Metro Vancouver events on September 17, 2026

West 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