Metro Vancouver events on December 31, 2016
December 31, 2016
Sat
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 Ice Rink | 9:00 am to 11:00 pm | Family | Free
Peak of Christmas. Visit Vancouver's North Pole
Celebrate the magic of the season with Grouse Mountain’s annual Peak of Christmas celebration.
North Vancouver | Grouse Mountain | 9:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family
Christmas at the Cannery - Festival of Trees
The Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society and Steveston Merchants Association present this year’s Festival of Trees inside the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site.
Richmond | Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family
Bright Nights Train and Plaza in Stanley Park
The Vancouver Park Board in conjunction with the BC Professional Fire Fighters' Burn Fund presents the 19th Annual Bright Nights in Stanley Park. Give generously at the front gate.
Vancouver | Stanley Park | 10:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family
Celebrate Christmas at FlyOver Canada
FlyOver Canada will transform into a magical winter wonderland this Christmas season. Guests will have fun helping Santa Claus search for his missing elves during an exhilarating flight across Canada and on to the North Pole.
Vancouver | Canada Place | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Family
H.E. Bergman & Season's Greetings
Join us for the new exhibition of H.E. Bergman & Season's Greetings at the Burnaby Art Gallery.
Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 4:30 pm | Exhibition
Christmas Train at Bear Creek Park
Visit with Santa & receive a candy cane, children do activities on our platform and take a train ride through the Christmas forest
Surrey | Bear Creek Park | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Family
West End Winter Wonderland
Ice skate through holiday trees, take a selfie with a snowman and enjoy your favourite holiday tunes with friends and family at the West End's Winter Wonderland
Vancouver | West End Ice Skating Rink | 11:00 am to 3:00 pm | Sports
The 7th Annual Vancouver Christmas Market
The Vancouver Christmas Market has grown & is in a new location for 2016: the Jack Poole Plaza at Canada Place.
Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza | 11:00 am to 9:00 pm | Market
Winter Ice Palace at Cloverdale Arena
As is Christmas tradition the Cloverdale Arena will be transformed into the Winter Ice Palace over the winter school break.
Surrey | Cloverdale Arena | 11:00 am to 8:00 pm | Family
Burnaby Village Museum & Carousel: Heritage Christmas
The holiday experience began the moment you arrived! Festive lighting and decorations greeted you at the entrance of the Village to gave you a small glimpse of the spectacular display of history and lights awaiting inside.
Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family | Free
Avenue Q
Irreverently witty and outright uproarious, Avenue Q is the musical story of Princeton, a bright-eyed college graduate who arrives in New York City looking for love, a job, and his purpose in life.
Vancouver | Granville Island Stage | 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm | Theatre
Casual Saturdays Drop-in Workshop
Join our amazing faculty and cast members for the CASUAL SATURDAYS Drop-in workshop!
Vancouver | Instant Studios | 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm | Workshop
Meredith Willson's: The Music Man
The rousing classic about a charming con man and his seventy-six trombones.
Richmond | Gateway Theatre | 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm | Musical
East Van Panto: Little Red Riding Hood
Recommended for a general audience. As an advisory to adults who might bring young people, The Cultch recommends East Van Panto: Little Red Riding Hood for ages 5 and up.
Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 3:10 pm | Family
Holy Mo: a Christmas Show
Folly, Guff, and Buffoona are back! And this time, it’s Christmas.
Vancouver | Pacific Theatre | 2:00 pm to 3:20 pm | Performing Arts
Robin Hood and Marion a Christmas Pantomime
Food fights ! Medieval longsword fights! Wrestling ! Fart gun attacks (by the Minion). Our annual Christmas traditional Pantomime written by Cathy Morrison
Vancouver | Metro Theatre | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Theatre
The Royal Canadian Theatre Company Series: Ellie King's Beauty and the Beast
Sparkling fairy-tale fun for the whole family
Maple Ridge | Act Arts Centre | 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm | Theatre
Holiday Heights at Bloedel Conservatory
Experience a winter wonderland inside the Bloedel Conservatory with magical lights, festive music, a holiday scavenger hunt and much more
Vancouver | Bloedel Floral Conservatory | 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family
Canyon Lights at the Capilano Suspension Bridge
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park’s popular holiday event, Canyon Lights is back.
North Vancouver | Capilano Suspension Bridge | 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family
Enchant Christmas Light Maze & Market
The World’s Largest Christmas Light Maze is coming to Vancouver, BC, November 2016. Eat, drink, explore and shop - experience the wonder of Enchant.
Vancouver | between the Cambie Street Bridge and Olympic Village | 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family
VanDusen Festival of Lights
Make memories at VanDusen Festival of Lights, a magical winter wonderland with over one million lights decorating VanDusen Botanical Garden open from December 1 to January 2.
Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden | 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Family
2016 Holiday Hi-Light Festival
8th Annual Hi-Light Festival. Month-long Christmas celebration will feature brilliant light display, live entertainment, and festive activities for the whole family
North Vancouver | Park & Tilford Gardens | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family
New Year’s Eve 2017 Glitz & Glamour Gala
Dinner & Dance at the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown. Start counting down to 2017 at the Glitz & Glamour Gala Dinner & Dance on New Year’s Eve.
