Metro Vancouver events on September 18, 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

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