Metro Vancouver events calendar for October 2026. Best festivals, concerts, fun things to do, Thanksgiving events, kids activities and Halloween haunted houses in Vancouver, BC.

October 16, 2026

Fri

Vancouver Fall Home Show 2026

The Vancouver Fall Home Show is a vibrant marketplace where you can shop in-person with REAL people for home-related products and services, experience stunning displays to help inspire your next home project

Vancouver | Vancouver Convention Centre | 10:00 am to 8:00 pm | Exhibition

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 Horror Show Film Festival 2026

The Vancouver Horror Show Film Festival returns October 14–18, bringing audiences, filmmakers, and industry professionals together for five unforgettable days of premieres, filmmaker Q&As, industry events, and the very best in independent horror cinema

Vancouver | Cineplex Cinemas International Village | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Film

2026 Vancouver Korean Book Festival: Artist Talk with Kun-woong Park

As part of this year's Vancouver Korean Book Festival, the library is hosting a special conversation and book launch with Park Kun-woong

Vancouver | Central Library | 12:30 am to 2:00 pm | Books | Free

Studio 58 at Langara: The Birds

Interlaced with poetic songs and witty dialogue, The Birds explores the realities of colonialism and reconciliation

Vancouver | Studio 58 at Langara | 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

Firehall Theatre: Red Demon by Hideki Noda

Hideki Noda's Red Demon explores themes of xenophobic fears of immigration and society's struggle with intolerance by telling the story of a creature who washes up on the shore of a small beach town where no one understands him

Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

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: The Effect By Lucy Prebble

A razor-sharp play by Succession writer Lucy Prebble, that explores the chemical nature of love through the lens of a clinical drug trial

Vancouver | The Cultch | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

A Touchstone Theatre: Vascular Necrosis - a Queer Zombie Love Story

A dark comedy by Flying Start Playwright-in-Residence Jordyn Wood

Vancouver | The NEST on Granville Island | 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm

A Workshop with PARK Ju-hyun, Artist of The Story of Greg Making your own Silkscreen postcard

A hands-on silkscreen workshop, led by artist Park Ju-hyeon, where visitors of all ages print their own postcards — bringing the festival's artwork directly into your hands

Vancouver | SFU Vancouver Harbour Centre | 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm | Workshop | Free

Artist Talk with KIM Hong-mo & HUR Eun-sil, Author of Soyo & Resilience Exploring Jeju Haenyeo

Theme: 'Jari' — Finding One's Place in the Coordinates of Time and Space. Three master storytellers from Korea — Park Kun-woong, Kim Hong-mo, and Park Ju-hyun — explore the profound meaning of 'Jari'

Vancouver | SFU Vancouver Harbour Centre | 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm | Festival | Free

Fright Nights 2026 to Playland

Something nightmarish is lurking in the dark, and it’s coming back to Playland

Vancouver | PNE/Playland | 6:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Party

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

Chan EXP: Palace

With support from Rollo Doherty

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

LOWROAD’s Comedy Extravaganza

One night. Killer comics. No safe route. LOWROAD’S Comedy Extravaganza brings together some of the funniest, sharpest and most unpredictable comics working today for one night at the Rio Theatre

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

Stripocalypse: Rise of the Auntie Heroes

Virago Nation: Manda Stroyer, Monday Blues, RainbowGlitz, Ruthe Ordare, Scarlet Delirium, Shane Sable, Sparkle Plenty

Vancouver | York Theatre | 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Show

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

October 17, 2026

Sat

Harvest Days at VanDusen Botanical Garden

Harvest Days brings the best of the fall season to VanDusen Botanical Garden

Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden | 10:00 am to 4:30 pm | Nature / Animals

Vancouver Fall Home Show 2026

The Vancouver Fall Home Show is a vibrant marketplace where you can shop in-person with REAL people for home-related products and services, experience stunning displays to help inspire your next home project

Vancouver | Vancouver Convention Centre | 10:00 am to 8:00 pm | Exhibition

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 Horror Show Film Festival 2026

The Vancouver Horror Show Film Festival returns October 14–18, bringing audiences, filmmakers, and industry professionals together for five unforgettable days of premieres, filmmaker Q&As, industry events, and the very best in independent horror cinema

