Metro Vancouver events calendar - April 2026. Best festivals, concerts, fun things to do, weekend shows, discount tickets, theater, music, and kids free events in Vancouver, BC.
April 1, 2026
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A Gateway Theatre and Alberta Theatre Projects Production: Wildwoman
Based on the shocking true story that inspired Beauty and the Beast, Kat Sandler brings her trademark rapid-fire wit to this salacious saga of an infamous bad girl who could not be tamed
Richmond | Gateway Theatre | 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre
Firehall Theatre: Canadian Psycho by Marlene Ginader
In this hilarious and provocative one-woman show, true-crime-obsessed Marlene’s infatuation with serial killers sends her on a collision course with her own identity
Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre
April 2, 2026
ThuA Gateway Theatre and Alberta Theatre Projects Production: Wildwoman
Based on the shocking true story that inspired Beauty and the Beast, Kat Sandler brings her trademark rapid-fire wit to this salacious saga of an infamous bad girl who could not be tamed
Richmond | Gateway Theatre | 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre
Firehall Theatre: Canadian Psycho by Marlene Ginader
In this hilarious and provocative one-woman show, true-crime-obsessed Marlene’s infatuation with serial killers sends her on a collision course with her own identity
Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 1:00 pm to 9:30 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
April 3, 2026
FriA Gateway Theatre and Alberta Theatre Projects Production: Wildwoman
Based on the shocking true story that inspired Beauty and the Beast, Kat Sandler brings her trademark rapid-fire wit to this salacious saga of an infamous bad girl who could not be tamed
Richmond | Gateway Theatre | 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre
Firehall Theatre: Canadian Psycho by Marlene Ginader
In this hilarious and provocative one-woman show, true-crime-obsessed Marlene’s infatuation with serial killers sends her on a collision course with her own identity
Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre
Metro Theatre: Shakespeare in Love
Shakespeare in Love is a witty, fast-paced celebration of romance, mischief, and the magic of live theatre. Love, and a bit with a dog!
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
April 4, 2026
SatA Gateway Theatre and Alberta Theatre Projects Production: Wildwoman
Based on the shocking true story that inspired Beauty and the Beast, Kat Sandler brings her trademark rapid-fire wit to this salacious saga of an infamous bad girl who could not be tamed
Richmond | Gateway Theatre | 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre
Firehall Theatre: Canadian Psycho by Marlene Ginader
In this hilarious and provocative one-woman show, true-crime-obsessed Marlene’s infatuation with serial killers sends her on a collision course with her own identity
Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre
Metro Theatre: Shakespeare in Love
Shakespeare in Love is a witty, fast-paced celebration of romance, mischief, and the magic of live theatre. Love, and a bit with a dog!
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
April 5, 2026
SunFirehall Theatre: Canadian Psycho by Marlene Ginader
In this hilarious and provocative one-woman show, true-crime-obsessed Marlene’s infatuation with serial killers sends her on a collision course with her own identity
Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre
Metro Theatre: Shakespeare in Love
Shakespeare in Love is a witty, fast-paced celebration of romance, mischief, and the magic of live theatre. Love, and a bit with a dog!
