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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 this winter.

 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.

 

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 International Dance Festival – VIDF.ca/index.html

Mar 5-15 @ various locations

Featuring performances, workshops and events with local, national and international artists at various Vancouver venues.

 

BC Home and Garden ShowBChomeandgardenshow.com

Mar 13-16 @ BC Place

Shop for home-related products and services, experience stunning displays to help inspire your next home project, connect with industry experts, and enjoy informative presentations from renowned local and international home professionals.

 

Juno AwardsJunoawards.ca

Mar 30 @ Rogers Arena

Yearly award ceremony to honour achievements in Canadian music. The ceremony will be hosted by Michael Bublé.

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.

 

Arts Club Theatre Presents – Primary Trust- Artsclub.com/shows/2024-2025/primary-trust

Feb 6 – Mar 2 @ Granville Island Stage

This delicate, profound, and comical story of bookstore clerk Kenneth who is suddenly laid off work and finds himself in a world with challenges he has long avoided.  Winner of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

 

Nikki Glaser – Nikkiglaser.com

Mar 1 @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre

American stand-up comedian, actress, and television host.

 

Stavros Halkias – Stavvy.biz

Mar 2 @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre

American stand-up comedian, writer, actor, and podcaster.

 

Ballet BC: Zenith – Balletbc.com

Mar 6 – 8 @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre

ZENITH brings you a new creation by Andrea Peña, the return of Johan Inger’s PASSING, and a world premiere by Fernando Hernando Magadan.

 

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra – Vancouversymphony.ca

All concerts at the Orpheum Theatre

Mar 6 – Tea & Trumpets: J’adore Paris

Mar 7 -8 – Pops: Uptown Nights!

Mar 21- – 23 – Dvořák’s New World Symphony

Mar 28 & 29 – Chopin’s Second Piano Concerto

 

An Evening with Gabor Maté – Drgabormate.com

Mar 9 @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre

Embark on a profound journey into the intricate landscapes of the human mind and soul with renowned physician, speaker, and bestselling author.

 

Movie Nights with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra –

Vancouversymphony.ca

All concerts at the Orpheum Theatre

Mar 14 – Twilight in Concert

 

Candlelight Concerts –

Feverup.com/en/vancouver/candlelight

Christ Church Cathedral (690 Burrard St.)

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

Mar 14 – A Tribute to Coldplay

Mar 14 – Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and More

 

Aziz Ansari – Azizansari.com

Mar 15 @ Orpheum Theatre

American actor, comedian, and filmmaker

 

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

Mar 21, 22, 27, 28 @ The Waterfront Theatre – Granville Island

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

 

Broadway Across Canada Presents: TINA – Broadwayacrosscanada.ca

Mar 25 – 30 @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre

There was only one. Her voice was undeniable. Her fire was unstoppable. Her triumph was unlike any other.

 

We Call it Flamenco: A Sensational Spanish Dance Show –Feverup.com/en/vancouver

Mar 26 @ The Waterfront Theatre Granville Island

Watch a breathtaking Spanish dance show performed by world-class flamenco dancers. Let the rhythmic flamenco guitar and beautiful vocals speak to your soul.

 

Ein Deutches Requiem –Vivaldichoir.org

Mar 30 @ Orpheum Theatre

Vivaldi Chamber Choir and Richmond Orchestra and Chorus Association present Brahms deeply personal composition Ein Deutches Requiem.

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 2 Rogers Arena

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

 

Apocalyptica Plays Metallica – Apocalyptica.com

Feb 24 @ 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.

 

Colin James – Colinjames.com

Mar 1 @ Orpheum Theatre

Canadian blues rock singer and songwriter.

 

Maksim –Ticketmaster.ca

Mar 4 @ Orpheum Theatre

Croatian pianist. He plays classical crossover music.

 

Jelly Roll – Jellyroll615.com

Mar 8 @ Rogers Arena

American rapper, singer, and songwriter.

 

Bruce Cockburn – Brucecockburn.com

Mar 14 @ The Centre for Performing Arts Canadian singer-songwriter.

 

Snow Patrol – Snowpatrol.com 

Mar 21 @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre

Northern Irish- Scottish rock band formed in 1994 in Dundee, Scotland.

 

Myles Smith – Mylessmith.co.uk

Mar 31 @ Orpheum Theatre

British singer and songwriter from Luton, England.

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.

 

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

Mar 05 vs Anaheim Ducks

Mar 07 vs Minnesota Wild

Mar 09 vs Dallas Stars

Mar 11 vs Montreal Canadiens

Mar 15 vs Chicago Blackhawks

Mar 16 vs Utah Hockey Club

Mar 18 vs Winnipeg Jets

 

Vancouver Warriors Lacrosse @ Rogers Arena – Vancouverwarriors.com

Mar 14 vs Toronto Rock

Mar 22 vs Georgia Swarm

 

Vancouver Whitecaps @ Whitecapsfc.com

Mar 2 vs LA Galaxy

Mar 8 vs CF Montreal

Mar 22 vs Chicago Fire

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