More than 40 fun and fantastic things to do in Vancouver in January
Welcome to 2026, everyone! Start the new year with some great events around Vancouver this January.
From Snowed In Comedy Tour to Dine Out Vancouver, Moulin Rouge, and more, here are 41 fantastic things to see and do this month!
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Dine Out Vancouver 2026
Dine Out Vancouver
What: From Jan. 21 to Feb. 8, Dine Out Vancouver is set to take over the city once again, celebrating its 24th year with 18 days of multi-course menus, exclusive culinary events, and hotel and travel deals you won’t want to miss.
With more than 350 participating restaurants, curated menus starting at just $25, and dozens of one-of-a-kind food experiences, Dine Out is the ultimate way to explore Vancouver’s world-class dining scene — whether you’re a seasoned foodie or just hungry for something new.
When: Jan. 21 to Feb. 8, 2026
Where: Participating restaurants and various locations across the city
Price: Fixed menus start at just $25
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AME Roundup’s Discovery Day
What: AME Roundup Conference hosts a family-focused Discovery Day at the Vancouver Convention Centre. The free event invites people of all ages to learn about mineral exploration and mining through interactive displays, exhibitors, and experiences.
When: Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Ballroom A/B, Vancouver Convention Centre East – 999 Canada Place, Vancouver
Cost: Free
Twice
What: South Korean girl group Twice are coming for two Vancouver concerts at Rogers Arena in January. The platinum-selling “Cheer Up” and “The Feels” singers are on the road with the Twice This Is For The World Tour in support of their latest album, released this summer.
When: Jan. 9 and 10, 2026
Time: 8 p.m.
Where: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online
Artemis Space Adventure with LEGO Bricks
What: Science World invites guests to blast off in its latest feature exhibit, Artemis Space Adventure with LEGO Bricks.
Visitors will use LEGO bricks to imagine, design, and build their way through deep space challenges. There are also huge LEGO sculptures and workshop stations to inspire the creativity of explorers of all ages.
When: Now until Apr. 6, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Science World – 1455 Quebec St., Vancouver
Tickets: Available online
PuSh International Performing Arts Festival
Orpheus
What: PuSh International Performing Arts Festival is back for another groundbreaking year this winter, and it promises a lineup of works for every type of live arts enthusiast.
Highlights include The Motha’ Kiki Ball, Khalil Khalil, and the highly anticipated Opening Party.
When: Thursday, Jan. 22 to Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026
Time: Various times
Where: Various venues
Cost: Various prices, including several free events. Purchase online
NFL Football at PROLINE Sportsbook Lounge at Parq Casino Grand
What: Parq Casino is doing it up big for NFL Pick’em.
As Vancouver’s premier sports-viewing venue, the PROLINE Sportsbook Lounge is hosting each game on a massive 50-foot screen, complete with surround sound and stadium-style energy. Hang out with friends and other football enthusiasts while cheering for the teams that bring you together.
And of course, no football viewing is complete without epic eats and delicious drinks, which is why, along with the classic Sportsbook Lounge menu, you can enjoy a special NFL brunch menu.
When: Various dates
Time: Various times
Where: PROLINE Sportsbook Lounge at Parq Casino – 39 Smithe St., Vancouver
Cost: Free
Paradisum by Recirquel (Hungary)
What: DanceHouse presents Recirquel’s Paradisum, which fuses circus, dance, and physical theatre by using the common language of movement to explore themes of renewal and connection in the face of an uncertain future.
Accompanied by a striking soundscape, six performers take the Vancouver Playhouse stage, embodying the overwhelming effort of existence in a post-apocalyptic world. Elements of stagecraft – a rippling black drape, a ladder, rings, a hoop – transform the stage into a living being, creating otherworldly vistas as the artists engage in breathtaking aerial work and choreography.
When: Jan. 21 to 24, 2026
Time: 8 p.m. (Wednesday to Saturday), 2 p.m. (Saturday)
Where: Vancouver Playhouse – 600 Hamilton St., Vancouver
Cost: Starting at $40.75, purchase online
Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience in Vancouver
Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience in Stanley Park, Vancouver. (Kenneth Chan)
What: A stretch of Stanley Park’s towering trees will be infused with a touch of magic. After dusk, the forest will glow with an otherworldly trail where wands are welcome, creatures stir in the shadows, and Harry Potter’s Forbidden Forest is brought to life beneath Vancouver’s canopy.
