Metro Vancouver events calendar for September 2026. Best festivals, concerts, fun things to do, free kids activities, street fairs, and Labor Day weekend events in Vancouver, BC.
September 22, 2026
TueRenfrew Ravine Moon Festival 2026
Experience enchanting live music, giant lanterns and illuminated art set among the towering trees and flowing waters of Renfrew Ravine
Vancouver | Various locations, Renfrew-Collingwood | 10:00 am to 8:00 pm | Festival
Bill Reid Gallery: Exhibition. Every River Has a Mouth
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the world premiere of Every River Has a Mouth, guest curated by Snuneymuxw artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun
Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
Vancouver Flamenco Festival 2026
Celebrating over 35 years, The Vancouver Flamenco Festival is at the core of the city’s flourishing flamenco scene, encouraging innovation and experimentation, while remaining deeply rooted in the traditions of the beloved aesthetic.
Vancouver | different places | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Dance
The Arts Club Presents: Heist By Arun Lakra
The Heart-racing Crime Caper
Vancouver | Stanley BFL CANADA Stage | 1:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre
Folklore Festival 2026
Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of culture, heritage, music, dance, and community at the 7th Annual Folklore Festival!
Surrey | different places | 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm | Festival
An Intimate evening with Sophie Grégoire Trudeau
Join Sophie Grégoire Trudeau for an intimate evening of conversation exploring emotional wellbeing, resilience, and authentic connection
Vancouver | Olympic Village Stage at the BMO Centre Theatre | 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Lecture
Langley: Cider & Couture: an evening of Cider, Fashion & Community Support
We’re bringing together local fashion brands, a live runway show, pop-up shopping, cider and an unforgettable afternoon in South Langley!
Langley | Manners Cider | Show
VFF 2026: Flamenco Guitar Concert with Iminah Kani & Philippe Jean
Vancouver Flamenco Festival 2026. A concert by Philippe Jean & Iminah Kani (Montreal/Salt Spring Island), co-presented by Alliance Française
Vancouver | Alliance Française | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Music
The Friends of Chamber Music present Takács Quartet (Hungary/USA)
Just past its 50th anniversary season, and with a new cellist, the Takács Quartet, our perennial favourites in concert, returns to Vancouver
Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Music
JAZZ IS DEAD featuring Cortex
With support from Adrian Younge, J-ROCC
Vancouver | Chan Centre for the Performing Arts | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Music
VFF 2026: Raíz Viva by Jafelin Helten
The Living Roots of Flamenco Culture: Raíz Viva is a powerful performance that moves from the deepest traditions of cante jondo to the brightest expressions of celebration
Vancouver | Performance Works | 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Performing Arts
September 23, 2026
WedWest Vancouver: Exploring Buddhist Art
Delve into Buddhist art and serene beauty on a guided tour of the International Buddhist Temple in Richmond, followed by a visit to the spectacular Tibetan Buddhist Thrangu Monastery.
West Vancouver | Ferry Building Gallery | 10:00 am to 3:30 pm | Workshop
Bill Reid Gallery: Exhibition. Every River Has a Mouth
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the world premiere of Every River Has a Mouth, guest curated by Snuneymuxw artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun
Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
Vancouver Flamenco Festival 2026
Celebrating over 35 years, The Vancouver Flamenco Festival is at the core of the city’s flourishing flamenco scene, encouraging innovation and experimentation, while remaining deeply rooted in the traditions of the beloved aesthetic.
Vancouver | different places | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Dance
The Arts Club Presents: Heist By Arun Lakra
The Heart-racing Crime Caper
Vancouver | Stanley BFL CANADA Stage | 1:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre
BC Culture Days: Introduction to Improv Theatre - Try-It - 55+
Laugh, play and connect in this fun, beginner-friendly improv experience that includes simple games and activities that tap into creativity and encourage stepping outside of one's comfort zones
Richmond | Seniors Centre - Minoru Centre for Active Living (Multipurpose Room 2) | Theatre | Free
Folklore Festival 2026
Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of culture, heritage, music, dance, and community at the 7th Annual Folklore Festival!
Surrey | different places | 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm | Festival
In Celebration Of Chinese Restaurant Awards 2026 Dim Sum Gala
Presented by Scotia Wealth Management, DIM SUM GALA returns to celebrate the global influence of Chinese cuisine through its most iconic ambassador - dim sum
Vancouver | Fairmont Pacific Rim – Star Sapphire Ballroom | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Food / Wine
TD Connecting Communities Concert – FREE
We believe that music is for everyone! Join us for a FREE concert celebrating the power of music to inspire and bring us together
Vancouver | The Orpheum | 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm | Music | Free
Steve Hofstetter
One of YouTube’s most popular comics with over 225 million views and half a billion more on Facebook, Steve Hofstetter is also the host of Finding Babe Ruth on FS1
Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Comedy
VFF 2026: Raíz Viva by Jafelin Helten
The Living Roots of Flamenco Culture: Raíz Viva is a powerful performance that moves from the deepest traditions of cante jondo to the brightest expressions of celebration
Vancouver | Performance Works | 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Performing Arts
Buds & Suds Comedy Showcase
Buds & Suds Comedy are back! Wednesday night Pro Stand Up Comedy in the heart of Mount Pleasant
Vancouver | Main Street Brewing Co. | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Comedy
September 24, 2026
ThuThe Interior Design Show
The Pacific platform for all things design. The must-attend show for West Coast Design will return to the Vancouver Convention Centre September 24-27, 2026
Vancouver | Vancouver Convention Centre | 9:00 am to 10:00 pm | Business / Finance
Fort Langley International Ukulele Festival
The Fort Langley International Ukulele Festival is the ONLY ukulele festival in Metro Vancouver, featuring some of the world’s finest ukulele players from Hawai’i, the Pacific Northwest, and Langley, British Columbia
Langley | salishan Place by the River | 9:00 am to 11:00 pm | Festival
Coffee Mornings at MONOVA – For Social Seniors
Join us for MONOVA’s monthly seniors’ mixer, featuring freshly-brewed tea & coffee and a revolving array of special guest talks, behind-the-scenes tours, and unique cultural activities
North Vancouver | MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver | 10:00 am to 12:00 am | Workshop
Bill Reid Gallery: Exhibition. Every River Has a Mouth
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the world premiere of Every River Has a Mouth, guest curated by Snuneymuxw artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun
Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
Vancouver Flamenco Festival 2026
Celebrating over 35 years, The Vancouver Flamenco Festival is at the core of the city’s flourishing flamenco scene, encouraging innovation and experimentation, while remaining deeply rooted in the traditions of the beloved aesthetic.
Vancouver | different places | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Dance
Summer Sounds at University Boulevard
The soundtrack to your summer is back! The third season of Summer Sounds at UBC Point Grey is here — and it’s bigger, brighter, and better than ever!
Vancouver | University Boulevard | 12:00 am to 3:00 pm | Music | Free
The Arts Club Presents: Heist By Arun Lakra
The Heart-racing Crime Caper
Vancouver | Stanley BFL CANADA Stage | 1:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre
Hidden Wonders Speakeasy Magic Experience
Hidden Wonders is a speakeasy-style performance venue hidden behind a fake business facade in New Westminster’s historic downtown.
New Westminster | Hidden Wonders Showroom | 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Show
YWCA BC Rhythms of Resilience: Our Children, Our Future
Rhythms of Resilience is a community gathering that celebrates Indigenous strength, culture and resurgence through art, music, dance, performances and storytelling.
Vancouver | Japanese Hall | 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm | History | Free
Folklore Festival 2026
Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of culture, heritage, music, dance, and community at the 7th Annual Folklore Festival!
Surrey | different places | 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm | Festival
Austerity Tours: How Decades of Funding Stagnation Affects the Museum of Vancouver
The aim is to make voters understand the risks austerity pose to irreplaceable cultural heritage—which is why they’ll be offered during the 2026 municipal election period
Vancouver | Museum of Vancouver | 5:30 pm to 6:03 pm | Active Life / Health
The Economics of What's Possible: An Evening with Stephanie Kelton
This isn’t really an event about economics. It’s about what economics quietly decides for us: how long you wait in an ER, whether your kid gets a daycare spot, and why transit projects take so long to build
Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Business / Finance
Exclusive Omakase Experience at Minami
Join us for an extraordinary evening as Chef Tomoya Hirasawa presents a highly curated omakase experience
Vancouver | Minami Restaurant | Food / Wine
Jazz in the Parlour: Sounds of Sinatra
Experience an intimate evening of live jazz in Roedde House’s historical Victorian parlour!
