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When & Where April 17 – May 3, 2026 | The Massey Theatre, New Westminster Hailed as "a triumph of comic imagination with a heart as big and warm as Santa's" (USA Today), Shrek The Musical made its Broadway debut in December 2008, earning 12 Drama Desk Award nominations, eight Tony Award nominations, and a Grammy Award nomination for Best Musical Theater Album. Based on the 2001 animated film, the musical follows the beloved characters Shrek, Donkey, and Princess Fiona on a heartwarming journey of self-acceptance and inclusivity. Bursting with family-friendly fun, the visually spectacular musical is packed with hilarious adventure, dazzling costumes, and larger-than-life characters. Tickets: Starting at $38.50. Available at https://royalcitymusicaltheatre.com/shrek-the-musical Photo credit: Reznek Creative; Matt Reznek
When and Where April 17 & 18, 2026 at 7:30 pm ; April 19, 2026 at 2:30 pm | ANNEX, 823 Seymour Street, Vancouver Based on D.H. Lawrence's 1922 novella of the same name, Shankaruk's opera is an intense, genre-defying examination of the nuanced relationships and power dynamics of its characters–two women who run an isolated poultry farm and the charming young soldier who comes to stay. An unsettling psychological study of power and sexuality, The Fox has been adapted into an award-winning 1967 film, as well as theatrical plays. This is the first time Lawrence's novella has been adapted into a contemporary opera. Shankaruk was incredibly moved and inspired upon reading The Fox and was eager to translate it for the operatic stage, not just because of its surreal, dream-like drama and thrilling narrative, but also because of the story's representation of diverse sexualities, which is still an uncommon narrative element in opera today. Tickets: $40. Available at https://www.operaunbound.com/the-fox Photo credit: Jessica Wynn Cole
When and Where March 12 - April 5, 2026 | Lindsay Family Stage at Granville Island
Franklinland
offers a wildly imaginative and thoroughly modern take on the American
Revolution—centering on the fraught and often absurd relationship
between Benjamin Franklin and his son. As Franklin plants the philosophical
seeds of a new republic, King George III appoints William Royal Governor
of New Jersey—setting the stage for a familial and political showdown
that is as absurdly funny as it is moving..
RACHMANINOFF'S SECOND SYMPHONY When and Where Friday and Saturday,March 13 and 14 at 7:30pm; Sunday March 15 at 2:pm | Orpheum Theatre Conductor Otto Tausk Featured performer Jean-Guihen Queyras Program Rachmaninoff's Second Symphony, Tout un monde lointain… (A Whole Distant World…) by French composer Henri Dutilleux and Michael Oesterle's La Chapelle Maestro
Tausk will take Rachmaninoff’s towering Second Symphony, overflowing
with lush melodies and sumptuous orchestrations abroad in April when
he leads the VSO in their first European tour. French-Canadian cellist
Jean-Guihen Queyras tackles one of the 20th century’s most important
additions to the cello repertoire, Tout un monde lointain…
(A Whole Distant World…) by French composer Henri Dutilleux.
Experience Canadian Michael Oesterle’s La Chapelle, a
musical tribute to Montreal’s historic Bon-Pasteur Chapel.
When and Where Friday March 20 at 7:00pm | Orpheum Theatre Conductor Otto Tausk Featured performer Paul Huang Program Sergei Prokofiev's Fifth Symphony, Barber's Violin Concerto and O Rose by Jocelyn Morlock. The
VSO will be performing Prokofiev's exhilarating Fifth Symphony, written
at the height of WWII and considered by the composer to be one of his
best works, across Europe.Virtuoso Paul Huang, known for his "masterly
account of Barber's Violin Concerto" (The New York Times), returns
to dazzle Vancouver audiences with this lyrical masterpiece. Savour
the delicate beauty of O Rose by former VSO Composer in Residence, the
late Jocelyn Morlock.
When & Where March 13, 2026 at 7:30 PM | Chan Centre for the Performing Arts Omar Sosa (piano), Seckou Keita (kora), and Gustavo Ovalles (percussion) bring their acclaimed SUBA Trio to Vancouver for the first time, offering a mesmerizing fusion of Cuban jazz, West African kora, and Afro-Venezuelan rhythms. Their recent album, SUBA, is a powerful, uplifting collection of music, written and recorded during the global lockdown, whose themes of hope, peace, and unity resonate deeply in today’s world. The trio’s live performance promises to be a transcendental journey of spontaneous improvisation and shared cultural exploration. Blending Sosa’s elegant jazz piano, Keita’s soulful kora melodies,and Ovalles’ vibrant percussion, this concert invites listeners to experience the transformative power of cross-cultural collaboration. As “Jazz Weekly” beautifully puts it, their sound evokes “a serene sunset in the Sahel desert, with sparkling stars and spacious horizons" For those who appreciate world-class virtuosity and the beauty of genre-defying music, the SUBA Trio offers a rare and extraordinary evening of musical alchemy.
