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When & Where June 9 – September 19, 2026 | Senakw/Vanier Park, Vancouver The Festival’s 37th Season features a blend of Shakespearean comedy and tragedy with two unique adaptations of Greek classics. “We are thrilled to bring together the work of Shakespeare and Sophocles for an unforgettable season at Bard on the Beach,” said Founding Artistic Director Christopher Gaze. THE PLAYS: Merry Wives of Windsor by William Shakespeare, adapted by Bruce Horak with Rebecca Northan When & Where June 9 – September 19, 2026 | BMO Mainstage, Senakw/Vanier Park, Vancouver Director Rebecca Northan Set in and around the community athletic centre of a (fictional) Vancouver suburb seriously obsessed with soccer, this production guarantees laughter, mischief, and merriment as the roguish John Falstaff sets out to woo two married women in hopes of stealing their fortunes. What follows is a riot of suburban antics, clever plotting, and comic revenge brimming with music. "This is Shakespeare at his most playful and accessible...a joyous, high-energy comedy that speaks directly to contemporary audiences'" says Artistic Director, Christopher Gaze. Previews from June 9, opening June 19. Tickets From $30 https://bardonthebeach.org or call Bard Box Office at 604-739-0559 or (toll free) 1-877-739-0559. Macbeth by William Shakespeare, adapted by Stephen Drover When & Where June 11– September 21, 2026 | BMO Mainstage, Senakw/Vanier Park, Vancouver Director Stephen Drover Playing in repertory with Merry Wives, the tragic tale of Macbeth is an exploration of fate, desire, and downfall. This production imagines a dystopian world after a global event where systems are fractured and power is unstable. Using stark design and stylized visuals to heighten themes of power and paranoia it will draw audiences deep into a world that is as haunting as it is unforgettable. Previews from June 11, opening June 21. Tickets From $30 https://bardonthebeach.org or call Bard Box Office at 604-739-0559 or (toll free) 1-877-739-0559. The Douglas Campbell Theatre will host two unique adaptations of classical Greek works. Directed by Ming Hudson, Sophocles’ classical Greek tragedy Antigone is reimagined in a bold new adaptation by local playwright Kate Besworth created for a contemporary audience. Exploring themes of resistance, voice, and generational reckoning, Antigone is raw, timely, and emotionally potent, offering a story as relevant now as it was in ancient Greece. The Goblins return to Bard on the Beach for the first time since 2023’s wildly popular Goblin:Macbeth with their riotous reinvention, Goblin:Oedipus. Wug, Kragva, and Moog bring their chaotic curiosity and hilarious audience interaction to a fresh retelling of Sophocles’ Oedipus the King, adapted by John Murrell. Douglas Campbell Theatre productions run from June 30 to September 19, 2026. Tickets From $30 https://bardonthebeach.org or call Bard Box Office at 604-739-0559 or (toll free) 1-877-739-0559. Photo credit: Sarah Race Photography
When and Where May 29 - June 21, 2026 | Thurs-Sat at 8:00 pm, except Saturdays June 6 and June 20 at 2 pm, Sundays at 2:00 pm at Jericho Arts Centre Director Lauren Taylor Set designer Alison Green Costume designer Brodie Davison Lighting designer Ben Paul Sound designer Victoria McNeil Properties Frances Herzer Stage manager Maddy Woodley Featured performers Jay Clift, Hannah Everett, Brandon James Gilbert, Kiyomi Hoover, Raphael Kepinski, Lauren (Kirsten) Robek, and Victor Vasuta A sparkling examination of romance, sex, love, negotiated relationships, the clash between knowledge and ignorance, political manoeuverings, war, and hope. One of Shaw’s most glittering comedies.Tickets Adults $37, seniors $32, students with ID $15, and are available online
When and Where Tuesday, June 9, 2026 | 7 pm. at St. Mary's Kerrisdale, 2490 West 37th Avenue, Vancouver, BC Featured performers: Irene Roldán harpsichord Jeffrey Cohan baroque flute The seventh 2026 Salish Sea Early Music Festival program celebrates Johann Sebastian Bach and the French composers whose innovations he benefitted from, including Élisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre, Louis Couperin and Pancrace RoyerTickets by donation. 18 and under free. More information at Salish Sea Early Music Festival
