Our BC Featured Events Calendar

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...

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...

Zumba® at Canada Place is a fun, free weekly event hosted on the beautiful North Point of Canada Place. Lively and expert instructors from Zumba® Vancouver provide participants with the opportunity to practice Zumba® in one of Vancouver’s most stunning waterfront locations. No dance experience or partner is needed for this fun fitness class – join...

Since its beginning in 1996, the Annual Golf Classic has raised more than $7.7 million to improve patient care at LGH. The tournament’s reputation as a first-class event hosted at an outstanding venue, Capilano Golf Course & Country Club in West Vancouver, attracts local business, community leaders and golf enthusiasts alike.

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...

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...

Cheer on your Vancouver Whitecaps FC as they look to remain first in the Western Conference of Major League Soccer and tear up the pitch at BC Place, battling old foes and scaling new peaks.

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),...

The 6th annual Light Up Chinatown! presented by RBC, is back with a free, two-day outdoor festival featuring live performances, limited-edition food collaborations, hawker street food stalls, lanterns, and chances to win exciting prizes!

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...

It’s time to return to False Creek. Concord and TD invite you to Concord Pacific Place on August 22 for a celebration of Vancouver’s vibrant cultural and sport scene featuring racing, culture, music, and community — all for free! The Regatta will also be the last time Vancouver’s top dragon boat teams race locally, before...

Kick For A Cure returns to Coquitlam Town Centre Park on August 22nd bringing the community together for a day of soccer, family fun, and hope in support of childhood cancer research. Everyone is welcome! Whether joining an adult or youth soccer tournament, signing up for the kids soccer clinic, or simply coming out to...

Salmon Sessions Music Festival is South Surrey’s annual celebration of live music, local culture, and salmon conservation. It brings together incredible artists, artisans, food vendors, and the community for an unforgettable day. Now in its fourth year, the festival has showcased more than 60 local musicians and in 2026 is featuring six BC bands. Over...

The 2026 Odlum Brown Vancouver Open & Fundraising Pro-Am kicks off August 26th at Fraserview Golf Course with the Odlum Brown Fundraising Pro-Am presented by Maui Jim with proceeds going to assist local BC golfers through the VGT Player Bursary Fund. The Vancouver Open Championship (August 28-30th) offers fans three exciting days of competition on...

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority will host its annual Port Day on Saturday, August 29, at Canada Place, inviting the community to learn about the maritime industry and its role in moving Canadian trade. The free, family-friendly event runs from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and features live entertainment, interactive exhibits, maritime demonstrations, career exploration...

Celebrate the vibrant traditions, flavours, and sounds of Japan right here in Burnaby! Returning for its 14th year, Nikkei Matsuri is expanding with more culture, more food, and an all-new community zone. Whether visitors are looking for thunderous taiko drums, sizzling street food, or dancing under the lanterns in colourful yukata, this Japanese Summer Festival...

Mobility Cup 2026 returns to Vancouver from September 8–12 as Canada’s premier international regatta for sailors with disabilities. Celebrating its 35th anniversary, the event returns to the city where it first began in 1991. Hosted by the Adaptive Sailing Association of British Columbia (ASABC), AbleSail Network, and the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club, Mobility Cup welcomes...

Pro Bono Going Public – Free Legal Advice-a-Thon Access Pro Bono’s 19th annual Pro Bono Going Public returns September 8–25, connecting people across British Columbia with free legal advice from volunteer lawyers while raising funds to support access to justice. Through in-person and telephone legal clinics, hundreds of volunteer lawyers will provide free legal advice...

Vancouver Fringe Festival returns to Granville Island and beyond, Sept 10–20 with 84 shows, hundreds of performances, and tickets from $16. Plus, free Kids Fringe events, and the free Fringe Patio music series Sept 5–20. The Fringe has every kind of every thing! Tickets and info at vancouverfringe.com

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 what makes Fringe special, celebrating every kind of every thing. With more than 80 shows by artists from around the world, two days of free...

On behalf of the stɑl̓əw̓ Arts and Cultural Society, located on Kwantlen First Nation land in Fort Langley, we are honoured to host the Fifth Annual stɑl̓əw̓ Pow Wow, taking place September 11th to 13th, 2026 at the Langley Events Centre. stɑl̓əw̓ means “big river” in the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ language, reflecting the enduring importance of the...

RunSurreyRun 2026 is calling all runners, walkers, families and running crews! On Saturday, September 12, Holland Park comes alive for a morning of movement, community and fun. Choose the certified 5K or 10K, or bring the kids for the Central City Kids Run. But the finish line is just the beginning! Celebrate in the festival-style...

Join us for Parkinson Society British Columbia’s largest fundraising event of the year, Parkinson SuperWalk! This year on September 12th incredible British Columbians throughout the province will walk together to help give hope to approximately 17,500 people in BC living with Parkinson’s disease. Funds raised in BC through this event help Parkinson Society British Columbia...

Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant Polish culture! Experience the energy, color, and tradition of Poland right here in Vancouver at the 2026 Polish Festival Vancouver. Delicious cuisine, Polish crafts, cultural and art exhibits, children’s activities and many more!