Queen Elizabeth Theatre and Vancouver Playhouse

The Queen Elizabeth Theatre and the adjoining smaller Vancouver Playhouse have hosted music and drama in Vancouver since 1959

Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Queen Elizabeth Theatre cc licensed photo by *_*

When it first opened, the Queen Elizabeth Theatre was home to the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, which now performs at the Orpheum Theatre. The Queen Elizabeth Theatre is currently home to the Vancouver Opera and Ballet BC, but also hosts many other music, dance and drama programs throughout the year.

The the recently renovated theatre has seating for over 2765 spectators and boasts much improved acoustics. The smaller adjoining Vancouver Playhouse has seating for 688 guests and is home to Playhouse Theatre Company, Friends of Chamber Music, Vancouver Recital Society and DanceHouse.

For more information about the Queen Elizabeth Theatre and the Vancouver Playhouse and upcoming programs see the official website above.

Facts For Your Visit

Fee: Yes. See the official website for information about tickets and events.

Regular Hours:
May differ on holidays

  • 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
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed

Address: 630 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC V6B 5N6, Canada

Phone: (604) 665-2193

Official Website: Queen Elizabeth Theatre and Vancouver Playhouse

Reviews

Rated 4.5 out of 5 Star Rating

5 Star Rating This is an outstanding venue. The lobby was beautiful and spacious. The seats were great. Excellent visibility. The lighting was outstanding. The staff were helpful and very efficient. We saw Jerry Seinfeld there. Excellent show! We will see events here again.
Jennifer Henczel - a month ago

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5 Star Rating The Opera by Donizetti presented tonight was Don Pasquale and the whole evening sprung to life with outstanding performances and excellent staging ideas and completion on the stage…the Vancouver Opera Orchestra and the VancouverOpera Chorus brought the whole evening together into an intoxicating evening…The atmosphere was amazing..Each of the principal performers were deeply connected as a group…We particularly felt the fast paced unleasing of the arias released an incredible speed of the words and syllables(referred to as the cabaletta).I hope I described this correctly………….the October 2023 Opera that we attended is set in this Google Map report …The Magic Flute Opera at The Queen Elizabeth Theatre was very special..the performance was amazing and the Mozart stirring music made the entire evening very memorable.. each segment of the Opera revealing stellar costumes, high drama performances and very creative staging was met with audience applause and laughter…well done Vancouver Opera !
Michael Moriarity - a week ago

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4 Star Rating "This theater is an absolute gem! Not only does it offer a fantastic view from every angle to the stage, but the abundance of parking spaces around it makes it incredibly convenient. The spaciousness and clear sightlines make every performance a delight. A must-visit for theater enthusiasts!"
Marjan Sodagar - 3 months ago

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5 Star Rating Beautiful theatre and comfortable seating 💺 arrangement.Refreshment🍹☕ facility is also there. The parking🚗 area is very easy to reach. The nearest skytrain 🚝station is the stadium- Chinatown Skytrain station. The theatre is at just 5 minutes walking 🚶distance. Staff👮 are very helpful and kind. The theatre is perfect for large groups🧑‍🤝‍🧑👭👬👫. You can hear the voice📢 of the stage in the washrooms also, which is such an awesome thing & keeps you engaged in the program vibes.I attended UCW Convocation 🧑‍🎓 program there which was an awesome experience.
Jyoti Kakran - 3 months ago

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5 Star Rating In the heart of downtown with always something interes playing, easily accessible by skytren, Uber or car. Parking is available but quite price - might make sense to Uber to/from.
Mihai Stroe - 2 months ago

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Directions

SkyTrain Line Nearest Station Walking Time
Expo LineStadium Station3 Minutes

How to get to Queen Elizabeth Theatre and Vancouver Playhouse by SkyTrain

No Buses Needed. Exit onto Beatty Street. Dunsmuir is just to your left. Walk to your right (west) along Dunsmuir for 2 blocks to Hamilton Street. The Theatres are directly to your left on Hamilton.

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