Our BC Featured Events Calendar

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...

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...

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...

Yee Haw! It’s Country Night with the Vancouver Bandits on Friday, July 17 as they take on Montreal at Langley Events Centre. Grab your cowboy boots and enjoy a night of exciting basketball, country-themed entertainment, and family fun. Get your tickets now at VancouverBandits.com.

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...

Proudly supported by Global BC, the 2026 Celebrate BC Festival is bringing two days of family-friendly fun, culture, and community spirit this BC Day long weekend. From canoe adventures, Indigenous artisans, and live entertainment in Port Moody to BC’s Largest Salmon BBQ, the Fast & Furriest dog races, and interactive activities in Coquitlam, there’s something...

Our signature event, the Vancouver Pride Parade with over 100,000 attendees is back on Pride Weekend. Led by our Host Nations, join us with local community groups, non-profit organizations, businesses and more all showcasing their support for the 2SLGBTQAI+ communities. With 4 accessible viewing zones available, witness our community taking the streets of the city...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Untapped Workplace Inclusion Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of individuals and organizations that are advancing cultural diversity, accessibility, and disability inclusion in workplaces across BC. Join employers, accessibility leaders, and community members from across British Columbia for an inspiring day of networking, learning, and celebration. The event includes engaging panel discussions, valuable networking opportunities,...