When: Now until Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026; weekends and select weekdays
Time: Starting at 4:45 p.m. each event night until late evening. All entry is timed.
Where: Site of the Stanley Park Train — Pipeline Road in Stanley Park, via the West Georgia Street park entrance
Admission: Tickets online. Starting at $49.50 for adults; free for children under the age of three
Oshōgatsu – Japanese New Year Celebrations
What: Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre invites guests to begin 2026 with free Japanese New Year Celebrations. Guests can take part in free calligraphy lessons. You can also learn how to play Shogi, a popular mind sport from Japan, try Japanese tea, and join a free Hawaiian Hula dance class.
When: Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026
Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre – 6688 Southoaks Cres., Burnaby
Cost: Free
Zoo Lights
What: Zoo Lights is a multi-sensory journey at the Greater Vancouver Zoo. Explore glowing displays and colourful lanterns in the festive event that the whole family can enjoy together.
While you’re at the Greater Vancouver Zoo, climb aboard the Arctic Express, take a photo with Santa, shop the holiday market, and more.
When: Now until Jan. 10, 2026
Time: Noon to 9 p.m.
Where: 5048 264th St., Aldergrove
Admission: General admission starts at $16, and memberships are also available. Purchase online
Canada Strong Pass
Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site
What: Those wanting to watch their spending this time of year, while discovering some amazing attractions and destinations near Vancouver, are in luck this year with the return of the Canada Strong Pass.
From now until Jan. 15, 2026, families can once again enjoy free and discounted access to parks, national galleries, museums, and even rail travel.
When: Various days of operation
Time: Various hours of operation
Where: Various attractions and destinations near Vancouver. See the list online.
Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge
What: Cross the world-famous bridge, lit end-to-end with a changing multi-colour display, and sway high above the illuminated Capilano River. Journey into a glittering rainforest and walk high above the forest floor on a transformed Treetops Adventure. Finally, walk along the sparkling cliffside pathway of Cliffwalk.
Don’t forget to snap an Instagram-worthy photo, sip a decadent hot chocolate to the sound of live festive tunes and get in on all the festive fun of the many children’s activities around the Park.
When: Now until Jan. 18, 2026 (closed on Dec. 25)
Time: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Guests are allowed to stay in the park up to an hour after closing.
Where: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park – 3735 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, with annual passes (included with admission) available for B.C. residents. Purchase online
Dundarave Festival’s Forest of Miracles
What: The Dundarave Festival of Lights is the largest outdoor display of Christmas trees in British Columbia. Discover over 150 uniquely decorated trees covered in holiday lights and vote for your favourites in several categories, including Most Sustainable, Glitz & Glam, and Most Creative.
The Forest of Miracles is open to the public 24 hours a day until Jan. 7, 2026.
When: Now until Jan. 7, 2026
Time: 24 hours a day
Where: West Vancouver Waterfront from the Grosvenor Ambleside Galleria to Dundarave Beach
Admission: Free
Surrey Libraries Expo
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What: You’re invited to celebrate Family Literacy Day at the annual Surrey Libraries Expo at South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre. There will be a variety of fun activities for all ages to enjoy, including craft stations, coding sessions, book bowling and more. Plus, check out the mobile library to discover the latest reading releases.
When: Saturday, Jan. 25, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where: South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre – 14601 20 Ave., Surrey
Cost: Free
Sonder: Life in Lights
What: Yaletown has transformed into an immersive light gallery for the holiday season with Sonder: Life in Lights.
From now to Jan. 11, guests can explore a self-guided route through the Heritage District and discover a series of cinematic light projections designed in collaboration with acclaimed creative studio Best Coast.
Visitors can follow a self-guided route from Hamilton and Mainland all the way to the waterfront along Marinaside Crescent, where the reflections off the harbour make some of the projections feel especially magical. It’s free, open nightly at 5 p.m., and perfect for cozy holiday date nights or anyone looking to experience something magical in the city this season.
When: Now until Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026
Time: Nightly starting at 5 p.m.