Vancouver | Roedde House Museum | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Music
Opening Night of Deadly Dinner Party at The Improv Centre
A classic whodunnit of improvised proportions!
Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Comedy
Yuk Yuk’s Surrey Stand-Up Comedy Shows: Murray SawChuck In Surrey
See Las Vegas headliner and comedy magician Murray SawChuck (America’s Got Talent, Pawn Stars, Masters of Illusion) live in Surrey for one night only!
Surrey | Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club Surrey | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Show
VFF 2026: United Elements by Kasandra Flamenco
United Elements is a powerful performance that explores the journey of bringing together the fragmented parts of ourselves
Vancouver | Performance Works | 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Music
September 25, 2026
FriThe Interior Design Show
The Pacific platform for all things design. The must-attend show for West Coast Design will return to the Vancouver Convention Centre September 24-27, 2026
Vancouver | Vancouver Convention Centre | 9:00 am to 10:00 pm | Business / Finance
Fort Langley International Ukulele Festival
The Fort Langley International Ukulele Festival is the ONLY ukulele festival in Metro Vancouver, featuring some of the world’s finest ukulele players from Hawai’i, the Pacific Northwest, and Langley, British Columbia
Langley | salishan Place by the River | 9:00 am to 11:00 pm | Festival
Have a Senior Moment Festival 2026
Western Gold Theatre presents their 4th annual Have a Senior Moment Festival with ten days of works in development, music, film, creative workshops, artist salons, and more
Vancouver | PAL Studio Theatre and other venues in the West End | 10:00 am to 8:00 pm | Active Life / Health
Bill Reid Gallery: Exhibition. Every River Has a Mouth
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the world premiere of Every River Has a Mouth, guest curated by Snuneymuxw artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun
Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
Exclusive Advanced Scene Study with Gil Bellows
A 3-day event for actors to enhance their craft with seasoned industry professional Gil Bellows
Vancouver | Vancouver Film School Campus | 10:00 am to 7:00 pm | Workshop
Vancouver Flamenco Festival 2026
Celebrating over 35 years, The Vancouver Flamenco Festival is at the core of the city’s flourishing flamenco scene, encouraging innovation and experimentation, while remaining deeply rooted in the traditions of the beloved aesthetic.
Vancouver | different places | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Dance
Summer Sounds at University Boulevard
The soundtrack to your summer is back! The third season of Summer Sounds at UBC Point Grey is here — and it’s bigger, brighter, and better than ever!
Vancouver | University Boulevard | 12:00 am to 3:00 pm | Music | Free
Summer Sounds at Wesbrook Village
The soundtrack to your summer is back! The third season of Summer Sounds at UBC Point Grey is here — and it’s bigger, brighter, and better than ever!
Vancouver | Norman MacKenzie Square | 12:00 am to 3:00 pm | Music | Free
The Arts Club Presents: Heist By Arun Lakra
The Heart-racing Crime Caper
Vancouver | Stanley BFL CANADA Stage | 1:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre
Surrey Arts Centre Presents: Murder for Two
A thrilling musical comedy organized and presented by Royal Canadian Theatre Company
Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre
Hidden Wonders Speakeasy Magic Experience
Hidden Wonders is a speakeasy-style performance venue hidden behind a fake business facade in New Westminster’s historic downtown.
New Westminster | Hidden Wonders Showroom | 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Show
Folklore Festival 2026
Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of culture, heritage, music, dance, and community at the 7th Annual Folklore Festival!
Surrey | different places | 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm | Festival
Dan Savage presents: 2026 HUMP! Film Festival – Fall Lineup
New season. New fantasies. New filmmakers. HUMP! returns with an entirely new collection of short films for Fall 2026.
Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 6:30 pm to 11:00 pm | Film
Yuk Yuk’s Surrey Stand-Up Comedy Shows: Lori Ferguson-Ford
with Bradley Fung (MC), Aayush Tandon (Split Middle), Levi Vincent (Split Middle)
Surrey | Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club Surrey | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Comedy
Opening Night of Deadly Dinner Party at The Improv Centre
A classic whodunnit of improvised proportions!
Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Comedy
Big Tips: The Rise and Fall of a’90s Bar Star
Set to a scene-setting ‘90s soundtrack and fuelled by sharp humour and hard-won hindsight, Big Tips is part memoir, part time-capsule: a darkly funny love letter to Vancouver nightlife, working life, and the search for something more
Vancouver | Museum of Vancouver | 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Theatre
Chance The Rapper - Coloring Book 10 Year Anniversary Tour
Chance The Rapper is an award-winning artist, visionary, and community builder from Chicago, whose career has redefined what it means to be independent in the music industry
Vancouver | PNE/Playland | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music
Modo-live Presents: Chris Botti
GRAMMY-winning trumpeter Chris Botti has been one of the most popular instrumentalists in the world for nearly three decades
Vancouver | Chan Centre for the Performing Arts | 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Music
The Vancouver Inter-Cultural Orchestra proudly presents 25th Anniversary Concert
VICO celebrates its first quarter-century with a joyful concert that brings together ensemble members past and present, and showcases the VICO’s signature fusion of Canadian contemporary classical and world music
West Vancouver | West Vancouver United Church | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music
VFF 2026: Jewels by Karen Flamenco
Jewels is an innovative production that reimagines George Balanchine’s iconic masterpiece through the visceral, expressive lens of flamenco
Vancouver | Performance Works | 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Dance
Drag Fight Club 2026
Now in it's 4th year, this comp is going to be awesome!
Vancouver | Hotel At The Waldorf | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Show
Nautical Disaster - Tragically Hip Tribute At The Roxy
The Roxy Presents Nautical Disaster ( Tragically Hip Tribute )
Vancouver | The Roxy Cabaret | 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Show
September 26, 2026
SatThe Interior Design Show
The Pacific platform for all things design. The must-attend show for West Coast Design will return to the Vancouver Convention Centre September 24-27, 2026
Vancouver | Vancouver Convention Centre | 9:00 am to 10:00 pm | Business / Finance
Fort Langley International Ukulele Festival
The Fort Langley International Ukulele Festival is the ONLY ukulele festival in Metro Vancouver, featuring some of the world’s finest ukulele players from Hawai’i, the Pacific Northwest, and Langley, British Columbia
Langley | salishan Place by the River | 9:00 am to 11:00 pm | Festival
Oddball Fall Classic
Close out the season with us on False Creek in exciting sprint races. Then, step up to the ultimate challenge with the Oddball 2K Challenge race at one of Canada’s biggest races!
Vancouver | Olympic Village | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | Active Life / Health
Have a Senior Moment Festival 2026
Western Gold Theatre presents their 4th annual Have a Senior Moment Festival with ten days of works in development, music, film, creative workshops, artist salons, and more
Vancouver | PAL Studio Theatre and other venues in the West End | 10:00 am to 8:00 pm | Active Life / Health
Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival 2026
Experience enchanting live music, giant lanterns and illuminated art set among the towering trees and flowing waters of Renfrew Ravine
Vancouver | Various locations, Renfrew-Collingwood | 10:00 am to 8:00 pm | Festival
Culture Days. Family Crafts for Mid-Autumn Festival 2026
Step into the rich history and vibrant traditions of the Mid-Autumn Festival at Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site
Richmond | Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site | Festival | Free
RiverFest 2026
Celebrate BC Rivers Day and World Rivers Day at the FRDC! We’re thrilled to announce the return of RiverFest for its 24th year! This beloved community event is a FREE, family-friendly celebration of the living, working Fraser River
New Westminster | Fraser River Discovery Centre | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Family | Free
Bill Reid Gallery: Exhibition. Every River Has a Mouth
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the world premiere of Every River Has a Mouth, guest curated by Snuneymuxw artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun
Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
Exclusive Advanced Scene Study with Gil Bellows
A 3-day event for actors to enhance their craft with seasoned industry professional Gil Bellows
Vancouver | Vancouver Film School Campus | 10:00 am to 7:00 pm | Workshop
Mid-Autumn Festival at the Chinese Canadian Museum
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with a weekend of family-friendly activities at the museum!
Vancouver | Chinese Canadian Museum | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family
Walks with History: Shipyards
Experience the rich history of North Vancouver across two unique walking tours that celebrate the place we call home
North Vancouver | MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm | History
Vancouver Flamenco Festival 2026
Celebrating over 35 years, The Vancouver Flamenco Festival is at the core of the city’s flourishing flamenco scene, encouraging innovation and experimentation, while remaining deeply rooted in the traditions of the beloved aesthetic.
Vancouver | different places | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Dance
Mid-Autumn Festival 2026 at Lansdowne - Bunnies Around One Moon
Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with a day full of festive fun, bunny encounters, and local shopping!
