Time flies when you’re having fun, so get ready to take off!
Here are 15 great things to do in Vancouver from Jan. 23 to 25, including Terminal City Roller Derby, Dine Out Vancouver, and more.
Be sure to check out our Listed section for more fantastic things happening around town.
To stay up to date on everything happening in Metro Vancouver, B.C., and beyond, sign up for our newsletters!
The Lunar New Year Afternoon Tea at Notch8
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
What: Fairmont Hotel Vancouver invites you to its Lunar New Year-themed Afternoon Tea at Notch8. Guests will enjoy a curated lineup of teas paired with sweet and savoury treats. There is also a Children’s Tea available, which includes finger sandwiches, scones, cookies, and other tasty foods.
When: Now until Feb. 22, 2026
Time: Various seatings
Where: Notch8 Restaurant & Bar – 900 W. Georgia St., Vancouver (Fairmont Hotel Vancouver)
Cost: $75 per adult, $40 per child (ages 12 and under); make a reservation
Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift
What: Calling all Swifties! A candlelight Taylor Swift tribute concert is coming to Vancouver in 2026, and it’s sure to make all your “Wildest Dreams” come true.
The highly anticipated shows will be put on by Fever, with the live, multi-sensory musical experience on Jan. 23 and Feb. 27.
With 10 of Taylor Swift’s biggest hits being performed by a string quartet, you’re sure to hear your favourites at Kerrisdale Presbyterian Church.
When: Jan. 23 and Feb. 27, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m. (January) and 8:30 p.m. (February)
Where: Kerrisdale Presbyterian Church – 2733 West 41st Ave., Vancouver
Cost: Various; purchase online
Snowed In Comedy Tour 2026
What: The long-running winter comedy tour returns to 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. 23, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: York Theatre — 639 Commercial Dr., Vancouver
Cost: Various prices, purchase online
The Offspring
The Offspring/Facebook
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
Little Weird Weekend at Little Mountain Gallery
What: A mini comedy festival packed with big laughs is coming to Vancouver’s Little Mountain Gallery.
Little Weird Weekend is an annual celebration of alternative, experimental and indie comedy. Highlights include Who Wants to Be Decolonized?, a satirical Indigenous-themed stand-up comedy game show; The Weird Audition Show, where actors audition with monologues that they could never use in a normal setting; and Are You Smarter Than A Comedian?, an interactive trivia-style game show.
When: Friday, Jan. 23 to Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026
Time: Various times
Where: Little Mountain Gallery — 110 Water St., Vancouver
Cost: Various prices, purchase online
Broadway Across Canada – Moulin Rouge! The Musical
What: The highly anticipated Moulin Rouge! The Musical from Jan. 20 to 25 is filled with all the iconic songs from Baz Luhrmann’s epic film. Get ready to explore the world of splendour, glitz and glory with poet Christian and cabaret star Satine. The show, directed by Tony winner Alex Timbers, promises to be a celebration of truth, beauty, freedom, and — above all — love.
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
Paradisum by Recirquel (Hungary)
Paradisum (Mark Dawson Photography)
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
Dine Out Vancouver 2026
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
Silk & Snow x Casper Canada Vancouver Warehouse Sale
What: Canadian home retailer Silk & Snow is hosting a warehouse sale with an assortment of top-sellers from Wednesday, Jan. 21 to Sunday, Jan. 25.
Discover their comfortable bedding lines, mattresses, furniture (including their sofa) and bath collection in person at the PNE South Forum.
When: Wednesday, Jan. 21 to Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Wednesday to Saturday), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Sunday)
Where: Pacific National Exhibition – South Forum — 2901 E Hastings St., Vancouver
Admission: Free entry and free parking
Taste Around Abby
Ministère of Seafood (Codi Lynn)
What: The 15-day festival (a new culinary experience under the Taste of Abby Umbrella) is running from Jan. 21 to Feb. 4, inviting locals and visitors to enjoy thoughtfully curated three-course menus priced from $40 to $70.
Participating restaurants include Restaurant 62, Amici Italian Osteria + Wine Bar, Tasty Indian Bistro, Table Bistro, Bow and Stern, and Ministère of Seafood, each with food philosophies rooted in supporting local producers.
When: Now until Feb. 8, 2026
Where: Participating restaurants around Abbotsford
Price: Three-course menus ranging from $40 to $70
Terminal City Roller Derby Double-Header
What: Vancouver women’s flat-track roller derby is coming to the Poirier Forum in Coquitlam for a double-header this Sunday. Cheer on the athletes during the matchups between the TCRD Bumblebeasts vs. Divergence Roller Derby’s 80 HDs, followed by PNW Bars vs. API Fury.
When: Jan. 25, 2026
Time: Doors at 1 pm, first whistle at 1:30 p.m.
Where: Poirier Forum – 618 Poirier St., Coquitlam
Admission: By donation at the door
The Rio Theatre Burlesque & Variety Show
What: Vancouver burlesque luminary April O’Peel has curated an all-star lineup for the next edition of The Rio Theatre Burlesque & Variety Show. Sit back and enjoy performances by Dame Derriere, Forrest Rump, Little Brit Naughty, and more, all hosted by Dandy.
When: Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026
Time: 9 p.m.
Where: The Rio Theatre — 1660 East Broadway, Vancouver
Cost: $35-$40, purchase online
Sunset Meditation – Mindfulness Under the Stars
What: The H.R. MacMillan Space Centre is hosting a meditation on Jan. 23 for “an evening of calm, clarity, and cosmic perspective.”
After a planetarium journey through the Grand Canyon to the North Pole — and then relaxing under the stars and Northern Lights — David Greenshields, a mindfulness-based stress reduction teacher, will lead a conversation on mindfulness “and reclaiming control of your life.”
When: Thursday, Jan. 23, 2026
Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: H.R. MacMillan Space Centre — 1100 Chestnut St., Vancouver
Tickets: $30.27, purchase online
Super Weekend at Fraser River Discovery Centre
Fraser Valley Discovery Centre
What: Fraser Valley Discovery Centre hosts a series of public programs for families on the last weekend of each month, with immersive activities that help guests of all ages discover the important waterway.
January and February explores the Blustery Fraser Canyon and how its unique geography of the Fraser Canyon shapes the Lower Mainland’s weather patterns.
When: Jan. 24 and 25 and Feb. 28 and March 1, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Fraser River Discovery Centre — 788 Quayside Dr., New Westminster
Cost: Included with admission, $5-$8. Free for ages 2 and under
Street Food City
What: Vancouver has an epic food truck scene, and a returning outdoor festival is here to prove it this month during Dine Out Vancouver.
Street Food City is back for its 14th year from Jan. 22 to 25, with over a dozen delicious food trucks to discover at šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énk Square outside of the Vancouver Art Gallery.
The free event is presented by the Vancouver Streetfood Society, DowntownVan, and supported by EVO Car Share.
Dates: Jan. 22 to 25, 2026
Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Thursday and Friday), 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday)
Where: šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énk Square — West Georgia Street, Vancouver
Admission: Free
Richmond Art Gallery Winter Exhibitions Launch
What: Richmond Art Gallery hosts the launch of two new exhibitions at the Annex Gallery and Richmond Art Gallery.
Meet the artists behind Tides Within and The Chromophiliacs, go on an informal tour of the works, and more.
When: Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
Where: Richmond Art Gallery — 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond
Admission: Free or by donation