On December 3, 1968, Elvis Presley went on television for the first time in seven years and won the world back. The Elvis Christmas Comeback Special is a new theatrical concert about that night, from Tracey Power, the creator of Chelsea Hotel and House of Folk. Four performers and a three-piece band, the ’68 Specials, take you inside the performance that brought the King back.
It’s a world premiere, playing November 26 to December 27, 2026 on the Arts Club’s Olympic Village Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre. Tickets start at $29.
The Elvis Christmas Comeback Special: Quick Facts
| Dates | November 26 to December 27, 2026 |
| Venue | Olympic Village Stage, BMO Theatre Centre, 162 West 1st Avenue, Vancouver |
| Tickets | From $29 |
| Conceived and directed by | Tracey Power, with music director and co-creator Van Wilmott |
| Produced by | Musical TheatreWorks, presented by the Arts Club |
| Official page | artsclub.com |
The Show
After a seven-year break from performing, Elvis staged his comeback on the biggest stage of his career, hoping to save his musical soul. Power and Wilmott’s show is part concert, part story: a look inside that legendary performance and the night Elvis found himself again.
Who’s in It
- The Elvis Ensemble: Brianna Clark, Tainui Kuru, James Ross and Ali Watson.
- The ’68 Specials: Joseph Lubinsky-Mast on bass, Paul Pigat on guitar and Jodie Ponto on drums.
Tips
- Bundle it. The Arts Club’s choose-your-own subscription saves money if you pick three or more shows from the season.
- Check the special performances on the Arts Club page, including talkbacks and accessible shows.
- Make a night of it in Olympic Village. The theatre is a short walk from the Canada Line and the False Creek ferries.
More Christmas Shows
Across town, the Arts Club’s Granville Island Stage has Wonderheads’ A Christmas Carol. For a panto, there’s East Van Panto: Hercules at the York Theatre, and for the classics, The Nutcracker and Handel’s Messiah. Every show is in our Christmas shows in Vancouver guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is The Elvis Christmas Comeback Special?
November 26 to December 27, 2026.
Where is it playing?
The Olympic Village Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre, 162 West 1st Avenue.
How much are tickets?
From $29.
Is it a new show?
Yes, it’s a world premiere.
Part of: Vancouver Christmas Guide 2026 › Christmas Shows in Vancouver 2026
