Events

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31 Jul

English Bay Beach Park, Vancouver

July 31, 2026

Free

Vancouver’s waterfront will light up this summer with Summer Lights in English Bay, a free, one-night fireworks celebration. Read more…

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01 Aug

Oppenheimer Park, 400 Powell St, Vancouver

August 1, 2026 To August 2, 2026

6047399388

Free

Come celebrate Japanese Canadian art and culture with us on the BC Day long weekend! Get excited for over 70+ programs across BC Day Long Weekend; taiko,… Read more…

01 Aug

Burrard Queen, 760 Pacific Boulevard Dock A, Vancouver

August 1, 2026

8884503991

$49.66 - $70.82

Kick off Vancouver Pride Weekend with one of the city’s most exciting celebrations on the water. Read more…

01 Aug

Ferry Building Gallery - West Side, 1414 Argyle Avenue, West Vancouver

August 1, 2026

604 925 7290

$25.00

Weave a simple yet beautiful wool bag in the Coast Salish style in this interactive workshop led by Indigenous Cultural Programmer Jordan Dawson from the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw… Read more…

01 Aug

Ferry Building Gallery - West Side, 1414 Argyle Avenue, West Vancouver

August 1, 2026

604 925 7290

$35.00

Join eco-artist Joshua Ralph for a workshop where you’ll transform locally harvested invasive plants from restoration sites into unique bookmarks using recycled paper and simple papermaking techniques.… Read more…

01 Aug

The Flapper Lounge, 759 Carnarvon Street (ground floor), New Westminster

August 1, 2026

$Free

Known for powerful vocals and a sparkling personality, Lola has been featured at Canuck’s, Warrior’s and White Cap games; Vancouver Pride; Qmusic; and more! Who is it… Read more…

02 Aug

Museum of Vancouver, 1100 Chestnut St, Vancouver

August 2, 2026

6047364431

Tickets: Part of PWYC Sunday

River of Migration On the first Sunday of July and of August, you are invited to drop in and explore Becoming: The Art of Gu Xiong and… Read more…

02 Aug

Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Avenue, West Vancouver

August 2, 2026

6049257290

$25

Step into the world of Chinese calligraphy—where language becomes image, and writing becomes a meditative, expressive art form. Read more…

03 Aug

Ferry Building Gallery - West Side, 1414 Argyle Avenue, West Vancouver

August 3, 2026

604 925 7290

$35.00

Learn triaxial weaving by creating a colourful paper ornament in this hands-on workshop. Read more…

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07 Aug

Chilliwack Heritage Park, 7590 Lickman Road, Chilliwack

August 7, 2026 To August 9, 2026

$8 to $40 + Applicable Fees

The second oldest fair in British Columbia features amazing food vendors, entertainment, face painting, pony rides, marketplace vendors, professional bull riding, BCRA Rodeo, CampH FMX bike flipping… Read more…

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07 Aug

Abbotsford International Airport YXX, 1583 Townline Rd, Abbotsford

August 7, 2026 To August 9, 2026

$14.99 to $60

Designated Canada’s National Airshow, the annual aviation festival provides spectators an opportunity to watch one of the finest aerobatic performances in the world. Read more…

07 Aug

Ferry Building Gallery - West Side, 1414 Argyle Avenue, West Vancouver

August 7, 2026

604 925 7290

$35.00

Learn the fundamentals of cyanotype, a 19th-century camera-less photographic printing technique that produces blue monochrome prints. Read more…

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08 Aug

Deer Lake Park, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby

August 8, 2026

Free admission

Set against the scenic backdrop of Deer Lake Park, the 2025 Burnaby Blues + Roots Festival promises to be an unforgettable celebration of music, community and culture.… Read more…

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08 Aug

Vancouver Polo Club, 3948 88th Street, Delta

August 8, 2026

7789870032

$25

Vancouver Polo Fest is an international polo tournament with players traveling from all over the world to play at Vancouver Polo Club in Delta, BC. Read more…

13 Aug

BlueShore Financial Centre for Performing Arts, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver

August 13, 2026 To August 16, 2026

604 339 5695

$35-45

Legendary Argentine guitarist-composer Máximo Diego Pujol headlines the 7th Annual Vancouver Classical Guitar Festival along with Michael Kolk, Iminah Kani and Vinny Linhares at Capilano University from… Read more…

13 Aug

Rockwood Centre Grounds, 5511 Shorncliffe Ave, Sechelt

August 13, 2026 To August 16, 2026

6048859631

$18 to $20

The 44th annual Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts will take place August 13-16, 2026, featuring established literary stars and exciting new voices, with opportunities for… Read more…

13 Aug

Historic Theatre, 1895 Venables St, Vancouver

August 13, 2026 To August 15, 2026

604-251-1363

$25.00 - $60.00

Amplify Recovery Theatre (ART) Productions presents Monty Python’s Spamalot. Read more…

15 Aug

Fraser River Discovery Centre, 788 Quayside Dr, New Westminster

August 15, 2026

6045218401

$20-$25

For Indigenous communities, cedar is the “Tree of Life” due to its versatile uses. Cedar is used for longhouses, house posts, canoes, baskets, and clothing. Read more…

20 Aug

Historic Theatre, 1895 Venables St, Vancouver

August 20, 2026

604-251-1363

$25.00 - $50.00+

Conductor and composer Jaelem Bhate returns to his bandleader roots with his new ensemble ‘House of Common Time’. Read more…

21 Aug

Vancouver Public Library - Central Branch, 350 W Georgia St, Vancouver

August 21, 2026

604-331-3609

$100

Join us for an evening of interactive fun, led by our hilarious and heartfelt host, Layne the Auctionista. Read more…

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22 Aug

PNE Grounds, 2901 Hastings East, Vancouver

August 22, 2026 To September 7, 2026

Fair Any Day Admission $19 - $32

Make the PNE Fair your End-of-Summer party! Bring your friends and family out to our various attractions and entertainment including The SuperDogs, Dueling Pianos, agriculture displays, the drag… Read more…

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28 Aug

Stanley Park – Brockton Point, Vancouver

August 28, 2026 To August 30, 2026

Enjoy live comedy in the great outdoors! Don’t miss seeing some of today’s top comedians live and in-person in some of North America’s greatest outdoor venues. Read more…

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30 Aug

Heritage Hall, 3102 Main St., Vancouver

August 30, 2026 To October 25, 2026

$5

Find vintage treasures at this curated vintage market-filled featuring home goods, rustic pieces, kitchen goods, tableware, ceramics, glassware, vinyl records, clothing, accessories, random quirky finds & more… Read more…

04 Sep

Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, 6265 Crescent Rd, Vancouver

September 4, 2026

from $30

10 albums and over 45 years into their storied career, Tuareg musical pioneers and Grammy-winners Tinariwen are returning to their roots. Read more…