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Weekend Activities and Events in Vancouver
A digest of What’s On in and around Vancouver during this weekend, including free fun family activities, live music, performing arts & theatre, festivals and sports events.
Contents:
- Festivals
- Family Events
- Live Music and Related Events
- Live Theatre and Related Events
- Sports and Related Events
- All Other Events – Food Events, Exhibitions, Markets
I. Festivals
KPU Farm at Garden City Lands, 5040 Garden City Road, Richmond
September 13, 2026
Free
Explore Richmond’s rich farming and agriculture heritage at the upcoming Richmond Farm Fest. The event returns to the Garden City Lands on Sunday, September 13, 2026 from 11am ... »
Shipbuilders' Square and Pipe Shop, 115 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
September 12, 2026
Free
Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant Polish culture! Experience the energy, color, and tradition of Poland right here in Vancouver. Delicious cuisine, Polish crafts, cultural ... »
Olympic Village, 250 West 3rd Avenue, Vancouver
September 12, 2026
$5.87 & up
YVRHot Sauce Festival features local SPICE Enthusiasts, chefs, DJs, bartenders & more! »
City Centre Artist Lodge, 2111 Main Street, Vancouver
September 12, 2026
$27.08 - $37.39
Join us at the Vancouver location of Canada’s largest and only festival dedicated entirely to pickles. Picklefest is a celebration of food, fermentation, community and culture. ... »
Thunderbird Stadium, 6288 Stadium Rd, Vancouver
September 12, 2026
$45 & up
One day to slow down, move together, and feel something real at one of Vancouver’s biggest Wellness Festivals. Flo Fest is a pilates and wellness festival ... »
Langley Events Centre, 7888 200 Street, Langley
September 11, 2026 To September 13, 2026
$10
The fifth annual stɑl’əw̓ Pow Wow returns to Langley Events Centre September 11-13, welcoming people of all ages and backgrounds to experience a weekend of ... »
Paterson Park, 5800 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta
September 11, 2026 To September 13, 2026
$89 to $99
Friday features Marianas Trench and JJ Wilde, Saturday brings Smash Mouth and Big Wreck, and Sunday closes out the weekend with Canadian legends Tom Cochrane and Kim ... »
Various Venues, Vancouver
September 10, 2026 To September 20, 2026
Free to $19
The Vancouver Queer Film Festival (VQFF) includes the best in queer film from local and international artists. »
Various Venues, Vancouver
September 10, 2026 To September 20, 2026
$13 and up
Vancouver Latin American Film Festival is an 11-day festival to encourage dialogue among cultures, and explore and celebrate the art of contemporary Latin American, Latin-Canadian, and Indigenous ... »
Various Venues across Granville Island, Vancouver
September 10, 2026 To September 20, 2026
(+1) 604-257-0350
$16 to $20
The Vancouver Fringe Festival returns to Granville Island and beyond, September 10 to 20, for 11 days of theatre, dance, comedy, drag, music, and more. This year, we are embracing ... »
II. Family Fun Activities
Main Street: 10th Avenue to 30th Avenue, Vancouver
September 13, 2026
Free
Come enjoy delicious food and drinks, local art, live music, and celebrate car-free culture with us. Since 2008, Car Free Vancouver Society has hosted Car Free Days ... »
The Shipyards, 125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
September 13, 2026
Free
Join us for a vibrant day where kids take centre stage. From entertaining performances to hands-on activities, this free festival is all about celebrating childhood joy, creativity, ... »
Tynehead Regional Park, 10050 161 St, Surrey
September 12, 2026
6045218401
$0-$20
River Basin Days is a series of outdoor programs for families. Join us at different locations around the Fraser River Basin as we explore this incredible watershed! ... »
Maan Farms, 790 McKenzie Rd, Abbotsford
September 12, 2026 To November 1, 2026
$20 & up
Fall at the Farm returns September 12 to November 1, as whimsical moments tucked among the trees expand into villages. The Forest Pumpkin Patch has doubled in size to ... »
Taves Farms, 333 Gladwin Road, Abbotsford
September 12, 2026 To October 31, 2026
604.853.3108
Varies
From September 12th through October 31st, the Magic of Fall begins with an entirely new attraction, Autumn’s Lane, a foliage-draped passage illuminated by vintage chandeliers. The ... »
Shangrila Farm, 13842 Spratt Road, Mission
August 20, 2026 To October 10, 2026
$10 to $15
Shangrila Farm is a natural paradise garden where you can feel a deep connection to the beauty of nature. 10 acres garden has wonderful view which is surrounded ... »
