2,765
Number of seats
Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Canada's Largest Stage — home to the Vancouver Opera, Ballet BC, major concerts and larger touring shows.
Explore this venue
Vancouver Civic Theatres
Watch this space.
Our world-class theatres and performance spaces are host to more than 800 events each year, with over 800,000 guests watching shows, participating in events, and being a part of the action.
Our venues
Five stages, one downtown.
All of our venues are accessible and conveniently located in downtown Vancouver.
Orpheum
Vancouver's Iconic Concert Hall — best known as the home of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra.
Explore this venue
Vancouver Playhouse
Fully Equipped Proscenium Theatre — polished and intimate, for dance, film and theatre.
Explore this venue
šxʷƛ̓exən Xwtl’a7shn
A Place You're Invited to Celebrate — outdoor performances and festivals year-round.
Explore this venue
About us
Bridging the connection between patron and performer
Vancouver Civic Theatres (VCT) is owned and operated by the City of Vancouver, and is committed to developing, enhancing and promoting the city’s vibrant arts scene, sharing with the world the astonishing breadth and depth of Vancouver’s creative community and cultural entrepreneurs.
VCT bridges the connection between patron and performer, providing culture enthusiasts with access to an endless array of arts and entertainment productions, including concerts, theatre, classical music, opera and Broadway shows.
Inspire creativity
One of Vancouver’s largest cultural hubs
800+
Annual events
800,000+
Annual venue guests
8
Prime performers
5
Venues
VCT Presents
Silent Movie Mondays at the historic Orpheum
At the historic Orpheum Oct 26 & Dec 7.
OCT 26
Silent Movie Mondays: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Join us for John Barrymore as Dr. Jekyll as an experiment releases the cruel Mr. Hyde, an alter ego who becomes increasingly difficult to control, with tragic consequences.
Read more
DEC 7
Silent Movie Mondays: Charlie Chaplin Shorts
Join us for three of Charlie Chaplin's most beloved shorts showcasing his gift for physical comedy and comic mischief.
Read more
Rent a venue
Bring your next event to life with Vancouver Civic Theatres
Send us an email to speak with one of our booking and event experts. Our clients’ needs are top of mind, and we’re available to help you each step of the way.