Vancouver | Cineplex Cinemas International Village | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Film

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 | 11:00 am to 6:30 pm | Active Life / Health

Black Spaces Symposium & Summit 2026: Black Space Media Inc / Afro Van Connect

Presented by Afro Van Connect Society and Black Space Media, the Black Spaces Symposium & Summit returns in 2026 as a gathering for conversation, connection, cultural memory, and collective imagination

Vancouver | The Cultch | 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm | Lecture

Studio 58 at Langara: The Birds

Interlaced with poetic songs and witty dialogue, The Birds explores the realities of colonialism and reconciliation

Vancouver | Studio 58 at Langara | 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

A Night of Grief & Mystery. Trembling, Still/Caldera Tour 2026

A tender, raucous, troubling, provocative, achieved evening at the intersection of the work of author/activist Stephen Jenkinson and Canadian recording artist Gregory Hoskins

Vancouver | York Theatre | 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm | Lecture

Small File Media Festival 2026

The Small File Media Festival features small-file ecomedia, movies compressed at a rate of 1.44 MB per minute each, showing that great cinema doesn’t have to mean great big files

Vancouver | The Cinematheque | 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Festival

Firehall Theatre: Red Demon by Hideki Noda

Hideki Noda's Red Demon explores themes of xenophobic fears of immigration and society's struggle with intolerance by telling the story of a creature who washes up on the shore of a small beach town where no one understands him

Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

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: The Effect By Lucy Prebble

A razor-sharp play by Succession writer Lucy Prebble, that explores the chemical nature of love through the lens of a clinical drug trial

Vancouver | The Cultch | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

A Touchstone Theatre: Vascular Necrosis - a Queer Zombie Love Story

A dark comedy by Flying Start Playwright-in-Residence Jordyn Wood

Vancouver | The NEST on Granville Island | 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Fright Nights 2026 to Playland

Something nightmarish is lurking in the dark, and it’s coming back to Playland

Vancouver | PNE/Playland | 6:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Party

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

Museum of Vancouver. Murder at the Museum: A Killer Comedy Whodunnit

Murder at the Museum: A Killer Comedy Whodunnit where one of YOU did it!

Vancouver | Museum of Vancouver | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Theatre

Phyllis & Mimi's Multiverse After Dark

Dive into a haunted basement where tricks & treats are guaranteed

Vancouver | Hotel At The Waldorf | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Party

Stripocalypse: Rise of the Auntie Heroes

Virago Nation: Manda Stroyer, Monday Blues, RainbowGlitz, Ruthe Ordare, Scarlet Delirium, Shane Sable, Sparkle Plenty

Vancouver | York Theatre | 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Show

The Rio Theatre Burlesque & Variety Show – Halloween Edition

A copious cavalcade of top notch talent and captivating cabaret await at The Rio Theatre Burlesque & Variety Show on Saturday, October 17!

Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Show

October 18, 2026

Sun

39th annual Vancouver Writers Fest

The 39th annual Vancouver Writers Fest takes place from October 18–25, 2026, featuring a scintillating lineup of 150+ local and international authors in over 90 events

Vancouver | different places | 9:00 am to 10:30 pm | Festival

Harvest Days at VanDusen Botanical Garden

Harvest Days brings the best of the fall season to VanDusen Botanical Garden

Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden | 10:00 am to 4:30 pm | Nature / Animals

Vancouver Fall Home Show 2026

The Vancouver Fall Home Show is a vibrant marketplace where you can shop in-person with REAL people for home-related products and services, experience stunning displays to help inspire your next home project

Vancouver | Vancouver Convention Centre | 10:00 am to 8:00 pm | Exhibition

Vancouver Horror Show Film Festival 2026

The Vancouver Horror Show Film Festival returns October 14–18, bringing audiences, filmmakers, and industry professionals together for five unforgettable days of premieres, filmmaker Q&As, industry events, and the very best in independent horror cinema

Vancouver | Cineplex Cinemas International Village | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Film

Studio 58 at Langara: The Birds

Interlaced with poetic songs and witty dialogue, The Birds explores the realities of colonialism and reconciliation

Vancouver | Studio 58 at Langara | 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

