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When & Where July 3 - August 22, 2026 | Stanley Park’s Malkin Bowl, Vancouver Sister Act Based on the 1992 hit movie starring Whoopi Goldberg, Sister Act follows aspiring disco diva Deloris Van Cartier who is rushed into witness protection at a nearby convent, after she stumbles upon a shooting involving her gangster boyfriend. Under the guise of her new persona as Sister Mary Clarence, Deloris is tasked with taking over the flailing choir. Her tenacious energy and undeniable talent helps turn the choir into a regional sensation–encouraging her sisters to find their inner light, and ultimately rediscovering the strength of her own. The Little Mermaid Disney's The Little Mermaid is based on the classic animated film from 1989. The beloved tale follows Ariel, a curious, young mermaid who dreams of a world above the sea. After saving the life of Prince Eric following a disastrous shipwreck, Ariel strikes a dangerous bargain with the conniving sea witch, Ursula, exchanging her voice for a chance to be human. With the support of her loyal sea friends–Flounder, Sebastian, and Scuttle–Ariel sets out to win Eric's heart and break the curse with a true love's kiss before it's too late. Tickets: TUTS offers its two-show subscription pack – allowing audiences to secure their seats to both productions for one great price – on sale now through May 7, 2026. Subscriptions are $99 for adults and $69 for youth ages 5-12, and include premium tickets to both productions, souvenir programs, and exchange insurance for both nights. Subscriptions are available by visiting tuts.ca or by calling 1-800-514-3849 until May 7, 2026. Early bird single tickets, from $35, will be on sale from May 19 - June 20, 2026. Photo credit: Shawn Bukhari
When & Where June 9 – September 19, 2026 | Senakw/ Vanier Park, Vancouver The Festival’s 37th Season features a blend of Shakespearean comedy and tragedy with two unique adaptations of Greek classics. “We are thrilled to bring together the work of Shakespeare and Sophocles for an unforgettable season at Bard on the Beach,” said Founding Artistic Director Christopher Gaze. THE PLAYS: On the BMO Mainstage it’s a laugh-out-loud, music-filled production of The Merry Wives of Windsor directed by Rebecca Northan and adapted by Bruce Horak with Rebecca Northan. Set in and around the community athletic centre of a (fictional) Vancouver suburb seriously obsessed with soccer, this production guarantees laughter, mischief, and merriment as the roguish John Falstaff sets out to woo two married women in hopes of stealing their fortunes. It will play in repertory with the tragic tale of Macbeth. Adapted and directed by Stephen Drover, this thrilling exploration of fate, desire, and downfall will use stark design and stylized visuals to heighten themes of power and paranoia drawing audiences deep into a world that is as haunting as it is unforgettable. BMO Mainstage productions run from June 9 to September 19. The Douglas Campbell Theatre will host two unique adaptations of classical Greek works. Directed by Ming Hudson, Sophocles’ classical Greek tragedy Antigone is reimagined in a bold new adaptation by local playwright Kate Besworth created for a contemporary audience. Exploring themes of resistance, voice, and generational reckoning, Antigone is raw, timely, and emotionally potent, offering a story as relevant now as it was in ancient Greece. The Goblins return to Bard on the Beach for the first time since 2023’s wildly popular Goblin:Macbeth with their riotous reinvention, Goblin:Oedipus. Wug, Kragva, and Moog bring their chaotic curiosity and hilarious audience interaction to a fresh retelling of Sophocles’ Oedipus the King, adapted by John Murrell. Douglas Campbell Theatre productions run from June 30 to September 19, 2026. Tickets: Starting at $30 and available to purchase as of April 8th, 2026. Available at https://bardonthebeach.org Photo credit: Sarah Race Photography ;
When & Where April 30 - May 17, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 8 pm, Sundays at 2 pm.| Jericho Arts Centre, 1675 Discovery Street A kaleidoscopic journey through the streets of a city - could be Dublin, could be anywhere because its themes of growing up, growing old, and the inescapable rhythms of city life speak to every urban soul. Told through a single day in the life of a city, this lyrical play lets us hear the thoughts of babies, teens, lovers, loners and elders, all threaded through a richly woven auditory and emotional landscape. Tickets: Adults $40, Seniors $34, Students with ID, $15. All preview tickets $20. from Eventbrite
When and Where Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | 7 pm. at St. Mary's Kerrisdale, 2490 West 37th Avenue, Vancouver, BC Featured performers Maike Albrecht soprano Hans-Jürgen Schnoor harpsichord Susie Napper viola da gamba Jeffrey Cohan baroque flute Vocal masterworks to be presented include 6 of Handel's 9 exquisite German Arias, selected arias from cantatas by Bach, his Italian Concerto for solo harpsichord, and flute sonata by Handel and Bach's cantata Ich habe genug.Tickets by donation. 18 and under free. More information at Salish Sea Early Music Festival
When
and Where 14 May - 12 October, 2026 | Museum of Anthropology Curator Jordan Wilson Drawing
on the distinctive form and techniques of traditional “button
blankets” of the Northwest Coast—robes typically adorned
with an individual’s family or clan crests—Hazel Wilson’s
works are a radical departure in terms of their representational quality,
bringing her practice into the realm of history painting and folk art.