Greendale Acres, 41905 Yale Road, Chilliwack
July 29, 2026 To November 1, 2026
604-845-7771
$17 to $25
Greendale Acres is inviting families to make the most of the season and enjoy simple traditions, beautiful surroundings and memorable experiences. From the opening of the new ... »
BCIT Planetarium, 3700 Willingdon Ave Bldg SW3, Burnaby
May 30, 2026 To December 19, 2026
604 738 4918
$0 - $29
In Metro Vancouver’s UNDERGROUND dome the BCIT Planetarium. Choreographed LIVE with RGB Lasers throughout every show, 360 Video, Mandy the star projector, Full Concert Sound. All BC ... »
III. Live Music
Village Studios, 1024 Davie Street, Vancouver
September 12, 2026
$0.00 - $27.21
Get ready to go on a journey after the Malkin Bowl with one of Vancouver’s most renowned selectors as Kevin Shiu performs a special open to ... »
Fortune Sound Club, 147 East Pender Street, Vancouver
September 12, 2026
$20 & up+fees
Gravagerz is an Italian DJ/producer who blends elements of House, UK Garage, and Dubstep into his productions. As an independent artist, Gravagerz has accumulated over 7 million ... »
Celebrities Nightclub, 1022 Davie Street, Vancouver
September 12, 2026
$25 & up+fees
Eli & Fur bring their signature melodic house sound to Celebrities Nightclub for a special edition of Playhouse Saturdays on Saturday, Sep 12! Expect hypnotic grooves, emotional vocals, ... »
Casino Vancouver, 2080 United Blvd, Coquitlam
September 12, 2026
$49.25 & up
Queen: It’s A Kinda magic recreates Queen’s 1986 World Tour concert, featuring over 20 of the band’s greatest hit’s such as ‘We Will Rock you’, ‘... »
Rogers Arena, 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
September 12, 2026
$69 & up
Weezer are Los Angeles rock icons led by Rivers Cuomo, known for pairing crunchy guitars with irresistible melodies and offbeat wit. Since their 1994 self-titled “Blue Album,” songs ... »
Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 600 Block Hamilton St., Vancouver
September 12, 2026
$78.25 & up
Live Nation presents Squeeze with special guest Adam Ant and Haircut 100 53 years of classic songwriting live in concert Squeeze, led by the songwriting duo of Chris Difford ... »
Commodore Ballroom, 868 Granville St., Vancouver
September 12, 2026
$66.25 & up
with Hiero Day. Hieroglyphics, often called “Hiero,” are an influential Oakland hip-hop collective built around Del tha Funkee Homosapien, Souls of Mischief, Casual, Pep Love, Domino and ... »
Malkin Bowl, Ferguson Point, Vancouver
September 12, 2026
Varies
Sasha & John Digweed are pioneering British DJs whose partnership helped define progressive house and trance in the 1990s. Their landmark mix albums, including Renaissance: The Mix ... »
The Flapper Lounge, 759 Carnarvon Street (ground floor), New Westminster
September 12, 2026
$Free
Winner of $10,00 Joyburst Talent Search & RusellandRoots Battle of the Bands. »
Freedom Mobile Arch, 2901 E Hastings St, Vancouver
September 12, 2026
$69.50 - $131.00 +Fees
Role Model (Tucker Pillsbury) first made waves with his 2022 debut album Rx, a confessional and genre-blurring pop record that introduced him as a bold new voice in ... »
Orpheum, 601 Smithe St, Vancouver
September 11, 2026 To September 13, 2026
$32.00 - $135.00
Celebrate the opening of our 2026/27 season with Maestro Tausk, the musicians of the VSO and international piano sensation, Hayato Sumino, as they perform Chopin’s poetic and ... »
Village Studios, 1024 Davie Street, Vancouver
September 11, 2026
$30 & up+fees
Two dynamic forces in electronic music in DJ Boring & ATRIP return to Vancouver as they link up for the Can You Keep Up Tour at Village ... »
Rogers Arena, 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
September 11, 2026
$107 & up
Cody Johnson is a Texas-born country singer, songwriter and former rodeo rider known for keeping traditional country at the heart of modern Nashville. After building an independent ... »
River Rock Casino Resort, 8811 River Rd., Richmond
September 11, 2026
$49.25 & up
Queen: it’s a Kinda Magic recreates Queen’s 1996 World Tour concert, featuring over 20 of the band’s greatest hits such as ‘We Will Rock You’, ‘Bohemian ... »
Commodore Ballroom, 868 Granville St., Vancouver
September 11, 2026
$59 & up
with Frankie Rose. The Charlatans UK are an enduring British alternative rock band formed in the West Midlands in 1988 and fronted by Tim Burgess. Emerging from the ... »
Malkin Bowl, Ferguson Point, Vancouver
September 11, 2026
$76 & up
Of The Trees is the immersive bass project of producer and visual artist Tyler Coombs, a Maine native now based in Denver. Blending dubstep, downtempo, hip-hop textures, ... »
