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About Vancouver Playhouse

The Vancouver Playhouse is a Civic theatre venue with a storied history and contemporary programming. Seating capacity is 668, and the venue sits within the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Complex, operated by Vancouver Civic Theatres. Whether you’re catching a DanceHouse performance or a recital by the Vancouver Recital Society, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats and plan your visit.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 668 seats.
  • Address: 600 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2P1.
  • Venue type: Civic theatre venue within the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Complex, operated by Vancouver Civic Theatres.
  • Seating chart: Official Vancouver Playhouse Seating Plan PDF available (2017) on the Vancouver Civic Theatres site.
  • Parking: In-venue underground parkade accessible from Cambie Street (600 Cambie St), plus multiple nearby lots (Library Square, 150 W Pender, 688 Cambie, 535 Richards, etc.).
  • Transit: Located three blocks northeast of Stadium-Chinatown SkyTrain station; use 601 Hamilton Street for transit directions.
  • Nearby hotels: YWCA Hotel Vancouver (733 Beatty St) ~0.2 km away; JW Marriott Parq Vancouver (~0.5 km); Georgian Court Hotel (~0.8 km); Sandman Hotel Vancouver City Centre (~0.8–0.9 km).
  • Notable history: The Vancouver Playhouse Theatre Company, which used the venue, ceased operations in 2012; the venue continues to host performances by groups such as DanceHouse, Friends of Chamber Music, and Vancouver Recital Society; notable past production includes Joni Mitchell: River (2004/05).