Where: Self-guided route from Hamilton and Mainland to the waterfront along Marinaside Crescent in Yaletown, Vancouver
Admission: Free
Britannia Mine Museum – Ores & Orcas
What: Britannia Mine Museum hosts Ores & Orcas – Howe Sound /Átl’ḵa7tsem: A Recovering Ecosystem until February 2026. Guests will be able to explore how copper contamination impacted the marine food chain from plankton to predators and discover how remediation efforts protect the important ecosystem.
The temporary exhibit also showcases specimens from the Howe Sound ecosystem, including the skeleton of a real killer whale.
When: Now until February 2026
Time: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: 150 Copper Dr., Britannia Beach
Cost: Prices vary, purchase online
Nature Work Parties
City of Surrey
What: Help remove invasive plants and clean up litter at various parks in Surrey this winter. Tools and training will be provided and all ages are welcome.
Nature Work Parties are drop-in, rain, or shine, though events may be cancelled in high winds or extreme weather conditions. Participants are also asked to wear appropriate clothing for outdoor winter activities.
When: Saturday, Jan. 10 and 17, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. staggered start times
Where: Clayton Park (Jan. 10), Bob Rutledge (Jan. 17)
Cost: Free
Malanka 2026
What: Enjoy a night of live music, dancing, and delicious food with the Association of United Ukrainian Canadians. There will be a Ukrainian dance and music concert, performances by Edmonton’s Broken Banjos, and more.
When: Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026
Where: The Ukrainian Cultural Centre — 805 E Pender, Vancouver
Time: 5:30 p.m. to late
Tickets: Online
Saturday Family Skate parties at Rolla Skate Club
What: Rolla Skate Club hosts a weekly Family roller skating party at Rollerland. Lace ’em up and get ready to show off your moves.
When: Every Saturday
Time: 4 to 6 p.m.
Where: Rollerland – 21 N Renfrew St, Vancouver
Tickets: Purchase online
Rogers Arena Tours
What: Sports fans, music lovers and architecture enthusiasts will want to get their ticket for a behind-the-scenes look at the home of the Vancouver Canucks and the Vancouver Warriors.
Tour stops of the state-of-the-art arena include the Game Presentation Box, the Press Box, and the Alumni Suite. Guests will also visit the Legends Locker Room, Golden Goal and Olympic Torch.
When: Various dates
Time: 10:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m., and 2 p.m.
Where: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Cost: $15-$25, purchase online
Cheer on the home teams
Vancouver Canucks
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What: The Canucks are back in action in January with games including the Boston Bruins on Saturday, Jan. 3, the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday, Jan. 17, and the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday, Jan. 31.
When: Various dates
Time: Various times
Where: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Cost: Various; purchase online
Vancouver Giants
What: The Vancouver Giants continue the WHL season this month at the Langley Events Centre with games including the Tri-City Americans on Friday, Jan. 9, the Prince George Cougars on Sunday, Jan. 18, the Kelowna Rockets on Saturday, Jan. 31, and more.
When: Various dates
Time: Various times
Where: Langley Events Centre – 7888 200th St., Langley
Cost: Various; purchase online
Vancouver Goldeneyes
PWHL
What: Vancouver Goldeneyes take the ice at Pacific Coliseum this month to face the Toronto Sceptres on Thursday, Jan. 22, during the Lunar New Year celebration.
When: Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Pacific Coliseum at the PNE – 2901 E. Hastings St., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices; purchase online
Abbotsford Canucks
What: Abbotsford Canucks continue their AHL campaign this month, with home games against the Calgary Wranglers on Jan. 10 and 11, San Diego Gulls on Jan. 24 and 25, and more.
When: Various dates
Time: Various times
Where: Abbotsford Centre – 33800 King Rd., Abbotsford
Cost: Various; purchase online
Vancouver Warriors
What: The Vancouver Warriors continue the National Lacrosse League season at Rogers Arena this month with a game against the San Diego Seals on Friday, Jan. 16.
When: Friday, Jan. 16
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Cost: Various; purchase online
Ice skating
Robson Square Ice Rink
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What: The Robson Square Ice Rink will soon reopen for the new skating season, and all ages are invited to hit the ice during the holidays and into the new year.=
Located under the covered outdoor plaza at Robson Square, the rink operates seasonally when temperatures begin to dip.
The downtown Vancouver wintry tradition will kick off on Monday, Dec. 1 and will operate until the end of February. Over 100,000 skaters are expected to visit each year.
