Looking for the best things to do in Vancouver in November 2026? The festive season is getting underway, with Christmas markets and dazzling light displays joining live performances, cultural events, immersive experiences, family activities and culinary adventures across Metro Vancouver.
November is also a great month to plan ahead. Some of Vancouver’s most popular holiday events sell out, so check dates and book early when tickets are required. We’ll continue adding new events and experiences as they are announced.
For even more seasonal inspiration, see our guide to the best Vancouver Christmas lights, holiday events and markets, with festive favourites throughout Vancouver and the surrounding region.
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Best Vancouver November Events
1. Cirque du Soleil LUZIA – November 4, 2026 – December 13, 2026
Cirque du Soleil will not return to Vancouver under the Big Top at Concord Pacific until November 4, 2026, but tickets to LUZIA are on sale now. This show brings a new performance to Vancouver, featuring surprising twists.
LUZIA is a vibrant journey through an imaginary Mexico, blending breathtaking acrobatics with stunning visuals, from urban sets to deserts and ocean, showcasing Mexico’s rich heritage and modern allure. Refreshing and unexpected, LUZIA enchants by artistically incorporating water into the acrobatic presentation – a first for a Cirque du Soleil touring production.
2. Uncover a Dark Truth – Murder Mystery Dinner Experience – until -December 19, 2026
Don’t miss this entertaining, immersive, and interactive event. In collaboration with Netflix, Secret City presents a one-of-a-kind murder
mystery dinner experience launching for the first time in Vancouver, Canada. The Perfect Bite, A Dinner Experience Inspired by Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery takes a biteout of the captivating and thrilling universe of the Knives Out film series. This immersive and interactive event will have guests on the edge of their seats as they dine together and work to uncover a dark truth.
3. Disney On Ice presents Jump In! November 25–29, 2026
More than 50 Disney characters take to the ice at the Pacific Coliseum, including new appearances by Anxiety from Inside Out 2 and characters from Moana 2. Expect world-class skating, aerial acrobatics, special effects and favourite Disney songs, plus Olaf’s Festive Sing-Along Preshow included with admission. Pre-Sale Code: PR6FDX good until September 7. www.ticketleader.ca
4. Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Week – October 30, 2026
Taste and sample Vancouver’s North Shore’s finest Craft Breweries in the Historic Shipyards District. There will be food trucks, live entertainment, prizes and games.
5. Bald Eagle Viewing – Late October through February
Download a map of the best Bald Eagle viewing area. The Eagle Run viewing site, along the Squamish River, is open all year and the s
6. Every River Has a Mouth: The Visual Languages That Connect Us – On Now – February 14, 2027
Discover the connections between Coast and Interior Salish communities through Every River Has a Mouth: The Visual Languages That Connect Us at the Bill Reid Gallery. Guest-curated by Salish artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun, the exhibition brings together 11 artists working in sculpture, printmaking, textiles, painting and mixed media.
Using the river as both a living presence and a symbol of connection, the exhibition explores relationships between land, water, language, identity and artistic traditions across the Salish world. Featured artists include influential figures such as Susan Point and Angela Paul alongside emerging voices.
7. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast – November 24–29, 2026
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast returns to Vancouver as part of its first North American tour in more than 25 years. The beloved Broadway musical brings the classic story to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre with spectacular new sets and costumes and a score featuring favourites including Be Our Guest and Beauty and the Beast.
Members of the original Tony Award-winning artistic team have reunited for the new production, including composer Alan Menken, lyricist Tim Rice and book writer Linda Woolverton.
8. Chutzpah Festival – November 3-15, 2026
The Chutzpah Festival features performances by Canadian artists across Canada. Choose from concerts, new dance works, comedy, theatre, film, and storytelling, with opportunities to interact with creative artists.
Performances are held at the Norman and Annette Rothstein Theatre.
9. Dracula A Comedy of Terrors – October 22 to November 15, 2026
Just in time for Halloween, Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors brings a hilarious twist on Bram Stoker’s gothic classic to the Arts Club Theatre Company. This fast-paced farce turns the familiar tale upside down, with a cowardly hero, an adventure-seeking heroine and a very different Count Dracula. Expect plenty of laughs, theatrical mayhem and vampire fun in this playful take on the legendary story.
Dates: October 22–November 15, 2026
Location: Lindsay Family Stage at Granville Island, Vancouver
10. Elf The Musical – November 12 to December 27, 2026
Get a head start on holiday plans with the return of Elf: The Musical to the Arts Club Theatre Company. Based on the popular film, this feel-good musical follows Buddy, a human raised by elves at the North Pole, as he heads to New York City in search of his family and sets out to spread some much-needed Christmas cheer.
Filled with humour, lively songs and plenty of holiday spirit, the production returns to the Stanley BFL CANADA Stage for a run that stretches through Christmas and into the final days of December.
Stanley BFL CANADA Stage, Vancouver
11. The Elvis Christmas Comeback Special – November 26 to December 27, 2026
Elvis fans have something new to look forward to this holiday season with the world premiere of The Elvis Christmas Comeback Special, presented by the Arts Club Theatre Company. Inspired by Elvis Presley’s legendary 1968 television comeback special, this theatrical concert revisits the performance that helped revive his career after seven years away from live performances.
Conceived and directed by Tracey Power, the creator behind Chelsea Hotel and House of Folk, the production combines music and storytelling for a behind-the-scenes look at the night Elvis reclaimed his place as the King of Rock ’n’ Roll.
Location: Olympic Village Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre, Vancouver
12. Circle Craft Christmas Market – November 11-15, 2026
The Circle Craft Christmas Market has been a tradition in Vancouver since 1972. It is Western Canada’s largest craft market.
Held at the Vancouver Convention Centre, the market features over 300 Canadian artisans and craftspeople.
Find out more about the market and to book tickets or buy onsite.
13. Hyatt Gingerbread Lane – November 27-December 28, 2026 TBA
This wonderful holiday tradition celebrates 33 years! Come to the Hyatt Regency in downtown Vancouver and see around 33 wonderful gingerbread creations made by talented professionals, amateurs and secondary schools. The aroma of gingerbread fills the hotel lobby.
You won’t be disappointed. Gingerbread Lane is a free event, however, donations are encouraged to support Make-A-Wish Canada. Last year the event raised $25,000 to help grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
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