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 17, 2026
ThuWest Vancouver: Artists and Artisans of the Sunshine Coast
Join us for an exciting, art-filled adventure on the beautiful Sunshine Coast! Visit artist studios, homes, gardens, and local galleries. Enjoy lunch at a local eatery or bring your own (cost of lunch not included in tour).
West Vancouver | Ferry Building Gallery | 8:30 am to 7:00 pm | Workshop
Sunflower Festival at Richmond Country Farms
Richmond Country Farms Sunflower Festival is now open for the season, transforming 20 acres of fields into a sea of bright yellow beneath blue summer skies
Richmond | Richmond Country Farms | 10:00 am to 7:00 pm | Nature / Animals
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 Fringe Festival 2026
The Vancouver Fringe Festival returns for 11 days of theatre, dance, comedy, drag, music, and more September 10–20, 2026
Vancouver | different places | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Performing Arts
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
38th annual Vancouver Queer Film Festival
The upcoming 38th annual Vancouver Queer Film Festival takes place in-person September 10-20, 2026 and online September 21-27, 2026
Vancouver | different places | 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Film
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
The Fundraising Landscape in Vancouver
This event will focus on a candid panel featuring a variety of local voices who can speak to the financial, social, and political landscape in Vancouver; and how this is and might continue to impact non-profit organizations and fundraising
Vancouver | Creekside Community Centre | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Charity / Fundraising
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
Beaded Pin-Making By MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver
Led by MONOVA's Indigenous Cultural Programmer, Tsawaysia Spukwus
North Vancouver | MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver | 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm | Workshop
Yuk Yuk’s Surrey Stand-Up Comedy Shows: Rising Comics Championship Finals
The Rising Comics Championship Grand Final features the top six comedians from the semi-finals, plus two hand-selected wildcards, competing for the Garry Yuill Memorial Award and cash prizes of $500, $350, and $150
Surrey | Elements Casino Surrey | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Comedy
September 18, 2026
FriSunflower Festival at Richmond Country Farms
Richmond Country Farms Sunflower Festival is now open for the season, transforming 20 acres of fields into a sea of bright yellow beneath blue summer skies
Richmond | Richmond Country Farms | 10:00 am to 7:00 pm | Nature / Animals
Vancouver International Boat Show: Fall Marina Show & Sale
Come experience Western Canada’s largest fall sale of boats, marine gear, and accessories
Delta | Marina at Hampton Cove | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | Market
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
West Fine Art Show
Our mission: “Connect People with Art and Charitable Purpose”
Langley | Glass House Estate Winery | 11:00 am to 9:00 pm | Visual Arts
Fire Dragon Festival 2026
The Fire Dragon Festival returns Friday, September 18th, to Saturday, September 19th, 2026 in Vancouver’s Chinatown
Vancouver | Vancouver’s Chinatown | 11:00 am to 9:00 pm | Family
Vancouver Fringe Festival 2026
The Vancouver Fringe Festival returns for 11 days of theatre, dance, comedy, drag, music, and more September 10–20, 2026
Vancouver | different places | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Performing Arts
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
Pop Up Dances Festival
Pop Up Dances Festival takes audiences on a unique, vertical walking tour of VPL’s Central Library
Vancouver | the North Plaza at the Georgia Street Promenade, Vancouver Public Library | 12:00 am to 6:00 pm | Dance | Free
Come Toward the Fire – Day of Knowledge Sharing
Join us for the fifth annual ʔəm̓i ce:p xʷiwəl (Come Toward the Fire) festival! New this year is our free Day of Knowledge Sharing
Vancouver | Chan Centre for the Performing Arts | 12:30 am to 3:00 pm | Festival | Free
38th annual Vancouver Queer Film Festival
The upcoming 38th annual Vancouver Queer Film Festival takes place in-person September 10-20, 2026 and online September 21-27, 2026
Vancouver | different places | 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Film
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
Welcome to Burnaby Fair
A free community celebration featuring community resources, cultural performances & children's activities!
Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | Family | Free
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
Culture Days: Open Studios & Launch Event
Celebrate the launch of 2026 Culture Days with an open studio event and opening ceremony hosted by Mayor Malcolm Brodie
Richmond | Richmond Cultural Centre | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Festival | Free
Culture Days. Skateboard Stories in Motion
Create a stop-motion animation inspired by Richmond's skateboarding history. Adults, no experience needed!
Richmond | Richmond Museum | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Workshop | Free
Culture Days: Chinese Calligraphy Demonstration
Demonstration to learn how to write Chinese calligraphy with ink and brush.
Richmond | Richmond Cultural Centre | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Workshop | Free
Yuk Yuk’s Surrey Stand-Up Comedy Shows: Dino Archie
I always wanted to make people laugh. I try to make things very conversational - truth with a punch line!
Surrey | Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club Surrey | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Comedy
VICO Concert in the Parlour – A Blending of Celtic & Persian Traditions
Vancouver Inter-Cultural Orchestra returns to the Roedde House this fall for a fusion of Celtic & Persian music in an intimate concert experience in our historical Victorian parlour!
Vancouver | Roedde House Museum | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Music
The Rickshaw and Paul Pigat Present Cousin Harley with Sinéad X Sanders
Cousin Harley returns to the Rickshaw once again! Catch him tearing up our stage this Fall with support from Sinéad X Sanders!
Vancouver | Rickshaw Theatre | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music
Witch Perfect. An All-live Singing Parody
Witch Perfect Is An All Live-singing, Comedy Parody Based On The Cult-classic And Audience Favorite Disney Film “hocus Pocus!”
Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Show
Phyllis & Mimi's Multiverse - Anime Slay
Anime Slay – Cosplay, drag, and anime collide in one unforgettable show
Vancouver | Hotel At The Waldorf | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Performing Arts
September 19, 2026
SatBigger Ideas Conference. The Power of a Woman
Bigger Ideas Conference™ (BIC) Where women gather to think bigger, lead boldly, and build what lasts
Vancouver | Microsoft Vancouver | 9:00 am to 5:30 pm | Business / Finance
Sunflower Festival at Richmond Country Farms
Richmond Country Farms Sunflower Festival is now open for the season, transforming 20 acres of fields into a sea of bright yellow beneath blue summer skies
Richmond | Richmond Country Farms | 10:00 am to 7:00 pm | Nature / Animals
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
Vancouver International Boat Show: Fall Marina Show & Sale
Come experience Western Canada’s largest fall sale of boats, marine gear, and accessories
Delta | Marina at Hampton Cove | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | Market
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
The Fraser River Discovery Centre is thrilled to announce the return of RiverFest for its 24th year!
New Westminster | 10:00 am to 4:30 pm | Family | Free
Vancouver Film School: Classical Animation
Your backstage access to VFS’s award-winning Classical Animation program is September 19!
Vancouver | Workshop | 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
Peace Arch Hospital Auxiliary Fall Market
Have fun with family and friends at the Peace Arch Hospital Auxiliary Fall Market!
Surrey | Gracepoint Community Church | 10:00 am to 3:00 pm | Charity / Fundraising | Free
Oktoberfest at Cypress
Close out the Summer season with German inspired festivities! Join us for a lively Bavarian themed Oktoberfest celebration up at Cypress Mountain!
West Vancouver | Crazy Raven Bar & Grill | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
National Women's Show Vancouver 2026
The Ultimate Girl’s Day Out! Shop Exclusive Products, Free Makeovers, Fashion Shows, Amazing Entertainment, And More!