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
April 7, 2026
TueFirehall Theatre: Canadian Psycho by Marlene Ginader
In this hilarious and provocative one-woman show, true-crime-obsessed Marlene’s infatuation with serial killers sends her on a collision course with her own identity
Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre
Music on Main - A Month of Tuesdays. Ringdown
featuring: Ringdown: Caroline Shaw, violin & vocals; Danni Lee Parpan, vocals
Vancouver | Fox Cabaret | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Music
April 8, 2026
WedFirehall Theatre: Canadian Psycho by Marlene Ginader
In this hilarious and provocative one-woman show, true-crime-obsessed Marlene’s infatuation with serial killers sends her on a collision course with her own identity
Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre
The Cultch Presents ON NATIVE LAND
On Native Land is a new musical that intertwines the lives of three seemingly disparate characters—a lawyer, a Chief, and a rising singer-songwriter—whose paths converge in a powerful tale of identity, land, and love
Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Performing Arts
The Dance Centre Presents - Tasha Faye Evans. Choreography and Coast Salish Art and Design
Join us for Dance Dialogues – a three-part series of talks where artists and scholars delve into the ideas, practices, and provocations that shape contemporary dance and art-making
Vancouver | The Dance Centre | 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Lecture
April 9, 2026
ThuFirehall Theatre: Canadian Psycho by Marlene Ginader
In this hilarious and provocative one-woman show, true-crime-obsessed Marlene’s infatuation with serial killers sends her on a collision course with her own identity
Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre
The Cultch Presents ON NATIVE LAND
On Native Land is a new musical that intertwines the lives of three seemingly disparate characters—a lawyer, a Chief, and a rising singer-songwriter—whose paths converge in a powerful tale of identity, land, and love
Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 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
April 10, 2026
FriFirehall Theatre: Canadian Psycho by Marlene Ginader
In this hilarious and provocative one-woman show, true-crime-obsessed Marlene’s infatuation with serial killers sends her on a collision course with her own identity
Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre
Metro Theatre: Shakespeare in Love
Shakespeare in Love is a witty, fast-paced celebration of romance, mischief, and the magic of live theatre. Love, and a bit with a dog!
Vancouver | Metro Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre
The Cultch Presents ON NATIVE LAND
On Native Land is a new musical that intertwines the lives of three seemingly disparate characters—a lawyer, a Chief, and a rising singer-songwriter—whose paths converge in a powerful tale of identity, land, and love
Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 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
April 11, 2026
SatThe Gateway Theatre. The Flame: Storytelling Workshop
Discover the power of your unique voice and transform your personal experiences into captivating stories—or even the foundation for a one-person show!
Richmond | Gateway Theatre | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Workshop
Firehall Theatre: Canadian Psycho by Marlene Ginader
In this hilarious and provocative one-woman show, true-crime-obsessed Marlene’s infatuation with serial killers sends her on a collision course with her own identity
Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre
Metro Theatre: Shakespeare in Love
Shakespeare in Love is a witty, fast-paced celebration of romance, mischief, and the magic of live theatre. Love, and a bit with a dog!
Vancouver | Metro Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre
The Cultch Presents ON NATIVE LAND
On Native Land is a new musical that intertwines the lives of three seemingly disparate characters—a lawyer, a Chief, and a rising singer-songwriter—whose paths converge in a powerful tale of identity, land, and love
Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 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
Vancouver New Music presents Listening as Activism
With M'Girl Music and Soul Sessions
Vancouver | Orpheum Annex | 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm | Music
April 12, 2026
SunThe Gateway Theatre. The Flame: Storytelling Workshop
Discover the power of your unique voice and transform your personal experiences into captivating stories—or even the foundation for a one-person show!
Richmond | Gateway Theatre | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Workshop
Firehall Theatre: Canadian Psycho by Marlene Ginader
In this hilarious and provocative one-woman show, true-crime-obsessed Marlene’s infatuation with serial killers sends her on a collision course with her own identity
Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre
Metro Theatre: Shakespeare in Love
Shakespeare in Love is a witty, fast-paced celebration of romance, mischief, and the magic of live theatre. Love, and a bit with a dog!
Vancouver | Metro Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre
The Cultch Presents ON NATIVE LAND
On Native Land is a new musical that intertwines the lives of three seemingly disparate characters—a lawyer, a Chief, and a rising singer-songwriter—whose paths converge in a powerful tale of identity, land, and love
Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 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
Arts Umbrella Dance Company presents Sunday Performance Series 2026
Join us at Arts Umbrella’s Jack and Darlene Poole Theatre as Arts Umbrella Dance Company performs new and innovative works-in-progress by leading Canadian and international choreographers
Vancouver | Jack and Darlene Poole Theatre, Arts Umbrella, Granville Island | 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm | Dance
The Gateway Theatre. The Flame: Storytelling Showcase
Join us at Gateway Theatre for a special performance of Vancouver’s wildly popular storytelling series, The Flame, where we will be featuring the fresh work of 7-8 storytellers who have just participated in a storytelling workshop the same weekend!
