The Orpheum Vancouver
Vancouver's Orpheum Theatre, a beautifully restored heritage building from 1927 is home to the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

Located at 761 Granville Street in Downtown Vancouver, the Orpheum Theatre has a rich history going back to 1927 when it first opened as a vaudeville theatre. When vaudeville died out in the early 1930s it became a movie house under Famous Players. In 1973 Famous Players was planning on completely gutting the inside and converting it to a multiplex cinema. You can easily see from the pictures why this plan was strongly opposed. After a public protest and fundraiser the plans where cancelled.
Vancouver City bought the Orpheum in 1974 and closed it until 1977 for renovation and restoration. The Orpheum underwent extensive renovations again in 2009 and today it is arguably one of the most beautiful concert venues on the continent. It has also been officially designated as a National Historic Site.
The theatre provides seating for an audience of up to 2765 people. It is home to the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, the Vancouver Chamber Choir and the Vancouver Bach Choir. It also hosts many other live musical programs and shows.
Facts For Your Visit
Official Website: The Orpheum Vancouver
Fee: YesClosed Now
Regular Hours:
- Monday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Category: Music Venues Performing Arts
Address:
884 Granville Street
601 Smithe Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1K3
Canada
Phone: +1 604-665-3050
Reviews
Nancy H. Aug-06-2019
I recently went on a 90-minute guided walking tour of this grand ol' theater, built in 1927 and designated as a National Heritage Site. These tours are... Read More
Stefanie C. Sep-01-2019
Of all things, my fiancé and I flew to Vancouver for a MAGIC SHOW. He bought me tickets to see my favorite magician, Shin Lim. It was also a good excuse to... Read More
Leonor M. Nov-06-2019
I love the size of the venue. It is intimate and there's not a bad seat in the house. The sound is great. The decor is charming. Lots of wandering space to... Read More
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Directions
SkyTrain Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
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Expo Line | Granville Station | 6 Minutes |
Canada Line | Vancouver City Center Station | 3 Minutes |
How to get to The Orpheum Vancouver by SkyTrain
No Buses Needed. Exit either station onto Granville Street. The Orpheum is just one block south on Granville street from Granville Station or ½ block south from Vancouver City Center Station
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Orpheum Theatre Ceiling cc licensed photo by colink. -
Orpheum Theatre Neon Sign added in the 70's cc licensed photo by radiobread Photo Credit: Yelp Photo Credit: Yelp Photo Credit: Yelp