Small File Media Festival 2026

The Small File Media Festival features small-file ecomedia, movies compressed at a rate of 1.44 MB per minute each, showing that great cinema doesn’t have to mean great big files

Vancouver | The Cinematheque | 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Festival

Firehall Theatre: Red Demon by Hideki Noda

Hideki Noda's Red Demon explores themes of xenophobic fears of immigration and society's struggle with intolerance by telling the story of a creature who washes up on the shore of a small beach town where no one understands him

Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

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: The Effect By Lucy Prebble

A razor-sharp play by Succession writer Lucy Prebble, that explores the chemical nature of love through the lens of a clinical drug trial

Vancouver | The Cultch | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

A Touchstone Theatre: Vascular Necrosis - a Queer Zombie Love Story

A dark comedy by Flying Start Playwright-in-Residence Jordyn Wood

Vancouver | The NEST on Granville Island | 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Fright Nights 2026 to Playland

Something nightmarish is lurking in the dark, and it’s coming back to Playland

Vancouver | PNE/Playland | 6:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Party

A Night of Grief & Mystery. Trembling, Still/Caldera Tour 2026

A tender, raucous, troubling, provocative, achieved evening at the intersection of the work of author/activist Stephen Jenkinson and Canadian recording artist Gregory Hoskins

Vancouver | York Theatre | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

The Parallel Project 2026

Founded in 2020, The Parallel Project, produced by Momentum 180 Theatre Collective in partnership with The Cultch and with support from the City of Vancouver and Playwrights Theatre Centre, is a monologue writing intensive for emerging IBPOC playwrights.

Vancouver | The Cultch | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Performing Arts

Vancouver Writers Fest: Barbara Kingsolver in Conversation

Barbara Kingsolver opens the 39th annual Vancouver Writers Fest with her new instant classic, Partita, in conversation with award-winning journalist and author Marsha Lederman

Vancouver | The Orpheum | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Books

Melody Mangler Presents: Dreadful Delights

A Nightmarish Cabaret to Tingle One's Spine!

Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Show

October 19, 2026

Mon

39th annual Vancouver Writers Fest

The 39th annual Vancouver Writers Fest takes place from October 18–25, 2026, featuring a scintillating lineup of 150+ local and international authors in over 90 events

Vancouver | different places | 9:00 am to 10:30 pm | Festival

The Parallel Project 2026

Founded in 2020, The Parallel Project, produced by Momentum 180 Theatre Collective in partnership with The Cultch and with support from the City of Vancouver and Playwrights Theatre Centre, is a monologue writing intensive for emerging IBPOC playwrights.

Vancouver | The Cultch | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Performing Arts

Vancouver Writers Fest. Grand Openings: Read, Resist, Repair, Rejoice

The Alma Lee Opening Night Event. Our 2026 Festival embraces themes that are a rallying call to all concerned citizens: READ, RESIST, REPAIR, REJOICE

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Festival

October 20, 2026

Tue

39th annual Vancouver Writers Fest

The 39th annual Vancouver Writers Fest takes place from October 18–25, 2026, featuring a scintillating lineup of 150+ local and international authors in over 90 events

Vancouver | different places | 9:00 am to 10:30 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

The Cultch: The Effect By Lucy Prebble

A razor-sharp play by Succession writer Lucy Prebble, that explores the chemical nature of love through the lens of a clinical drug trial

Vancouver | The Cultch | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

Vancouver Writers Fest. An Evening with Colin James

With twenty-one studio albums and dozens of awards, Colin James is one of Canada’s most talented and beloved musicians

Vancouver | York Theatre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

October 21, 2026

Wed

39th annual Vancouver Writers Fest

The 39th annual Vancouver Writers Fest takes place from October 18–25, 2026, featuring a scintillating lineup of 150+ local and international authors in over 90 events

Vancouver | different places | 9:00 am to 10:30 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

The Cultch: The Effect By Lucy Prebble

A razor-sharp play by Succession writer Lucy Prebble, that explores the chemical nature of love through the lens of a clinical drug trial

Vancouver | The Cultch | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

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 | Howe Sound Taphouse & Kitchen - East Van | 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Party

Fright Nights 2026 to Playland

Something nightmarish is lurking in the dark, and it’s coming back to Playland

Vancouver | PNE/Playland | 6:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Party

The Critical Hit Show: A #DNDLive Improvised Epic Fantasy Spooktacular!

