Metro Vancouver events calendar for January 2025. Best festivals, concerts, fairs, fun things to do, New Year's Day events, kids activities, free entertainment in Vancouver, BC.

January 23, 2025

Thu

2025 The Dine Out Vancouver Festival

Dine Out Vancouver, Canada’s largest food and drink celebration running from January 22 to February 9, 2025

Vancouver | 7:00 am to 11:59 pm | Food / Wine

Robson Square Ice Rink

This winter, renew a classic Vancouver tradition and enjoy some old-fashioned fun. Robson Square’s outdoor skating rink is open, so celebrate winter in style with skating in the heart of downtown Vancouver

Vancouver | Robson Square | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm | Family

An Arts Club Theatre Company production: Someone Like You By Christine Quintana

A Millennial Take On Cyrano De Bergerac

Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

PARC Retirement Living Tea & Trumpets: I’ve Got Rhythm

Our very own virtuosos of rhythm shine in a foot-tapping program of some of our favourite orchestral showstoppers, including music by Copland, John Williams and Richard Hayman

Vancouver | The Orpheum | 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm | Music

Musical: Beetlejuice in Vancouver

He earned his stripes on Broadway… now the ghost-with-the-most is coming to your city

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Musical

DanceHouse presents: Circa - Duck Pond

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, along comes Duck Pond, Circa’s irreverent take on the timeworn classic Swan Lake

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Dance

Jamie Miller With special guests Alex Sampson and Garrett Adair

Jamie Miller is a Welsh singer and musician currently based in Los Angeles

Vancouver | Hollywood Theatre | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

January 24, 2025

Fri

2025 The Dine Out Vancouver Festival

Dine Out Vancouver, Canada’s largest food and drink celebration running from January 22 to February 9, 2025

Vancouver | 7:00 am to 11:59 pm | Food / Wine

Robson Square Ice Rink

This winter, renew a classic Vancouver tradition and enjoy some old-fashioned fun. Robson Square’s outdoor skating rink is open, so celebrate winter in style with skating in the heart of downtown Vancouver

Vancouver | Robson Square | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm | Family

Street Food City Vancouver’s Annual Food Truck Festival

Vancouver's original street food festival is back for its 13th year outside the Vancouver Art Gallery

Vancouver | Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Food / Wine | Free

An Arts Club Theatre Company production: Someone Like You By Christine Quintana

A Millennial Take On Cyrano De Bergerac

Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Metro Theatre: Sinners

Norm Foster has been the most produced playwright in Canada every year for the past twenty years. In this hilarious comedy, a furniture store owner is having an affair with the local minister’s wife

Vancouver | Metro Theatre | 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Musical: Beetlejuice in Vancouver

He earned his stripes on Broadway… now the ghost-with-the-most is coming to your city

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Musical

DanceHouse presents: Circa - Duck Pond

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, along comes Duck Pond, Circa’s irreverent take on the timeworn classic Swan Lake

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Dance

Mashup: Winter Art Cards Night with Coquitlam Heritage Society

Coquitlam | Coquitlam Heritage Society | 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Workshop | Free

Hollywood Theatre: SonReal

Canadian singer and rapper

Vancouver | Hollywood Theatre | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

London Drugs VSO Pops: Hollywood Rocks

Iconic songs from memorable movies and binge-worthy TV series, all in one concert! Featuring music from A Star Is Born, Tommy, Rocketman, Bohemian Rhapsody, Back to the Future, Rock of Ages, Love Actually, Top Gun, Elvis and Yesterday

Vancouver | The Orpheum | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

La Cotorrisa

La Cotorrisa, the most successful Spanish-language podcast, arrives in Canada for the first time, bringing with it its characteristic irreverent and authentic humor that has won over thousands of fans across the Spanish-speaking world

Vancouver | The Vogue Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Show

Hollywood Theatre: HALIENE Into the water tour

Dance/Electronic

Vancouver | Hollywood Theatre | 10:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

