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Dance and sing your way into December with these Vancouver concerts!

Here are 10 concerts around town to add to your calendar this month, including Contact Winter Music Festival, John Legend and more.

And for more fun things happening around town, be sure to visit our Listed section.

Contact Winter Music Festival

Contact Winter Music Festival

What: Contact Winter Music Festival is returning to Vancouver, and some massive stars are coming for the party.

Canada’s largest indoor winter music festival is taking over the Pacific Coliseum on Friday, Dec. 26 and Saturday, Dec. 27.

This year’s headliners include Grammy Award-nominated duo Slander and DJ of the Year winner Eric Prydz.

When: Friday, Dec. 26 and Saturday, Dec. 27.
Where: Pacific Coliseum — 100 N. Renfrew St., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online

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What: Elf, one of the most beloved Christmas films of all time, is celebrating a milestone birthday this holiday season in Vancouver. The Will Ferrell comedy classic is getting the live concert treatment at the Orpheum Theatre.

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra will bring John Debney’s heartwarming score to life while the film is projected onto a massive 40-foot movie screen.

When: Friday, Dec. 19 and Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Orpheum Theatre – 601 Smithe St., Vancouver
Cost: Various prices, purchase online

Petunia and the Vipers

What: Vancouver’s own Petunia and The Vipers are throwing a huge party at The Rio Theatre, and you’re invited. Get ready to party at the “hillbilly-flavoured-swing inflected-ragtime-goodtime-thunderously rolling-one-of-a-kind-you-don’t-want-to-miss-this-sort-of-a-show” featuring special guest Spank Williams.

When: Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025
Time: 9 p.m.
Where: Rio Theatre – 1660 East Broadway, Vancouver
Tickets: $20 early bird plus fees, $25 plus fees online, $30 plus fees at the door. Purchase online

CP Holiday Train

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What: The CPKC Holiday Train rolls back into B.C. this December, bringing lights, holiday cheer, and one of Canada’s favourite music acts to a bunch of communities across the province and Metro Vancouver.

The 27th edition of the beloved holiday tradition will travel across Canada and the U.S. this season to raise money, food, and awareness for local food banks. Attendees at each CPKC Holiday Train stop in B.C. will also enjoy a free and festive concert by eight-time Juno winners, the Barenaked Ladies.

When: Friday, Dec. 19 and Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025
Time: Various times
Where: Various locations
Cost: Free; donations for the local food bank to help those in need are encouraged

Grant Lawrence & Friends: A Very Vancouver Christmas

What: Award-winning local author and broadcaster Grant Lawrence is throwing a holiday party at Hollywood Theatre. The all-star lineup for the all-ages show includes Jill Barber, Torquil Campbell (Stars), Dan Moxon (Bend Sinister), Charlie Demers, Ayla Tesler-Mabe and Aaron Chapman.

When: Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Hollywood Theatre — 3123 W. Broadway, Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase here

Xmas in Skaville 22

What: Xmas in Skaville is bringing high-energy holiday cheer to the Wise Hall in December. The lineup for the 22nd edition includes Balkan Shmalkan, Brehdren, Brasser, The Wavebirds, and Bobbi-Jo Moore & The Elixxxirs. The show promises to heat up the cold winter’s night, so make sure to bring your dancing shoes.

When: Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Wise Hall – 1882 Adanac St., Vancouver
Tickets: $25 plus fees in advance, purchase online

Funk the Halls featuring The Funk Hunters

What: Canadian electronic duo The Funk Hunters are bringing their holiday extravaganza back to their home base of Vancouver.

Multi-dimensional artists Nick Middleton and Duncan Smith will be taking to the stage at the Commodore Ballroom for two of the biggest parties of the season with Funk the Halls.

When: Friday, Dec. 19 and Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025
Time: 8 p.m.
Where: Commodore Ballroom — 868 Granville St., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online

Christmas with Chor Leoni

Chor Leoni

What: Chor Leoni is getting festive with its annual Christmas show. The holiday tradition is filled with folk music favourites, ancient chants and modern classics. The program is set to include traditional songs in bright new arrangements. There will also be world premieres and musical guests during the performances.

When: Thursday, Dec. 18 to Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025
Time: Various times
Where: St. Andrew’s Wesley United Church – 1022 Nelson St., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online

John Legend

What: Thirteen-time Grammy winner John Legend brings the Get Lifted 20th Anniversary Tour to Rogers Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 3.

John Legend is an EGOT winner with multiple Grammys, an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, a Tony, and three Emmys under his belt. Fans will also recognize him as The Voice‘s senior coach on the hit reality singing competition.

The Get Lifted 20th Anniversary World Tour will showcase the entirety of the double-platinum album Get Lifted, which won him legions of fans with hits like “Ordinary People,” “Used to Love U,” and “Number One.”

When: Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025
Time: 8 p.m.
Where: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices. Tickets for sale online

The Jinkx & Dela Holiday Show

What: Drag Queens BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon from RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars bring their newest holiday show to Vancouver.

Fans can expect a fabulous spectacle in the show co-written and co-created by the duo and directed by BenDeLaCreme, with whip-smart comedy, brand-new songs, and annual favourites.

When: Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre — 630 Hamilton St., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase here