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Vancouver singer, songwriter, and performer Victoria Raskin will bring her ambitious new production Victoria Raskin Live to Performance Works on Granville Island on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Doors open at 6:30 PM, show starts at 7 PM. An evening of music, dance, theatre, and immersive storytelling, Victoria Raskin Live is
Choreographer and interdisciplinary artist Eric Cheung premieres his debut full-length work, Contra. Set within an ethereal world, Contra merges dance with interactive technologies, sculpting multi-laser projections and a sound-resonant water installation into an ever-changing environment. Bringing together an exceptional group of artists and collaborators from diverse disciplines, the work features
Get ready for the hottest ticket in town: The Smoke Show is back by overwhelming demand for its highly anticipated Fall 2025 season, following a string of 15 sold-out performances in the Fall of 2024 and Spring of 2025. The Smoke Show is an immersive 360-degree experience that will leave
Arts Umbrella Dance Company presents Mixed Nuts, a modern and engaging twist on Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker. Performed annually at the Vancouver Playhouse each December, Mixed Nuts brings together a flavoursome assortment of dance styles for an extra-special holiday treat. Performances: Friday, December 12, 7:00pm Saturday, December 13, 2:00pm Saturday, December
This lavish production continues to be a cherished seasonal favourite for families across the Lower Mainland and beyond, with its breathtaking choreography, regal costumes, and enchanting music. Experience Clara’s dream come to life as she embarks on a magical journey through the Land of Snow, across the Lemonade Sea, to
Under the new Artistic Directorship of Christopher Stowell, Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet returns to the stage in Vancouver with its iconic production of Nutcracker. Founded in 1939, the RWB is one of North America’s most historic dance companies, known for developing some of the world’s most talented classical ballet dancers
Indulge in a vibrant evening of live flamenco music and dance, paired with Spanish tapas and your favourite beverage. This season, our tablao proudly showcases three extraordinary additions to our lineup: artists new to our stage but celebrated in the flamenco world, each with decades of commanding experience. Experience flamenco
Theatre Replacement and Company 605 are thrilled to announce the program for the 2026 edition of HOLD ON LET GO, taking place Tuesday, February 3 to Saturday, February 7 at the Russian Hall in East Vancouver. Curated by Maiko Yamamoto, Josh Martin and Lisa Mariko Gelley, HOLD ON LET GO
Three funkin' bands, one night, and a showcase of original groove led by three standout front women from Vancouver’s music scene. Coco Jafro is a collective known for their high‑energy fusion of Afro‑Latin funk, world rhythms, and soulful grooves that get audiences moving. The Royal Sundowners set the soundtrack to
Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet (RWB) presents a striking double bill of celebrated favourite Carmina Burana, featured alongside the evocative West Coast premiere of T’əl: The Wild Man of the Woods, on stage February 9 & 10, 2026 at The Centre Vancouver (777 Homer St). Carmina Burana fuses bold, athletic movement
O.Dela Arts, in partnership with The Dance Centre presents the eighth annual Matriarchs Uprising Festival, a celebration of contemporary dance by Indigenous women from Canada and Australia, offering 6 unique programs of live performance February 18-21, along with artist-led Talking Truths circle conversations, dance masterclasses, community workshops and the IndigiDance
From March 4–14, Vancouver International Dance Festival transforms our beautiful city into a hub for global dance that challenges norms and sparks connection. Featuring: WORLD PREMIERES * INDIGENOUS PERSPECTIVES * STREET DANCE TRIPLE BILL * COMMUNITY GATHERINGS * LOW-BARRIER ACCESS * Join us for live art that transforms, soothes, provokes