Biltmore Cabaret: The Dark Eighties: Sisters of Mercy + Bauhaus Night

12xu Events Presents: The Dark Eighties Special Edition Sisters Of Mercy + Bauhaus Tribute

Vancouver | The Biltmore Cabaret | 10:00 pm to 2:00 am | Party

January 25, 2025

Sat

2025 The Dine Out Vancouver Festival

Dine Out Vancouver, Canada’s largest food and drink celebration running from January 22 to February 9, 2025

Vancouver | 7:00 am to 11:59 pm | Food / Wine

Robson Square Ice Rink

This winter, renew a classic Vancouver tradition and enjoy some old-fashioned fun. Robson Square’s outdoor skating rink is open, so celebrate winter in style with skating in the heart of downtown Vancouver

Vancouver | Robson Square | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm | Family

Surrey Libraries Expo: Spark Your Curiosity

Join us to celebrate Family Literacy with activities for all ages!

Surrey | South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre | Family | Free

Nature Storytime in the Park

Join Surrey Park staff at various parks in Surrey for a seasonal storytime followed by a guided walk!

Surrey | Surrey Nature Centre in Green Timbers Park | 10:00 am to 10:45 am | Kids | Free

Street Food City Vancouver’s Annual Food Truck Festival

Vancouver's original street food festival is back for its 13th year outside the Vancouver Art Gallery

Vancouver | Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Food / Wine | Free

Surrey Youth Stewardship Squad. Bolivar Park

Help restore, enhance and grow Surrey's urban forest alongside other youth in Surrey

Surrey | Bolivar Park | 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm | Nature / Animals | Free

An Arts Club Theatre Company production: Someone Like You By Christine Quintana

A Millennial Take On Cyrano De Bergerac

Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Metro Theatre: Sinners

Norm Foster has been the most produced playwright in Canada every year for the past twenty years. In this hilarious comedy, a furniture store owner is having an affair with the local minister’s wife

Vancouver | Metro Theatre | 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Musical: Beetlejuice in Vancouver

He earned his stripes on Broadway… now the ghost-with-the-most is coming to your city

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Musical

DanceHouse presents: Circa - Duck Pond

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, along comes Duck Pond, Circa’s irreverent take on the timeworn classic Swan Lake

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Dance

Surrey Art Gallery 50th Anniversary

Winter Opening: Forming Futures Art Party

Surrey | Surrey Art Gallery | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Dr. Fresch

Tony Fresch launched the Dr. Fresch brand. His debut self-titled EP and innovative hip-hop/rap remixes quickly exploded in the blogosphere

Vancouver | PNE/Playland | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Tim Heidecker: Slipping Away Tour

Timothy Richard Heidecker is an American comedian, writer, director, actor, and musician. Along with Eric Wareheim, he is a member of the comedy duo Tim & Eric

Vancouver | Hollywood Theatre | 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

London Drugs VSO Pops: Hollywood Rocks

Iconic songs from memorable movies and binge-worthy TV series, all in one concert! Featuring music from A Star Is Born, Tommy, Rocketman, Bohemian Rhapsody, Back to the Future, Rock of Ages, Love Actually, Top Gun, Elvis and Yesterday

Vancouver | The Orpheum | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Sheed Records and Esantoor proudly present Voices Unveiled

Voices Unveiled a recipient of the NEW MUSIC USA Award in 2023, is a three-part original musical composition by Ehsan Matoori

Vancouver | Orpheum Annex | Music

Biltmore Cabaret: Tamasha

Vancouver, get ready for the first TAMASHA of 2025! TAMASHA is taking over The Biltmore Cabaret for the very first time to celebrate TAMASHA’s 2-Year Anniversary

Vancouver | The Biltmore Cabaret | 9:00 pm to 2:00 am | Party

January 26, 2025

Sun

2025 The Dine Out Vancouver Festival

Dine Out Vancouver, Canada’s largest food and drink celebration running from January 22 to February 9, 2025

