Metro Vancouver events calendar for January 2026. Best festivals, concerts, fairs, fun things to do, New Year's Day events, kids activities, free entertainment in Vancouver, BC.

January 23, 2026

Fri

Bill Reid Gallery: Exhibition. Kihl ‘Yahda Christian White: Master Haida Artist

This exhibition is the first major solo exhibition of Haida artist Kihl ‘Yahda, Christian White

Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Bill Reid Gallery: Exhibition. NDN Giver

This exhibition marks the solo curatorial debut of BRG’s Assistant Curator, Amelia Rea (Haida)

Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Firehall Theatre: English by Sanaz Toosi

Written by Sanaz Toosi, English is a quietly powerful and deeply human play about four Iranian adults preparing for an English proficiency exam in a storefront classroom near Tehran

Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

Metro Theatre: Neil Simon’s Barefoot in the Park

They say half of all marriages end in divorce– 10% within the first year. But what about one week?

Vancouver | Metro Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

The Cultch & DanceHouse present: PARADISUM

A critically acclaimed work of cirque danse exploring the myth of rebirth following the silence of a destroyed world

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

Hidden Wonders Speakeasy Magic Experience

Hidden Wonders is a speakeasy-style performance venue hidden behind a fake business facade in New Westminster’s historic downtown.

New Westminster | Hidden Wonders Showroom | 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Show

VSO - Classical Afterworks: Tchaikovsky & Rachmaninoff

Conductor Nicolas Ellis returns to the VSO to lead Rachmaninoff’s beloved Variations on a Theme of Paganini, poignantly interpreted by pianist Joyce Yang, known for her “vivid and beautiful playing” (The New York Times)

Vancouver | The Orpheum | 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm | Music

Snowed In Comedy Tour

The Snowed In Comedy Tour is back — bigger, bolder, and funnier than ever!

Vancouver | York Theatre | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Comedy

January 24, 2026

Sat

Bill Reid Gallery: Exhibition. Kihl ‘Yahda Christian White: Master Haida Artist

This exhibition is the first major solo exhibition of Haida artist Kihl ‘Yahda, Christian White

Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Bill Reid Gallery: Exhibition. NDN Giver

This exhibition marks the solo curatorial debut of BRG’s Assistant Curator, Amelia Rea (Haida)

Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

TEDxSurrey Presents A Shift in Thinking

TEDxSurrey 2026 brings the thrill of live TEDx to center stage with a powerhouse lineup of speakers who will spark your imagination and expand your perspective. This isn’t just an event—it’s a catalyst for change

Surrey | Bell Performing Arts Centre | 10:00 am to 3:30 pm | Workshop

Firehall Theatre: English by Sanaz Toosi

Written by Sanaz Toosi, English is a quietly powerful and deeply human play about four Iranian adults preparing for an English proficiency exam in a storefront classroom near Tehran

Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

Metro Theatre: Neil Simon’s Barefoot in the Park

They say half of all marriages end in divorce– 10% within the first year. But what about one week?

Vancouver | Metro Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

The Cultch & DanceHouse present: PARADISUM

A critically acclaimed work of cirque danse exploring the myth of rebirth following the silence of a destroyed world

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

Hidden Wonders Speakeasy Magic Experience

Hidden Wonders is a speakeasy-style performance venue hidden behind a fake business facade in New Westminster’s historic downtown.

New Westminster | Hidden Wonders Showroom | 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Show

VSO - Parc Retirement North Shore Classics: Tchaikovsky & Rachmaninoff

Conductor Nicolas Ellis returns to the VSO to lead Rachmaninoff’s beloved Variations on a Theme of Paganini, poignantly interpreted by pianist Joyce Yang, known for her “vivid and beautiful playing” (The New York Times)

North Vancouver | Centennial Theatre | 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm | Music

Justin Willman – One For The Ages Tour

One for the Ages is Justin’s biggest tour to date, featuring brand-new material and more. It’s an interactive, laugh-filled, sleight-of-mind experience that’s smart, silly, and astonishing

New Westminster | Massey Theatre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Show

The Vancouver Chamber Choir present I Fall, I Rise

2026 begins with a bang as we present the Western Canada premiere of Timothy Takach’s We Are Phoenix, an exhilarating new multimedia work for choir, strings, and video projections exploring themes of perseverance, renewal, and inner strength.