Richmond | Gateway Theatre | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Performing Arts
April 14, 2026
TueThe Cultch Presents ON NATIVE LAND
On Native Land is a new musical that intertwines the lives of three seemingly disparate characters—a lawyer, a Chief, and a rising singer-songwriter—whose paths converge in a powerful tale of identity, land, and love
Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Performing Arts
Music on Main - A Month of Tuesdays. Emerge On Main
Discover the sounds of tomorrow with the next wave of Vancouver’s musical talent
Vancouver | Fox Cabaret | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Music
April 16, 2026
ThuThe Cultch Presents ON NATIVE LAND
On Native Land is a new musical that intertwines the lives of three seemingly disparate characters—a lawyer, a Chief, and a rising singer-songwriter—whose paths converge in a powerful tale of identity, land, and love
Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 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
Presentation House Theatre: Fat Joke
A fusion of stand-up comedy, storytelling, and unapologetic fact-blasting, Fat Joke thrusts fatphobia into the spotlight
North Vancouver | Presentation House Theatre | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Comedy
April 17, 2026
FriMetro Theatre: Shakespeare in Love
Shakespeare in Love is a witty, fast-paced celebration of romance, mischief, and the magic of live theatre. Love, and a bit with a dog!
Vancouver | Metro Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre
The Cultch Presents ON NATIVE LAND
On Native Land is a new musical that intertwines the lives of three seemingly disparate characters—a lawyer, a Chief, and a rising singer-songwriter—whose paths converge in a powerful tale of identity, land, and love
Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 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 - Amandine Beyer & Gli Incogniti
Artists: Gli Incogniti directed by Amandine Beyer, violin
Vancouver | Christ Church Cathedral | 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Music
The Vancouver Chamber Choir present Kaleidoscope
Enjoy gems by Benjamin Britten, Mari Esabel Valverde, Samuel Barber, and a WORLD PREMIERE by our composer-in-residence, Stuart Beatch
Vancouver | Pacific Spirit United Church | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Music
Presentation House Theatre: Fat Joke
A fusion of stand-up comedy, storytelling, and unapologetic fact-blasting, Fat Joke thrusts fatphobia into the spotlight
North Vancouver | Presentation House Theatre | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Comedy
April 18, 2026
SatFamily Saturdays with Chinatown Storytelling Centre
Join us on the third Saturday of each month from 11am - 1pm for hands-on activities and learn about Chinatown's vibrant heritage!
Vancouver | Chinatown Storytelling Centre | 11:00 am to 1:00 pm | Family
Firehall Theatre: The Undeniable Accusations of Red Cadmium Light
In a world of fakes, who can you trust?
Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre
Metro Theatre: Shakespeare in Love
Shakespeare in Love is a witty, fast-paced celebration of romance, mischief, and the magic of live theatre. Love, and a bit with a dog!
Vancouver | Metro Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre
The Cultch Presents ON NATIVE LAND
On Native Land is a new musical that intertwines the lives of three seemingly disparate characters—a lawyer, a Chief, and a rising singer-songwriter—whose paths converge in a powerful tale of identity, land, and love
Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 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
Presentation House Theatre: Fat Joke
A fusion of stand-up comedy, storytelling, and unapologetic fact-blasting, Fat Joke thrusts fatphobia into the spotlight
North Vancouver | Presentation House Theatre | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Comedy
April 19, 2026
SunFirehall Theatre: The Undeniable Accusations of Red Cadmium Light
In a world of fakes, who can you trust?
Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre
The Cultch Presents ON NATIVE LAND
On Native Land is a new musical that intertwines the lives of three seemingly disparate characters—a lawyer, a Chief, and a rising singer-songwriter—whose paths converge in a powerful tale of identity, land, and love
Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Performing Arts
Metro Theatre: Shakespeare in Love
Shakespeare in Love is a witty, fast-paced celebration of romance, mischief, and the magic of live theatre. Love, and a bit with a dog!
Vancouver | Metro Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre
Burnaby: Opera on a Sunday Afternoon
Experience an enchanting afternoon filled with your favorite operatic arias, duets, and trios, performed by the exceptional young talents from the Burnaby Lyric Opera
Burnaby | Shadbolt Centre for the Arts | 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Music
April 21, 2026
TueVCT Presents the 2025/26 National Geographic Live Speaker Series Season: Untangling the Mind
Featuring Steve Ramirez - National Geographic Explorer & Neuroscientist
Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | Lecture
Music on Main - A Month of Tuesdays. Hildegard Westerkamp @ 80
featuring: Rachel Kiyo Iwaasa, piano; Norman Adams, cello; Terri Hron, recorder and electronics
Vancouver | Fox Cabaret | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Music
April 22, 2026
WedApril 23, 2026
ThuApril 24, 2026
FriPresentation House Theatre: The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe
Back by popular demand, step into a magical world that blends fairy tales, music, and shoes in a playful and interactive adventure!
North Vancouver | Presentation House Theatre | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Performing Arts
Firehall Theatre: The Undeniable Accusations of Red Cadmium Light
In a world of fakes, who can you trust?
Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre
Metro Theatre: Shakespeare in Love
Shakespeare in Love is a witty, fast-paced celebration of romance, mischief, and the magic of live theatre. Love, and a bit with a dog!
Vancouver | Metro Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre
April 25, 2026
SatPresentation House Theatre: The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe
Back by popular demand, step into a magical world that blends fairy tales, music, and shoes in a playful and interactive adventure!
North Vancouver | Presentation House Theatre | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Performing Arts
Firehall Theatre: The Undeniable Accusations of Red Cadmium Light
In a world of fakes, who can you trust?
Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre
Metro Theatre: Shakespeare in Love
Shakespeare in Love is a witty, fast-paced celebration of romance, mischief, and the magic of live theatre. Love, and a bit with a dog!
Vancouver | Metro Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre
Vancouver opera: La Bohème
Puccini’s masterpiece transports us to the heart of 1830s bohemian life in Paris, where love blossoms amidst dreams, hardships, and the unyielding pursuit of artistic freedom
Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Opera
April 26, 2026
SunPresentation House Theatre: The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe
Back by popular demand, step into a magical world that blends fairy tales, music, and shoes in a playful and interactive adventure!
North Vancouver | Presentation House Theatre | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Performing Arts
Firehall Theatre: The Undeniable Accusations of Red Cadmium Light
In a world of fakes, who can you trust?
Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre
Metro Theatre: Shakespeare in Love
Shakespeare in Love is a witty, fast-paced celebration of romance, mischief, and the magic of live theatre. Love, and a bit with a dog!
Vancouver | Metro Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre
Vancouver opera: La Bohème
Puccini’s masterpiece transports us to the heart of 1830s bohemian life in Paris, where love blossoms amidst dreams, hardships, and the unyielding pursuit of artistic freedom
Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Opera
April 28, 2026
TueApril 29, 2026
WedApril 30, 2026
ThuFirehall Theatre: The Undeniable Accusations of Red Cadmium Light
In a world of fakes, who can you trust?
Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre
Vancouver opera: La Bohème
Puccini’s masterpiece transports us to the heart of 1830s bohemian life in Paris, where love blossoms amidst dreams, hardships, and the unyielding pursuit of artistic freedom
Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Opera
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