Vancouver | 7:00 am to 11:59 pm | Food / Wine

Robson Square Ice Rink

This winter, renew a classic Vancouver tradition and enjoy some old-fashioned fun. Robson Square’s outdoor skating rink is open, so celebrate winter in style with skating in the heart of downtown Vancouver

Vancouver | Robson Square | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm | Family

Mindful Morning at the Museum

Join us for an exclusive Mindful Morning designed to nourish your mind, body, and spirit. Whether you're a mindfulness enthusiast or simply looking to recharge, this event offers something for everyone

Surrey | Surrey Museum | Active Life / Health | Free

Street Food City Vancouver’s Annual Food Truck Festival

Vancouver's original street food festival is back for its 13th year outside the Vancouver Art Gallery

Vancouver | Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Food / Wine | Free

Kids Concerts: Classical Kids Live! Vivaldi and the Ring of Mystery

Vivaldi, Venice and violins: all three are celebrated in Vivaldi’s Ring of Mystery, a compelling mystery story about an orphan girl in the early 1700s who is in search of her roots

Vancouver | The Orpheum | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Music

Metro Theatre: Sinners

Norm Foster has been the most produced playwright in Canada every year for the past twenty years. In this hilarious comedy, a furniture store owner is having an affair with the local minister’s wife

Vancouver | Metro Theatre | 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Musical: Beetlejuice in Vancouver

He earned his stripes on Broadway… now the ghost-with-the-most is coming to your city

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Musical

Biltmore Cabaret: The Main Squeeze

With support: Mikey Jose

Vancouver | The Biltmore Cabaret | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

An Arts Club Theatre Company production: Someone Like You By Christine Quintana

A Millennial Take On Cyrano De Bergerac

Burnaby | Shadbolt Centre for the Arts | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

The Vancouver Recital Society presents MILOŠ guitar

World-renowned guitar virtuoso Miloš returns to the VRS!

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

January 31, 2025

Fri

2025 The Dine Out Vancouver Festival

Dine Out Vancouver, Canada’s largest food and drink celebration running from January 22 to February 9, 2025

Vancouver | 7:00 am to 11:59 pm | Food / Wine

Robson Square Ice Rink

This winter, renew a classic Vancouver tradition and enjoy some old-fashioned fun. Robson Square’s outdoor skating rink is open, so celebrate winter in style with skating in the heart of downtown Vancouver

Vancouver | Robson Square | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm | Family

FV Home & Backyard Living Expo

Let’s go to The 2025 Home and Backyard Living Show at Tradex

Abbotsford | Tradex | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Metro Theatre: Sinners

Norm Foster has been the most produced playwright in Canada every year for the past twenty years. In this hilarious comedy, a furniture store owner is having an affair with the local minister’s wife

Vancouver | Metro Theatre | 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Hollywood Theatre: The Vaccines, THUS LOVE

The Vaccines are an English indie rock band, formed in West London in 2010 by Justin Hayward-Young and Freddie Cowan

Vancouver | Hollywood Theatre | 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Music

An Arts Club Theatre Company production: Someone Like You By Christine Quintana

A Millennial Take On Cyrano De Bergerac

Coquitlam | Evergreen Cultural Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

Vancouver Opera. 88 Years, 88 Keys: Celebrating the Music of Philip Glass

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music honoring the 88th birthday of one of the most influential composers of our time, Philip Glass

Vancouver | Martha Lou Henley Rehearsal Hal | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Music | Free

Assante Vancouver Centre Masterworks Diamond: Beethoven & Tchaikovsky 6

Celebrated for her compelling interpretations and flawless technique, Italian-American Francesca Dego joins Maestro Tausk for her eagerly anticipated VSO debut with Beethoven’s Violin Concerto

Vancouver | The Orpheum | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

PuSh Festival with New Works Dance presents BOGOTÁ by Andrea Peña

Visceral, transgressive and magnetic, BOGOTÁ constructs a brutalist landscape out of choreography inspired by Colombia’s political and spiritual heritage

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Performing Arts