Vancouver & Other Lower Mainland Theatre Venues

Vancouver Theatres

This first section features the main theatres located within the City of Vancouver. The list is organized in alphabetical order.

• The Annex – located at 823 Seymour Street, with 193 seats, this venue is managed by Vancouver Civic Theatres.
• The Centre Vancouver – “The Centre” seats up to 1,850 people at 777 Homer Street.
• Chan Centre for the Performing Arts – a big venue at 6265 Crescent Road at the University of British Columbia. It features the Telus Studio Theatre, Royal Bank Cinema and Chan Shun Concert Hall.
• Granville Island Stage – as its name suggests, this 450-seat theatre is situated on Granville Island at 1585 Johnston Street.
• The Improv Centre – a theatre at 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island that hosts live improv throughout the year.
• Metro Theatre – located at 1170 SW Marine Drive in South Vancouver, this 300-seat theatre puts on its own shows.
• Norman Rothstein Theatre – part of the Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver, this 318-seat theatre hosts the Chutzpah Festival each year.
• The Orpheum – located at 601 Smithe Street, this theatre seats 2,672 people and is also a National Heritage Site.
• Performance Works – a small theatre at 1218 Cartwright Street on Granville Island.
• Queen Elizabeth Theatre – a major performing arts venue at 650 Hamilton Street. This theatre can seat up to 2,765 people.
• Rio Theatre – a 420-seat theatre at 1660 East Broadway in East Vancouver.
• Roundhouse Community Arts Centre – a community centre with a small theatre at 181 Roundhouse Mews in Vancouver’s Yaletown area.
• Vancouver Playhouse – owned and operated by the city, this theatre is located at 600 Hamilton Street with 668 seats.
• VIFF Centre – home of the Vancouver International Film Festival, this venue features a theatre with 170 seats at 1181 Seymour Street.
• Vogue Theatre – a 1,161-seat theatre at 918 Granville Street in Vancouver.
• Waterfront Theatre – this 240-seat venue is on Granville Island at 1412 Cartwright Street.
• York Theatre – a historic venue with 375 seats at 1895 Venables Street.