Jingle all the way into the Holidays with some cool Yule music to set the mood. This year, the city once again sings out with plenty of seasonal concerts to make the Christmas spirits sing!
Lend your ears to the festive Christmas concerts to help you enjoy the sounds of the holiday season
Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir: Let It Snow
November 29, 2024 7:30pm at White Rock Baptists Church, 1657 140 Street, Surrey
December 1, 2024 2:30pm in collaboration with Winter Harp at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Avenue, New Westminster
December 3, 2024 7:30pm at Surrey Arts Centre, 13750 88 Ave, Surrey
December 13, 2024 7:30pm at Highland United Church 3255 Edgemont Boulevard, North Vancouver
December 14, 2024 7:30pm at Shaughnessy Heights United Church, 1550 W 33rd Ave, Vancouver
Celebrating their 45th season, the Choir’s 50+ singers are led by Music Director Jonathan Quick, with pianist Miri Lee in a concert of traditional and popular festive music that will “let it ring, let it swing, and let it snow!”
Vancouver Bach Choir: Christmas with Bach Choir 2024
December 1, 2024 2pm at Orpheum Theatre, 601 Smithe Street, Vancouver
The voices of 500 singers of the The Vancouver Bach Choir, The Vancouver Bach Children’s Choir, Sarabande, Cantabile, Touch of Brass, and Michael Dirk, Organist
Winter Harp 30th Anniversary Christmas Tour
December 1, 2024 2:30pm in collaboration with Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Avenue, New Westminster
December 11, 2024 7:30pm, at St Andrew’s-Wesley United, 1022 Nelson Street Vancouver
December 18 & 19, 2024 7:30pm at BlueShore Performing Centre, Capilano University 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver
December 20, 2024 3pm and 7:30pm, at The Cultch Historic Theatre, 1895 Venables Street, Vancouver
December 21-22, 2024 3pm at The ACT 11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge
Familiar songs and rare carols, performed with harps, flute, violin, bass flute, medieval instruments, percussion, combined with stories and poems to transport you to another land.
Vancouver Men’s Chorus: Making Spirits Bright 2024
December 5,6 & 7, 2024 at 8pm / December 7, 2023 3pm at Vancouver Playhouse, 600 Hamilton Street, Vancouver
Always a sell out audience-favourite, Making Spirits Bright makes memories for the season with timeless holiday classics, original compositions, and new interpretations of favourite tunes
Buddy Holly’s Jolly Christmas
December 7, 2024 7:30pm at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Avenue, New Westminster
Zachary Stevenson, the leading man from the hit musical “The Buddy Holly Story” returns to perform and host this special Christmas concert, joined by the Chicago-based trio The Lovettes with their salute to the female icons and girl groups of the 50s and 60s
VSO Holiday Movies In Concert
The Snowman in Concert: December 8, 2024 1pm & 3pm at Orpheum Theatre, 601 Smithe Street
Home Alone in Concert: December 18 & 19, 2024 7pm at Orpheum Theatre, 601 Smithe Street
Elf in Concert: December 20 & 21, 2024 7pm at Orpheum Theatre, 601 Smithe Street, Vancouver
Hilarious and heart-warming holiday family-favourite films comes to life on the big screen while the beloved movies’ scores are performed live by the VSO.
Music On Main: Music for the Winter Solstice 2023
December 11 & 12, 2024 7:30pm at Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street, Vancouver
This annual tradition, is known for its enchanting atmosphere and exceptional musical performances features pianist Rachel Kiyo Iwaasa, vocalist Amanda Sum, and violinist Karen Gerbercht whose music will uplift your spirits and infuse the season with magic and joy. Other artists will be announced shortly.
ABBA Christmas with ABRA Cadabra
December 12, 2024 7:30pm at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Avenue, New Westminster
Dress in your best holiday sparkle and bring the whole family to this all-ages extravaganza as you join ABRA Cadabra, the acclaimed tribute act, for an ABBA Christmas
Vancouver Chamber Choir: Christmas by Candlelight
December 12, 202 2pm / December 13, 2024 6:30pm & 8:30pm at West Vancouver United Church 2062 Esquimalt Ave, West Vancouver
Sit back, relax, and let the music soothe your soul with an hour of peace and tranquility amidst the golden glow of candlelight.
