Timeless Echoes: Cantonese Opera (With English and Chinese subtitles)
Step into Timeless Echoes, where the spell of Cantonese Opera rises like mist and ancient melodies carry you into a world beyond time.
Use the early bird discount "VCO10" for 10% off on $45 and $55 tickets before February 15th, 2026.
Timeless Echoes: Cantonese Opera is a live Cantonese opera performance in Vancouver presented by Vancouver Cantonese Opera, celebrating the beauty and artistry of traditional Chinese opera. Taking place at the Michael J. Fox Theatre in Burnaby, this cultural event features classic Cantonese opera arias, iconic operatic scenes, live orchestral music, and performers in authentic Chinese opera costumes and makeup.
This Chinese cultural performance showcases the emotional depth, expressive singing, and elegant movement that define Cantonese opera, one of the world’s most treasured operatic art forms. Audiences will experience a rich program of solo arias, duet arias, and full operatic excerpts, including highlights from The Legend of the White Snake, one of the most beloved stories in Chinese opera.
Whether you are a long-time admirer of Chinese opera, a supporter of Asian performing arts, or someone looking for things to do in Vancouver, Timeless Echoes offers an immersive and unforgettable evening of live theatre and music. This performance is ideal for both seasoned opera enthusiasts and first-time audiences interested in traditional Chinese music and theatre.
Join us for a meaningful Vancouver cultural event that brings history, music, and storytelling together on stage, and experience how the echoes of Cantonese opera continue to resonate across generations.
Event Details
- Date: March 21, 2026 (Saturday)
- Time: 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm (including intermission)
- Venue: Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson Avenue, Burnaby, BC
- Ticket Prices: $55 / $45 / $35
FREE Cantonese Opera Performance Technique Training Classes!
Vancouver Cantonese Opera (VCO) is looking for passionate individuals to join our classes.
What You'll Learn:
- Foundations of traditional stage performance techniques
- On-stage combat skills using traditional stage weapons like the double-headed spear and sabre
Schedule:
Once-a-week sessions — designed for consistent, focused learning
Your Commitment:
We're seeking dedicated individuals who are ready to:
- Commit time and effort to practicing and developing their skills
- Perform at workshops and community festivals as part of VCO's outreach programs after training
Language & Accessibility:
- Instruction in both Cantonese and English
- No prior experience or language skills required — all backgrounds welcome!
Classes are dynamic and hands-on, perfect for anyone who learns by doing.
Whether you're an admirer of traditional arts or eager to try something new, come be part of a vibrant community and help bring the beauty of Cantonese opera to the world!
Interested?
Send us a message to sign up or learn more!
Email: [email protected]
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We are grateful to live and work on the unceded and ancestral lands of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.