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This Month in Vancouver

Every month in Vancouver is simply bustling with cultural celebrations, concerts, sports events and so much more. Our Concierge team has their fingers on the pulse of all the fun, so check out what’s happening in Vancouver this month. We won’t let you miss a thing!

Winter 2024

Explore all the fun activities and dining events at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver in celebration of our 85th anniversary and winter in Vancouver.

 Shipyards Skate PlazaCNV.org/Parks-Recreation/The-Shipyards

Nov 30 – late February @ Shipyards Plaza North Vancouver

The region’s largest outdoor skating rink is located on the waterfront and is set against the beautiful backdrop of downtown Vancouver and the North Shore mountains.

 

Ice Skating at Robson SquareRobsonsquare.com

Dec 1- late Feb @ Robson Square, behind Vancouver Art Gallery

The outdoor skating rink is open, so celebrate winter in style with skating in the heart of downtown

best musical hits with the striking beauty of Vancouver.

 

Dine out Vancouver – Dineoutvancouver.com

Jan 22 – Feb 09 @ various locations

Take advantage of everything the city’s diverse culinary and drink scene has to offer.

 

PuSH International Performing Arts FestivalPushfestival.ca

Jan 23 – Feb 09 @ various locations

Mid-winter cultural event delivering audacious, innovative, contemporary works of live art by acclaimed local, national, and international artists.

 

Vancouver International Boat ShowVancouverboatshow.ca

Jan 29 – Feb 2 @ BC Place

Western Canada’s largest boat show is the best place to see boats and the best place to buy them!

 

Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025Invictusgames2025.ca

February 8 – 16 @ various locations

An international sporting event for wounded, injured and ill Veterans and still-serving armed forces members. The Games use the power of sport to inspire recovery, support rehabilitation and generate a wider understanding of, and respect for, all those who serve their country. Events include: wheelchair basketball, curling, rugby, swimming, sitting volleyball and indoor rowing.

 

Vancouver Fan ExpoFanexpohq.com/fanexpovancouver

Feb 21- 23 Vancouver Convention Centre

A celebration of superheroes, science fiction, comic books, anime, and all things fandom

 

Vancouver International Wine Festival Vanwinefest.ca

Feb 26 – Mar 2 @ Vancouver Convention Centre

Vancouver welcomes 122 wineries representing 15 countries to the 46th to Canada’s premier wine show.

Vancouver Symphony OrchestraVancouversymphony.ca

All concerts at the Orpheum Theatre

Feb 01 – Beethoven & Tchaikovsky 6

Feb 05 – Music from Final Fantasy video game

Feb 14 & 15 Saint-Saëns’ The Egyptian

Feb 21 & 23 Rachmaninoff’s Second Piano Concerto

Feb 25 A Boy Band Symphony

Feb 28 Brahms & Saint-Saëns’ Cello

 

Movie Nights with the Vancouver Symphony OrchestraVancouversymphony.ca

All concerts at the Orpheum Theatre

Feb 7 & 8 Superman in Concert

 

Candlelight ConcertsFeverup.com/en/vancouver/candlelight

Christ Church Cathedral (690 Burrard St.)

Discover the music of your favourite artists under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Feb 07 & 21 – Best of Bridgerton on Strings

Feb 28 – A Tribute to ABBA

Feb 28 – Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and More

 

Vancouver Opera presents FLIGHTVancouveropera.ca

Feb 8 – 16 @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre

Inspired by the heart-wrenching true story of an Iranian refugee bureaucratically marooned in Paris’ Charles de Gaulle Airport for 18 years. Flight pulls off an improbable feat: it’s a wildly-engaging, melodically-accessible comedic romp, a triumph of pathos, and an absolute must-see!

 

The Vancouver Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra presents Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5Vancouveracademyofmusic.com

Feb 16 – Orpheum Theatre

A journey through the emotional landscapes crafted by one of classical music’s greats.