The history robes index the innovative ways in which Haida and Indigenous
artists continuously expand on traditional forms to speak to a changing
wold. For further information, visit moa.ubc.ca
When and Where Fri, May 15 at 7pm | Sun, May 17 at 2pm | Orpheum Journey with Toronto Symphony Orchestra Conductor Emeritus Peter Oundjian through the vivid imagery of Mussorgsky’s glorious Pictures at an Exhibition. “Set to dominate the piano world for a long time to come” (The Times of London), Simon Trpceski tackles Rachmaninoff’s impressive First Piano Concerto, bursting with virtuosic passages. Joan Tower’s Concerto for Orchestra opens the evening showcasing the exceptional musicians of the VSO Grimaud Plays Gershwin When and Where Friday and Saturday, May 22 and 23 at 7:30 pm | Orpheum Celebrated French pianist Hélène Grimaud returns to the VSO to treat us to George Gershwin’s Concerto in F Major, brimming with enthusiasm and rhythm. English conductor Alexander Shelley summons the orchestra’s many musical colours in Ravel’s sensual ballet, Daphnis et Chloé. Peruvian composer Jimmy López’s Aino, hailed by The Chicago Tribune as “one of the most effective CSO commissions in recent seasons” receives its hotly anticipated Vancouver premiere. Tickets from $35 and more information from vancouversymphony.ca
When and Where May 7 at 7.00pm | Massey Theatre, New Westminster For one night only, the charismatic Ukrainian choir Homin, led by conductor Vadym Yatsenko, shares the Massey Theatre stage with Vancouver audiences as part of their North American Tour 2026. With their incredible voices and boundless energy, they offer a rare and immersive journey into the haunting beauty, resilience, and creative power of Ukrainian choral music. Homin is celebrated internationally for dynamic performances that blend traditional folk elements with contemporary arrangements by composers such as Volodymyr Ivasyuk and other Ukrainian masters. This special evening promises rich harmonies, infectious charisma, and songs that unite generations in a heartfelt celebration of culture, joy, and unity-an unforgettable night of choral artistry not to be missed. Tickets Available to purchase at https://ticketsnw.ticketpro.ca
When
and Where Saturday, May 23 at 7.30pm | Roundhouse Performance
Centre (181 Roundhouse Mews) For one night only, a roadkill road trip, the medical office of Anton Chekhov, an impossible waterfall, and the back seat of a speeding car. These are just a handful of the places Arc One will take you in an evening of live original performances by D/disability-identified artists. Featured artists Sunny Daydream Chen, Elijah Curror, Kyla Dowling, Jessica Hood, Helen Jiang, Desirée Leal, Carmen Josephine Lee, Isabel Miller, Cass McKenzie, and Gary Tam. Tickets
General admission $20, D/disability community ticket $10.
More information and tickets here ONGOING
When
and Where 19 March, 2026 - 3 January, 2027 | Museum
of Anthropology Guest curator Luis Manuel González This exhibition offers a glimpse into Andean cosmovision (a holistic and spiritual framework for explaining the structure of the universe) through an exploration of MOA's collection of nearly 100 ancient Andean artifacts, crafted from ceramic, textile, bone, shell, and wood. Some items date back over 2,500 years. Also included are various ancient wind instruments and an animated projection of an oil painting by contemporary Peruvian artist Miguel Araoz Cartagena of the Milky Way, which highlights the Inka's belief in a dual constellation system–recognizing shapes in the sky's light formations and shadows. For further information, visit moa.ubc.ca.
When and Where Various dates January - June, 2026 | 7 pm. at St. Mary's Kerrisdale, 2490 West 37th Avenue The Salish Sea Early Music Festival presents its 15th festival in Vancouver of 8 varied programs from the mid-1500's through to the time of Beethoven, with prominent early music specialists from Europe, Canada and the United States.. Tickets by donation. 18 and under free. More information at Salish Sea Early Music Festival Looking ahead
When and Where June 4-13 | various venues The 38th annual festival features a dynamic lineup of more than 30 trailblazing performances from established and emerging dancemakers at various dance venues, including the Firehall Arts Centre, SFU Woodward’s, and The Dance Centre. Four mixed programs featuring interdisciplinary works, improvisational choreography, and contemporary dance will spotlight a range of world and Western Canadian premieres from local, national, and international artists. The world premiere of Char from Prince George’s Method Dance, an interdisciplinary creation examining the evolving reality of wildfire in Central and Northern British Columbia; Microphone Controller, a full-length work from Canadian dancemaker Lukas Malkowski that reimagines the rock concert for both Deaf and hearing audiences through choreography, embodiment, and sign language; Anne, a deeply personal work choreographed and performed by Laurence Lemieux of Toronto’s Compagnie de la Citadelle; the world premiere of KIN & DOVES from Vancouver’s Belle Spirale Dance Projects–an innovative new work featuring Ballet BC’s Sid Chuckas; and Where You Go, a collaboration between two Vancouver companies–O.Dela Arts and musica intima–inspired by Hemingway’s “A Farewell to Arms,” which portrays two lovers bound by the inescapable promise of death. For more information see the website Tickets
$25-$50 per performance, 4
Pack Pass: $95. Available in person from
the Firehall Arts Centre, 280 E Cordova St.,
When and Where Tuesday,June 9, 2026 | 7 pm. at St. Mary's Kerrisdale, 2490 West 37th Avenue, Vancouver, BC Featured performers Irene Roldan harpsichord Jeffrey Cohan baroque flute Tickets by donation. 18 and under free. More information at Salish Sea Early Music Festival
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Theatre
Under The Stars (TUTS) 2026 Summer Line-up
37th
Season of Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival
Vital
Spark Theatre Company
Salish
Sea Early Music Festival
Museum
of Anthropology
Vancouver
Symphony Orchestra
Homin
Choir
Glitch
Theatre
Museum
of Anthropology
Dancing
on the Edge
Vancouver
Folk Music Festival