Suggestions for Performing Arts Venue near Downtown Vancouver, Vancouver

Robert S. • October 31, 2010Great live music venue downtown but the shows always start early...

Eric T. • October 3, 2014The Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts is a wonderful and centrally-located venue near Vancouver's Granville entertainment district. VIFF film fest galas and year-round events happen here.

Carolyn C. • May 1, 2011A mocha plus biscotti make the perfect intermission snack at the opera.

Alan R. • September 21, 2013This is the most gorgeous concert venue in town, and its sit-down atmosphere often results in one of Vancouver's most attentive crowds.

Jason S. • February 21, 2012I agree accept debit or credit please!

Vanessa T. • May 16, 2012One of my favourite venues for concerts! Well... besides Fortune of course ;)

Andrew • April 7, 2014With the closing of The Jazz Cellar this space is a great alternative. Check the Cellar Jazz Live website for upcoming concerts

Kevin K. • November 24, 2014The arena tour is well worth it; you'll see a lot of cool places you wouldn't normally have access to.

Jenny • September 14, 2012Best croissants I've had. I literally eat it by the layers it's so flaky and crusty. Buttery without being oil. I'm in pastry heaven.

Mauno P. • November 14, 2018The beef brisket sandwich was delicious!

Harry P. • September 18, 2009Go to TAXI and order a Canadiano. Bring a friend.

Scott R. • December 14, 2018Newish space of about 200 seats in a traditional tiered format works well for plays and other performances. It's a CoV space, staffed by uniformed, unionized professional ushers and bartenders.

Jeff A. • August 26, 2014Surprisingly large with 3 levels. The place to drink or dance when you want to avoid the Granville strip.

The Province • October 28, 2010A pair of headshots inspired two local actors to produce "'Night Mother", which runs until Nov. 13. More details about the production below:

TicketWeb Canada • August 29, 2011The Media Club is a cool live music venue that has a charmingly intimate stage set up perfect for your 1on1 concert experience. Easy to find, conveniently located next to the sky train station.

Christy N. • September 9, 2009Karaoke with Weekend Leisure... second and last Thursdays of the month. Cheap drinks, huge song list. Sing to a video made by WL and win prizes.

Jeferson S. • November 14, 2015My favorite pub. Nice atmosphere, good food (ask for fries with Parmesan, burgers or Poutine). On Friday nights there's an awesome live music band. They play Mumford and Sons, The Lumineers etc.

Jennifer L. • June 20, 2013Get a patio table if the weather's nice, or an inside seat is very cozy. Try the crab cakes or hummus duo!

The Province • February 17, 2012The CBC Toque Sessions are a great — and free, making it a must-do for our "Vancouver on the Cheap: Dating edition" itinerary. RSVP at rsvp.radio@cbc.ca.

Ernesto • April 2, 2010Thursday night jams. Great blues jam on saturdays and sundays 3:00 to 7:00

Yumi A. • March 17, 2010Sweet: Get your last minute "Rush" tickets for $20.

Atenas .. • November 24, 2017The entrance is in the back alley.

donna m. • December 23, 2009tuesday nights is indie music at 8pm. great way to hear new music. cheap. entry gets you one beer + pizza

Ian M. • July 19, 2013Top Notch Sound Services: Recording, Mixing, Producing. ProTools 11, Reason 7, Elektron Octatrack, Valley People Dynamite Dynamics Processor, Moog Sub Phatty, Mbox3, Rode NT2-A, Roland R-26, and more!

Mike A. • November 27, 2011It's really expensive, so pre-drink a lot.

Nick S. • April 7, 2016Large dancefloor, with decent amount of sitting areas on the periphery.