2026 Lights of Hope Lighting Celebration

Mark your calendars because you’re invited to our 29th annual Lights of Hope community celebration on Thursday, November 12th, outside St.Paul’s Hospital. Ring the holiday season at this free, family-friendly event and be among the first to see Vancouver’s iconic display light up the night. Enjoy live music, dazzling fireworks, festive treats, photos with and more as we come together to celebrate the final fireworks display at the downtown hospital. The light up celebration is held between 6-8pm, with the fireworks countdown commencing about 6:50 pm.

Can’t make it to the kick-off celebration on November 12th? The annual Lights of Hope display at St.Pauls will shine bright every night between November 12, 2026 through the holidays.

Who is it for?

All ages

Tickets : Free

How to get tickets?

Buy online

Date:

Kickoff: Thursday, November 12th, 2026 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm (Fireworks countdown between 6:30 and 7 pm)
Display: November 12th, 2026 through the 2026 holidays.

Venue & Address

St. Paul’s Hospital, 1081 Burrard Street, Vancouver

Wheelchair accessible

Street Parking

Paid Parking

Accessible by Public Transport