BC Events

For 40 years, Metropolis at Metrotown has been where Metro Vancouver gathers. This spring, the centre is celebrating the community that has supported it every step of the way with a nostalgia-inspired anniversary event running April 13 to June 14. During the two-month celebration, the Met will transform into a walk down memory lane with...

Join hundreds of cyclists, families, and community members at the Rotary Ride for Hearing on June 14 at Spanish Banks West. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly ride, a cycling challenge, or simply a fun day by the beach, there’s something for everyone. Enjoy live music, family activities, wellness experiences, food, and a vibrant community...

Where the world comes to watch. Italian Day on The Drive returns Sunday, June 14 from 12–8 PM with this year’s theme, CAMPIONE — a celebration of Italian passion, culture, food, music, style, and community. Join the festa on Commercial Drive for live entertainment, patios, incredible eats, family fun, and the vibrant energy of Vancouver’s...

Join thousands on Commercial Drive for this FREE Family event and experience for a full day of Italian culture, live music, food, patios, fashion, and more!

ScotFestBC – a weekend of all things Scot and Celtic. Home to the 129th British Columbia Highland Games, come on out for competition in piping and drumming, heavy events, and dance. Stay for Celtic music in the Big Tent, a huge whisky school, cultural workshops, children’s fun, vendors, food trucks, old British cars, and a...

On June 20, 2026, Railtown Rooftop Party featuring The Summerlight Stage is back for another FREE, outdoor, art and music festival. EVENT DETAILS: 🦩 Railtown Rooftop Party ft. The Summerlight Stage 📍 Sat. June 20th – Roof of 611 Alexander St. from 3pm – 10pm ⭐ FREE to attend and open to all-ages ✨ Live...

Come celebrate the cultures that make Canada so special at the Canadian Cultural Festival at Burnaby Nikkei! This festival will host 2500+ attendees from various cultural backgrounds and feature over 12+ performances, 55+ vendors including a job fair, cultural and historical fair, interactive exhibits, arts and crafts, and food experiences. This is Burnaby’s biggest multicultural...

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...

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.

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...

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 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!...

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 going to have all the things you love — lively music and dancing, a bustling street festival vibe, local artisans and vendors, great food (and a pancake breakfast!), kids’ activities, community showcases, and yes… Chicken Poop Bingo — plus a few special surprises, too. Plan on making your way to Lytton on September 5...