Tickets:
From $49 - $99 (Student & Indigenous Pricing: $30). Available at
Chan Centre Box Office.
When
and Where 20 March - 12 April, 2026 | Jericho Arts Centre,
1675 Discovery St. Director Kathleen Duborg Set design and props Emily Dotson Costume design Julie White Lighting design Mark Carter Sound design Hannah Patrice Hannah Patrice Film sequence director Missy Cross Cast: Howard Beale David Marr William Luc Roderique Temple Jakobe Jenkins Howard Beale, a veteran news anchor has a public breakdown on live television. His ranting broadcast unexpectedly becomes a huge ratings success, transforming him into a populist prophet and the network into a ratings powerhouse. The formidable Diana and her team of producers foresee the future and intend to seize power-at any cost. Satirizing the corrupting influence of media conglomerates, where profit margins dictate content and the lines between news and entertainment blur, the1976 film by Paddy Chayefsky dominated the Academy Awards and was a prophetic masterpiece. This new, acclaimed stage adaptation remains a potent and provocative work of art as the world grapples with truth, authenticity, and the search for meaning in a digital age. Tickets Adults $37, seniors $32, students with ID $15 are available on-line at unitedplayers.com
When
and Where 18 - 21 March, 2026 | Vancouver Playhouse, 600 Hamilton
St, Vancouver Accompanied by an evocative original score by John Gzowski, and in a striking visual landscape, the all-star cast brings Shakespeare’s characters to life in choreography blending classical, contemporary, and street-dance influences. For tickets and further information, visit dancehouse.ca.
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 & Where March 21, 2026 at 7:30 PM | Roundhouse Ccommunity Centre Choreographer and Co-Director Isak Enquist Co-Director Eowynn Enquis Composer Tyler Layton-Olson Lighting Jono Kim Dancers Isak Enquist, Eowynn Enquist, Tyler Layton-Olson, Mia Pelayo, Kaia Shukin, Alesandra X, and James Amzin Nahirinick Fall(se) Circ(us) explores the balance between work and play. The experimental performance rebels against the complacency of the everyday, masterfully transforming from gravity-defying feats of strength and virtuosity to a vehicle for communal joy – inviting audience members to participate in a powerful shared experience of improvised movement by the end of the evening. Inspired by Isak's formative experiences in martial arts, snowboarding, and contemporary dance, the choreography features seven local and international performers, and is set to an original score designed by Isak and fellow performer Tyler Layton-Olson. Tickets: From $25.00 Box Office
When and Where Tuesday, 24 March,2026 | 7 pm. at St. Mary's Kerrisdale, 2490 West 37th Avenue, Vancouver, BC Featured performers Oleg Timofeyev, renaissance lute, English guitar & 7-string guitar (1820), Jeffrey Cohan, renaissance, baroque & 8-keyed flutes (London, 1820) Innovative renditions of renaissance Psalms (~1620), Irish and Scottish baroque (~1720) and folk music as interpreted during Beethoven's lifetime (~1820) outlines this new program continuing Oleg and Jeffrey's exploration of settings from three centuries of popular and folk music, performed on transverse flutes and plucked instruments. Of particular interest are Psalm settings by Jacob van Eyck and Nicolas Vallet as well as James Oswald's settings of Scottish folk tunes. Tickets by donation. 18 and under free. More information at Salish Sea Early Music Festival
Looking ahead
When and Where April 25, 30 & May 2 at 7.30pm + April 26 & May 3 at 2pm | Queen Elizabeth Theatre The 2025–2026 season closes with one of opera’s most enduring love stories, set in the world’s most romantic city, rendered with the most vibrant characters and melodies. Puccini’s masterpiece transports us to the heart of 1830s bohemian life in Paris, where love blossoms amidst dreams, hardships, and the unyielding pursuit of artistic freedom. Tickets
purchase tickets online at: www.vancouveropera.ca/ ONGOING
When and Where 11 February - 29 March, 2026 ; various times | York Theatre, Historic Theatre, VanCity Culture Lab The second annual Warrior Festival combines razor-sharp comedy with bold and expansive theatre. Six fierce and funny shows: BATSHIT- Leah Shelton & Quiet RIOT (Australia); UPU - Upu Collective (Aotearoa/New Zealand); RED LIKE FRUIT by Hannah Moscovitch - 2b theatre company (Halifax); TOMBOY (CHLOPCZYCA) by Anais Mateusz West - the frank theatre company (Vancouver); PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS by Duncan Macmillan - The Search Party (Vancouver); THE HORSE OF JENIN Troupe Courage (Amsterdam) Tickets
from $35. Contact thecultch.com.
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
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