BC Events

A free, accessible festival for all, from families to devoted football fans. Experience FIFA World Cup™ matches live on screens across the site, then keep the celebration going with live music and entertainment from Canadian and global artists throughout the grounds. Set within the historic PNE Grounds at Hastings Park, the FIFA Fan Festival™ Vancouver...

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 Taiwanese Canadian Cultural Festival returns this July in Downtown Vancouver and, for the first time, Burnaby! The festival kicks off July 4 at the Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza and continues July 11 at Burnaby Bonsor Recreation Complex. Free admission for all ages to enjoy the Live performances, Hand Puppet Show, Cultural Workshops, Kids...

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...

Join the Bahamas Cultural Association of BC for its 53rd Independence Celebration, Going Back to Da Islands, a Bahamian Homecoming Dinner & Dance that brings people together to honour Bahamian heritage and traditions. Enjoy a delicious dinner, entertainment, dancing, prizes, and an atmosphere filled with Bahamian pride. Whether you have roots in the Bahamas or...

A fun filled day to celebrate the Fijian way with live entertainment, vendors, car show, beer garden, soccer tournament and great food. This is a free event. Opening ceremony will commence at 1pm. This all takes place at Swangard stadium in Burnaby on Saturday July 11th at 11am till 7pm. Enter the raffle for your...

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...

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...

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...

This free, outdoor concert features the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra performing exceptional symphonic music surrounded by the beauty of Burnaby’s Deer Lake Park Family-friendly programs begin at 3 pm, where you learn about musical instruments from the VSO team. Bring a blanket or chair and a picnic and settle in for a wonderful evening with the...

This free, outdoor concert features the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra performing exceptional symphonic music surrounded by the beauty of Burnaby’s Deer Lake Park Family-friendly programs begin at 3 pm, where you learn about musical instruments from the VSO team. Bring a blanket or chair and a picnic and settle in for a wonderful evening with the...

This free, outdoor concert features the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra performing exceptional symphonic music surrounded by the beauty of Burnaby’s Deer Lake Park Family-friendly programs begin at 3 pm, where you learn about musical instruments from the VSO team. Bring a blanket or chair and a picnic and settle in for a wonderful evening with the...

This free, outdoor concert features the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra performing exceptional symphonic music surrounded by the beauty of Burnaby’s Deer Lake Park Family-friendly programs begin at 3 pm, where you learn about musical instruments from the VSO team. Bring a blanket or chair and a picnic and settle in for a wonderful evening with the...

Sunday, July 19, 7:30-9:30pm This free, outdoor concert features the Vancouver Opera. Come early for the family friendly pre-show, which begins after 5 pm. We’ll have food trucks onsite, bring a blanket or chair, enjoy a picnic and settle in for a wonderful evening of entertainment with the Vancouver Opera Orchestra and the Vancouver Opera.

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!...

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...