DirectorJosh EpsteinSet designer Ryan Cormack Costume designer Jessica Oostergo Lighting designer Sophie Tang Sound designer Anton Lipovetski Fight director Mike KovacStage manager Caryn Fehr Cast Praneet Akilla, Pedro M. Almeida-Siqueira, Scott Bellis Zander Eke, Ben Elliott, Genevieve Fleming, Alexandra Lainfiesta, Andrew McNee, Argel Monte de Ramos, Kelli Ogmundson, Marco Walker-Ng After months of preparation, the Cornley Drama Society is finally ready for opening night of The Murder at Haversham Manor! Surely, everything will go to plan. Right? Wrong. Things go very wrong. Props fail and cues are missed, but the accident-prone thespians push through to deliver a 1920s whodunit story like you’ve never seen before. This chaotic comedy will have you howling with laughter long after the final curtain.Tickets from $39.00 are available online
Mahler's Third When and Where Friday and Saturday, May 29 and 30 at 7pm | Orpheum The classical season finale offers a work of genius. You will be taken through a profound journey by nearly 200 musicians plus the Bach Choir, and leave feeling renewed. Kings of Soul When and Where Friday and Saturday, June 5 and 6 at 7:30 pm | Orpheum Taking you back to the times when soul music reigned supreme, VSO Pops signs off with hit songs from some of the absolute best, such as the Temptations, Marvin Gaye, James Brown, Otis Redding, Al Green, Barry White, Smokey Robinson, and more, accompanied by the full orchestra. Kayhan Kalhor with the VSO When and Where Wednesday, June 3 at 7:30 pm | Orpheum For one night only, experience internationally acclaimed kamancheh virtuoso Kayhan Kalhor in concert with the VSO. Tickets from $35 and more information from vancouversymphony.ca
When and Where June 4-13 | various venues The 38th annual festival features a dynamic lineup of more than 30 trailblazing performances from established and emerging dancemakers at various dance venues, including the Firehall Arts Centre, SFU Woodward’s, and The Dance Centre. Four mixed programs featuring interdisciplinary works, improvisational choreography, and contemporary dance will spotlight a range of world and Western Canadian premieres from local, national, and international artists. The world premiere of Char from Prince George’s Method Dance, an interdisciplinary creation examining the evolving reality of wildfire in Central and Northern British Columbia; Microphone Controller, a full-length work from Canadian dancemaker Lukas Malkowski that reimagines the rock concert for both Deaf and hearing audiences through choreography, embodiment, and sign language; Anne, a deeply personal work choreographed and performed by Laurence Lemieux of Toronto’s Compagnie de la Citadelle; the world premiere of KIN & DOVES from Vancouver’s Belle Spirale Dance Projects–an innovative new work featuring Ballet BC’s Sid Chuckas; and Where You Go, a collaboration between two Vancouver companies–O.Dela Arts and musica intima–inspired by Hemingway’s “A Farewell to Arms,” which portrays two lovers bound by the inescapable promise of death. For more information see the website Tickets
$25-$50 per performance, 4
Pack Pass: $95. Available in person from
the Firehall Arts Centre, 280 E Cordova St.,
When and Where June 19-20 @ 8 pm | The Dance Centre, 677 Davie St, MY HOUSE is a bold new work by the award-winning queer, Canadian-Filipinx choreographer Ralph Escamillan (aka Kiki Legend OA Mother Posh Gvasalia and Canadian Mother Posh Basquiat). This fabulous performance celebrates Ballroom culture, and the familial bonds embedded within the structure of a HOUSE. Bringing the Ball from the runway to the stage, the piece features Escamillan and three other Voguers from the Canadian scene, with a local Ballroom commentator and a DJ. Subversive, joyful, and playful, MY HOUSE uses the collective fantasy-building of Ballroom, music, and movement that carries the liberating truth of being fully oneself on the floor. For more information see the website Tickets $38/$29 under 30, student, seniors (+ $1 facility fee) available here. Photo: David Cooper
