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.
- Lunar New Year Afternoon Tea in Notch8
- Mon Chéri speakeasy pop-up bar in the lower lobby
- Valentine’s Dinner in Notch8 Restaurant
Shipyards Skate Plaza – CNV.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 Square – Robsonsquare.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 Festival – Pushfestival.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 Show – Vancouverboatshow.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 2025 – Invictusgames2025.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 Expo – Fanexpohq.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 Show – BChomeandgardenshow.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 Awards – Junoawards.ca
Mar 30 @ Rogers Arena
Yearly award ceremony to honour achievements in Canadian music. The ceremony will be hosted by Michael Bublé.
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra – Vancouversymphony.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 Orchestra – Vancouversymphony.ca
All concerts at the Orpheum Theatre
Feb 7 & 8 Superman 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.
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 FLIGHT – Vancouveropera.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. 5 – Vancouveracademyofmusic.com
Feb 16 – Orpheum Theatre
A journey through the emotional landscapes crafted by one of classical music’s greats.
Just For Laughs Comedy Festival – JFLvancouver.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 –
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 Ceremony – Invictusgames2025.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 Sweats – Nathanielrateliff.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.
Ebi – Ebihamedi.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 Sevens – Vansevens.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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