The Live, Smash Hit Epic Comedy The Critical Hit Show Returns To The Rio Theatre’s Stage On Wednesday, October 21 For More Monstrous Mirth, Merriment, And Snacks!

Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Show

October 22, 2026

Thu

39th annual Vancouver Writers Fest

The 39th annual Vancouver Writers Fest takes place from October 18–25, 2026, featuring a scintillating lineup of 150+ local and international authors in over 90 events

Vancouver | different places | 9:00 am to 10:30 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

The Cultch: The Effect By Lucy Prebble

A razor-sharp play by Succession writer Lucy Prebble, that explores the chemical nature of love through the lens of a clinical drug trial

Vancouver | The Cultch | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

Housing Inc.: A Global Takeover and Our Fight for Home

The 2026 CBC Massey Lectures

Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:15 pm | Lecture

Fright Nights 2026 to Playland

Something nightmarish is lurking in the dark, and it’s coming back to Playland

Vancouver | PNE/Playland | 6:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Party

Astra Lumina in Stanley Park

Astra Lumina at Stanley Park: An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst the Stars

Vancouver | Stanley Park Miniature Railway area | 6:45 pm to 8:30 pm | Family

Mitch and Murray Productions: Mary Jane by Amy Herzog

Amy Herzog's New York Drama Critics' Circle Award-winning Mary Jane follows a single mother navigating the impossible terrain of caring for a chronically ill child

Vancouver | Studio 16 | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

October 23, 2026

Fri

39th annual Vancouver Writers Fest

The 39th annual Vancouver Writers Fest takes place from October 18–25, 2026, featuring a scintillating lineup of 150+ local and international authors in over 90 events

Vancouver | different places | 9:00 am to 10:30 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

Professional Development Day at Museum of Vancouver 2026

Join the Museum of Vancouver (MOV) Education Team for a rich day of learning, networking and professional development designed for educators

Vancouver | Museum of Vancouver | 10:00 am to 2:00 pm | Active Life / Health

The Cultch: The Effect By Lucy Prebble

A razor-sharp play by Succession writer Lucy Prebble, that explores the chemical nature of love through the lens of a clinical drug trial

Vancouver | The Cultch | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

Housing Inc.: A Global Takeover and Our Fight for Home

The 2026 CBC Massey Lectures

Vancouver | York Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:15 pm | Lecture

Fright Nights 2026 to Playland

Something nightmarish is lurking in the dark, and it’s coming back to Playland

Vancouver | PNE/Playland | 6:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Party

Astra Lumina in Stanley Park

Astra Lumina at Stanley Park: An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst the Stars

Vancouver | Stanley Park Miniature Railway area | 6:45 pm to 8:30 pm | Family

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

Mitch and Murray Productions: Mary Jane by Amy Herzog

Amy Herzog's New York Drama Critics' Circle Award-winning Mary Jane follows a single mother navigating the impossible terrain of caring for a chronically ill child

Vancouver | Studio 16 | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Dandy’s Cabin In The Woods

Drag. Burlesque. Comedy. Something in the woods is waiting for you… "JOIN US!"

Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Show

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

October 24, 2026

Sat

39th annual Vancouver Writers Fest

The 39th annual Vancouver Writers Fest takes place from October 18–25, 2026, featuring a scintillating lineup of 150+ local and international authors in over 90 events

Vancouver | different places | 9:00 am to 10:30 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

Intro to Ukelele Workshop

Grab a uke and join us for a fun, beginner-friendly Intro to Ukulele Workshop—no experience needed!

Vancouver | Fairview Baptist Church | 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm | Workshop

The Cultch: The Effect By Lucy Prebble

A razor-sharp play by Succession writer Lucy Prebble, that explores the chemical nature of love through the lens of a clinical drug trial

Vancouver | The Cultch | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

Fright Nights 2026 to Playland

Something nightmarish is lurking in the dark, and it’s coming back to Playland

Vancouver | PNE/Playland | 6:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Party

Haha, History! A Halloween Comedy Show

Hosted by Myles Anderson, with Peter Carlone & Ivan Decker. Kick off your ghostly evening with a comedy night at the Museum of Vancouver!

