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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
Granville Island, 1218 Cartwright St, Vancouver
July 18, 2026
FREE
With French Food, Live Music, French Wine, come have fun with us and discover the French culture and the French presence in Vancouver! »
Holland Park, 13428 Old Yale Rd, Surrey
July 18, 2026 To July 19, 2026
Free
With a lineup of talented local, national, and international artists across nine stages, 50 cultural pavilions with food and arts tents, a Cultural Cooking Arena, an educational Indigenous ... »
Town Centre Park, 1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
July 18, 2026
6047674842
Free to $15
Join us for Colour Fest — a vibrant celebration of community, fun, and colour for all ages! Admission to vendor market is free, and limited free and discounted ... »
Deer Lake Park, 6450 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby
July 18, 2026
604.876.3434
Free Event
For over 30 years, Symphony in the Park has been a summer favourite, not only to the residents of Burnaby, but to patrons from all over the region. ... »
Aldergrove Athletic Park, 26770 – 29th Ave., Aldergrove
July 17, 2026 To July 19, 2026
Admission by Donation
Join us this July for the Annual Aldergrove Fair Days. Get ready for a line up of community dancers, local band performers and an evening full of ... »
Rocky Point Park, 2800 Murray Street, Port Moody
July 17, 2026 To July 19, 2026
By Donation
RIBFEST is an annual 3-day community event put on by the Rotary Club of Port Moody. It brings together food vendors, live music and family-friendly activities »
Jericho Beach Park, 3941 Point Grey Rd, Vancouver
July 17, 2026 To July 19, 2026
604-602-9798
The Vancouver Folk Music Festival is a Canadian cultural institution – a unique community-based celebration with an internationally-renowned reputation for presenting the finest traditional and contemporary folk and ... »
Eastside Arts District, 710 Keefer St, Vancouver
July 17, 2026 To July 26, 2026
$0 - $70
The Eastside Arts Society will present an expanded 6th edition of the Eastside Arts Festival, bringing together local artists and audiences across the Eastside Arts District neighbourhoods, ... »
98 Rockwell Drive, Harrison Hot Springs
July 10, 2026 To July 19, 2026
604.796.3664.
Free & Ticketed Events
The Annual Harrison Festival of the Arts in beautiful Harrison Hot Springs. Festivals that celebrate the arts are a fun affair and great for all ages. Better ... »
4641 Boundary Road @ East 29th Avenue, Vancouver
July 9, 2026 To July 19, 2026
Free
Don’t miss the annual fundraiser that includes Greek food, entertainment such as live bands, cultural performances, and more. »
Various venues across Vancouver, Burnaby & Surrey
July 9, 2026 To July 19, 2026
$20 – $69
Indian Summer Festival presents its 16th annual celebration of South Asian arts with a lineup of evocative mixed programming—including comedy, live music, theatre, literature, and interdisciplinary ... »
Various locations, Vancouver
July 1, 2026 To August 4, 2026
Varies
A celebration of COLD drink creations from the vendors of the Hot Chocolate Festival. This year’s theme is: “Proud to be Canadian”. Thus the time-limited, cold ... »
Various, Metro Vancouver
June 19, 2026 To August 3, 2026
6048051615
Free
Discover Vancouver’s Yummiest Scoops To Beat The Summer Heat! The Vancouver Ice Cream Festival invites you to its third year to embark on an extraordinary, self-guided ... »
Hastings Park, Vancouver
June 11, 2026 To July 19, 2026
Free
A free, accessible festival for all, from families to devoted football fans. Experience FIFA World Cup™ matches live on screens across the site, then keep the celebration ... »
II. Family Fun Activities
Miramar Plaza, 15165 Thrift Avenue, White Rock
July 18, 2026
Free
Celebrate love, laughter, and community at White Rock Pride Family Day—a vibrant street festival that brings people of all ages together to honour diversity, inclusion, and ... »
Front Street Mews, New Westminster
July 10, 2026 To August 21, 2026
Free
Come down to Front St. and indulge in your favourite food truck delights, dance to live music, and explore the festival for handmade goods from our talented ... »
Willowbrook Shopping Centre, 19705 Fraser Highway, Langley,
July 3, 2026 To August 28, 2026
(604) 530-4492
Free
Summer calls for free outdoor programming under the open sky. From Sports Days to Movie Nights, The Courtyard at Willowbrook will transform into a memorable place for ... »
Maan Farms & Estate Winery, 790 McKenzie Rd, Abbotsford
June 12, 2026 To August 2, 2026
+1 778-242-3939
$15.90 & up
Come explore Summer at the Farm and enjoy 11 exciting attractions designed for all ages! From flying down the zipline and racing pedal go-karts to climbing, sliding, and ... »
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, 3735 Capilano Road North Vancouver
June 6, 2026 To July 19, 2026
Regular Admission
Canyon Kick-Off brings the pitch to the heart of the Park. Beneath the iconic bridge, country flags representing all eight nations competing in Vancouver are suspended alongside ... »