Richmond | Lansdowne Centre, Kiosk Court & Centre Court | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Family
Mid Autumn Festival: Moon Rabbit Bunny Yoga
Celebrate Mid Autumn Festival with Moon Rabbit Bunny Yoga! Practice with real rescue bunnies. 100% of ticket sales support Rabbitats
Richmond | Lansdowne Centre | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Active Life / Health
Vancouver Etsy Co Fall Pop Up Market 2026
Our 8th annual fall pop is has just gotten better! Join us on September 26th for a pop up featuring 70+ local makers, a mini maker market supported by Vancity, workshops and more!
Vancouver | Robson Square Ice Rink | Market | Free
Every Child Matters Open House
Walk the path of truth and reconciliation together
Surrey | Totest Aleng: Indigenous Learning House | 12:00 am to 4:00 pm | Kids
Summer Sounds at University Boulevard
The soundtrack to your summer is back! The third season of Summer Sounds at UBC Point Grey is here — and it’s bigger, brighter, and better than ever!
Vancouver | University Boulevard | 12:00 am to 3:00 pm | Music | Free
Summer Sounds at Wesbrook Village
The soundtrack to your summer is back! The third season of Summer Sounds at UBC Point Grey is here — and it’s bigger, brighter, and better than ever!
Vancouver | Norman MacKenzie Square | 12:00 am to 3:00 pm | Music | Free
Langley: Forest Fest
Join us as we celebrate BC National Forest Week and BC Rivers Day! This year's event is in collaboration with the Langley Environmental Partners Society (LEPS)
Langley | Derek Doubleday Arboretum | 12:00 am to 4:00 pm | Family | Free
Vancouver Cheese & Meat Artisan Food & Beverage Festival
Taste 150+ pairings in one place
North Vancouver | The Pipe Shop | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Film
Pumpkin Floral Arrangement
A fun, beginner-friendly seasonal flower-arranging workshop where participants create a beautiful fall arrangement!
Surrey | Darts Hill Garden | Workshop
The Arts Club Presents: Heist By Arun Lakra
The Heart-racing Crime Caper
Vancouver | Stanley BFL CANADA Stage | 1:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre
Selected Cinema: Dancing Around the Table By MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver
Join us for an intimate screening of this renowned 1980s film at the MONOVA Archives in Lynn Valley
North Vancouver | MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Film
Surrey Arts Centre Presents: Murder for Two
A thrilling musical comedy organized and presented by Royal Canadian Theatre Company
Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre
Hidden Wonders Speakeasy Magic Experience
Hidden Wonders is a speakeasy-style performance venue hidden behind a fake business facade in New Westminster’s historic downtown.
New Westminster | Hidden Wonders Showroom | 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Show
Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival Main Day Events
Enjoy family-friendly activities, live music & performance, artisan booths and our Harvest Veggie Contest
Vancouver | Slocan Park | 4:00 pm to 9:15 pm | Family | Free
Okinawan and Amami Sanshin Presentation - Intro, Demo and Workshop
The Sanshin is a traditional three-stringed musical instrument from Okinawa, Japan, like a banjo, considered the soul of Okinawan folk music
Vancouver | Fairview Baptist Church | 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Workshop
Folklore Festival 2026
Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of culture, heritage, music, dance, and community at the 7th Annual Folklore Festival!
Surrey | different places | 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm | Festival
Dan Savage presents: 2026 HUMP! Film Festival – Fall Lineup
New season. New fantasies. New filmmakers. HUMP! returns with an entirely new collection of short films for Fall 2026.
Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 6:30 pm to 11:00 pm | Film
Zeds Dead: Journey Of A Lifetime Tour
Zeds Dead is a Canadian electronic music duo from Toronto consisting of Dylan Mamid, also known as DC, and Zachary Rapp-Rovan, also known as Hooks
Vancouver | PNE/Playland | Music
Yuk Yuk’s Surrey Stand-Up Comedy Shows: Lori Ferguson-Ford
with Bradley Fung (MC), Aayush Tandon (Split Middle), Levi Vincent (Split Middle)
Surrey | Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club Surrey | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Comedy
Opening Night of Deadly Dinner Party at The Improv Centre
A classic whodunnit of improvised proportions!
Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Comedy
Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival Main Day Events: Streamside Lanterns
Explore illuminated art and intriguing sounds among the towering trees and the flowing waters of Renfrew Community Park
Vancouver | Renfrew Community Park | 7:15 pm to 9:15 pm | Family | Free
Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. D.C. United
MLS Regular Season
Vancouver | BC Place | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
VFF 2026: Nuevo IV - Lo Nuevo y lo Añejo
Vancouver Flamenco Festival 2026. A production by Flamenco Rosario with guest artists from Spain, featuring an opening performance by Semilla Flamenca (Seattle)
Vancouver | Performance Works | 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Dance
John Coltrane’s A Love Supreme Performed Live. Starring the Ryan Oliver Quartet
To celebrate John Coltrane’s 100th Birthday, Canadian saxophonist Ryan Oliver will be performing this iconic album live at the Telus Studio, with a band featuring some of British Columbia’s best Jazz musicians
Vancouver | Chan Centre for the Performing Arts | 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Music
Yuk Yuk’s Surrey Stand-Up Comedy Shows: The Jaded Buddha Tour
The Jaded Buddha Tour is Jon Endo's first run with his headliner set across Canada!
Surrey | Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club Surrey | 9:30 pm to 11:00 pm | Comedy
September 27, 2026
SunThe Interior Design Show
The Pacific platform for all things design. The must-attend show for West Coast Design will return to the Vancouver Convention Centre September 24-27, 2026
Vancouver | Vancouver Convention Centre | 9:00 am to 10:00 pm | Business / Finance
Have a Senior Moment Festival 2026
Western Gold Theatre presents their 4th annual Have a Senior Moment Festival with ten days of works in development, music, film, creative workshops, artist salons, and more
Vancouver | PAL Studio Theatre and other venues in the West End | 10:00 am to 8:00 pm | Active Life / Health
Culture Days. Family Crafts for Mid-Autumn Festival 2026
Step into the rich history and vibrant traditions of the Mid-Autumn Festival at Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site
Richmond | Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site | Festival | Free
RiverFest 2026
Celebrate BC Rivers Day and World Rivers Day at the FRDC! We’re thrilled to announce the return of RiverFest for its 24th year! This beloved community event is a FREE, family-friendly celebration of the living, working Fraser River
New Westminster | Fraser River Discovery Centre | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Family | Free
Bill Reid Gallery: Exhibition. Every River Has a Mouth
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the world premiere of Every River Has a Mouth, guest curated by Snuneymuxw artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun
Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
Exclusive Advanced Scene Study with Gil Bellows
A 3-day event for actors to enhance their craft with seasoned industry professional Gil Bellows
Vancouver | Vancouver Film School Campus | 10:00 am to 7:00 pm | Workshop
Mid-Autumn Festival at the Chinese Canadian Museum
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with a weekend of family-friendly activities at the museum!
Vancouver | Chinese Canadian Museum | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family
Yoga at the Museum of Vancouver
Start your Sunday with an awe-inspiring view as the backdrop to a Hatha yoga session
Vancouver | Museum of Vancouver | 10:15 am to 11:15 am | Active Life / Health
Vancouver Flamenco Festival 2026
Celebrating over 35 years, The Vancouver Flamenco Festival is at the core of the city’s flourishing flamenco scene, encouraging innovation and experimentation, while remaining deeply rooted in the traditions of the beloved aesthetic.
Vancouver | different places | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Dance
Mid-Autumn Festival 2026 at Lansdowne - Bunnies Around One Moon
Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with a day full of festive fun, bunny encounters, and local shopping!
Richmond | Lansdowne Centre, Kiosk Court & Centre Court | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Family
Vancouver Short Film Showcase: Volume Two
DreamBoard Production House and the Rio Theatre are joining forces to present the Vancouver Short Film Showcase: Volume Two!
Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 12:00 am to 2:00 pm | Film
Kaleidoscope Drag Brunch & More! What The Frock Productions
Brunch plus exciting performances from drag to burlesque & more!
Vancouver | Moxies West Georgia Restaurant | 12:00 am to 0:00 am | Show
Culture Days in Roedde House Museum: Book Binding
Join us for an afternoon workshop learning the basics of bookbinding!
