For one Saturday in December 2024, Yaletown became Taylor Town. With the Eras Tour wrapping up at BC Place on December 6 to 8, the neighbourhood threw a free, family-friendly Christmas party with a Swiftie twist: Taylor-themed installations at Helmcken Plaza, classic Christmas décor at Bill Curtis Square, photo spots and shops open late.
It was a one-off, tied to the tour. Here’s what it was like, and what’s on in Yaletown and downtown this Christmas.
What Taylor Town Was (2024)
- Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024, 12:00 to 5:00 PM.
- Where: Bill Curtis Square and Helmcken Plaza in Yaletown.
- What: Swiftie installations and holiday décor, photo setups, kids’ activities and late-opening local shops.
- Cost: free.
Christmas in Yaletown and Downtown This Year
- Portobello West’s Holiday Market at the Roundhouse in Yaletown, November 28 and 29.
- The Winter Solstice Lantern Festival at the Roundhouse and on Granville Island, December 21.
- The Vancouver Christmas Tree Lighting at the Art Gallery, November 27.
- The Vancouver Christmas Market, November 16 to December 24.
- Free light art at Lumière, November 12 to 14.
For the whole season, start with the best Christmas things to do in Vancouver.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Taylor Town happening in 2026?
No. It was a one-time event in 2024, tied to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour shows in Vancouver.
When was Taylor Town?
Saturday, December 7, 2024.
What’s on in Yaletown this Christmas?
Portobello West at the Roundhouse (November 28 and 29) and the Winter Solstice Lantern Festival (December 21).
Part of: Vancouver Christmas Guide 2026 › Best Christmas Things to Do in Vancouver