When: Open daily until Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026
Time: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (holiday hours apply on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day)
Where: Robson Square — 800 Robson St., Vancouver; beneath Robson Street and Howe Street
Cost: Free for all ages if you bring your skates. Skate rentals are also available for a fee.
Surrey Civic Plaza Ice Rink
What: This is the first-ever activation of the public plaza in Surrey City Centre with an outdoor ice rink, and the City of Surrey is aiming to potentially turn this into a new annual civic tradition.
The ice rink spans an area of 4,000 sq. ft., with 5,000 gallons of water used to create the slick surface. Moreover, it is fully covered under a large tent, protecting it from inclement weather.
When: Open daily until Monday, Feb. 16, 2026
Time: 1 to 8 p.m. (holiday hours of 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. apply on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day)
Where: Surrey Civic Plaza — 13450 104th Ave., Surrey
Cost: Free for all ages. Skate rentals are also available for a fee.
Skate Plaza at The Shipyards
What: The City of North Vancouver’s free Shipyards Skate Plaza is open and skaters of all ages can glide on the approximately 12,000 sq. ft. surface daily from 12 to 8 p.m. Fun can be had no matter the weather – the Shipyards Skate Plaza is covered by a retractable roof.
When: Open until Mar. 29, 2026
Time: Noon to 8 p.m.
Where: The Shipyards Commons, North Vancouver
Admission: Free. Skate rentals are available for $7 for adults and $5 for children (quantities are limited)
Enjoy the arts
Snowed In Comedy Tour 2026
What: The long-running winter comedy tour returns to Surrey on Tuesday, Jan. 20, and Vancouver on Friday, Jan. 23. This year’s lineup includes Great Canadian Laugh Off winner Paul Myrehaug, Sirius-XM Radio Top Comic winner Pete Zedlacher, CBC’s The Debaters regular Erica Sigurdson, and winner of The Canadian comedy competition at Just for Laughs Dan Quinn.
When: Jan. 20, 2026 (Surrey), Jan. 23, 2026 (Vancouver)
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Surrey Art Gallery & Surrey Arts Centre – 13750 88th Ave., Surrey; York Theatre — 639 Commercial Dr., Vancouver
Cost: Various prices, purchase online
Broadway Across Canada – Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Courtesy of Broadway Across Canada
When: Jan. 20 to 25, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m. (Tuesday to Saturday), 2 p.m. (Saturday), 1 to 6:30 p.m. (Sunday)
Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre — 630 Hamilton St., Vancouver
Cost: Various; purchase online
East Van Panto: West Van Story
What: East Van Panto’s latest all-ages theatrical extravaganza tells the story of a holiday romance caught in the middle of a dance battle and a housing crisis
Follow Holly and Joes as they try to find love and laughter as two families and two cities struggle over development and low-income housing.
When: Now until Jan. 11, 2026
Time: Various times
Where: York Theatre – 639 Commercial Dr., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online
The Offspring
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What: Punk rock luminaries The Offspring are bringing the Supercharged Worldwide tour to multiple Canadian cities this winter, and four stops right here in B.C.
The Offspring have sold over 40 million records worldwide and are known for their numerous platinum hits, including “Pretty Fly (For a White Guy),” “Gotta Get Away,” and “Original Prankster.”
When: Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online
New Year, New Me at The Improv Centre
What: The Improv Centre performers are celebrating new beginnings and the start of the new year by bringing to life the audience’s real-life regrets and resolutions in this interactive comedy show.
When: Every Friday and Saturday from Jan. 2 to 25, 2026
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Where: The Improv Centre – 1502 Duranleau St., Vancouver
Cost: Various, purchase online
Hidden Wonders
What: Hidden Wonders is a speakeasy magic experience held in a secret location in downtown New Westminster. Shawn is a World Champion of Magic, has performed on Ellen, fooled Las Vegas headliners Penn & Teller twice on Fool Us, and had his magic featured on shows like Fringe, Shut Eye, and X-Files.
When: Various dates
Time: Various showtimes
Where: Secret location in New Westminster. Guests will be provided with the address and password
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online
Saturday Night Laughs with The Comedy Department
What: The Comedy Department brings the laughs to The Show Cellar every Saturday night. The award-winning improvisers have appeared on Amazon Prime, Disney+, Netflix, and more, and will use audience suggestions to create hilarious scenes right on the spot.