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 ... »
Playland, 2901 E Hastings Street, Vancouver
May 16, 2026 To August 17, 2026
$37.80 to $56
Come experience Vancouver’s favourite amusement park all the associated thrills, entertainment and food! »
III. Live Music
Deer Lake Park Festival Lawn, 6450 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby
July 19, 2026
Free
Music Director Jacques Lacombe leads the Vancouver Opera Orchestra in an evening of duets, arias, and timeless music, featuring highlights from Verdi’s eternally thrilling Rigoletto, Mozart’... »
Commodore Ballroom, 868 Granville St., Vancouver
July 19, 2026
$47 & up
Brooklyn trio Nation of Language channel new wave, synth-pop, post-punk and minimal-wave influences into emotionally resonant electronic music. Fronted by Ian Richard Devaney, with Aidan Noell and ... »
UBC - Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre, 6066 Thunderbird Boulevard, Vancouver
July 19, 2026
$54 & up
Bleed American found its way into a lot of lives. None of us were thinking in terms of 5 years, let alone 25 years. If you were ever in ... »
Historic Theatre, 1895 Venables St, Vancouver
July 18, 2026
$40.00 - $55.00+
Navan brings the multilingual world of Kisses on the Moon to Vancouver for the very first time with a headline performance at The Cultch’s Historic Theatre. ... »
The Flapper Lounge, 759 Carnarvon Street (ground floor), New Westminster
July 18, 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! »
Celebrities Nightclub, 1022 Davie Street, Vancouver
July 18, 2026
$31.85 & up
Pioneering the trance scene since the early 2000s, Gabriel & Dresden have become synonymous with emotive melodies and euphoric trance. The dynamic duo brings their Stories We ... »
City Centre Artist Lodge, 2111 Main Street, Vancouver
July 18, 2026
$56 & up
Public Disco returns to City Centre Artist Lodge for another summer on our favourite Main Street dance floor. This transformed motel courtyard has become one of Vancouver’... »
Village Studios, 1024 Davie Street, Vancouver
July 17, 2026
Varies
TESTPILOT’s take on techno has fused the tradition and soul of techno with a razor edge, sharpened by years of comprehensive knowledge and exploration of the ... »
Orpheum, 601 Smithe St, Vancouver
July 16, 2026 To July 17, 2026
$40.50 - $145.00
“I am a Jedi, like my father before me…” Experience the spectacular Return of the Jedi on the big screen, with the full John Williams score played ... »
Kitsilano Showboat, 2300 Cornwall Ave, Vancouver
June 17, 2026 To August 23, 2026
Free
Enjoy free outdoor summer concerts and multicultural performances during summer. »
III. Theatre and Related Events
York Theatre, 639 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
July 18, 2026
$35.00
Unknown is the first multimedia dance choreography showcase presented by Nonstop and Pulse. Directed by Victor Lau, Unknown features original works from emerging and established choreographers, exploring ... »
VPS Theatre, 114 East 4th Ave, Vancouver
July 10, 2026 To July 19, 2026
$10 & up
Simone de Beauvoir, a woman, no, a person, who experimented with sexuality, gender, relationships, politics – she questioned everything. And she still had a sense of humour. ‘Simone ... »
Jericho Arts Centre, 1675 Discovery St, Vancouver
July 9, 2026 To July 18, 2026
2369887121
$35/$25
Iconic. Essential. Electric. Part of Ensemble Theatre Company’s 2026 Festival: Bloodlines. A cornerstone of 20th Century theatre, A Streetcar Named Desire traces the unraveling of Blanche DuBois ... »
Jericho Arts Centre, 1675 Discovery St, Vancouver
July 8, 2026 To July 19, 2026
2369887121
$35/$25
Hilarious. Magnetic. Unhinged. Part of Ensemble Theatre Company’s 2026 Festival: Bloodlines. Peerless follows twin sisters M and L as they spiral through the absurd, high-pressure theatre of ... »
Malkin Bowl, 610 Pipeline Rd, Vancouver
July 5, 2026 To August 22, 2026
$35-$69
A curious, young mermaid, Ariel dreams of a world above the sea. After saving the life of Prince Eric following a disastrous shipwreck, Ariel strikes a dangerous ... »
Malkin Bowl, 610 Pipeline Rd, Vancouver
July 3, 2026 To August 21, 2026
$35-$69
Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) presents its 2026 season of heavenly soul with beloved musical hit, Sister Act. Blessed with Laughter. Bursting with Soul. Broadway’s Heavenly Hit! ... »
Granville Island Stage, 1585 Johnston Street, Vancouver
June 18, 2026 To August 16, 2026
604.687.5315
$47.00 - $98.00
After months of preparation, the Cornley Drama Society is finally ready for opening night of The Murder at Haversham Manor! Surely, everything will go to plan. Right? ... »
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 ... »
Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage, 2750 Granville Street, Vancouver
May 28, 2026 To July 26, 2026
604.687.5315
$42.00 - $161.00
On one day in 2001, the population of tiny Gander, Newfoundland, doubled. Inspired by the true events of September 11, the Tony-nominated Come From Away tells the story of 7,000 ... »
III. Sports
8901 Stanley Park Dr, Vancouver
July 10, 2026 To July 19, 2026
