A Christmas concert is one of the nicest ways to spend a wet December evening in Vancouver. The Vancouver Symphony fills the Orpheum with carols and film scores, the city’s choirs pack churches and concert halls, and a lot of it is aimed squarely at families.
Here are the Christmas concerts confirmed for 2026, with dates and venues. We’ll add more as they’re announced.
Christmas Concerts at a Glance
| Concert | 2026 dates | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas with the Bach Choir | Sun, Dec 6, 2:00 PM | Orpheum |
| The Singing Christmas Tree | Dec 4 to 6 and 11 to 13 | Broadway Church |
| Traditional Christmas with the VSO | Dec 9 to 13 | Delta, North Vancouver, Surrey and the Orpheum |
| Christmas with Chor Leoni | Dec 17 to 19 | St. Andrew’s-Wesley United |
| The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert | Dec 19 and 20 | Orpheum |
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
Traditional Christmas with the VSO
The VSO’s annual carol concert, about 90 minutes of familiar Christmas music with guest soloists, hosted by Christopher Gaze with RBC Resident Conductor Trevor Wilson. It tours the region in 2026:
- Wednesday, December 9, 7:30 PM: South Delta Baptist Church
- Friday, December 11, 4:00 and 7:30 PM: Centennial Theatre, North Vancouver
- Saturday, December 12, 4:00 and 7:30 PM: Bell Performing Arts Centre, Surrey
- Sunday, December 13, 4:00 and 7:30 PM: Orpheum, Vancouver
The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert
The full film on the big screen with the VSO playing the score live: Saturday, December 19 at 7:00 PM and Sunday, December 20 at 2:00 PM at the Orpheum. A great first symphony concert for kids.
Other VSO Holiday Concerts
The VSO usually adds more holiday concerts, often live-to-film screenings such as Elf in Concert, and a Salute to Vienna concert on New Year’s Day. Check the VSO’s holiday page for the full 2026 lineup.
Choirs
Christmas with the Bach Choir
Sunday, December 6, 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the Orpheum. All nine ensembles of the Vancouver Bach Family of Choirs perform together, with brass, organ and an audience singalong. The Piccolini choir sings a pre-concert set in the lobby at 1:20 PM. Tickets are up to $65.
Christmas with Chor Leoni
Vancouver’s men’s choir sings its much-loved Christmas program at St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church, 1410 Nanton Avenue: December 17 at 7:30 PM, December 18 at 5:00 and 8:00 PM, and December 19 at 2:00, 5:00 and 8:00 PM. Tickets are about $20 to $79, with pricing for patrons 35 and under.
The Singing Christmas Tree
A choir performing from a giant multi-level tree at Broadway Church, December 4 to 6 and 11 to 13. Admission is free, with a free-will offering.
More Holiday Music
- Goh Ballet’s The Nutcracker, December 17 to 20, with Tchaikovsky’s score played live.
- The Arts Club’s Gingerbread Men holiday cabaret on Granville Island. See holiday theatre.
- The free concerts on the CPKC Holiday Train, December 19 and 20.
- Saturday concerts at the Dundarave Festival of Lights.
- Carol services at local churches. See Christmas Eve in Vancouver.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Traditional Christmas with the VSO in 2026?
December 9 to 13, at four venues, finishing at the Orpheum on Sunday, December 13.
What’s the best Christmas concert for kids?
The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert (December 19 and 20) and the Singing Christmas Tree.
Are there free Christmas concerts in Vancouver?
The Singing Christmas Tree is free with a free-will offering, and the Holiday Train concerts are free.
Part of: Vancouver Christmas Guide 2026 › Holiday Theatre in Vancouver
