Hocus Pocus in Concert Live to Film 2025 – Vancouver Symphony Orchestra at the Orpheum 🧙‍♀️🎶

📍 Location: The Orpheum, 601 Smithe Street, Vancouver, BC
📅 Dates & Times:

• Friday, October 24, 2025 – 7:00 PM

• Saturday, October 25, 2025 – 7:00 PM
  🎻 Presented by: Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (VSO)
  🕒 Duration: Approx. 120 minutes (with one intermission)
  🎟️ Tickets: Available through Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

Event Overview

Get ready for a spellbinding evening of music and magic as the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents Hocus Pocus in Concert Live to Film at the iconic Orpheum Theatre in Downtown Vancouver.

For two enchanting nights — October 24 & 25, 2025 — experience Disney’s cult-classic Halloween film Hocus Pocuson the big screen while the VSO performs the original score live to picture.

It’s a cinematic and symphonic celebration perfect for families, fans of the film, and Halloween lovers alike.

About the Film

Released in 1993 and directed by Kenny Ortega, Hocus Pocus follows the misadventures of the Sanderson sisters — three witches accidentally resurrected in Salem on Halloween night.

Determined to regain their youth and eternal life, they wreak magical chaos until they are outsmarted by a trio of young heroes: Max, Dani, and Allison, with help from Thackery Binx, a boy cursed into a cat centuries earlier.

The beloved cast includes:

• Bette Midler as Winifred Sanderson

• Sarah Jessica Parker as Sarah Sanderson

• Kathy Najimy as Mary Sanderson

• Omri Katz as Max Dennison

• Thora Birch as Dani Dennison

• Vinessa Shaw as Allison

Experience Highlights

🎬 Live-to-Film Symphony

Immerse yourself in the film like never before as the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra performs the entire score live, synchronizing every note to the movie’s magical moments on the Orpheum’s grand screen.

🧙‍♀️ Costume Contest

Calling all witches, warlocks, and creatures of the night!
Dress up for the occasion and enter the Hocus Pocus Costume Contest for a chance to win tickets to a future VSO concert.

To participate:

• Snap a photo of yourself in costume at the Orpheum

• Post it on Facebook or Instagram

• Tag @vsorchestra

(Please remove large hats or wigs during the concert to ensure all guests enjoy the show.)

🍂 A Perfect Halloween Experience

Whether you’re reliving childhood nostalgia or introducing the movie to a new generation, this live symphonic presentation of Hocus Pocus offers a magical way to celebrate the Halloween season.

Venue Details

🏛️ Venue: The Orpheum
📍 Address: 601 Smithe Street, Vancouver, BC
🚆 Transit: Steps away from Granville and Vancouver City Centre SkyTrain stations
🚗 Parking: Paid parking available nearby at parkades along Seymour and Richards Streets
♿ Accessibility: The Orpheum is fully accessible with designated seating and facilities

Important Info

• Performance runs approximately 2 hours, including one intermission

• Licensed by Disney Concerts © All rights reserved

• Appropriate for all ages; perfect for families and Halloween fans

• Doors open one hour before showtime

Why You Should Go

• 🎻 Experience the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra live

• 🎥 Watch the classic Disney film on the big screen

• 🎃 Enjoy a Halloween-themed concert in a world-class venue

• 🧙‍♀️ Participate in the costume contest for exclusive prizes

• 🌟 Perfect blend of nostalgia, music, and magic for all ages

Don’t Miss It

Join the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra for Hocus Pocus in Concert Live to Film 2025, an unforgettable Halloween celebration of film, music, and fun.

Bring your family, don your witch’s hat, and enjoy a night of laughter, nostalgia, and orchestral brilliance inside Vancouver’s legendary Orpheum Theatre.

🔗 Discover more concerts and Halloween events across Metro Vancouver at Vancouver Page – Discover Local Events.