BC Events

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 of visual artists, stand-up comics, theatre actors, musicians, poets, and more, all in celebration of art-making by people who identify as living with mental illness, psychiatric...

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 than 160 photographs spanning the past half century, including never-before-seen outtakes from his iconic photobooks, and traces his evolution as an artist. The show unfolds chronologically beginning...

Celebrate the summer with a free live performance series at Confederation Park (by the spray park)! Bring a blanket or a chair and enjoy live performances every: Tuesday & Wednesday at 11 am, 12:15 pm and 2:30 pm Thursday Family Nights from 5:30 to 8:30 pm July 14-August 27, 2026 Enjoy fun activities between performances....

From July 17–26, 2026, 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, parks, studios, and breweries. A district-wide celebration of the artists, cultural spaces, and creative communities that shape Vancouver’s Eastside, this year’s festival invites people...

Get ready for four days of world-class music, art, and community! Now in its 9th year, the Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival returns July 23–26, 2026 to the unique and charming Village of Fort Langley. This four-day hybrid festival offers the best of both worlds: • Thursday – Sunday: High-profile ticketed concerts including a...

Come celebrate 125 Years of the Maple-Ridge Pitt Meadows Country Fest with us! Our fair is dedicated to promoting and educating the public about the importance of agriculture in our daily lives. The fair features 4-H Clubs from around BC, local artisans, delicious food truck fare, live stage entertainment, and so much more!

FREE Community Family Fun Day Saturday, July 25 Noon to 4:00 PM Bring the whole family and join us for an afternoon of community fun! Live Music Family Activities BBQ Silent Auction 50/50 Draw and much more! This is a FREE community event with something for everyone. Come out, meet your neighbours, enjoy great entertainment,...

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!...

Strathcona Blocks Party returns to East Hastings Street on Saturday, July 25, bringing a full afternoon of free, all-ages fun to one of Vancouver’s most vibrant neighbourhoods. From 12 PM to 5 PM, visitors can enjoy live music and dance performances, local shopping, food trucks, family activities, a beer garden and community activations along the...

Celebrate Vancouver Pride 2026 from July 25 to August 2 as the city comes together under this year’s theme, Unapologetically Queer. Presented by the Vancouver Pride Society, Pride Week features a vibrant lineup of official events across the city, culminating in the iconic 48th Annual Vancouver Pride Parade and the Davie Village Pride Festival on...

Rosé Disco is an all-day celebration of iconic wines, Chef pop-ups, and world-class DJ sets-all set in a pink and white paradise. Sip through a lineup of rosés that hit just right — from crisp Provence classics to bold new-world blends — each one curated to keep the vibe flowing. Pair it with next-level bites...

It’s country fair vibe with festival energy. Dust off your boots and grab your crew. Country Club Festival is bringing the wildest country party of the summer to life. One night. Just boots, buckles, and the best time you’ll have all year. With a tequila tasting, mechanical bull, festival food market, a live stage featuring...

The Okanagan Dream Rally is a one-of-a-kind event that brings together an extraordinary collection of dream cars, dedicated drivers, and children for an unforgettable experience. But the impact goes far beyond the road. With the support of drivers, sponsors, and the community, the rally raises funds for Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon helping families...

Rosé Disco is an all-day celebration of iconic wines, Chef pop-ups, and world-class DJ sets-all set in a pink and white paradise. Sip through a lineup of rosés that hit just right — from crisp Provence classics to bold new-world blends — each one curated to keep the vibe flowing. Pair it with next-level bites...

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...

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!

The 44th annual Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts will take place August 13-16, 2026, featuring established literary stars and exciting new voices, with opportunities for writers and readers to mingle amidst Rockwood’s heritage gardens. With 19 events and 3 workshops to choose from, there is an event for everyone! The festival will feature...

Taking place August 14–17, 2026 at the Museum of Vancouver and VS Creative Labs, the festival will bring together close to 30 authors across panels, workshops, a marketplace, and community programming. Presented in partnership with Iron Dog Books, this year’s festival will feature acclaimed writer and public historian Adrian De Leon as keynote speaker. This...

It’s movie magic time! Summer Cinema kicks off at Civic Square on Friday nights and continues at Confederation Park on Saturday evenings this August. Bring a blanket or chair, some movie snacks and enjoy the show. Free admission and parking! Movies start at dusk (times shown below are approximate). Events take place rain or shine,...

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...

Soul of Vietnam Victoria 2026 | Food Vendors – Live Performances – International Fashion Show Soul of Vietnam is a free, family-friendly cultural festival celebrating Vietnamese heritage, community, and creativity in Victoria, BC. The festival returns as a vibrant celebration where culture comes alive, communities connect, and everyone is invited to be part of something...

Delta Pride Picnic is a free, family friendly community event celebrating Delta’s queer and trans community and our fabulous allies. We celebrate with live performances, children games and crafts, market vendors, information booths and food trucks.

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...