The Robot Zoo at Science World
A travelling exhibition of eight giant robotic animals β including a giraffe, a chameleon and a platypus β that shows how real animals move, hunt,β¦
Family friendlyAll ages
Details & tickets βπ Christmas & New Year Week in BC
Thu, Dec 24, 2026 β Fri, Jan 1, 2027 Β· every city, one page Β· 36 events across 10 BC cities, including 3 free and 3 family picks. Prices and ticket status shown exactly as the sources publish them.
The 36 listings over Christmas & New Year Week (Dec 24 β Jan 1, 2027) across British Columbia are led by Concerts (13), Other (6), Festivals (5). Venues in the mix include Science World, Kerrisdale Presbyterian Church, Stanley Park Railway. Every listing is checked against its organizer's own page before it appears here, and this page is rebuilt each time the catalogue refreshes β twice a day.
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Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Candlelight concert by a string quartet performing Fleetwood Mac favourites surrounded by candlelight, including Everywhere, Gypsy, You Make Lovingβ¦
All ages
Details & tickets βAstra Lumina at Stanley Park
Astra Lumina, the 25th Lumina Enchanted Night Walk by Montreal studio Moment Factory, opened at the Stanley Park Railway site on October 22, 2026,β¦
Family friendlyAll ages
Details & tickets βEvery River Has a Mouth
World-premiere exhibition guest curated by Snuneymuxw artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun, exploring the river as a connector between Interior andβ¦
All ages
Details & tickets βInterglacial
Solo exhibition by Vancouver environmental artist Desiree Patterson, examining the climate crisis through five new bodies of work developed with Caβ¦
FREEAll ages
Details & tickets βSolstice: Through Storm & Stillness
A special exhibition at the Audain Art Museum in Whistler exploring winter as both a natural environment and a metaphor for endurance and renewal,β¦
All ages
Details & tickets βTupananchiskama: Ancient Andean Cosmovision
World-premiere exhibition at MOA exploring ancient Andean cosmovision through nearly 100 pre-Columbian ceramic, textile, bone, shell and wood worksβ¦
All ages
Details & tickets βWe Heart Local Art
A gallery exhibition of local artists at The Gallery in the Maury Young Arts Centre, running October 21 to December 24, 2026, presented by Arts Whiβ¦
All ages
Details & tickets βThe Jury Experience - The 20 Million Dollar Heist
An immersive courtroom drama where the audience is the jury: weigh the testimony and vote on the verdict in the case of a vanished $20M necklace anβ¦
Details & tickets βBallet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show
Sleeping Beauty retold as a glow-in-the-dark ballet: dancers in illuminated costumes perform to classical favourites. About 60 minutes; ages 5+, unβ¦
All ages
Details & tickets βKelowna Farmers' & Crafters' Market β Winter Market
The Kelowna Farmers' & Crafters' Market moves indoors for its Winter Market season, Saturdays 9 AMβ1 PM from November 7, 2026 to March 27, 2027 atβ¦
All ages
Details & tickets βElf: The Musical
Buddy doesn't exactly fit in with the other elves at the North Pole because he is human, and travels to New York City to win over his new family. Tβ¦
AvailableAll ages
Details & tickets βCandlelight: A Tribute to Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd reimagined by candlelight: the Listeso String Quartet performs Another Brick in the Wall, Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Hey You and Breathβ¦
All ages
Details & tickets βCandlelight: The Best of Joe Hisaishi
Candlelight string-quartet concert of Joe Hisaishi's film music, including Merry-Go-Round of Life (Howl's Moving Castle), One Summer's Day (Spiriteβ¦
All ages
Details & tickets βCandlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles
Candlelight string-quartet concert pairing Queen and The Beatles, including Here Comes the Sun, Blackbird, Help!, Come Together, Yesterday and Allβ¦
All ages
Details & tickets βCandlelight: Tribute to Adele
Candlelight string-quartet tribute to Adele, with Hello, Someone Like You, Skyfall, Rolling in the Deep, Set Fire to the Rain and Easy On Me. 60 miβ¦
All ages
Details & tickets βCandlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson
Candlelight string-quartet celebration of Michael Jackson, from I Want You Back and Rock With You to Human Nature and Billie Jean, performed by Tutβ¦
All ages
Details & tickets βVancouver Christmas Market
Vancouver's original European Christmas market returns to Jack Poole Plaza for its 16th season, turning the waterfront plaza into a European villagβ¦
Family friendlyAll ages
Details & tickets βCandlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
Candlelight string-quartet concert of Hans Zimmer's film scores, including Time (Inception), This Land (The Lion King) and music from Interstellar,β¦
All ages
Details & tickets βCandlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings
Candlelight string-quartet versions of 90s hip-hop classics by Tutti Music: the Fugees' Ready or Not, Outkast's Rosa Parks, Nas, 2Pac's Dear Mama,β¦
All ages
Details & tickets βEleven Painters Start a War
An exhibition at the Audain Art Museum in Whistler running November 21, 2026 to May 3, 2027.
All ages
Details & tickets βNoΓ«l Surrey with the Magic of Bright Nights
NoΓ«l Surrey brings the beloved Bright Nights light display to the Cloverdale Fairgrounds for the Lower Mainland's largest indoor-outdoor Christmasβ¦
All ages
Details & tickets βVanDusen Festival of Lights
One of Vancouver's most popular holiday attractions is back for its 42nd season in 2026, transforming the city's main botanical garden into a deligβ¦
Family friendlyAll ages
Details & tickets βThe Magic of Christmas β Butchart Gardens
Butchart Gardens' Magic of Christmas lights season runs December 1, 2026 to January 6, 2027 in Brentwood Bay, with the Twelve Days of Christmas disβ¦
AvailableAll ages
Details & tickets βSteveston Santa Claus Parade
The official Steveston Santa Claus Parade is back this Christmas Eve with Santa and his companions. The parade typically lasts between 60 to 90 minβ¦
FREEFamily friendlyAll ages
Details & tickets βBoxing Day Dance with Nanaimo's Wrecking Crew
A Boxing Day dance at Simon Holt in Nanaimo, recorded live, with Nanaimo's Wrecking Crew β Cameron Boudrot, Pierre Komen, Ian Perry, Colin Perry, Kβ¦
All ages
Details & tickets βFelix Cartal
Felix Cartal plays a Boxing Day-week show at the Commodore Ballroom. 19+; valid government ID required.
AvailableAdults only
Details & tickets βPlayhouse Pres: No Thanks (Boxing Day Bash)
Playhouse presents No Thanks for a Boxing Day Bash at Celebrities Nightclub. 19+.
AvailableAdults only
Details & tickets βVancouver Giants vs Kamloops Blazers
WHL regular-season home game at the Langley Events Centre.
All ages
Details & tickets βVancouver Canucks vs. Los Angeles Kings
Vancouver Canucks vs. Los Angeles Kings at Rogers Arena in Vancouver on December 28, 2026.
All ages
Details & tickets βVancouver Giants vs Kelowna Rockets
WHL regular-season home game at the Langley Events Centre.
All ages
Details & tickets βVancouver Canucks vs. Seattle Kraken
Vancouver Canucks vs. Seattle Kraken at Rogers Arena in Vancouver on December 30, 2026.
All ages
Details & tickets βVancouver New Year's Eve Boat Party Cruise 2027: On the Water
New Year's Eve boat party cruise aboard the Burrard Queen, departing Dock A at Plaza of Nations Marina, with a front-row view of the midnight firewβ¦
Adults only
Details & tickets βNew Year's Eve in Whistler
Whistler's free New Year's Eve celebrations fill the Village on December 31, 2026, with Wintersphere at the Whistler Conference Centre, the Luminosβ¦
FREEFamily friendlyAll ages
Details & tickets βNew Year's Day Celebration β Victoria Symphony
The Victoria Symphony's New Year's Day celebration concert at the Royal Theatre on January 1, 2027.
All ages
Details & tickets βThievery Corporation
Thievery Corporation play a New Year's Day show at the Commodore Ballroom. 19+; valid government ID required.
AvailableAdults only
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