Your Night at the Opera

Vancouver Opera productions take place at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.

Here's how to get the the theatre, where to park, where to eat and other useful information!

Downtown Vancouver can be a busy place in the evening, so be sure to give yourself plenty of time to park and get to the theatre.

Remember: doors open at 6:15 pm, free preview talks in the theatre begin at 6:30 pm, and all productions start at 7:30 pm sharp. Latecomers will not be seated until an appropriate break in the performance. See below for tips on where to park.

Click here to see the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Seating Map

PARKING ADVISORY!
Almost every performance night will be busy downtown, with sporting or and concert events at Rogers Arena and BC Place Stadium. Please allow extra time to get downtown and parked before curtain time (1:30 pm matinees, 7:30 pm evenings). 

Preview Talks

Find out more about the show - come to a Preview Talk!
Informative and entertaining, our Preview Talks are a great introduction to the opera you're about to see. Given by Doug Tuck, Director of Marketing & Community Programs, Preview Talks take place on the night of the show in the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. You'll learn about the history of the opera and about that evening's particular production. Best of all, they're included with your ticket!

Arrive early, take a seat, and let Doug guide you through the evening's production.

Preview Talks
Mezzanine Level of the Queen Elizabeth Theatre
6:30pm, every performance night
Free with your ticket for that night's performance!
Arrive early - limited seating!

Getting to the Theatre

Driving directions, tips on parking and public transit

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Pre- and Post-Performance Dining

Places to grab a bite before or after the performance

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Where to Stay

Visiting Vancouver? Here's a search engine to help you find hotels near the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Includes hotels recommended by VO.

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What to Wear and What to Expect

How to get the most out of your opera experience

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