Vancouver | Vancouver Convention Centre (West Building) | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | Show
Word Vancouver – Free Literary Festival
Word Vancouver is BC’s Largest Free Literary Festival
Vancouver | UBC Robson Square, Vancouver Public Library Central Branch, and various offsite events | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | Books | Free
Culture Days: Creating Fabric Collage
Kids 6+ can discover the delights of fabric collage
Richmond | Richmond Cultural Centre | 10:30 am to 4:00 pm | Workshop | Free
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
West Fine Art Show
Our mission: “Connect People with Art and Charitable Purpose”
Langley | Glass House Estate Winery | 11:00 am to 9:00 pm | Visual Arts
Fire Dragon Festival 2026
The Fire Dragon Festival returns Friday, September 18th, to Saturday, September 19th, 2026 in Vancouver’s Chinatown
Vancouver | Vancouver’s Chinatown | 11:00 am to 9:00 pm | Family
ROCA Celebrates Music @ Culture Days 2026 Kick-Off
Come find ROCA in the Annex at the Cultural Centre on opening weekend of Culture Days!
Richmond | Richmond Cultural Centre Plaza (Richmond Cultural Centre Annex) | 11:00 am to 3:00 pm | Music | Free
Vancouver Fringe Festival 2026
The Vancouver Fringe Festival returns for 11 days of theatre, dance, comedy, drag, music, and more September 10–20, 2026
Vancouver | different places | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Performing Arts
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
Come Toward the Fire – Festival Day
Join us for our main ʔəm̓i ce:p xʷiwəl (Come Toward the Fire) festival day!
Vancouver | Chan Centre for the Performing Arts | 12:00 am to 6:00 pm | Family | Free
Pop Up Dances Festival
Pop Up Dances Festival takes audiences on a unique, vertical walking tour of VPL’s Central Library
Vancouver | the North Plaza at the Georgia Street Promenade, Vancouver Public Library | 12:00 am to 6:00 pm | Dance | Free
Festivibe 2026 - North Vancouver's multicultural family festival
Festivibe is North Vancouver's multicultural family festival - free, open to everyone, and built around a single idea: every culture deserves a stage
North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 12:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family | Free
Harvest Fair
Celebrate land and harvest. Gather for some fun! Enjoy a vibrant day in the park with live music, storytelling, a vendor market, hands-on activities and more
Surrey | Historic Stewart Farm | Family | Free
VFF 2026: Free Flamenco Showcase
Vancouver | Ocean Artworks Pavilion | 12:30 am to 6:00 pm | Performing Arts | Free
Indigenous Culture: Squamish Nation Wool Weaving
Join Spelexilh, Anjeanette Dawson of the S7wx7wú7mesh Nation, for a two-session, beginner-friendly workshop in wool weaving.
West Vancouver | Music Box, Harmony Room | Workshop
The Death And Life Of Granville Street Walking Tour
Join Forbidden Tours for The Death and Life of Granville Street on Saturdays in September
Vancouver | outside Vancouver City Centre SkyTrain Station | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | History
Coast Salish Wool Weaving By MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver
Learn about Coast Salish practices and the patience and skill that goes into traditional wool weaving, while creating your own custom piece
North Vancouver | MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver | 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm | Workshop
38th annual Vancouver Queer Film Festival
The upcoming 38th annual Vancouver Queer Film Festival takes place in-person September 10-20, 2026 and online September 21-27, 2026
Vancouver | different places | 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Film
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
Culture Days: Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) September Trading Session
Swap your mini artworks and meet fellow creatives at our September ATC trading session!
Richmond | Richmond Art Gallery | 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Workshop | Free
Wes Barker
Wes Barker is the funniest magician touring today! Wild tricks, hilarious stories, and incredible feats. A magic show like you’ve never experienced.
Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm | Show
Yuk Yuk’s Surrey Stand-Up Comedy Shows: Dino Archie
I always wanted to make people laugh. I try to make things very conversational - truth with a punch line!