III. Theatre and Related Events
York Theatre, 639 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
September 12, 2026
604-251-1363
$59.00 - $79.00+
Angelo Tsarouchas is back with his new show Diaspora where he seamlessly blends his Greek Heritage, sharp storytelling and unrelenting energy into a performance not to be ... »
Dance Centre, 677 Davie St. Vancouver
September 12, 2026
604-606-6400
Some Free and some $15
The 25th annual Open House offers a chance to experience a host of different dance styles, in a day of free classes, showings and events at our ... »
Vancouver Playhouse, 600 Hamilton St, Vancouver
September 11, 2026 To September 12, 2026
$45.12-$132.71
Ballet Vancouver opens its 2026/27 inaugural season with a breathtaking triple bill spanning extraordinary artistic range and striking virtuosity in Balanchine’s Apollo & Other Works, on stage ... »
The Arts Umbrella Theatre, 1400 Johnston St, Vancouver
September 11, 2026 To September 19, 2026
2507771583
$20
A new, one act play by Shanti Harris, directed by Arthi Chandra, and presented at the 2026 Vancouver Fringe Festival. The Truth and Darers follows six thirteen-year-olds during ... »
Upstart & Crow, 1387 Railspur Alley, Granville Island, Vancouver
September 10, 2026 To September 20, 2026
778 327 8619
$20
A one-of-a-kind autobiography in which two actors illuminate the inner life of one trans woman from childhood to the present day. Featuring an all-trans cast in an ... »
Waterfront Theatre, 1412 Cartwright Street, Vancouver
September 10, 2026 To September 20, 2026
$18
The Guys I F*cked is the hilarious true story about one woman’s journey through inappropriate men to find her forever love set to storm this ... »
Arts Umbrella (Theatre), 1400 Johnson Street, Vancouver
September 10, 2026 To September 20, 2026
$18
The Baldersons, a tough-as-nails producer and her artsy director husband known for sultry low-budget sci-fi movies, are making the leap into romantic comedy. But during rehearsal for ... »
Jericho Arts Centre, 1675 Discovery Street, Vancouver
September 4, 2026 To September 28, 2026
$15 to $40
At 27, young Oscar Wilde embarked on a hugely successful one-man lecture tour of North America. The tour went like clockwork… except when he missed a connection in ... »
Deep Cove Shaw Theatre, 4360 Gallant Avenue, North Vancouver
September 3, 2026 To September 12, 2026
6049299456
$19 - $35
Paparazzi – Opera on the Rocks is back and better than ever. The world-renowned Tenor Luciano Paparazzi returns with his most classic material along with some new exciting ... »
Vanier Park, Whyte Avenue, Vancouver
June 9, 2026 To September 19, 2026
$30 & up
The 2025 Season will include four dynamic productions including Much Ado About Nothing, The Two Gentlemen of Verona, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again], and ... »
III. Sports
Stanley Park to Whistler, BC
September 12, 2026
Varies
The RBC GranFondo Whistler showcases the most scenic mountain corridor on the famed Sea to Sky Highway in British Columbia, Canada. The event will provide your very ... »
Multiple locations, Canada
September 12, 2026 To September 13, 2026
+1(800)-565-3000
Free
Join us for the Canada SuperWalk at a location near you, for a community event raising awareness and support for people living with Parkinson’s disease and ... »
Rogers Forum, 33800 King Rd, Abbotsford
September 12, 2026 To September 13, 2026
$30+fees
The Vancouver Canucks will host the Seattle Kraken’s prospects on Saturday, September 12 at 4:00pm, before both team’s regroup for a rematch on Sunday, September 13 at 1:00... »
BC Place, 777 Pacific Blvd., Vancouver
September 12, 2026
$25 & up
Join us on Saturday, September 12 as the BC Lions take on the Montreal Alouettes at Save-On-Foods Field at BC Place for Vancouver’s first-ever official Tailgate, Presented ... »
BC Place, 777 Pacific Blvd., Vancouver
September 13, 2026
$38 & up
Vancouver Whitecaps FC Home Game, Major League Soccer. HOW MUCH Tickets : $38 & up How to get tickets? Buy Online Phone: 1-855-985-5500 WHEN & WHERE Date &... »
Swangard Stadium, 3883 Imperial Street, Burnaby
September 13, 2026
$24.78 & up
Get ready to show your support for Vancouver Rise FC during the second season of Canadian women’s professional soccer league, the Northern Super League. HOW MUCH ... »
IV. Other Activities & Events
The Music Box, 1564 Argyle Avenue, West Vancouver
September 13, 2026
6049257290
$25.00
Join master cedar weaver and Haida elder Todd Giihlgiigaa Devries for a hands-on workshop exploring the history, cultural significance, and stories of cedar bark weaving. Create either ... »
