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Disney's The Little Mermaid comes to Theatre Under the Stars at Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park as part of the company's 2026 summer season. Based on the classic animated film, the story follows Ariel, a young mermaid who dreams of life above the sea, and who strikes a dangerous...
Based on the 1992 hit film starring Whoopi Goldberg, Sister Act follows aspiring disco diva Deloris Van Cartier, who is placed in witness protection at a convent after witnessing a crime committed by her gangster boyfriend. Disguised as Sister Mary Clarence, she takes over the...
Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) presents its 2026 season bursting with soul and bubbling with laughter, featuring Sister Act and D isney’s The Little Mermaid , on stage July 3-August 22, 2026, at Stanley Park’s majestic Malkin Bowl. From the infectiously joyful spirit of Sister...
THE MOVIE STAR A comedy too famous for its own good!Black Box Theatre Co. is bringing The Movie Star to WATERFRONT THEATRE on Granville Island in Vancouver from August 13 - 23, 2026. After landing the role of James Bond, Hollywood superstar Cole Gray sabotages his career with...
The inaugural series represents an exciting new chapter for Bard on the Beach as the Festival moves beyond the traditional performance. Presented in partnership with Tightrope Theatre, Bard After Dark transforms the Douglas Campbell Theatre into an intimate late-night cabaret...
It’s Vancouver’s turn to feel the power of The Lord Of The Rings as its iconic soundtrack comes to life! Book fans, movie fans, classical music fans, and anyone who would like to join this one night of Fellowship in music are in for a treat as the FILMharmonique Orchestra brings...
SPAMALOT is a multiple award-winning musical lovingly pilfered from the classic film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, featuring a book and lyrics by Eric Idle and music by John Du Prez and Eric Idle. The show features hilariously satirical songs including Always Look on the...
In 2005, Spamalot won the Tony Award for best musical comedy. Lovingly ripped off from the classic film "Monty Python and The Holy Grail," this outrageous parody tells the tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table and has been called "The best new musical to open"...
Get ready for an evening packed with laughter, amazement, and audience interaction as Jonathan Mangum and Asad Mecci take the stage at the Kelowna Community Theatre on Friday, September 4, 2026. Known for their quick wit, comedic brilliance, and mind-bending entertainment...
Experience a high-energy night of comedy and mind-bending entertainment featuring Jonathan Mangum and Asad Mecci live at Sagebrush Theatre in Kamloops, BC. This unique show blends improv comedy, audience participation, and hypnotic performance into one unforgettable experience...
Winner of the 2026 San Diego Fringe Outstanding Drama Award, Alisha’s Light – Forever 57 takes the audience on a journey through Alisha’s magical first year of living authentically. Combining theatrical storytelling and original poetry, Alisha brings to life pivotal...
Ballet Vancouver opens its inaugural season with a triple bill featuring Balanchine's Apollo, the Black Swan Pas de Deux from Swan Lake, and the Canadian premiere of Jorma Elo's Slice to Sharp. The program stars Principal dancers Heather Ogden of The National Ballet of Canada...
PAPARAZZI – Opera on the Rocks Written & directed by Martin Murphy starring Martin Murphy, Bruce Petherick, Jenaya Barker and Mark Richardson Deep Cove Shaw Theatre Sept 3 - 12 Paparazzi - Opera on the Rocks is Back and better than ever. The world-renowned Tenor Luciano...
Program 1: Balanchine's Apollo & Other Works opens Ballet Vancouver's debut season with a triple bill featuring guest principal dancers Heather Ogden of The National Ballet of Canada, Frances Chung of San Francisco Ballet, and Francesco Gabriele Frola of San Francisco Ballet...
The Day of Knowledge Sharing opens the 5th annual ʔəm̓i ce:p xʷiwəl – Come Toward the Fire Festival with free, non-ticketed programming from 12:30–4:30pm on unceded Musqueam territory. The day features an opening welcome from Musqueam Councillor Alec Guerin, performances from...
On his 2022 single Easier to Shout, rapper Alick Mac offered a self-reflective yet holistic critique of modern masculinity, blending personal experience with social commentary. Following the re-election of Donald Trump and the rise of the online manosphere, Alick delves further...
A site-specific dance festival transforming the Central Library's colosseum-inspired architecture through movement, featuring a vertical walking tour from the North Plaza to the rooftop garden. The festival presents five site-specific dance works by Elizabeth Louie & Denae...
The Grown-Ups by Simon Henriques and Skylar Fox The campers are all finally asleep, and the lake is getting quiet. Have a beer; make a s’more; tell a scary story. Figure out what you’re going to have to do in the morning to keep camp fun and safe without letting the kids find...
