p>\n

Location: Olympic Village Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre<\/p>\n

Details: On December 3, 1968, Elvis rocked the world\u2014again! After a seven-year absence from the music business, the former king of rock \u2018n\u2019 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.<\/p>\n

Ballet BC<\/p>\n

The Nutcracker<\/a><\/p>\n

Date: December 9-13, 2026<\/p>\n

Location: Queen Elizabeth Theatre (660 Hamilton St, Vancouver)<\/p>\n

Details: Discover the timeless beauty of classical ballet with one of the season\u2019s most cherished holiday traditions. Ballet BC welcomes Canada\u2019s Royal Winnipeg Ballet back to the Vancouver stage with their iconic production of Nutcracker.<\/p>\n

\"Cirque<\/a><\/p>\n

Choir Leoni<\/p>\n

Christmas with Chor Leoni<\/a><\/p>\n

Date: December 17-19, 2026<\/p>\n

Location: St. Andrew\u2019s-Wesley United Church (1022 Nelson St, Vancouver)<\/p>\n

Details: Gather your loved ones for one of Vancouver\u2019s 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\u2019s-Wesley United. Enjoy sparkling new arrangements and appearances from favourite guest musicians. Christmas With Chor Leoni is the perfectly packaged gift your December deserves.<\/p>\n

The Cultch<\/p>\n

East Van Panto: Hercules<\/a><\/p>\n

Date: November 18 to January 10, 2026<\/p>\n

Location: York Theatre (639 Commercial Dr, Vancouver)<\/p>\n

Details: Vancouver\u2019s favourite holiday tradition is back with a rip-roaring, myth-busting, protein-shaking Panto packed with laughter, music and East Van magic.<\/p>\n

Elektra Choir<\/p>\n

Chez Nous: Christmas with Elektra<\/a><\/p>\n

Date: November 28-29, 2026<\/p>\n

Location: Pacific Spirit United Church (2195 W 45th Ave, Vancouver)<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Firehall Arts Centre<\/p>\n

A Holly Jolly Jamboree<\/a><\/p>\n

Date: December 16-24, 2026<\/p>\n

Location: Firehall Arts Centre (280 E Cordova St, Vancouver)<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

The Improv Centre<\/p>\n

Heart Felt Holiday<\/a><\/p>\n

Date: Opening November 19, 2026 Fridays & Saturdays at 7:00pm<\/p>\n

Location: The Improv Centre on Granville Island (1502 Duranleau St, Vancouver)<\/p>\n

Details: In this joyful, completely improvised holiday rom-com, you\u2019ll follow a puppet looking for love while juggling work, family drama, friendships, and the general messiness of the season.<\/p>\n

\"Autumn<\/a><\/p>\n

Goh Ballet<\/p>\n

The Nutcracker Ballet<\/a><\/p>\n

Date: December 17-20, 2026<\/p>\n

Location: Queen Elizabeth Theatre (660 Hamilton St, Vancouver)<\/p>\n

Details: Experience Clara\u2019s dream come to life as she embarks on a\u00a0magical journey\u00a0through the Land of Snow, across the Lemonade Sea, to the Kingdom of Sweets where she is greeted by the enchanting Sugar Plum Fairy. An\u00a0unforgettable adventure\u00a0awaits as her gallant Nutcracker battles the evil Mouse King and his army of mischievous mice.<\/p>\n

Metro Theatre<\/p>\n

Sleeping Beauty: A Traditional Christmas Pantomime<\/a><\/p>\n

Date: December 4 to January 3, 2026<\/p>\n

Location: Metro Theatre (1370 Marine Dr SW, Vancouver)<\/p>\n

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. <\/p>\n

Pacific Theatre<\/p>\n

Christmas Presence<\/a><\/p>\n

Date: December 19 to 23, 2026<\/p>\n

Location: Pacific Theatre (1440 W 12th\u00a0Ave, Vancouver)<\/p>\n

Details: Hosted by familiar PT faces, each performance is unique, with nightly line-up changes of actors, writers, and musicians.<\/p>\n

Performance Works<\/p>\n

The Nutcracker 2: Revenge of the Nuts!<\/a><\/p>\n

Date: December 9-12, 2026 at 8:00pm<\/p>\n

Location: Performance Works on Granville Island (1218 Cartwright St, Vancouver)<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra<\/p>\n

The Holiday in Concert<\/a><\/p>\n

Date: December 16, 2026 at 7:00pm<\/p>\n

Location: The Orpheum (601 Smithe St, Vancouver)<\/p>\n

Details: Watch The Holiday on the Orpheum\u2019s big screen as the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra plays the score live to picture.<\/p>\n

The Mupper Christmas Carol in Concert<\/a><\/p>\n

Date: December 19-20, 2026<\/p>\n

Location: The Orpheum (601 Smithe St, Vancouver)<\/p>\n

Details: Watch Disney\u2019s The Muppet Christmas Carol\u00a0on the Orpheum\u2019s big screen while\u00a0the\u00a0musical score\u00a0is\u00a0performed live\u00a0by the VSO.<\/p>\n

Traditional Christmas with the VSO<\/a><\/p>\n

Date: December 9-13, 2026<\/p>\n

Location: Various venues<\/p>\n

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. <\/p>\n

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