Belgard Kitchen, 55 Dunlevy Ave, Vancouver
September 13, 2026
6046991989
$40
Making friends in Vancouver is weirdly hard. Let’s make it a little easier. Join us at Belgard Kitchen for the first edition of Let’s Be ... »
176th Street, between 56A and 58th Avenue, Surrey
September 12, 2026
Free
Cloverdale has a vibrant and diverse neighbourhood, and is one of Surrey’s oldest communities. We invite you to come and explore Cloverdale’s historic past and ... »
Museum of Vancouver, 1100 Chestnut St, Vancouver
September 12, 2026
6047364431
Free RSVP to $12
Since his passing, Serafim “Joe” Fortes has become one of Vancouver’s most well-known historical figures. He’s appeared on a Canada Post-issued stamp, and local buildings ... »
Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Avenue, West Vancouver
September 12, 2026 To September 19, 2026
6049257290
$95.00
Join Spelexilh, Anjeanette Dawson of the S7wx7wú7mesh Nation, for a two-session, beginner-friendly workshop in wool weaving. Create your own piece while learning loom-weaving basics, ... »
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art, 639 Hornby St, Vancouver
September 12, 2026 To January 17, 2027
Free to $15
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art and YVR Art Foundation present Cradled Origins. This multi-medium showcase exhibition brings together eight emerging and mid-career First Nations artists ... »
Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cres, Burnaby
September 12, 2026
$3
Over 50 tables of coins, stamps and collectables. Buy – Sell – Trade. There’ll be dealers in Canadian coins, world coins, ancient coins, stamps, covers, postcards, medals, tokens, bank ... »
Orpheum Annex, 823 Seymour Street, Vancouver
September 12, 2026
$48.94
What becomes possible when we stop clinging? In this funny, honest, and thought-provoking live experience, Joshua Fields Millburn, frontman of The Minimalists, explores the invisible weight we ... »
Vancouver Convention Centre East, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver
September 11, 2026
Free
Featuring over 60,000 sq. ft. of exhibitors, displays and live activations, Velospoke connects exhibitors with participants and keen cycling enthusiasts for an energizing, informative and entertaining showcase of ... »
Pendulum Gallery, 885 West Georgia Street, Vancouver
September 8, 2026 To October 1, 2026
604-681-5268
Free
Arts Umbrella’s Splash Art Auction returns for its 44th year on October 3, bringing together art, culture and philanthropy for one of Canada’s most anticipated charitable ... »
Ferry Building Galery, 1414 Argyle Avenue, West Vancouver
September 2, 2026 To October 4, 2026
604 925 7290
Free or by donation
The Ferry Building Gallery is proud to present Tāpis: A Love Letter to Our Dog Kin. Conceived by Nehiyaw and Michif knowledge keeper, Elder, and multidisciplinary ... »
Trans Canada Trail, Canada
September 1, 2026 To September 30, 2026
Free
The Great Canadian Hike is a nationwide challenge to hike, bike, paddle or roll in support the Trans Canada Trail. From September 1-30, 2026, we’re calling on ... »
One More Life Gallery, 2111 Main St, Vancouver
August 28, 2026 To September 26, 2026
Free
Hot Off The Press celebrates all forms of printmaking, showcasing everything from linocuts to screen printing to risographs to giclees. Expect everything from the traditional to contemporary. ... »
Yarrow MB Church , 41995 Yarrow Central Road, Chilliwack
August 26, 2026 To September 26, 2026
604-823-0229
$0
Come check out the Concept Paintings with Insightful Patches exhibit happening at Yarrow Mennonite Brethren Church on September 26, 2026 starting at 12:00 Precisely. It’s an in-person event where ... »
Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond
July 25, 2026 To October 4, 2026
(604) 247-8363
Free
Displaying vibrant, colourful, dreamy, playful and at times absurd art works, Ongoing / Pacific Crossings highlights the eclectic range of contemporary art practices from Tokyo that examine new ... »
West Vancouver Municipal Hall, 750 17th Street, West Vancouver
July 21, 2026 To October 7, 2026
604 925 7290
$0.00
Angela Rae is a mixed-media painter who knows something about living between two worlds. After years riding the chaotic conveyor belt of Vancouver city life, she traded ... »
Glowbal, 590 W Georgia St, Vancouver
July 18, 2026 To December 20, 2026
$149 per person
The Wedding Party is coming to Vancouver! After success in Toronto, Secret City brings its hit dinner-theatre escape room to Glowbal. This immersive mystery blends puzzles, performance, ... »
The Reach Gallery Museum, 32388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford
