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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: Merry Wives of Windsor by William Shakespeare, adapted by Bruce Horak with Rebecca Northan When & Where June 9 – September 19, 2026 | BMO Mainstage, Senakw/Vanier Park, Vancouver Director 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. What follows is a riot of suburban antics, clever plotting, and comic revenge brimming with music. "This is Shakespeare at his most playful and accessible...a joyous, high-energy comedy that speaks directly to contemporary audiences'" says Artistic Director, Christopher Gaze. Previews from June 9, opening June 19. Tickets From $30 https://bardonthebeach.org or call Bard Box Office at 604-739-0559 or (toll free) 1-877-739-0559. Macbeth by William Shakespeare, adapted by Stephen Drover When & Where June 11– September 21, 2026 | BMO Mainstage, Senakw/Vanier Park, Vancouver Director Stephen Drover Playing in repertory with Merry Wives, the tragic tale of Macbeth is an exploration of fate, desire, and downfall. This production imagines a dystopian world after a global event where systems are fractured and power is unstable. Using stark design and stylized visuals to heighten themes of power and paranoia it will draw audiences deep into a world that is as haunting as it is unforgettable. Previews from June 11, opening June 21. Tickets From $30 https://bardonthebeach.org or call Bard Box Office at 604-739-0559 or (toll free) 1-877-739-0559. Antigone by Sophocles, adapted by Kate Besworth and Ming Hudson When & Where June 30– September 18, 2026 | Douglas Campbell Theatre, Senakw/Vanier Park, Vancouver Director Ming Hudson This reimagining of Sophocles’ enduring drama examines political power, family devastation, and the personal cost of standing against authority with a contemporary urgency. Tickets From $30 https://bardonthebeach.org or call B Box Office at 604-739-0559 or (toll free) 1-877-739-0559. Goblin: Oedipus Rex by Sophocles, adapted by John Murrell. When & Where July 5 – September 19, 2026 | Douglas Campbell Theatre, Senakw/Vanier Park, Vancouver Goblins Wug, Kragva, and Moog bring their chaotic curiosity and hilarious audience interaction to a fresh retelling of Oedipus the King, Sophocles’ timeless tragedy explores destiny, truth, power, and the limits of human control as one man’s quest for answers leads to his own devastating downfall. Determined to delve deeper into the Dionysian degeneracy of the human race, the Goblins offer up a cautionary tale of patricide, incest, and eye-gouging comedy that you won’t forget. Tickets From $30 https://bardonthebeach.org or call Bard Box Office at 604-739-0559 or (toll free) 1-877-739-0559. Photo credit: Sarah Race Photography Bard After Dark When & Where August 7, 14, 21, 28 @ 10 pm | Douglas Campbell Theatre, Senakw/Vanier Park, Vancouver Curator Tightrope Theatre Rotating Cast Rebecca Northan, Ali Froggatt, Bruce Horak, Peter Oldring, Jen Tong, Camille Legg, Jeff Gladstone, Lili Beaudoin, Ellis Lalonde, Sarah Ferguson, Tess Degenstein, Roman Danylo, Veena Sood, and Raf Rogers Transforming the Douglas Campbell Theatre into an intimate late-night cabaret a rotating cast of some of Canada's best improvisers plan to create an evening filled with unexpected characters, musical moments, and laugh-out-loud surprises drawn from audience suggestions. Tickets $25 or $20 with a same-day performance ticket. To book, click here or Tel: 604-739-0559 or (toll free) 1-877-739-0559 This event is for audiences that are 16 years of age and older as it may contain mature themes and strong language that some people may find offensive. With Tightrope Theatre, anything mayhappen!
