Metro Vancouver events on September 16, 2026

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

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

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

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

Les Dames d’Escoffier Dine Around 2026

Women Supporting Women in Hospitality, Food and Beverage

Vancouver | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Charity / Fundraising

The Gender Blender - Trans, Non Binary and Gender diverse Meet Greet

Join us for a chill meetup celebrating trans, non-binary, and gender diverse friends—connect, share, and vibe!

Vancouver | Taphouse & Kitchen | 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Party

New Westminster Film Society Live Music Fundraiser - Featuring Cold Fame

Join us for an unforgettable night of live music, dancing, and community in support of the New West Film Society and Arts New West!

New Westminster | Centennial Lodge, Queens Park | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Charity / Fundraising

POV36 Film Festival – The 36th Persistence of Vision (POV) Film Festival

Join us as we celebrate the next generation of filmmakers at the 36th Annual Persistence of Vision (POV). Film Festival, proudly presented by students of the UBC Film Production Program

Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Film

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With Special Guest Elliot Skinner

Vancouver | Chan Centre for the Performing Arts | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Music