The main festival day runs from 12–6pm at indoor and outdoor venues on the UBC campus, celebrating Indigenous cultures and voices from across Turtle Island. Programming includes live music, dance, DJs, film screenings — including a screening of Gord Downie's The Secret Path —...
The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts and Musqueam, with support from the Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack Fund, present the 5th annual mi ce:p xiwl – Come Toward the Fire Festival, a soul-stirring celebration of Indigenous cultures, creativity, and community, from September...
What is your soul worth? The Tragicall Historie of Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe tells the story of the brilliant and ambitious scholar John Faustus, a man who has mastered every field of human knowledge but finds it meaningless. Drawn toward the dark arts and craving...
Live in Hell is a comitragic solo show written and performed by Marita Michaelis, featuring a self-obsessed and contractually un-sexy She-Devil who welcomes the audience to her own personal hell, built from objects emerging from a comically large cardboard Amazon box. Through...
Gateway Theatre's Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration is a family-friendly afternoon event held at the historic Minoru Chapel. The gathering begins with a concert featuring beloved local performers, followed by arts and crafts activities for all ages. Rooted in tradition and shared...
The Guys I've F*cked is the true story of Centenie Narusis' search for a husband, told through the lens of a pre-marriage therapy session unpacking her colourful dating past. The comedy stars Megan Phillips, who also co-directs, alongside Kwasi Thomas and Hans Potter. It blends...
More than 35 years after Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID premiered in theatres, the beloved animated classic continues to capture the imagination of audiences across generations. Following the success of the 1989 film, the story made the leap to Broadway in 2008, where it found new life as a stage music…
The Arts Club Theatre Company’s 2025-2026 season comes to a close with THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, now playing at the Granville Island Stage through August 16. Written by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields of Mischief Theatre, the international comedy transforms one disastrous opening ni…
For anyone who grew up in the 2000s, the music of Ne-Yo and Akon formed part of the soundtrack to an entire generation. On June 17, the two hitmakers brought their co-headlining NIGHTS LIKE THIS tour to Rogers Arena, launching the North American leg of the 57-city world tour in Vancouver, BC. Built…
Some musicals fade with time, but more than 25 years after its London premiere, MAMMA MIA! seems determined to do the opposite. The musical continues to fill theatres around the world, introducing new audiences to the story while giving longtime fans another reason to revisit the songs they already …
One thing about a Charlie Puth concert is that the music is almost guaranteed to sound great. The real question is whether the live performance can live up to the level of precision people have come to expect from him. At Vancouver’s Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre on May 5, Puth answered …
“Ogres are like onions.” It’s one of the most quoted lines from Shrek, and it captures the heart of the story better than any traditional fairy tale opening. This spring, Royal City Musical Theatre brings SHREK THE MUSICAL to the stage from April 17 to May 3 at the Massey Theatre, where the st…
A teenager with a dysfunctional family, a first crush, and a body that refuses to follow the rules of time. It’s an unusual combination, and one that has helped set KIMBERLY AKIMBO apart from other coming-of-age stories. At the Stanley BFL Canada Stage in Vancouver, BC, the Arts Club Theatre Compa…
On April 5, Jackson Wang brought his MAGICMAN 2 World Tour to the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre, returning to Vancouver with a show that felt different from his 2023 stop. The setlist leaned heavily on MAGICMAN 2, released last July, carrying its darker themes and reflective tone into the …
RAYE’s THIS TOUR MAY CONTAIN NEW MUSIC North American run made its Vancouver stop at the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre on April 2, 2026, following a series of sold-out arena shows across Europe and the UK, including six nights at London’s The O2.…
A telephone, a key, and a carefully timed call. DIAL M FOR MURDER wastes no time laying out its stakes. At the Stanley BFL Canada Stage, the Arts Club Theatre Company presents Jeffrey Hatcher’s adaptation of the classic thriller, directed by Jillian Keiley and running February 5 to March 8. In par…
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Hedwig and the Angry Inch Zee Zee Theatre (11/12-11/29) |
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Heist Stanley BFL CANADA Stage (9/17-10/18) |
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5th annual ʔəm̓i ce:p xʷiwəl – Come Toward the Fire Festival The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts (9/18-9/20) |
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The Grown-Ups Vancouver Fringe Festival (9/11-9/19) |
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Doctor Faustus Granville Island Picnic Pavillion (9/10-9/20) |
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Murder for Two Surrey Arts Centre (9/25-9/27) |
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The Reluctant Princess & Her Extraordinary Band of Pirates Anvil Theatre (3/19-3/21) |
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Bard After Dark Bard In the Beach / Tightrope Theatre (8/07-8/28) |
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Ballet Vancouver Unveils 2026/27 Inaugural Season Vancouver Playhouse (9/01-5/31) |
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Disney's Beauty and the Beast Queen Elizabeth Theatre (11/24-11/29) |