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
Opera al Fresco When & Where Wednesday, July 29, 4:00-7:00pm | Thunderbird Commons (field next to Forest Sciences Centre), Thunderbird Crescent & Sopron Lane
Showcasing the UBC Opera Ensemble his free open-air show offers a relaxed and accessible summertime experience for students, faculty, staff, residents, and campus visitors of all ages to experience campus arts and culture together . Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket and a picnic to enjoy while taking in the pre-show activities. A limited number of chairs will be available. For more information click here
When & Where July 17-26 | Various venues, Eastside Arts District The Eastside Arts Society returns with an expanded 6th edition of its summer celebration of Eastside artists.The festival spans neighbourhoods, parks, studios, and breweries and includes an all-day outdoor music event at MacLean Park. A district-wide celebration of the artists, cultural spaces, and the creative communities that continue to shape Vancouver’s Eastside, this year’s festival invites people to experience the community in hands-on and unexpected ways through soundwalks, artist-led workshops, public art tours, immersive performances, and live music. Tickets: Art-Making Workshops $35 (Equity), $45 (Standard), $55 (Supporter) Walking Tours $20 The Dance Deck $40-$70 plus many free activities. Further information and to buy tickets eastsideartsfest.ca
When & Where 19 - 29 August | Firehall Arts Centre Performers Krystle Dos Santos, Sabrielle McCurdy-Foreman, Tiffany Rivera, Jon Holisko, Tilden Webb, Gavin Youngas, Phil Bell, Dominic Conway A History of Motown
takes audiences on a deep dive through the legends, hits, and heartbreak
that built an era. Tickets: from $40 at firehallartscentre.ca | 604.689.0926
ONGOING
Extended for more two weeks
When and Where June18 - Aug. 30 | Lindsay Family Stage at Granville Island DirectorJosh Epstein Set designer Ryan Cormack Costume designer Jessica Oostergo Lighting designer Sophie Tang Sound designer Anton Lipovetski Fight director Mike KovacStage manager Caryn Fehr Cast Praneet Akilla, Pedro M. Almeida-Siqueira, Scott Bellis Zander Eke, Ben Elliott, Genevieve Fleming, Alexandra Lainfiesta, Andrew McNee, Argel Monte de Ramos, Kelli Ogmundson, Marco Walker-Ng After months of preparation, the Cornley Drama Society is finally ready for opening night of The Murder at Haversham Manor! Surely, everything will go to plan. Right? Wrong. Things go very wrong. Props fail and cues are missed, but the accident-prone thespians push through to deliver a 1920s whodunit story like you’ve never seen before. This chaotic comedy will have you howling with laughter long after the final curtain.Tickets from $39.00 are available online
When
& 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
& 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
Looking ahead
When & Where 18 - 20 September | Chan Centre and various venues across the UBC campus Curator Jarrett Martineau New this year for the 5th iteration of the Festival is a third day of free programming – a Day of Knowledge Sharing – which kicks off the festival on Friday, Sept 18. Designed to foster a deeper knowledge and understanding of Indigenous cultures and histories, including workshops, cultural tours, film screenings, video art, an Indigenous artisan market, artist roundtables and learning discussions at venues across UBC. The festival will continue on Saturday, Sept. 19 with a full day of family-friendly programming at outdoor and indoor venues at the Chan Centre, featuring live music, dance, DJs, film screenings, skateboarding, live mural painting, and more. The festival will conclude on Sunday, Sept, 20 with an exuberant mainstage concert at the Chan Centre, hosted by Dakota/Diné actor, comedian, and activist Dallas Goldtooth, widely known for his role in Reservation Dogs, and headlined by two-time JUNO Award-winning Oji-Cree singer-songwriter Aysanabee. The ticketed concert will also feature Boslen, Logan Staats, Miss Christie Lee, Coastal Wolf Pack, and the Vancouver debut of Cree pop singer Siibii. Tickets
for Sept. 20: $79 Premium / $49 Regular / $30 Indigenous/Student. More
information and ticket purchase Come
Toward the Fire
When & Where 1 - 11 October, 2026 | various venues VIFF 2026 will present an expansive and boldly curated program of films, events, and live performances — celebrating the full breadth of cinema in all its richness and possibility, from revelatory Canadian work and visionary international cinema to incisive documentaries, engaging genre fare, and much more. Curated short film programs will shine a light on storytellers who make every moment resonate. VIFF Live, expanded to 3 days, explores reworlding — visions and sounds of a world in which many worlds fit, of worlds that have already been, that are yet to come. Curated by Jarrett Martineau, the lneup spans avant electronica, experimental performance, Indigenous futurism, orchestral film music, and immersive audiovisual art. VIFF's first collaboration with renowned Montreal electronic music and digital arts festival MUTEK shares the spotlight with several Canadian and North American premiers and debuts. including the North American premiere of Jóhann Jóhannsson's Cinematic Suites: The Denis Villeneuve Scores. More highlights include a special 30th anniversary presentation of The Last Angel of History, featuring a live performance by Speaker Music and a conversation with DeForrest Brown Jr. and Otolith Group founders Kodwo Eshun and Anjalika Sagar; the North American premiere of The KLF: 23 Seconds to Eternity, a new compilation of the legendary electronic duo's complete film and video archive; ERASERHEAD XIU XIU, the acclaimed band's hallucinatory live reinterpretation of David Lynch's cult masterpiece and a rare live audiovisual performance by acclaimed pianist Kelly Moranan. Tickets and more information at viff.org
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37th
Season of Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival
Theatre
Under The Stars (TUTS) 2026 Summer Line-up
UBC
Opera 
Eastside
Arts Festival
Firehall
Arts Centre
Arts
Club Theatre Company
Museum
of Anthropology
Museum
of Anthropology
Chan
Centre for the Performing Arts and Musqueam
Vancouver
International Film Festival