Surrey | Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club Surrey | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Comedy
Hall of Flame Launch Party
Celebrate The Official Launch! Join us and celebrate the official launch of this year’s Hall Of Flame Calendar
Vancouver | Hollywood Theatre | Party
Tina Christiansen
Danish virtuoso Tina Christiansen brings the grandeur of the great cathedrals to St James’
Vancouver | St. James Anglican Church | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Music
Johnny Blue Skies & the Dark Clouds – Mutiny for the Masses 2026 Tour
John Sturgill Simpson is an American country music singer-songwriter and actor
Vancouver | Pacific Coliseum | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music
September 20, 2026
SunSunflower Festival at Richmond Country Farms
Richmond Country Farms Sunflower Festival is now open for the season, transforming 20 acres of fields into a sea of bright yellow beneath blue summer skies
Richmond | Richmond Country Farms | 10:00 am to 7:00 pm | Nature / Animals
Sensory Friendly Sundays By MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver
Sensory Friendly Sundays offer neurodivergent individuals, their families, and caregivers the ability to visit the museum on the third Sunday of every month
North Vancouver | MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
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
Vancouver International Boat Show: Fall Marina Show & Sale
Come experience Western Canada’s largest fall sale of boats, marine gear, and accessories
Delta | Marina at Hampton Cove | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | Market
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
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
National Women's Show Vancouver 2026
The Ultimate Girl’s Day Out! Shop Exclusive Products, Free Makeovers, Fashion Shows, Amazing Entertainment, And More!
Vancouver | Vancouver Convention Centre (West Building) | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | Show
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
West Fine Art Show
Our mission: “Connect People with Art and Charitable Purpose”
Langley | Glass House Estate Winery | 11:00 am to 9:00 pm | Visual Arts
Vancouver Fringe Festival 2026
The Vancouver Fringe Festival returns for 11 days of theatre, dance, comedy, drag, music, and more September 10–20, 2026
Vancouver | different places | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Performing Arts
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
Recipe for Connection By Vancouver Design Nerds
Swap stories, share traditions, make a recipe card, and discover the everyday acts of care that make a neighbourhood feel like home
Vancouver | Fraser & 27th Plaza | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Active Life / Health | Free
Luxury Wine Tasting and Paint at Van Urban Collective – BC
You and I Paint at Belgard Kitchen – A West Coast-Inspired Paint & Sip We’re thrilled to be partnering with Belgard Kitchen and Van Urban Collective for a uniquely curated Paint & Sip experience in the heart of Vancouver’s Railtown Design District
Vancouver | Belgard Kitchen | 12:00 am to 2:30 pm | Party
38th annual Vancouver Queer Film Festival
The upcoming 38th annual Vancouver Queer Film Festival takes place in-person September 10-20, 2026 and online September 21-27, 2026
Vancouver | different places | 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Film
VFF 2026: Free Flamenco Showcase
Vancouver | Ocean Artworks Pavilion | 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Performing Arts | Free
Surrey Fire Open House
Visit your local fire hall to meet firefighters, see fire trucks, learn about fire safety and explore career opportunities!
Surrey | 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm | Family | 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
Mid-Autumn Melodies (A Gateway Theatre Community Event)
Gather the kids, grandparents, and loved ones for an afternoon of music, creativity, and festive fun at Gateway Theatre’s annual Mid-Autumn celebration
Richmond | Minoru Chapel & Gateway Theatre | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Family
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
Foo Fighters: Take Cover Tour 2026
Lineup: Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age, Gouge Away
Vancouver | BC Place | 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Music
Come Toward the Fire Closing Concert
Celebrate the closing of this year’s ʔəm̓i ce:p xʷiwəl (Come Toward the Fire) festival with an exuberant mainstage concert featuring Indigenous music and voices from across the continent.
Vancouver | Chan Centre for the Performing Arts | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Music
Revolution: Sonu Nigam Live in Concert
Sonu Nigam is an Indian playback singer, music director, dubbing artist and actor. He is considered one of the most versatile singers in India, with a wide vocal range
Vancouver | Pacific Coliseum | 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Music
Babes, Babes, Babes! Burlesque. Drag. Comedy
The Babes Babes Babes Show Is A Jam-packed, Laugh Out Loud, Adults Only Cabaret!
Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Show
September 21, 2026
MonBill 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
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
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
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
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
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
September 24, 2026
ThuCoffee 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
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
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
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
FriBill 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
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
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
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
September 26, 2026
SatRenfrew 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SunCulture 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
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
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
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
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
MonBill 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
September 29, 2026
TueBill 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
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
WedTruth & 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
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