Bentall Centre Jingle + Mingle 2026

Downtown Vancouver in early December has a particular kind of evening: dark by late afternoon, wet pavement reflecting the lights, and office workers drifting out of the towers looking for something warmer than the commute home. Bentall Centre’s annual Jingle + Mingle is built for that moment. It is a three-hour holiday party on an outdoor patio, with a market, live singing, fire tables for toasting s’mores and a 45-foot holiday tree to stand in front of for the photo.

The 2026 edition is on Thursday, December 3, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, so it falls early in the holiday season. Here is what is on, where to find it and how to plan an after-work visit.

Jingle + Mingle 2026: Quick Facts

What Is Jingle + Mingle?

Jingle + Mingle is Bentall Centre’s annual holiday gathering, held on the Dunsmuir Patio in downtown Vancouver. The centre describes it as an evening of holiday magic, and the format is relaxed: you drop in, browse the market, find a spot by a fire table, listen to live music and leave when you are ready. The short window, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM on a Thursday, suits an after-work visit.

What’s On

Holiday Market

The event includes a market with local vendors, which is a good place to look for small gifts and stocking stuffers. The official page does not list vendor names, so treat the market as a browse-and-see experience.

Candle-Making Workshop with Ollie & Co.

Ollie & Co. hosts a hands-on candle-making workshop. During the hour-long session, you make your own custom scented candle and take it home in gift-ready packaging. It doubles as a ready-made gift if you finish it before December.

• The workshop lasts about an hour.
• Bentall Centre’s page says to “sign up now,” but it does not give a price, a sign-up method or a capacity. Check the official event page or the centre’s channels for registration details, and do it early.
• If the workshop is limited-capacity, plan your timing around it, since the whole event runs only three hours.

Live Music: The Lions Gate Chorus

The Lions Gate Chorus is the named performer. The centre describes the group as known for powerful harmonies and vibrant energy, and says they will perform festive tunes and classics. Other local artists are also scheduled to play festive music during the evening, though the page does not name them or give set times.

Fa La La Lounge and Fire Tables

The Fa La La Lounge is the cosy corner of the event, with fire tables for toasting s’mores and seasonal drinks. Spots at the fire tables are first-come, first-served, so they are worth claiming early if you want to sit by the flames with friends or colleagues. The page does not list the drink menu or prices.

The 45-Foot Holiday Tree

A sparkling 45-foot holiday tree is the backdrop for photos. Visit once it is dark, when the lights show up best.

Where It Is: The Dunsmuir Patio at Bentall Centre

The event takes place at the Dunsmuir Patio, 1025 Dunsmuir Street, part of the Bentall Centre complex in downtown Vancouver. Bentall Centre’s office address is listed as 1055 Dunsmuir Street. The organizers’ page does not publish transit or parking details.

• By transit: Burrard Station is a short walk from the Bentall Centre area, and several downtown bus routes run nearby. Check a trip planner for your route.
• By car: parking downtown is limited and often costly, so transit is the simpler choice for a weekday evening.
• Accessibility: the page does not describe it. Contact Bentall Centre if you have specific needs.

Tips for Visiting

• Arrive early for the fire tables. Seating is first-come, first-served, so you will get the best choice at 4:00 PM.
• Sign up for the candle workshop in advance. The page says to sign up now, so do not wait until the day.
• Dress for outdoors. The event is on a patio, and the page does not mention a backup plan for rain, so bring a waterproof layer.
• Go after dark for photos. The tree and the lights look best once it is dark, so the later part of the event is the best time for photos.
• Plan dinner nearby. The event ends at 7:00 PM, which makes it an easy lead-in to a dinner downtown.
• Bring colleagues. The organizers invite you to gather with friends and colleagues, which makes this a simple team outing.

More Downtown Christmas the Same Week

December 3 is a good night to be downtown:

• Gingerbread Lane opens to the public at the Hyatt Regency on Burrard the same day, a few minutes’ walk away.
• The Vancouver Christmas Market at Jack Poole Plaza is open until 9:30 PM, about 10 minutes north on foot.
• The 76-foot tree from the Vancouver Christmas Tree Lighting is lit outside the Art Gallery.
• Free skating at Robson Square once it reopens in December.

For more places to shop for gifts, see our Christmas markets in Vancouver calendar.

Part of: Vancouver Christmas Guide 2026 › Christmas Markets in Vancouver 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Jingle + Mingle in 2026?

Thursday, December 3, 2026, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM.

Where is it held?

On the Dunsmuir Patio at 1025 Dunsmuir Street, part of Bentall Centre in downtown Vancouver.

Is Jingle + Mingle free?

The official page does not state a price for entry. Check it before you go.

What is there to do?

A holiday market with local vendors, a candle-making workshop, fire tables for s’mores, seasonal drinks at the Fa La La lounge, live music and a 45-foot holiday tree.

Who is performing?

The Lions Gate Chorus, along with other local artists performing festive music.

How do I sign up for the candle-making workshop?

The page says to sign up now but does not give sign-up details. Check the official event page for current information.

Is it good for kids?

The page does not state an age restriction or describe the event as family-oriented. The Fa La La lounge serves seasonal drinks, so check with Bentall Centre if you plan to bring children.

Is there a rain plan?

The page does not mention one. The event is on an outdoor patio, so dress for the weather.

Sources: Bentall Centre: Jingle + Mingle.