No two shows are alike, so head down to help build the hilarity in front of your very eyes.
When: Every Saturday
Time: 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.
Where: The Show Cellar – 1755 Davie St., Vancouver
Tickets: $24 plus fees, purchase online
Burning Mom
What: Arts Club Theatre is on tour with its inspiring comedy, Burning Mom. Meet Dorothy, who, upon realizing that life is too short to put off achieving one’s goals, heads off in an RV to Burning Man.
Join the journey of self-discovery and learn how art and human connection can keep us going on life’s winding roads.
When: Various dates from Jan. 8 to Feb. 8, 2026
Time: Various times
Where: Kay Meek Arts Centre in West Vancouver (Jan. 8 and 9), Anvil Centre in New Westminster (Jan. 10 and 11), Surrey Arts Centre in Surrey (Jan. 14 to 24) Shadbolt Centre for the Arts in Burnaby (Jan. 25), Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (Jan. 27 to 31), Clarke Theatre in Mission (Feb. 3) Chilliwack Cultural Centre in Chilliwack (Feb. 4), The ACT Arts Centre in Maple Ridge (Feb. 7 and 8)
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online
Bon appetite
Forbidden Vancouver’s Holiday History and Hot Chocolate Tour
What: Get festive and forbidden this season with the Holiday History and Hot Chocolate Tour. Acclaimed guided walking tours company Forbidden Vancouver invites you to step inside downtown’s iconic buildings and discover stories of intrigue, jealousy and murder.
Guests will also enjoy beautiful holiday displays in some of Vancouver’s finest hotel lobbies, get a private viewing inside the Marine Building, and stay warm with a delicious hot chocolate at the award-winning Mink Chocolates.
When: Daily until Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026
Time: Various start times
Where: Starts at the corner of Robson Street and Granville Street
Cost: $44.90-$49. Purchase online
H Tasting Lounge’s Winterlust
H Tasting Lounge
What: Winterlust is once again taking over the stunning H Tasting Lounge’s patio. The event consists of five private translucent domes decorated with seasonal evergreen elements and Alpine-themed accents. Visitors will also enjoy views of the North Shore mountains and Coal Harbour.
Each dome can accommodate up to six guests and is fully equipped with heaters and fresh-air circulation to keep things nice and cozy. Additionally, each dome has an independent sound system so you can enjoy your own tunes while dining.
When: Now until Sunday, Mar. 1
Where: H Tasting Lounge — 1601 Bayshore Dr., Vancouver
Reservations: Online
The Wedding Party
What: The Wedding Party, an immersive experience presented by Secret City Adventures, will take over Glowbal Restaurant in Downtown Vancouver starting Friday, Oct. 3.
The unique event will see guests taking in a live performance, deciphering clues and solving puzzles, and enjoying a delicious dinner at the wedding reception of Norah and Jack.
When: Saturdays and Sundays until February 2026
Time: 1 and 6 p.m.
Where: Glowbal – 590 West Georgia St., Vancouver
Cost: Various prices, including individual tickets, tables of four, and VIP. More info online
Farmers markets in Metro Vancouver
Granville Island Public Market
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What: You can shop at the Granville Island Public Market year-round. It’s indoors, so it’s a great option on a rainy day. This place is loved by locals and tourists alike. Shop for all your basics and extras here and grab lunch from some of the city’s best eats.
When: Every day
Time: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Granville Island – 1661 Duranleau St., Vancouver
Riley Park Winter Farmers Market
What: Visitors will find over 85 farms and producers and a selection of food and coffee trucks. Shop for fruits and veggies, eggs and dairy, meat, prepared food, craft beverages, craft items, and more.
When: Every Saturday until Mar. 28, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: 50 E. 30th Ave. and Ontario Street, Vancouver
Kitsilano Winter Farmers Market
What: Kitsilano Farmers’ Market takes place on Sundays in the parking lot of the Community Centre and offers a good selection of fresh local produce and gourmet treats to stock up on for the week. There are also a number of artisan vendors and food trucks to check out at the market.
When: Every Sunday until Apr. 26, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: West 10th Avenue and Trafalgar Street, Vancouver
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