 

Just For Laughs Comedy FestivalJFLvancouver.com

Feb 13 – 23 @ various locations

Western Canada’s biggest comedy festival takes over Vancouver. From comedy legend Jerry Seinfeld to YouTube sensation The Basement Yard, stand-up and film/TV superstar Kumail Nanjiani, and comedy icons Margaret Cho and Roy Wood Jr., this lineup is stacked with talent…and there are another 70+ shows!

Feb 16 – Roy Wood JR. @ Vogue Theatre

Feb 16 – Margaret Cho @ Vogue Theatre

Feb 20 & 21 – The Basement Yard @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre

Feb 22 – Kumail Nanjiani @ Vogue Theatre

Feb 23 – Jerry Seinfeld @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre

 

Ww Call it Ballet: Sleeping Beauty Dance and Light Show Feverup.com/en/vancouver

Feb 14, 21, 27, 28 @ The Waterfront Theatre – Granville Island

Experience ‘Sleeping Beauty’ like never before, as dancers in glow-in-the-dark costumes bring this classic tale to life on stage.

Invictus Games Opening CeremonyInvictusgames2025.ca

Feb 8 @ BC Place

Global Superstar Katy Perry, Grammy Award Nominated, Multi-Platinum Artist Noah Kahan, and Nelly Furtado will headline, with more internationally renowned talent to be announced.

 

Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night SweatsNathanielrateliff.com

Feb 13 Rogers Arena

American singer song-writer

Invictus Games Closing Ceremony Invictusgames2025.ca

Feb 16 @ Rogers Arena

The Closing Ceremony will feature GRAMMY-nominated, award-winning Nashville native singer-songwriter Jelly Roll, legendary Canadian rock band Barenaked Ladies, and the electrifying Americana duo The War and Treaty.

 

EbiEbihamedi.com

Feb 22 at Rogers Arena

Ebrahim Hamedi better known by his stage name Ebi, is an Iranian pop singer.

 

Apocalyptica Plays Metallica – Apocalyptica.com

Feb 24 at Queen Elizabeth Theatre

Finnish symphonic metal band from Helsinki, formed in 1993

 

Tyler, The Creator – Chromakopiatour.com

Feb 28 @ Rogers Arena

American rapper, singer, and record producer.

Vancouver Canucks Ice Hockey @ Rogers Arena – NHL.com/canucks

Feb 2 vs Detroit Red Wings

Feb 4 vs Colorado Avalanche

Feb 8 vs Toronto Maple Leafs

 

Vancouver Warriors Lacrosse @Rogers Arena Vancouverwarriors.com/schedule

Feb 7 vs Calgary Roughnecks

Feb 21 vs Saskatchewan Rush

 

HSBC Rugby SevensVansevens.com

Feb 21-23 @ BC Place

This annual tradition will once again feature a combined women’s and men’s tournament, with matches taking place over three days, for the ultimate Vancouver sports experience.

 

Vancouver Whitecaps – Whitecapsfc.com

Feb 27 vs Deportivo Saprissa

Vancouver Whitecaps FC will face Costa Rican champions Deportivo Saprissa on February 20 and 27 in Round One of the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup.

Beautiful array of seafood for event at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

Concierge Dining Guide

Allow our concierge team to share their advice (and help secure reservations) to their top picks for the best places to dine in Vancouver.

 

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Couple walking hand in hand on the seawall Image: Destination Vancouver/Hubert Kang
Burnaby Roots and Blues Festival Image: Destination Vancouver/Vision Event Photography Inc.
Family walking on Stanley Park trail Image: Destination Vancouver/Hubert Kang
Grouse Mountain ski | Credit: Destination Vancouver/Grouse Mountain
A couple explores the Vancouver aquarium watching a sea lion in the tank. | Credit: Destination Vancouver/Kindred & Scout
VanDusen Botanical Garden Festival of Light | Credit: Destination Vancouver/VanDusen Gardens
Kids throwing rocks at Third beach at sunset | Credit: Destination Vancouver/Hubert Kang
Tourists at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, Downtown Vancouver | Credit: Destination BC/Tanya Goehring

Concierge Activity Guides

For every season, our experienced concierge team has rounded up all the best activities for you to enjoy. From the mild to the wild, learn more about all the adventures waiting for you to explore during your stay in Vancouver.

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