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Free Summer Tours at The Orpheum

Free Summer Tours at The Orpheum

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This summer, Vancouver Civic Theatres is hosting free guided tours of the Orpheum theatre, one of the most beautiful concert halls in North America. The 90-minute walking tours are led by the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame and reveal some secrets of the theatre’s history.

Orpheum Theatre by Colin Knowles
Orpheum Theatre by Colin Knowles

The Orpheum, a designated National Heritage Site, was built in 1927. Each year the theatre hosts international musicians, popular concerts and unique events; it is also home to the beloved Vancouver Symphony Orchestra.

Free Summer Tours at The Orpheum

Where: Meet guides at the Granville Street entrance at 884 Granville

Jul 6, Thu 11:00am
Jul 8, Sat 11:00am
Jul 15, Sat 11:00am
Jul 20, Thu 11:00am
Jul 22, Sat 11:00am
Jul 27, Thu 11:00am
Jul 29, Sat 11:00am

Aug 5, Sat 11:00am
Aug 10, Thu 11:00am
Aug 12, Sat 11:00am
Aug 19, Sat 11:00am
Aug 24, Thu 11:00am
Aug 31, Thu 11:00am

Reservations are encouraged but not required as walk-up patrons will be accepted at the door as long as space permits. Tip: Be sure to reserve anyway as these usually fill up very fast!

As this tour takes place in an operating theatre, some sections of the building may be inaccessible.

This program is presented in partnership with Vancouver Civic Theatres, Downtown Van and the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame.

*Please note that this tour includes walking and stair climbing.

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