Burnaby | Hilton Metrotown Hotel | 6:00 pm to 2:00 am | Show
Illumination 2017
Join us as the New Year begins and the old one ends at Eileen Dailly Pool and Confederation Park!
Burnaby | Eileen Dailly Leisure Pool & Fitness Centre | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family
New Years Eve ‘Extravaganza’ Club Crawl 2017!
Participating Venues Include: The Roxy, Blarney Stone, The Pint, Joseph Richards, Roadhouse, Studio, Cabana, The Bourbon and many more!
Vancouver | Blarney Stone | 6:00 pm to 2:00 am | Music
New Years Eve ‘Extravaganza’ Club Crawl 2017! at The Pint
Participating Venues Include: The Roxy, Blarney Stone, The Pint, Joseph Richards, Roadhouse, Studio, Cabana, The Bourbon and many more!
Vancouver | The Pint in Gastown | 6:00 pm to 2:00 am | Music
Concord's New Year's Eve Vancouver 2017 - The RE/MAX Family Zone
Celebrating Concord's New Year's Eve with young children, who are prone to dozing off early in the evening, can be a challenge.
Vancouver | Canada Place | 6:30 pm to 0:50 am | Family
Brock House Restaurant New Years Eve 2017. Murder Mystery Dinner & Dance
First Night Comedy Caper at the The Brock House. Ring in the New Year with a little…murder!
Vancouver | Brock House Restaurant | 7:00 pm to 1:00 am | Food / Wine
Concord's New Year's Eve Vancouver 2017 - Outdoor Fireworks Viewing Zone
This New Years Eve ensure you have a front row spot to ring in 2017 and see Concord’s NYE Vancouver fireworks spectacular
Vancouver | Vancouver Convention Centre | 7:30 pm to 0:50 am | Show
2016 Year in Review
End the year with lots of laughs as VTSL's quick-witted improvisers find the funny in the important and not so important events of 2016
Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Comedy
CRAFT New Year's Eve: Best of 2016
Ring in the New Year at CRAFT Beer Market's Best of 2016 party! If you enjoy great beer paired with fresh local food, dinner and dancing, this is an event you do not want to miss!
Vancouver | CRAFT Beer Market Restaurant + Bar | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Food / Wine
New Years Eve Traditional Dinner Cruise
Ring in 2017 in grand style aboard the Spirit Cruises Luxurious Yacht!
Vancouver | Bayshore West Marina | 7:30 pm to 0:30 am | Food / Wine
Concord's NYE Vancouver & BRANDLIVE present True North
Located in the spectacular ballrooms at the Vancouver Convention Center, TRUE NORTH NYE offers the ultimate multi-room experience as Vancouver’s official New Years Eve Party
Vancouver | Vancouver Convention Centre | 8:00 pm to 2:00 am | Show
Concord's NYE Vancouver & BRANDLIVE present True North VIP Experience
Located in the spectacular ballrooms at the Vancouver Convention Center, TRUE NORTH NYE offers the ultimate multi-room experience as Vancouver’s official New Years Eve Party
Vancouver | Vancouver Convention Centre | 8:00 pm to 2:00 am | Show
Meredith Willson's: The Music Man
The rousing classic about a charming con man and his seventy-six trombones.
Richmond | Gateway Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Musical
Vancouver Outdoor Club for Women New Years Eve Dance
Ring in the New Year and dance the night away with the Vancouver Outdoor Club for Women!
Vancouver | The Cultch | 8:00 pm to 1:00 am | Music
Holy Mo: a Christmas Show
Folly, Guff, and Buffoona are back! And this time, it’s Christmas.
Vancouver | Pacific Theatre | 8:00 pm to 9:20 pm | Performing Arts
Illumination NYE 2017 - Opus Hotel New Years Eve 2017
Come join us as we ring in the NEW YEAR and parade into 2017 as LCU Nightlife presents ILLUMINATE!
Vancouver | Opus Hotel | 8:00 pm to 2:00 am | Music
New Years Cruise 2017
Ring in 2016 in grand style aboard the Pride of Vancouver or the Star of Vancouver with luxurious modern facilities, first class food, friendly staff and a quality wine list.
Vancouver | cruise ship | 8:00 pm to 0:30 am | Show
Enchantment Under The Sea - NYE 2017
Guilty Pleasures returns for NYE 2017 at the Biltmore Cabaret With Common People DJs and Gal Pal Dj's
Vancouver | The Biltmore Cabaret | 8:30 pm to 4:00 am | Music
SJS New Years Eve 2017 at Commodore Ballroom
Vancouver's biggest R&B night Slow Jam Sundays is bringing you a New Years dinner and dance party at the Commodore!
North Vancouver | Commodore Ballroom | 9:00 pm to 2:00 am | Show
THE NITESHOW NYE 2017
Magic is in the air as we celebrate another year’s pass at NYE2017 with VENUE.