Vancouver | Museum of Vancouver | 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm | Show

Astra Lumina in Stanley Park

Astra Lumina at Stanley Park: An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst the Stars

Vancouver | Stanley Park Miniature Railway area | 6:45 pm to 8:30 pm | Family

The Commercial Drive Business Society: Comedy On The Drive

Four comedians. One special guest. Plenty of laughs. Comedy on The Drive returns to the York Theatre featuring Johnny Perrotta, Chris Griffin, Yumi Nagashima and Gio Rizz - plus special guest Reza Peyk

Vancouver | York Theatre | 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Comedy

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

Mitch and Murray Productions: Mary Jane by Amy Herzog

Amy Herzog's New York Drama Critics' Circle Award-winning Mary Jane follows a single mother navigating the impossible terrain of caring for a chronically ill child

Vancouver | Studio 16 | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Tim Burtons Funeral - A Naturally Freaky Cabaret

Join us for a spooky, kooky night celebrating Tim Burton’s unique vibe with freaky fun and cabaret flair!

Vancouver | Hotel At The Waldorf | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Party

October 25, 2026

Sun

39th annual Vancouver Writers Fest

The 39th annual Vancouver Writers Fest takes place from October 18–25, 2026, featuring a scintillating lineup of 150+ local and international authors in over 90 events

Vancouver | different places | 9:00 am to 10:30 pm | Festival

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

The Cultch: The Effect By Lucy Prebble

A razor-sharp play by Succession writer Lucy Prebble, that explores the chemical nature of love through the lens of a clinical drug trial

Vancouver | The Cultch | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

Fright Nights 2026 to Playland

Something nightmarish is lurking in the dark, and it’s coming back to Playland

Vancouver | PNE/Playland | 6:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Party

Astra Lumina in Stanley Park

Astra Lumina at Stanley Park: An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst the Stars

Vancouver | Stanley Park Miniature Railway area | 6:45 pm to 8:30 pm | Family

Vancouver Writers Fest. Closing Night: True Patriot Love with Carol Off

Come together with other engaged readers and thinkers at this year’s closing night event, where we’ll consider who we are as Canadians, where we’re going, and why Canada is seen by many as a beacon of hope in an age of cynicism.

Vancouver | York Theatre | 7:00 pm to 9:15 pm | Lecture

Mitch and Murray Productions: Mary Jane by Amy Herzog

Amy Herzog's New York Drama Critics' Circle Award-winning Mary Jane follows a single mother navigating the impossible terrain of caring for a chronically ill child

Vancouver | Studio 16 | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

October 27, 2026

Tue

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

Mitch and Murray Productions: Mary Jane by Amy Herzog

Amy Herzog's New York Drama Critics' Circle Award-winning Mary Jane follows a single mother navigating the impossible terrain of caring for a chronically ill child

Vancouver | Studio 16 | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

October 28, 2026

Wed

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

Fright Nights 2026 to Playland

Something nightmarish is lurking in the dark, and it’s coming back to Playland

Vancouver | PNE/Playland | 6:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Party

Just For Laughs Vancouver Presents: Rayna Greenberg: Honestly, It’s You.

Rayna Greenberg is an entertainer and podcaster best known as the co-host of the chart-topping comedy and relationship podcast Girls Gotta Eat

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

Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. San Diego FC

MLS Regular Season

Vancouver | BC Place | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm

Mitch and Murray Productions: Mary Jane by Amy Herzog

Amy Herzog's New York Drama Critics' Circle Award-winning Mary Jane follows a single mother navigating the impossible terrain of caring for a chronically ill child

Vancouver | Studio 16 | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

October 29, 2026

Thu

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

Ryver's House Theatrical Society: Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show

A loving homage to the classic B sci-fi film and horror genres with an irresistible rock’n’roll score, The Rocky Horror Show is a hilarious, wild ride that no audience will soon forget

Vancouver | York Theatre | 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Show

Fright Nights 2026 to Playland

Something nightmarish is lurking in the dark, and it’s coming back to Playland

Vancouver | PNE/Playland | 6:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Party

Firehall Theatre: Loud Asians

Loud Asians is a comedy show, featured in 2026 Just for Laughs Toronto festival, where Canada’s top Asian comics disappoint our parents publicly.

Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Show

Astra Lumina in Stanley Park

Astra Lumina at Stanley Park: An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst the Stars

Vancouver | Stanley Park Miniature Railway area | 6:45 pm to 8:30 pm | Family

Mitch and Murray Productions: Mary Jane by Amy Herzog

Amy Herzog's New York Drama Critics' Circle Award-winning Mary Jane follows a single mother navigating the impossible terrain of caring for a chronically ill child

Vancouver | Studio 16 | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

October 30, 2026

Fri

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 Horseradish Theatre: Incognito

Мы перенесли действие «Ревизора» в тот узнаваемый период нашей недавней истории, когда привычный мир перевернулся, многие мужчины оказались в смятении и растерянности, а женщинам пришлось взять всё в свои руки

Vancouver | The Cultch | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

Ryver's House Theatrical Society: Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show

A loving homage to the classic B sci-fi film and horror genres with an irresistible rock’n’roll score, The Rocky Horror Show is a hilarious, wild ride that no audience will soon forget

Vancouver | York Theatre | 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Show

After Dark: Sinister Science – Halloween Edition

Science World After Dark turns sinister for our most spine-tingling event of the year. This ain’t no kids Halloween party: adults 19+ are invited to explore a haunted dome with a bewitching brew, unsettling spectacles, and shock-worthy science.

Vancouver | Science World at TELUS World of Science | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Party

The Queer Beaver - The new Lesbian Lounge

Where LGBTQ+ people can come together, relax, and have a great time in a safe and inclusive environment

Vancouver | Howe Sound Taphouse & Kitchen - East Van | 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Party

Fright Nights 2026 to Playland

Something nightmarish is lurking in the dark, and it’s coming back to Playland

Vancouver | PNE/Playland | 6:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Party

Museum of Vancouver: Spooky Storytime for Kids!

Get spooky with acclaimed children’s author Stephanie Ellen Sy for a family-friendly ghost story inspired by Philippine and Chinese folklore!

Vancouver | Museum of Vancouver | 6:30 pm to 7:15 pm | Kids

Museum of Vancouver: Around the Fire: Ghost Stories Across Cultures

Do you believe in ghosts? Gather around for an evening of spooky tales and stories from the other side!

Vancouver | Museum of Vancouver | 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm | Party

Astra Lumina in Stanley Park

Astra Lumina at Stanley Park: An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst the Stars

Vancouver | Stanley Park Miniature Railway area | 6:45 pm to 8:30 pm | Family

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

Mitch and Murray Productions: Mary Jane by Amy Herzog

Amy Herzog's New York Drama Critics' Circle Award-winning Mary Jane follows a single mother navigating the impossible terrain of caring for a chronically ill child

Vancouver | Studio 16 | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

October 31, 2026

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Intro to Ukelele Workshop

Grab a uke and join us for a fun, beginner-friendly Intro to Ukulele Workshop—no experience needed!

Vancouver | Fairview Baptist Church | 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm | Workshop

The Horseradish Theatre: Incognito

Мы перенесли действие «Ревизора» в тот узнаваемый период нашей недавней истории, когда привычный мир перевернулся, многие мужчины оказались в смятении и растерянности, а женщинам пришлось взять всё в свои руки

Vancouver | The Cultch | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

Ryver's House Theatrical Society: Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show

A loving homage to the classic B sci-fi film and horror genres with an irresistible rock’n’roll score, The Rocky Horror Show is a hilarious, wild ride that no audience will soon forget

Vancouver | York Theatre | 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Show

Fright Nights 2026 to Playland

Something nightmarish is lurking in the dark, and it’s coming back to Playland

Vancouver | PNE/Playland | 6:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Party

Astra Lumina in Stanley Park

Astra Lumina at Stanley Park: An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst the Stars

Vancouver | Stanley Park Miniature Railway area | 6:45 pm to 8:30 pm | Family

Mitch and Murray Productions: Mary Jane by Amy Herzog

Amy Herzog's New York Drama Critics' Circle Award-winning Mary Jane follows a single mother navigating the impossible terrain of caring for a chronically ill child

Vancouver | Studio 16 | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre