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BIG BANG FESTIVAL Returns To The Roundhouse For Family Day Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - January 15, 2026
The BIG BANG Festival will return to Vancouver with a full day of music-focused programming for young audiences and families. Presented by Music on Main and the Roundhouse, the festival features interactive concerts, workshops, and creative activities designed for children.
Ballet Kelowna Will Debut RESTLESS BALANCE With Original Choreography
by Stephi Wild - January 14, 2026
Ballet Kelowna will present  three evocative works this Valentine's Day weekend with its mixed program, Restless Balance, on stage February 13, 2026 at 7:30pm and February 14, 2026 at 1:30pm and 7:30pm, at the Kelowna Community Theatre
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Vancouver Awards
by BWW Awards - January 14, 2026
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Vancouver Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Review: K-pop Group TWICE Returns to Vancouver for “THIS IS FOR” World Tour
by Alyson Eng - January 13, 2026
Nine years after last setting foot in Vancouver, BC, the K-pop girl group, TWICE, returned to the city for a long-awaited homecoming. The group last visited in 2017 while filming the music video for their hit song, “Likey,” a moment many fans still associate with the city. On January 9 and 10, 2026, TWICE opened the North American leg of their “THIS IS FOR” World Tour with two sold-out nights at Rogers Arena.
Carousel Theatre For Young People To Launch FAMILY FORWARD FESTIVAL On Family Day Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - January 12, 2026
Carousel Theatre for Young People will present the 1st Annual Family Forward Festival over the Family Day long weekend, running Saturday, February 14 through Monday, February 16, 2026.
Mitch and Murray Productions Will Present North American Premiere of HARM at Studio 16
by A.A. Cristi - January 07, 2026
Mitch and Murray Productions will present the North American premiere of Harm, a one-woman play by British playwright Phoebe Eclair-Powell, running March 20–29, 2026 at Studio 16 in Vancouver.
World Premiere of HOUSE OF FOLK: A LOST CANADIAN FOLK SHOW Comes to Firehall Arts Centre
by Stephi Wild - January 07, 2026
The Firehall Arts Centre will produce and present the world premiere of Tracey Power's House of Folk: A Lost Canadian Folk Show from Saturday, February 14 to Sunday, March 8, 2026. 
Bill Reid Gallery Celebrates Coast and Interior Salish Art with World Premiere of EVERY RIVER HAS A MOUTH
by A.A. Cristi - January 06, 2026
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art to present the world premiere of Every River Has a Mouth, guest curated by Snuneymuxw artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun, from February 14, 2026 – February 14, 2027.
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Vancouver Awards; MARY POPPINS: THE BROADWAY MUSICAL Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Vancouver Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Interview: Chelsea Rose Winsby and Synthia Yusuf Talk Playing Elsa and Anna in FROZEN
by Alyson Eng - December 12, 2025
Bringing the world of Arendelle to life in Vancouver are Chelsea Rose Winsby as Elsa and Synthia Yusuf as Anna. Their performances sit at the centre of a production shaped by dynamic set changes, digital effects, and a score expanded from the film. Both actors bring a personal perspective to the roles, shaped by their own histories, instincts, and connection to the story’s themes. 
Ruby Slippers Theatre To Present THE BAKING SHOW SHOW: THE PLAY
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2025
Ruby Slippers Theatre will present THE BAKING SHOW SHOW: THE PLAY, a dark comedy by Faly Mevamanana, in Burnaby and North Vancouver. Directed by Jasmine Chen.
HOLD ON LET GO To Return To The Russian Hall In 2026
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
The 2026 edition of HOLD ON LET GO will feature contemporary performance works curated by Maiko Yamamoto, Josh Martin, and Lisa Mariko Gelley. Events will include mainstage works, in-development sharings, and festival gatherings.
Tickets to MAMMA MIA! at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre to go on on Sale Next Week
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2025
Single tickets for the upcoming engagement of MAMMA MIA! in Vancouver at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre will go on sale. Since premiering in London in 1999 and on Broadway in 2001, the musical has captured the hearts of millions around the globe.
Michael Harrison To Bring Comedy Ventriloquism Show To Anvil Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2025
Michael Harrison will bring his family-friendly ventriloquism show to Anvil Theatre in New Westminster. Known for appearances on America’s Got Talent and more than 3,500 performances worldwide,
Massey Theatre Hosts International Guitar Night
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2025
The world’s premier touring guitar festival, International Guitar Night, returns to Massey Theatre with an unforgettable lineup of four extraordinary guitarists, Sunday, February 1, 2026.
Stage Adaptation of Tanya Tagaq's Book SPLIT TOOTH Will Premiere at the 2026 PuSh Festival
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2025
PuSh International Performing Arts Festival, Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, and Music on Main will present the world premiere of Split Tooth. Learn more here!
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA's January Concert Features Young Artist Competition Gold Medalists and More
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2025
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA's 2025/26 season continues with the brilliant gold medal winners of the 31st Annual Young Artist Competition. This highly anticipated performance will take place on January 17, 2026 at 7 pm and January 18, 2026 at 3 pm at Skyview Concert Hall.
The Improv Centre To Present 3rd Annual THE HEAT: An International Improv Comedy Showcase
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2025
The Improv Centre’s highly anticipated THE HEAT: An International Improv Comedy Showcase returns for its third year, heating up Granville Island for five nights of world-class, globally inspired comedy from Tuesday, January 27 to Saturday, January 31, 2026.
Ken Peplowski and Frank Vignola to Perform at the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA's Evening of Jazz
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2025
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA has announced the return of legendary jazz clarinetist and saxophonist Ken Peplowski to its annual Evening of  Jazz concert and dinner WA.
Review: MJ THE MUSICAL Brings a Powerful Tribute to Michael Jackson to Vancouver
by Alyson Eng - November 30, 2025
“Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’” took on a new meaning in Vancouver this week as MJ THE MUSICAL debuted at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre on Tuesday for its opening night. The touring production arrived with sharp focus on the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour, showing how Michael Jackson (or MJ) shaped every beat and detail.
Review: DISNEY ON ICE Returns to Vancouver with a new LET’S DANCE Production
by Alyson Eng - November 28, 2025
There’s nothing like a burst of Disney magic to bring brightness to Vancouver, and DISNEY ON ICE presents LET’S DANCE did exactly that at the Pacific Coliseum. The arena lifted as soon as the lights dropped, matched by a warm holiday sing-along that set the tone for a night built on movement and music. The show moved quickly, pulling families into an atmosphere shaped by colour, rhythm, and constant interaction. 
PuSh Festival To Return This Winter In Vancouver With 25 Performances And Events
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2025
PuSh International Performing Arts Festival has revealed the programming for the 2026 Festival, which returns to Vancouver this January. PuSh Festival invites audiences to discover innovative contemporary works of live performances.
TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Victoria Premiere Begins In January
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2025
Broadway in Victoria will present the Victoria premiere of the award-winning Broadway musical TINA – The Tina Turner Musical, on stage from January 6-11, 2026, at Victoria's Royal Theatre (805 Broughton St).
ANNIE Begins Performances At Gateway Theatre This Month
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2025
This holiday season, Gateway Theatre invites families and theatre-lovers to experience the heartwarming story of Annie, one of the world's best-loved musicals, from December 11 to January 3, 2026.
CHRISTMAS WITH CHOR LEONI Holiday Concert Returns In December
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2025
Chor Leoni invites audiences to experience the mystery, wonder, and sparkling joy of the holiday season with its annual celebration, Christmas with Chor Leoni, on December 18 at 7:30pm, December 19 at 5pm & 8pm, and December 20 at 2pm, 5pm & 8pm at St. Andrew's-Wesley United (1022 Nelson St).

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