July 11, 2026 To March 20, 2027
Free
The Reach Gallery Museum presents Interglacial by environmental artist and advocate Desirée Patterson. The exhibition examines the present as a critical moment in history, in which ... »
The Polygon Gallery, 101 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver
July 10, 2026 To October 25, 2026
By donation
The Polygon Gallery presents the first major institutional survey of Greg Girard, one of Canada’s most influential contemporary photographers, from July 10–Oct. 25, 2026. The exhibition presents more ... »
Museum of Vancouver, 1100 Chestnut St, Vancouver
July 9, 2026 To October 1, 2026
6045626373
free-$5
Did you know that Vancouver played a role in Nintendo establishing their North American headquarters? Or, that one of the top manufacturers of video game controllers during ... »
The Reach Gallery Museum, 32388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford
June 27, 2026 To March 20, 2027
Free
The Reach Gallery Museum presents Interglacial by environmental artist and advocate Desirée Patterson from June 27, 2026–March 20, 2027. The exhibition examines the present as a critical moment in ... »
Museum of Vancouver, 1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver
June 14, 2026 To September 13, 2026
6047364431
General Admission
Created by the BC Black History Awareness Society (BCBHAS) in partnership with the Royal BC Museum (RBCM), Hope Meets Action: Echoes Through the Black Continuum highlights the ... »
Museum of Vancouver, 1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver,
May 28, 2026 To February 7, 2027
6047364431
Free - $24
For over five decades, Gu Xiong (b. 1953) has shaped contemporary art in Canada and China. By centering personal memory and lived experience, his work gives voice to ... »
The Shipyards, #230-125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver,
May 15, 2026 To September 11, 2026
Free
Discover the vibrant atmosphere of the Shipyards Night Market, nestled in the heart of North Vancouver. Every Friday night, locals and visitors gather at the Shipyards District ... »
Museum of Anthropology (MOA), 6393 NW Marine Dr, Vancouver
May 14, 2026 To October 12, 2026
FREE - $26
The Museum of Anthropology at UBC (MOA) presents the world premiere of I Use My Haida Eyes: The History Robes of Jut-ke-Nay–Hazel Wilson, on display from ... »
8351 River Road, Richmond
April 24, 2026 To September 20, 2026
$7
Dive into the enchanting world of Richmond Night Market 2026. As the sun sets, the night market come alive with over 600 international food options that waiting for you ... »
Museum of Anthropology (MOA), 6393 NW Marine Drive, Vancouver
March 19, 2026 To January 3, 2027
$0-$26
The Museum of Anthropology at UBC (MOA) presents the world premiere of Tupananchiskama: Ancient Andean Cosmovision, on display at MOA. Guest curated by Luis Manuel González, ... »
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art, 639 Hornby St, Vancouver
February 14, 2026 To February 14, 2027
FREE - $13
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the world premiere of Every River Has a Mouth, guest curated by Snuneymuxw artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun, from February 14, 2026 – ... »
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Ok. Ok. You guys think you are soooo funny. I was just trying to make sure no one was getting ripped off. $2 is a lot of money for some people!
Can somebody update the 2026 prices for Bill, please?
Wait till Bill sees the prices in 2025!!!
Losing my mind at all these “Bill” comments and wondering who they’re referring to 😂😂
Love how the turds pile on Bill at the bottom of the bowl.
Bill, Billy & William all got 2 dollars for their allowance. What is the combined sum that they will spend?
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So glad Im not going to the event with Bill. Imagine the rant he’d have on pay parking.
yeah, BIll…you’re gonna have a jammer over two bucks.
Yeah Bill settle down piglet
Thanks for the event information.
This is by far the best website to be updated with events going on in the city!
Great Canadian Volkswagen Show at Concorde Pacific next to Science World. The biggest VW show in Canada! Sunday 10am-4pm
Geez Bill,calm down, eh
BC Highland Games ticket prices. You claim to be $2 lower than the actual website lists under Eventbrite. So how you you obtain the lower prices you offer??? Adults listed at $15 on the website for the Games but you say $13. Gate prices not listed at all on either place..
We verified the details, when it was listed – It was early bird pricing. Regular pricing started on June 1.