Vancouver | Venue Nightclub | 9:00 pm to 3:00 am | Music
Bar None Nightclub New Years Eve 2017
Bar None Nightclub Vancouver New Years Eve
Vancouver | Bar None Nightclub | 9:00 pm to 4:00 am | Music
New Year's Eve 2017: Cabana Lounge
Join Vancouvers in-the-know party aficionados and live it way up at the Cabana Lounge New Year's Eve Party presented by Dom Perignon and Belvedere.
Vancouver | Cabana Lounge | 9:00 pm to 4:00 am | Music
Burton Cummings
Canadian icon Burton Cummings and his band will be performing his string of hits – and celebrating his 69th birthday – at the River Rock Casino Resort on Saturday, December 31, 2016.
Richmond | River Rock Show Theatre | 9:00 pm to 10:25 pm | Music
Patrick Maliha’s 4th Annual Naughty Little New Year’s Eve! Live at The Rio Theatre!
MC For the Evening: Comedian Patrick Maliha. Credits: World Record Holder Most Impressions in Under a Minute, The Comedy Network, CTV, CBC Television and Radio, Bite TV, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Roundhouse Radio.
Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 9:00 pm to 11:15 pm | Show
OG NYE at Alexander Gastown
NÜ + OG Saturdays present: OG NYE with Flipout + Jay Swing: thoseMFs featuring DJ Maiyah
Vancouver | Alexander Gastown | 9:00 pm to 4:00 am | Show
Massive Gala 2017
Vancouver, Slam & Solid Events invite you to the biggest new years eve concert in Western Canada: Massive Gala 2017 - featuring live performances from Fetty Wap, Young Thug, Monty, Daijo and more - Going down December 31 at the Pacific Coliseum.
Vancouver | Pacific Coliseum | 9:00 pm to 3:00 am | Show
Laff - In 2017 New Years Eve With Will C & Guests
On the dare Will C took the stage at The World Famous Comedy Store in La Jolla, CA in January of 1995, caught the comedy bug and never looked back
New Westminster | The Columbia | 9:00 pm to 1:00 am | Comedy
Speakeasy New Years Eve 2017
The Magic Spirit Yacht. This speakeasy prohibition style party cruise will be one for the bee’s knees.
Vancouver | Bayshore West Marina | 9:00 pm to 1:00 am | Show
Masquerade in the Mountains NYE 2017
Garfinkel's Whistler presents "Masquerade in the Mountains". Allow yourself to get lost in our winter wonderland at Garfinkel's. Don your masks and embrace the beauty and elegance of the mountains - dress to impress.
Whistler | Garfinkel's Whistler | 9:00 pm to 3:00 am | Show
New Year's Eve with Yaletown Brewing Company
The Yaletown Brewing Co welcomes you to ring in the New Year at YBC!
Vancouver | Yaletown Brewing Company | 9:00 pm to 3:00 am | Show
Lux Lounge NYE 17 Vancouver Carnivale
NYE 17 Vancouver Carnivale Latin Music, Top 40'. Dj's From Mexico, Spain and Sud-America
Vancouver | Lux Lounge | 9:00 pm to 3:00 am | Show
Fortune Sound Club New Years Eve 2017. Sup Fu NYE
Celebrate New Year's Eve at Fortune Soundclub, Vancouver's hottest NYE party!
Vancouver | Fortune Sound Club | 9:00 pm to 3:00 am | Show
NYE 2017 WaterFront Gale Ball in Vancouver
NYE 2017 Waterfront Gala Ball presented by The Block Inc This top rated NYE event is sure to sell out, so don't delay.
Vancouver | Fairmont Waterfront Hotel | 9:00 pm to 1:00 am | Music
2016 Year in Review
End the year with lots of laughs as VTSL's quick-witted improvisers find the funny in the important and not so important events of 2016
Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 9:30 pm to 11:00 pm | Comedy
Frontliner - New Year’s Eve
Solid presents New Year's Eve with Frontliner
Vancouver | Harbour Event Centre | 10:00 pm to 4:00 am | Music
Caprice Nightclub: Own New Years Eve 2017
Join us to celebrate 2016 and experience New Years Eve magic as we bring in 2017. Raise your glass of champagne and celebrate with some of Vancouver’s best DJs.
Vancouver | Caprice Nightclub | 10:00 pm to 4:00 am | Show
NYE 2017 Black & White Ball
Ring in the new year in style at the #CelebsPlayhouse NYE 2017 Black & White Ball.
Vancouver | Celebrities Nightclub | 10:00 pm to 0:00 am | Show
Real Love NYE 2017
‘Real Love’ is breaking down boundaries, bringing a unique experience to Vancouver where old school meets new, classics to future, make-ups to break-ups — meeting all of your R&B needs.`
Vancouver | MIA Nightclub | 10:00 pm to 3:00 am | Show
Deep Down Inside Saturdays
M.I.A. goes Deep Down Inside every Saturday in Gastown with world renown deejay & producer talent supported by a rotating roster of local Vancouver resident DDI selectors.
Vancouver | M.I.A. | 10:00 pm to 3:00 am | Music
2016 Year in Review
Bring in the New Year with us at the YEAR IN REVIEW Celebration Show! The 11:15pm show is 75 minutes long and includes party favours and a toast of champagne!
Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 11:15 pm to 0:30 am | Comedy