Vancouver | Roedde House Museum | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Workshop | Free
The Arts Club Presents: Heist By Arun Lakra
The Heart-racing Crime Caper
Vancouver | Stanley BFL CANADA Stage | 1:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre
Surrey Arts Centre Presents: Murder for Two
A thrilling musical comedy organized and presented by Royal Canadian Theatre Company
Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre
Hidden Wonders Speakeasy Magic Experience
Hidden Wonders is a speakeasy-style performance venue hidden behind a fake business facade in New Westminster’s historic downtown.
New Westminster | Hidden Wonders Showroom | 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Show
Folklore Festival 2026
Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of culture, heritage, music, dance, and community at the 7th Annual Folklore Festival!
Surrey | different places | 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm | Festival
Sammy Obeid
Guess who’s back in 2026 to keep Vancouver laughing… The East Van Laugh RioT is pleased to welcome back comedian Sammy Obeid – with all-new material!
Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Comedy
VFF 2026: La Música del Flamenco with Mercedes Cortes & Gareth Owen
he performance is followed by a flamenco juerga, an informal gathering where audiences are invited to experience and participate in the vibrant spirit of flamenco firsthand
Vancouver | Performance Works | 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Performing Arts
September 28, 2026
MonHave a Senior Moment Festival 2026
Western Gold Theatre presents their 4th annual Have a Senior Moment Festival with ten days of works in development, music, film, creative workshops, artist salons, and more
Vancouver | PAL Studio Theatre and other venues in the West End | 10:00 am to 8:00 pm | Active Life / Health
Bill Reid Gallery: Exhibition. Every River Has a Mouth
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the world premiere of Every River Has a Mouth, guest curated by Snuneymuxw artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun
Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
Sammy Obeid
Guess who’s back in 2026 to keep Vancouver laughing… The East Van Laugh RioT is pleased to welcome back comedian Sammy Obeid – with all-new material!
Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Comedy
The Sorceress of Sky Serpents Book Launch
Eden Robinson in conversation with Julian Brave NoiseCat
Vancouver | Goldcorp Centre for the Arts | 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Books
September 29, 2026
TueHave a Senior Moment Festival 2026
Western Gold Theatre presents their 4th annual Have a Senior Moment Festival with ten days of works in development, music, film, creative workshops, artist salons, and more
Vancouver | PAL Studio Theatre and other venues in the West End | 10:00 am to 8:00 pm | Active Life / Health
Bill Reid Gallery: Exhibition. Every River Has a Mouth
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the world premiere of Every River Has a Mouth, guest curated by Snuneymuxw artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun
Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
The Arts Club Presents: Heist By Arun Lakra
The Heart-racing Crime Caper
Vancouver | Stanley BFL CANADA Stage | 1:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre
Broadway Across Canada Presents: & Juliet in Vancouver
The hilarious new musical & Juliet flips the script on the greatest love story ever told and asks: what would happen if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo?
Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Musical
The Cultch Presents: Job
From Vancouver’s award-winning company, The Search Party, comes a psychological thriller that examines what it means to be a citizen of the internet
Vancouver | The Cultch | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre
WestBeth Entertainment Presents Schalk Bezuidenhout: Hey Hey Divorcè
Guaranteed To Tickle Your Funny Bone
Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Show
September 30, 2026
WedHave a Senior Moment Festival 2026
Western Gold Theatre presents their 4th annual Have a Senior Moment Festival with ten days of works in development, music, film, creative workshops, artist salons, and more
Vancouver | PAL Studio Theatre and other venues in the West End | 10:00 am to 8:00 pm | Active Life / Health
Truth & Reconciliation Day By MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver
In honour of the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, join us for a day of cultural experiences and reflection, led by MONOVA’s Indigenous Cultural Programmers, Jordan Dawson & Tsawaysia Spukwus
North Vancouver | MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver | 10:00 am to 2:00 pm | History
Bill Reid Gallery: Exhibition. Every River Has a Mouth
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the world premiere of Every River Has a Mouth, guest curated by Snuneymuxw artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun
Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
The Arts Club Presents: Heist By Arun Lakra
The Heart-racing Crime Caper
Vancouver | Stanley BFL CANADA Stage | 1:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre
Broadway Across Canada Presents: & Juliet in Vancouver
The hilarious new musical & Juliet flips the script on the greatest love story ever told and asks: what would happen if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo?
Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Musical
The Cultch Presents: Job
From Vancouver’s award-winning company, The Search Party, comes a psychological thriller that examines what it means to be a citizen of the internet
Vancouver | The Cultch | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre