Sport is where identity, belonging, and national pride are put on the line. Momentum transforms the gallery into an electrified, sports bar–inspired environment that captures the energy of collective spectatorship, where history, media, and contemporary art collide. Through archival objects, striking photographic portraits, and a newly commissioned moving image work, the exhibition traces over a century of Chinese Canadian presence in Read more...
Ancient Andean Cosmovision Cosmovisión Ancestral Andina Opens March 19, 2026 Tupananchiskama: Ancient Andean Cosmovision explores the enduring worldviews of ancient Andean civilizations through nearly 100 exquisite pre-Columbian ceramic, textile, bone and wood works, some dating back more than 2,500 years. These works were collected by former UBC Professor Alan R. Sawyer and donated to MOA. The Andes are home to some of the world’s most complex cultural traditions, and its knowledge lives Read more...
Highlights from the Collection April 1, 2026–January 6, 2030 Highlights from the Collection at the Vancouver Art Gallery is a long-term exhibition (2026–2030) that showcases works drawn entirely from the Gallery’s permanent collection. This exhibition offers a dynamic overview of the Gallery’s holdings, presenting a visual history of British Columbia while connecting it to broader global art movements. Featuring everything Read more...
Guest curated by Salish artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun, the exhibition will showcase 11 Coast and Interior Salish artists working across sculpture, printmaking, textiles, painting, and mixed media. This unique exhibition will illuminate the deep cultural, linguistic, and artistic connections shared across the Salish world. To date, most institutions have focused on Coastal Salish art; however, with this exhibition, the Bill Read more...
Emily Hermant is the inaugural artist in our new Vancouver Now! exhibition series, highlighting artists whose work is both timely and closely tied to this city. Since arriving in Vancouver in 2016, Hermant has steadily built a reputation as an artist to watch. The exhibition will highlight her weavings, which are laboriously crafted from the wires and data cables of the technologies Read more...
Every first Friday of the month from 2 to 5 pm, enjoy complimentary admission to the Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art. Admission includes all our current exhibitions, as well as our permanent Bill Reid collection. Make sure to have a look at our Shop when you’re here! We would like to thank our Community Access Partner, Downtown Van, Read more...
Cradled Origins is a selection of artworks that features eight emerging and mid-career First Nations artists working in a variety of mediums. Through carvings, weavings, paintings and beadwork, each artist honours the cultural knowledge that they carry and hold while expanding the boundaries of their individual practices. Demonstrated in this exhibition are examples of those connections and the understanding of Read more...
A FABULOUS FARCE, WITH FANGS Everyone knows the story: a vampiric count, a kidnapped young lady, and a brave hero to save the day. But this time around, the hero’s a coward, the lady yearns for adventure, and the count is…a cake-baking dreamboat? This Dracu-larious adaptation of the gothic classic gleefully turns the tale on its head but never loses Read more...
The Gallery George showcases local established & emerging painters, designers, photographers, sculptors & more. Located next to the historic Gastown, the Gallery is housed in a beautiful building filled with artist studios where many of our artists carry out their creative practices. This winter they are having three different exhibitions, the first of which is called Resonance & Rhythm: Art Read more...
Daily from sunset, we invite you to stroll our warm and elegant holiday light display. With complimentary parking after 6pm, and of course no entrance fee, family and friends can walk the expansive grounds of Granville Island’s almost 40 acres, under the stars, or under an umbrella (after all, it is winter in Vancouver), and take in a relaxed evening Read more...
ELF: THE MUSICAL Book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin Music by Matthew Sklar Lyrics by Chad Beguelin Based upon the New Line Cinema film written by David Berenbaum November 12–December 27, 2026 Stanley BFL CANADA Stage HEY, THIS BUDDY THINKS HE’S AN ELF! Buddy doesn’t exactly fit in with the other elves at the North Pole—and no wonder, since Read more...
The EASTSIDE CULTURE CRAWL Festival Each November—for 30 years and counting—the Eastside Arts Society [EAS] has produced the Eastside Culture Crawl Visual Arts, Design & Craft Festival, in which artists in Vancouver’s Eastside open their studios to the public. The event is focused on the area bounded by Columbia St., 2nd Ave., Victoria Dr., and the Waterfront, and involves painters, Read more...
Grounded in disability justice, and shaped by disabled artists and activists, Taking Care: Disability Activism and Possible Futures looks at the past, present and future of disability activism in Vancouver and beyond. Step into the story of disability activism in three bold movements: past, present and future. The past stretches out on a giant timeline tracing Vancouver’s disability activists from Read more...
THE ELVIS CHRISTMAS COMEBACK SPECIAL Conceived and directed by Tracey Power A Musical TheatreWorks Production An Arts Club Presentation World Premiere November 26–December 27, 2026 Olympic Village Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre AN ICON RETURNS On December 3, 1968, Elvis rocked the world—again! After a seven-year absence from the music business, the former king of rock ‘n’ roll launched Read more...
Over 100 made-in BC curated artisan tables, booths & shops, plus Circle Craft’s main store. Take in the Island wide Festive Lights display (free, daily until 11pm) and holiday decor in the Public Market. Sample food and drink and enjoy winter ales and harvest ciders. Find one of a kind gifts and unique, hard to find food ingredients. Read more...
Opens monthly on First Saturday First Saturday Open Studios is a free, monthly event that began in 2010 and can be found in various locations across BC. This is an opportunity to visit artists at work in their studios located throughout the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, Gulf Islands and the Okanagan. Check the website for updates and who is open each Read more...
A WHIMSICAL FEAST FOR THE EYES, EARS, AND HEART Acclaimed theatrical imagineers the WONDERHEADS are back, and ready to light up the stage once again with their extraordinary interpretation of Dickens’ holiday classic. This unforgettable experience brings Ebenezer Scrooge’s wondrous Christmas Eve journey to life with dazzling masks, 10-foot-tall puppets, a mesmerizing original score, and astonishing stagecraft—all without a word Read more...
THE BELOVED TREAT RETURNS The Gingerbread Men are back again, for the Arts Club’s favourite festive tradition. Nostalgic, sentimental, and served with a side of ham and cheese, these dough-lightful crooners are sure to gingersnap you into the Christmas spirit. With a repertoire that spans doo-wop, jazz, Broadway, holiday standards, and acapella, The Gingerbread Men expertly deliver the songs that Read more...
Future Geographies: Art in the Century of Climate Change is the first major exhibition in Canada to examine the intersection of the climate crisis and contemporary art on a global scale. As the environmental crisis accelerates, artists around the world are responding with urgency, insight and vision. Featuring works from the past 25 years, this exhibition underscores the gravity and relevance Read more...
The community is invited to fill their weekend with art May 29 & 30th. Private art studios and pop-up artist venues will be open across Vancouver’s west side during the Open Studio Tour & Sale open daily 11-5. From internationally recognized artists to some of the city’s emerging talent, this free event is a unique opportunity to explore and engage with artists Read more...
Presented by Coastal Jazz. For tickets and information go to https://www.coastaljazz.ca/. June 21 to June 27, 2027 Ranked as one of British Columbia’s largest not-for-profit music presenters, Coastal Jazz produces the annual Vancouver International Jazz Festival as well as year-round concerts, and has a long-standing commitment to music education through its youth music programs and workshops. The Society is proud Read more...
Arts Club Theatre Company has unveiled its highly anticipated 2026–2027 season finale: a brand-new production of Les Misérables, running June 24 to August 22, 2027, at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage. Directed by Artistic Director Ashlie Corcoran, this reimagined staging of the iconic musical promises a fresh creative vision, with entirely new sets, costumes, and design elements. Widely regarded as Read more...
Oppenheimer Park and surrounding areas. Powell Street Festival is one of the largest and the longest-running community arts festivals in Canada, located in Vancouver’s historic Japanese Canadian neighbourhood, Paueru Gai – today known as the Downtown Eastside. The Powell Street Festival Society also offers year-round programs, and collaborates with local organizations, artists, and communities. Discover the Culture and Heritage of Read more...
From September 8 to October 2, the Pendulum Gallery will host a free exhibition of the Splash 2027 Art Collection – a stunning preview of artworks that will be auctioned off at Arts Umbrella’s iconic annual Splash Art Auction, which has become the largest charitable art auction in Canada. This is a rare opportunity for the community to experience one-of-a-kind pieces from 92 incredible Canadian and international Read more...
The annual Vancouver International Film Festival showcases exceptional cinema in one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Our spectacular roster includes some of the best cinema from around the globe, one-of-a-kind live performances, talks, industry sessions, and other unique events celebrating film and film culture. With over 600 screenings and events each year, VIFF brings together curious audiences and passionate Read more...
