Our BC Featured Events Calendar

Until June 30, every donation is matched dollar‑for‑dollar, doubling your impact for youth experiencing homelessness. Your support provides warm meals, safe shelter, counselling, and caring, trauma‑informed programs for young people building brighter futures. Last year, community generosity helped CHV care for more than 910 youth; and because CHV is over 80% funded by the community,...

Soccer & Technology from the FIFA Museum, presented in partnership with the Province of British Columbia, makes its North American debut right here in Vancouver. This new exhibition takes visitors behind the scenes of the beautiful game, showing how innovation has shaped its evolution. So, whether you’re a lifelong soccer fan or simply fascinated by...

Soccer & Technology from the FIFA Museum, presented in partnership with the Province of British Columbia, makes its North American debut right here in Vancouver. This new exhibition takes visitors behind the scenes of the beautiful game, showing how innovation has shaped its evolution.

Giants at Work: Big Jobs, Bigger Machines May 16 – September 7, 2026 | Temporary Summer Exhibit Step into the world of giant machines at Britannia Mine Museum in Britannia Beach, BC. This 2026 summer exhibit explores the powerful equipment that makes modern mining possible, from towering mining trucks to massive loaders and drills designed...

Journey through the Pharaonic Bronze Age with immersive light, sounds, scents and stunning artifacts that bring ancient Egyptian beliefs about life, death and the afterlife into focus. Discover the stories, ritual objects and complex worldview of a civilization obsessed with eternal life.

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival is Western Canada’s largest Shakespeare Festival. Its 37th Season runs from June 9 to Sept 19, 2026, in modern theatre tents against a spectacular ocean backdrop in Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park in Vancouver. On the BMO Mainstage, The Merry Wives of Windsor, directed by Rebecca Northan, is a lively music-filled comedy...

The 49th annual Golden Spike Days Festival returns to Port Moody on June 27 and 28, celebrating nearly 50 years of tradition, community pride, and family‑friendly fun. This year’s lineup features headliner Nick Gilder Sweeney Todd Group, along with many other musicians, can‑can dancers, food trucks, kids activities, and much more. Join us at Rocky...

Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Canada Day Drumming on July 1, 2026. Join thousands of participants across Canada for a nationwide simultaneous drumming celebration promoting diversity, inclusion, peace and love for a better world. Attend a local event in person or tune in to the national livestream. Don’t miss the national simultaneous drumming moment at...

Canada Together is back! Join us on July 1 for a free, family-friendly day of fun at Canada Place, featuring all-day performances on the Main Stage including headliner The Strumbellas, the CN Family Zone with fun for all ages, an Indigenous Marketplace, and new this year, an Expo 86 Exhibit! Check out our website for...

Abbotsford Canada Day returns on July 1, 2026, with a full day of celebration, community, and entertainment. Enjoy the Canada Day Parade along South Fraser Way, followed by a family-friendly festival at Abbotsford Exhibition Park featuring live music, food trucks, marketplace vendors, cultural experiences, and activities for all ages.

Turn up summer in the mountains with Whistler’s free outdoor Summer Concert Series this July and August. Canadian icons and international acts take the stage against the breathtaking mountain backdrop of Whistler Olympic Plaza. Free outdoor movie nights round out the lineup on select evenings, alongside football watch parties under the open sky. Explore the...

Proudly supported by Global BC, the Khatsahlano Street Party is returning on Saturday, July 11, 2026! 10 blocks of West 4th Avenue will be transformed into a massive, free community celebration. This year’s event features an enchanting “Khatsahlano Wonderland” theme, inviting attendees of all ages to explore a surreal, dreamscape version of one of Vancouver’s...

Summer Movie Nights presented by Downtown Van returns to šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square (formerly the Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza) for five weeks of free outdoor films, live entertainment and family friendly fun from July 16 – August 13, 2026. Each Thursday, the festivities will begin at 5:00 PM with themed activities and performances inspired by...

The 2026 Festival welcomes 35 incredible artists and groups from across Canada, North America, and around the world. “This year’s artists are an incredible collection of unique acts of diverse cultures, styles and genres that promise many interesting mashups on our collaborative stages,” says Vancouver Folk Music Festival Artistic Director Fiona Black. “Get ready for...

The 2026 BC Summer Games are headed to Kelowna! From July 22 to 26, 2026, thousands of young athletes from across BC will come together in the Okanagan to compete, connect, and make memories that last a lifetime.

Professional tennis is back in Vancouver this summer! Some of today’s biggest tennis stars, including current top 10 WTA and ATP players, once competed at the Odlum Brown VanOpen on their rise to the top. Watch the next wave of professional tennis stars at the Odlum Brown VanOpen, July 25th through August 1st at Hollyburn...

The Vancouver Chinatown BIA Society proudly announces the 24th BMO Vancouver Chinatown Festival, July 25-26, 2026, at Keefer & Columbia! Join us for free family fun with main stage live performances, food trucks, artisans' market, Kids' Corner, Cultural Zone, and Children's Theatre. Our community celebrates over a century of vibrant Chinatown heritage. Save the date!...

BC Lions football is back! Get ready for another season of hard hits, heated rivalries, and non-stop entertainment at Save-On-Foods Field at BC Place, proudly supported by Global BC. The Lions have a stacked lineup of game themes this season. Anchored by 4:00 pm kickoffs, the Summer Series showcases the best that a Vancouver summer...

BC Lung Foundation is proud to present the annual Ride for Lung Health, taking place on August 8, 2026. As you cycle through Tsawwassen, Ladner, and Delta, you’ll be surrounded by stunning landscapes and a community of riders who share your passion for cycling and improving lung health. Choose your challenge (50km, 100km, or 150km),...

Get moving for a great cause! The MOSAIC Moves Walkathon on August 16 invites the community to walk the newcomer journey together in the heart of Burnaby. Each checkpoint along the route marks a real milestone, plus, enjoy live performances, food trucks, kids’ activities and more! This event is proudly supported by Global BC. Register...