Vancouver | Pacific Spirit United Church | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Music

January 25, 2026

Sun

Bill Reid Gallery: Exhibition. Kihl ‘Yahda Christian White: Master Haida Artist

This exhibition is the first major solo exhibition of Haida artist Kihl ‘Yahda, Christian White

Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Bill Reid Gallery: Exhibition. NDN Giver

This exhibition marks the solo curatorial debut of BRG’s Assistant Curator, Amelia Rea (Haida)

Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Firehall Theatre: English by Sanaz Toosi

Written by Sanaz Toosi, English is a quietly powerful and deeply human play about four Iranian adults preparing for an English proficiency exam in a storefront classroom near Tehran

Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

Metro Theatre: Neil Simon’s Barefoot in the Park

They say half of all marriages end in divorce– 10% within the first year. But what about one week?

Vancouver | Metro Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

Hidden Wonders Speakeasy Magic Experience

Hidden Wonders is a speakeasy-style performance venue hidden behind a fake business facade in New Westminster’s historic downtown.

New Westminster | Hidden Wonders Showroom | 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Show

VSO - Surrey Sundays: Tchaikovsky & Rachmaninoff

Conductor Nicolas Ellis returns to the VSO to lead Rachmaninoff’s beloved Variations on a Theme of Paganini, poignantly interpreted by pianist Joyce Yang, known for her “vivid and beautiful playing” (The New York Times)

Surrey | Bell Performing Arts Centre | 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm | Music

January 30, 2026

Fri

Bill Reid Gallery: Exhibition. Kihl ‘Yahda Christian White: Master Haida Artist

This exhibition is the first major solo exhibition of Haida artist Kihl ‘Yahda, Christian White

Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Bill Reid Gallery: Exhibition. NDN Giver

This exhibition marks the solo curatorial debut of BRG’s Assistant Curator, Amelia Rea (Haida)

Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Firehall Theatre: English by Sanaz Toosi

Written by Sanaz Toosi, English is a quietly powerful and deeply human play about four Iranian adults preparing for an English proficiency exam in a storefront classroom near Tehran

Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

Metro Theatre: Neil Simon’s Barefoot in the Park

They say half of all marriages end in divorce– 10% within the first year. But what about one week?

Vancouver | Metro Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

PuSh International Performing Arts Festival present Everything has Disappeared

Exploring the Filipino diaspora’s ties to the global economy through interactive digital art and a touch of magic

Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 8:45 pm | Performing Arts

Hidden Wonders Speakeasy Magic Experience

Hidden Wonders is a speakeasy-style performance venue hidden behind a fake business facade in New Westminster’s historic downtown.

New Westminster | Hidden Wonders Showroom | 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Show

Early Music Vancouver - Constantinople presents Bach & Khayyam

Artists: Constantinople presents Bach & Khayyam

Vancouver | Christ Church Cathedral | 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Music

The Comedy Department - Canadian Steam: A Music & Comedy Show with Mildly Sexy Lumberjacks

Canadian Steam: They’re Polite, But Not Tonight. Canadian Steam: A Music & Comedy Show w/ Mildly Sexy Lumberjacks

Port Moody | Inlet Theatre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Comedy

January 31, 2026

Sat

Bill Reid Gallery: Exhibition. Kihl ‘Yahda Christian White: Master Haida Artist

This exhibition is the first major solo exhibition of Haida artist Kihl ‘Yahda, Christian White

Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Bill Reid Gallery: Exhibition. NDN Giver

This exhibition marks the solo curatorial debut of BRG’s Assistant Curator, Amelia Rea (Haida)

Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Firehall Theatre: English by Sanaz Toosi

Written by Sanaz Toosi, English is a quietly powerful and deeply human play about four Iranian adults preparing for an English proficiency exam in a storefront classroom near Tehran

Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

Metro Theatre: Neil Simon’s Barefoot in the Park

They say half of all marriages end in divorce– 10% within the first year. But what about one week?

Vancouver | Metro Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

PuSh International Performing Arts Festival present Everything has Disappeared

Exploring the Filipino diaspora’s ties to the global economy through interactive digital art and a touch of magic

Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 8:45 pm | Performing Arts

Hidden Wonders Speakeasy Magic Experience

Hidden Wonders is a speakeasy-style performance venue hidden behind a fake business facade in New Westminster’s historic downtown.

New Westminster | Hidden Wonders Showroom | 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Show