Under The White Big Top - Vancouver, Vancouver, BC 
V3X 3L5, 6250 144 St., Surrey, BC, CA These theatres are significant cultural venues in Vancouver’s vibrant performing arts, each an essential part of the city’s fabric:
Queen Elizabeth Theatre
The Queen Elizabeth Theatre is a venue, in Vancouver known for hosting a variety of performances such as opera Broadway shows, music, and dance. With a seating capacity of 2,929, it stands out as one of the theatres in the city. Serves as the home for the Vancouver Opera and Ballet BC.
Orpheum Theatre
On the other hand, the Orpheum Theatre boasts Italian Renaissance architecture and luxurious interiors. It is where the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra performs for audiences exceeding 2700 individuals. Recognized as a National Historic Site of Canada this theatre has welcomed genres ranging from classical, to contemporary pop and rock concerts.
Vancouver Playhouse
The Vancouver Playhouse – next to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre – is a much smaller venue (668 seats) geared more towards theatre, dance, and smaller-scale concerts. Local theatre companies and touring productions love the Playhouse for its warm, intimate feel and intense interaction with the audience.
Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage, Arts Club Theatre Company
The South Granville neighborhood is home to one of my favorite landmarks, the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage (shown above), operated by the Arts Club Theatre Company, the largest urban theatre company in Western Canada. The building previously served as a movie house and now hosts a wide selection of plays—from musicals to drama to comedy—and old works to new.
Vogue Theatre
The Vogue Theatre, in Vancouver once a cinema, now serves as a purpose venue for concerts stand-up comedy shows, and film screenings. Renowned for its art deco architecture and vibrant neon signage it stands out as a landmark in the city. Known for its atmosphere the theater has a capacity to accommodate up, to 1,250 individuals.
Firehall Arts Centre
The location is the historic Firehall building in Vancouver, a space for producing and presenting contemporary theatre, dance, and visual arts that supports diverse Canadian artists and experimental works. It also gives performing artists and designers an old-world alternative to the typical established theatre stage for developing and presenting emerging and established artists.
The Centre In Vancouver for Performing Arts
The special Centre In Vancouver For Performing Arts is built to host kinds of performances including plays, concerts, music shows, and business gatherings. It boasts amenities and a stage large, for over 1,800 attendees making it ideal, for grand productions.
Malkin Bowl
The Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park is an open-air theatre where various live music and theatre productions are performed. The bowl’s natural setting enhances the productions, and the park provides additional resources, creating a unique experience for the audience. During summer, the bowl is used for outdoor concerts, plays, and other cultural events in one of Vancouver’s most popular parks.
VIFF Centre
The VIFF Centre, formerly known as the Vancouver International Film Centre stands not as a theater. As a vital cultural hub. It acts as the venue, for the Vancouver International Film Festival and a range of events featuring quality Canadian and independent films all year round in its modern cinemas.
These venues collectively offer a rich tapestry of cultural experiences, reflecting Vancouver’s diverse and dynamic performing arts scene.