When & Where July 3 - August 22, 2026 | Stanley Park’s Malkin Bowl, Vancouver Sister Act Based on the 1992 hit movie starring Whoopi Goldberg, Sister Act follows aspiring disco diva Deloris Van Cartier who is rushed into witness protection at a nearby convent, after she stumbles upon a shooting involving her gangster boyfriend. Under the guise of her new persona as Sister Mary Clarence, Deloris is tasked with taking over the flailing choir. Her tenacious energy and undeniable talent helps turn the choir into a regional sensation–encouraging her sisters to find their inner light, and ultimately rediscovering the strength of her own. The Little Mermaid Disney's The Little Mermaid is based on the classic animated film from 1989. The beloved tale follows Ariel, a curious, young mermaid who dreams of a world above the sea. After saving the life of Prince Eric following a disastrous shipwreck, Ariel strikes a dangerous bargain with the conniving sea witch, Ursula, exchanging her voice for a chance to be human. With the support of her loyal sea friends–Flounder, Sebastian, and Scuttle–Ariel sets out to win Eric's heart and break the curse with a true love's kiss before it's too late. Tickets: TUTS offers its two-show subscription pack – allowing audiences to secure their seats to both productions for one great price – on sale now through May 7, 2026. Subscriptions are $99 for adults and $69 for youth ages 5-12, and include premium tickets to both productions, souvenir programs, and exchange insurance for both nights. Subscriptions are available by visiting tuts.ca or by calling 1-800-514-3849 until May 7, 2026. Early bird single tickets, from $35, will be on sale from May 19 - June 20, 2026. Photo credit: Shawn Bukhari ONGOING
Guest curator Luis Manuel González This exhibition offers a glimpse into Andean cosmovision (a holistic and spiritual framework for explaining the structure of the universe) through an exploration of MOA's collection of nearly 100 ancient Andean artifacts, crafted from ceramic, textile, bone, shell, and wood. Some items date back over 2,500 years. Also included are various ancient wind instruments and an animated projection of an oil painting by contemporary Peruvian artist Miguel Araoz Cartagena of the Milky Way, which highlights the Inka's belief in a dual constellation system–recognizing shapes in the sky's light formations and shadows. For further information, visit moa.ubc.ca.
When
and Where 14 May - 12 October, 2026 | Museum of Anthropology Curator Jordan Wilson Drawing
on the distinctive form and techniques of traditional “button
blankets” of the Northwest Coast—robes typically adorned
with an individual’s family or clan crests—Hazel Wilson’s
works are a radical departure in terms of their representational quality,
bringing her practice into the realm of history painting and folk art.
The history robes index the innovative ways in which Haida and Indigenous
artists continuously expand on traditional forms to speak to a changing
wold. For further information, visit moa.ubc.ca
When and Where Various dates January - June, 2026 | 7 pm. at St. Mary's Kerrisdale, 2490 West 37th Avenue The Salish Sea Early Music Festival presents its 15th festival in Vancouver of 8 varied programs from the mid-1500's through to the time of Beethoven, with prominent early music specialists from Europe, Canada and the United States.. Tickets by donation. 18 and under free. More information at Salish Sea Early Music Festival Looking ahead
When and Where Thursday, June 25, 2026 | 7 pm. at St. Mary's Kerrisdale, 2490 West 37th Avenue, Vancouver, BC Featured performers Annalisa Pappano treble viol William Simms guitar & lute Jeffrey Cohan renaissance & baroque flutes A diverse
selection of 17th and early 18th-century Italian, English, French and
German music will showcase the treble viol,the smaller cousin of the
viola da gamba, alongside lute and both renaissance and baroque transverse
flutes. Composers to be represented include Tickets by donation. 18 and under free. More information at Salish Sea Early Music Festival
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37th
Season of Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival
United
Players 
Salish
Sea Early Music Festival
Arts
Club Theatre Company
Vancouver
Symphony Orchestra
Dancing
on the Edge
The
Dance Centre presents the Global Dance Connections Series
Theatre
Under The Stars (TUTS) 2026 Summer Line-up
Museum
of Anthropology
Museum
of Anthropology
Vancouver
Folk Music Festival