The National Bank Stanley Park Open is the largest grassroots public-court tennis tournament in North America and British Columbia’s premier tennis event. Held every July ... »
Langley Events Centre, 7888 200th Street, Langley
July 17, 2026 To August 2, 2026
$20 & up
COUNTRY NIGHT - vs Montreal Alliance »
IV. Other Activities & Events
Nando's Canada Locations, Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary
July 18, 2026
6132961813
Free entry
On Saturday, July 18, Nando’s Canada is celebrating Mandela Day by inviting Canadians to take part in the Mandela Day Dash: spend 67 seconds—representing Nelson Mandela’s 67 ... »
The Flapper Lounge, 759 Carnarvon Street (ground floor), New Westminster
July 17, 2026
$Free
Join your Cabaret of Wonders hosts Alex Zander and Billy Hsueh for another night where the impossible happens right before your eyes. Who is it for? Adults ... »
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 ... »
River Market, 810 Quayside Drive, New Westminster
July 4, 2026 To July 25, 2026
Free
New West Craft is a handmade market hosted by the Arts New West. New West Craft is open to designers, makers, crafters, artists, and small shop owners ... »
Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Avenue, West Vancouver
July 2, 2026 To July 26, 2026
6049257290
Free or by donation
Within/Without brings together three artists whose works explore the porous boundary between interior and exterior worlds — between thought and environment, perception and experience, self and other. ... »
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 ... »
The Polygon Gallery, 101 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver
June 25, 2026 To August 27, 2026
Admission is by donation
You are invited to enjoy classic films under the stars on Cates Deck in front of The Gallery. Now in its fifth year, Deckchair Cinema treats audiences ... »
Gathering Place Community Centre, 609 Helmcken St, Vancouver
June 25, 2026 To July 25, 2026
Free
The Connection Salon Artists Collective presents Mad Pride Festival this summer from June 25–July 25, 2026, at the Gathering Place Community Centre. The free event features a diverse line-up ... »
Tacofino Commissary, 2327 E Hastings St, Vancouver
June 21, 2026 To July 19, 2026
Free
Football season is here, and Tacofino Hastings is your go-to spot near the PNE to catch the tournament action. Cheer on Canada as they take on the ... »
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 ... »
Norman MacKenzie Square, 3378 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver
June 11, 2026 To July 19, 2026
6046717976
Free
UBC Properties Trust brings the excitement of the global soccer stage to Wesbrook Village with Soccer in the Square, a free, all-ages outdoor viewing experience. From June 11 ... »
PNE Forum, 2901 E Hastings St, Vancouver
June 11, 2026 To July 19, 2026
Free
Get match-ready at the Coca-Cola Fan Zone at the FIFA Fan Festival™ Vancouver, where fans can come together to celebrate the energy of FIFA World Cup 2026™. Running ... »
Dublin Calling, 900 Granville St, Vancouver
June 11, 2026 To July 19, 2026
Free to $296.00
Dublin Calling is your home for the World Cup. Catch every match live on 15+ big screens, stadium sound pumping, and cold drinks flowing from first kick to ... »
Vogue Theatre, 918 Granville St, Vancouver
June 11, 2026 To July 19, 2026
Free
This summer, Vancouver’s most iconic theatre transforms into the city’s premier indoor football stadium experience. Welcome to the Vogue World Cup Residency. A 39-day celebration ... »
The Library Square Pub, 300 W Georgia St, Vancouver
June 11, 2026 To July 19, 2026
$20+fees
Maybe you remember Vancouver’s Olympics. The energy. The crowds. The feeling that, for a few weeks, Vancouver was the centre of the world. Now imagine that, ... »
Container Brewing Ltd., 1216 Franklin St, Vancouver
June 11, 2026 To July 19, 2026
$5 & up
Catch every moment of the action on our massive 16′ x 9′ outdoor big screen. There’s nothing like watching the game under the open sky, surrounded by fellow ... »
Lavenderland, 8460 Steveston Hwy, Richmond
June 6, 2026 To August 16, 2026
$10 to $13
Visit first-ever Lavender Farm in the Greater Vancouver Area. Richmond Lavenderland is an 8 Acres leisure farm, including some agricultural facilities and 7 Acres lavender farm. There are 4 kinds ... »
CF Pacific Centre, 701 Georgia St W, Vancouver
June 1, 2026 To July 19, 2026
Free
Enjoy world-class shopping and interactive experiences designed to capture the excitement of the world’s biggest international soccer tournament, right in the heart of Downtown Vancouver. From ... »
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 ... »
Glowbal, 590 W Georgia St, Vancouver
May 1, 2026 To August 30, 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, ... »
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 ... »
Municipal Hall, 750 17th Street, West Vancouver
April 20, 2026 To July 21, 2026
6049257290
Free
As Spring Spills into Summer showcases a collection of oil paintings that capture the fleeting dance of shadows and light in nature. Each piece invites the viewer ... »
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.