Best Holiday Shows To Watch in Metro Vancouver
Holiday shows in Metro Vancouver are in full swing, offering a variety of live performances that are perfect for children and families this season. From magical adventures to heartwarming classics, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Here are the must-see holiday shows that you won’t want to miss!
Holiday Shows in Metro Vancouver for Families
MIXED NUTS BY ARTS UMBRELLA
When: December 13-15, 2024, Vancouver Playhouse
Where: Vancouver Playhouse, Vancouver
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Arts Umbrella Dance Company (AUDC) presents Mixed Nuts, a classic holiday performance reinvented with a twist. Families and kids of all ages can enjoy this modern and engaging retelling of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker. Mixed Nuts is more than just a ballet with a variety of dance styles from hip-hop, to ballroom, to the classic grand pas-de-deux.
Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
When: November 14 – December 24, 2024
Where: Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage, 2750 Granville Street, Vancouver
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Enjoy the warmth of the holidays with this heartwarming musical set in the 1930s Smoky Mountains. Ebenezer Scrooge, a mining company owner, is transformed by the visits of three ghosts, rediscovering love and the spirit of the season. Featuring unforgettable characters and Dolly Parton’s signature songwriting, this is a must-see holiday treat for the whole family!
Merry/Happy/Jolly- Improv Centre
When: November 21 – December 29, 2024 -Friday & Saturday at 730pm
December 15, 22, 24 – Matinees shows at 2pm
Where: Improv Centre, 1502 Duranleau St, Vancouver, BC
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This holiday season, why settle for the usual festive flicks when you can create your own holiday story? Step into a choose-your-own-adventure experience where you guide the show! Full of love, laughter, and unexpected twists, this interactive performance is the perfect way to shake up your yuletide traditions.
The Nutracker – Royal Winnipeg Ballet
When: November 23-24 Bell Performig Arts Theatre /
December 13-15 – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Where: Bell Performing Arts Theatre – 6250 144 St, Surrey, BC
Queen Elizabeth Theatre – 640 Hamilton Street, Vancouver
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The Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s Nutcracker is back! Performed by one of North America’s most renowned dance companies, this magical winter classic features Clara, her Nutcracker Prince, and the Sugar Plum Fairy, all set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score. Celebrate the magic of a Canadian holiday season with this timeless tradition for all ages!
Disney On Ice – Magic In The Stars
When: November 27-December 1, 2024
Where: Pacific Coliseum, 100 N. Renfrew St., Vancouver
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Here comes the magical adventure with Disney On Ice: Magic in the Stars! Join Mickey, Minnie, and friends as they bring beloved stories like Cinderella, Aladdin, Toy Story, and Cars to life, along with modern favorites like Encanto, Frozen 2, and Moana.
Meet new characters like Raya from Raya and the Last Dragon and Asha from Wish, and enjoy unforgettable moments with Tiana, Rapunzel, and the Disney Princesses. A spectacular experience for Disney fans of all ages!
A Wonderheads Christmas Carol
When: December 11-12 (Centennial theatre – North Vancouver) / December 13-14 – (New Westminster)
Where: Centennial Theatre – 2300 Lonsdale Ave, North Vancouver
Massey Theatre – 735 8th Ave, New Westminster, BC
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Don’t miss a holiday classic reimagined like never before! The WONDERHEADS bring A Christmas Carol to life with stunning giant masks, whimsical puppets, and dazzling theatrical magic. Follow Ebenezer Scrooge’s Christmas Eve journey in a show full of laughs, heart, and breathtaking visuals. With rave reviews and awards worldwide, this dialogue-free production is pure holiday enchantment for the whole family.
Lionel Bart’s Oliver at Gateway Theatre
When: December 12, 2024- January 4, 2025
Where: Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Road, Richmond, BC,
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Experience the magic of Lionel Bart’s Oliver! at Gateway Theatre this holiday season! This heartwarming musical brings Charles Dickens’ beloved tale to life with unforgettable characters and iconic songs like “Food, Glorious Food” and “Consider Yourself.” Follow young Oliver Twist as he journeys through Victorian London, navigating a world of challenges while searching for family, love, and a place to call home. Perfect for Metro Vancouver families, this award-winning production is a must-see holiday treat!
The Nutcracker, The Royal City Youth Ballet
When: November 24 (Abbotsford Arts Centre) / December 1 (Centennial Theatre – North Vancouver)/ December 6-8 (Surrey Arts Centre)/ December 21 (Massey Theatre – New Westminster)
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Experience the magic of The Nutcracker this holiday season with RCYB’s annual ballet! With over 100 dancers and Tchaikovsky’s beautiful music, enjoy the classic story filled with soldiers, mice, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and more. Colorful costumes, stunning sets, and unforgettable dances make this a must-see holiday tradition!
The Abba Christmas with ABRA Cadabra
When: December 12, 2024 at 730pm
Where: Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Avenue, New Westminster, BC
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Get ready for an ABBA Christmas with ABRA Cadabra at The Massey Theatre!
Bring the whole family and dress in your holiday sparkle for this all-ages show. With a live band, stunning vocals, energetic dancers, dazzling costumes, and holiday favorites, you’ll be singing, dancing, and laughing all night long!
The Nutcracker, Goh Ballet
When: December 19-22, 2024
Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 630 Hamilton St, Vancouver,
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Get dolled up and head to the theatre to see The Nutcracker with all the bells and whistlers! The Goh Ballet puts sumptuous performance every year. Watch Clara’s dream come to life as she dances through the Land of Snow to the Kingdom of Sweets and along the way you’ll meet the Sugar Plum Fairy, the evil Mouse King, and the Nutcracker Prince. There are more than 200 glittering costumes plus dramatic sets, and your kids will love seeing kids their age on stage.
Christmas with Chor Leoni
When: December 19-21, 2024
Where: St. Andrew’s- Wesley United, 1022 Nelson St, Vancouver
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Celebrate the season with Christmas with Chor Leoni at St. Andrew’s-Wesley United. This cherished tradition blends classic carols like Silent Night and Joy to the World with festive folk songs and modern favorites. The stunning acoustics and glowing atmosphere create a magical winter wonderland perfect for the whole family!
Good Tidings! A Good Noise Gospel Christmas
When: December 14, 3pm & 8pm/ December 16 , 8pm
Where: Christ Church Catheral, 690 Burrard Street, Vancouver
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This uplifting, family-friendly gospel celebration is a beautiful, early seasonal delight. Children dancing in the aisles is a regular occurrence at Good Noise concerts and singalongs always goes down well with younger set.
East Van Panto: Robin Hood
When: November 20, 2023 – January 5, 2025
Where: York Theatre, 649 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC
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Join the adventure at Trout Lake with Robin Hood and the Merry-Thems! The naughty Sheriff has privatized the parks, and Robin and friends must embark on a daring mission to reclaim public spaces from the rich and powerful
Theatre Replacement’s East Van Panto returns for its 12th year with the creative team behind last year’s hit Beauty and the Beast. A wacky, all-ages holiday tradition you won’t want to miss!