Early Music Vancouver: Festive Cantatas: Bach & Zelenka
December 11, 2024 at 3:00pm at Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, 6265 Crescent Rd, University of British Columbia
Festive Cantatas returns with a pairing of works by J.S. Bach & J.D. Zelenka featuring artists Hélène Brunet & Suzie LeBlanc (Sopranos), Cecilia Duarte (Alto), James Reese(Tenor), William Kraushaar(Bass) with the Vancouver Chamber Choir & Pacific Baroque Orchestra, directed by Alexander Weimann
VSO “A Traditional Christmas” Concerts
December 11, 2024 7:30pm at Kay Meek Centre, 1700 Mathers Ave, West Vancouver,
December 12, 2024 7:30pm at South Delta Baptist Church, 1988 56 Street, Delta
December 13, 2024 4pm & 7:30pm at Centennial Theatre, 2300 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver
December 15, 2024 4pm & 7:30pm at Bell Performing Arts Centre, 6250 144 Street, Surrey
December 22, 2024 4pm & 7:30pm at Orpheum Theatre, 601 Smithe Street, Vancouver
Celebrate this holiday tradition with family and friends as host Christopher Gaze regales audiences with festive stories while David Bui conducts the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra in a concert filled with favourite carols and Christmas classics.
Solicitude: Music to Shine in Darkest Winter
December 13, 2024 8pm at Centre Stage at Surrey City Hall 13450 104 Avenue, Surrey
Join the a cappella ensemble musica intima and Russell Wallace explore what the winter season means to Russell through his Indigenous musical traditions and perspectives. Arrive early for pre-show entertainment by Celtic harpist Leanne Page in the Lobby
Good Tidings! A Good Noise Gospel Choir Christmas 2024
December 14, 2024 3pm & 8pm, December 16, 2024 8pm at Christ Church Cathedral 690 Burrard Street, Vancouver
Good Noise’s annual concert fills Christ Church with the best of gospel Christmas music in a program of inspired gospel, soul and jazz arrangements of Christmas classics featuring the talented Gospel Singer Crystal Hicks
Vancouver Bach Choir: Handel’s Messiah
December 14, 2024 7:30pm at Orpheum Theatre, 601 Smithe Street, Vancouver
The Vancouver Bach Choir with members of the Vancouver Opera Orchestra, and soloists, Caitlin Wood (Soprano), Nicholas Burns (Alto), Spencer Britten (Tenor) and Jonathon Adams (Bass) promise to bring something fresh to the famed Handel’s Messiah
United Voices Choir: Handel’s Messiah Sing-Along
December 15, 2024 8pm at Kerrisdale Presbyterian Church, 2733 W 41st Avenue, Vancouver
Listen or sing-along with the 65+ choir voices, directed by Dr. Greg Caisley, with a professional orchestra and soloists – Dory Hayley (soprano), David Rosborough (baritone)
Jazz at The Anvil: Angela Kelman’s Have A Holly Jolly Jazzy Christmas
December 17, 2024 7pm at Anvil Theatre, 777 Columbia Street, New Westminster
Tom Keenlyside Quartet and featured vocalist, Angela Kelman, bring an evening of swinging Christmas songs and traditional classics with the all star band including Tom Keenlyside on sax, flute and clarinet, Michael Creber on piano, Nino Di Pasquale on drums and Brent Gubbels on bass.
Holiday Singalong
December 17 to 21, 2024 at Presentation House Theatre, 333 Chesterfield Avenue, North Vancouver
Gather around for a festive singalong of holiday favourites with your family, friends, and loved ones all together for an evening that’s merry and bright.
Christmas with Chor Leoni
December 19, 2024 at 7:30pm, December 20, 2024 at 5pm & 8pm, and December 21, 2024 at 2pm, 5pm & 8pm at St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church, 1022 Nelson Street, Vancouver
Erick Lichte conducts holiday feast for the senses, Chor Leoni’s classic choral blend meets the illuminated architecture and soaring acoustics of the beautiful Saint Andrew’s-Wesley United in a mix of sacred songs, festive carols and winter soundscapes. Featuring Pianists Tina Chang & Karen Lee-Morlang, Cameron Wilson (Violin), Laurence Mollerup (Bass), and Keith Sinclair (Guitar)
