What to do this weekend in Vancouver
November 15, 2026
SunSt Paul’s Lights of Hope 2026
When you give to Lights of Hope, you help families at their most vulnerable moments. And you give caregivers the tools and equipment they need to help patients, residents, and families feel more comfortable
Vancouver | 8:00 am to 11:59 pm | Family | Free
Exhibition - S F Ho: Triple Burner Flower Field
Trace connections between land, nature, and language through S F Ho’s sculptures and prints that reference traditional Chinese medicine and early written characters of Chinese oracle bone script
Surrey | Surrey Art Gallery | 9:00 am to 9:00 am | Exhibition | Free
Holiday Artisan Shop at Place des Arts 2026
Our 2026 Holiday Artisan Shop runs from November 12 to December 17 during our regular hours of operation. The Opening Reception is on November 13, 7pm-9pm
Coquitlam | Place des Arts | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm | Market | Free
Chutzpah! Festival 2026
This year, Chutzpah! explores and celebrates the stories and lives of our artists
Vancouver | Various locations | Festival
Art Exhibition: RESIST!
RESIST! brings together works by Rawan Hassan روان حسن, Gord Hill, Laurence Hyde and Elizabeth MacKenzie, artists who have used their work to educate and to inspire significant social change
Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
Exhibition: Fiona Huang - Free in the Chaos
Bringing together paintings and mixed-media works by teenage artist Fiona Huang, Free in the Chaos celebrates experimentation, play, and the freedom to follow intuition in art making
Richmond | Richmond Cultural Centre | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Exhibition | Free
Fort Langley Community Hall: Where’s the PopUp Market
Where’s the PopUp Market?…..At the Fort Langley Community Hall of course
Langley | the Fort Langley Community Hall | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Market | Free
Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre: Nikkei Craft Fair
Warm up your holiday season at our annual Nikkei Craft Fair. This November, we invite you to explore a beautiful marketplace where local makers bring a Japanese-inspired touch to handmade treasures.
Burnaby | Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre | Fair
Circle Craft Holiday Market 2026
Circle Craft Holiday Market brings together over 300 Canadian artisans under one roof, offering visitors a truly unique handmade experience November 11-15 at the Vancouver Convention Centre
Vancouver | Vancouver Convention Centre | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Market
European Union Film Festival 2026
“A state-of-the-Union celebration of diversity and accomplishment in filmmaking.” - Nancy Lanthier, Vancouver Sun
Vancouver | The Cinematheque | 11:00 am to 11:00 pm | Film
Kids Market Granville Island: Christmas Craft Fair
Support talented young entrepreneurs and buy some amazing handcrafted Christmas gifts
Vancouver | Kids Market Granville Island | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Fair | Free
Vancouver Horror Show Film Festival 2026
The Vancouver Horror Show Film Festival returns, 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 | 12:00 am to 10:30 pm | Film
Made in the 604 Holiday Market. Winter Pop-Up Market
Pet-friendly. 50+ vendors. RSVP for a chance to win Market Money!
North Vancouver | The Pipe Shop | 12:00 am to 6:00 pm | Market | Free
Heart to Home Holiday Market
Get a start on your holiday shopping at Surrey Art Gallery Association’s annual holiday market
Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 12:00 am to 4:00 pm | Market | Free
Presentation House Theatre: Sigma Acapella
It brings a classic, playful story of fighting for one’s right to exist and create art into the modern musical world with sharp, witty dialogue, live music, and a vibrant cast of characters
North Vancouver | Presentation House Theatre | 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts
Siberian Summer, Pitt Meadows
A Comedic Journey Of Self Discovery. “siberian Summer” At The Heritage Hall, Pitt Meadows
Pitt Meadows | At The Heritage Hall | 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre
Firehall Theatre: Where The Blood Mixes By Kevin Loring
Written and directed by N'lakap'mux playwright Kevin Loring and produced by the Firehall Arts Centre, this irreverently funny and brutally honest production asks: Can a person survive their past? Can people survive their history?
Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre
Funny and Gay Comedy Festival 2026
As Vancouver’s first festival dedicated to queer comedy, Funny and Gay is about both showcasing the city’s LGBTQ+ comedic talent and helping build the community around it
Vancouver | Various locations | 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Festival
Electric Company Theatre: Epigone. Written by Kevin Kerr
Epigone is a modern myth about complicated grief and our responsibilities to the dead
Vancouver | Russian Hall | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre
The Cultch: Jordan
Created by an Indigenous-led team, with the blessing of Jordan River Anderson’s family, Jordan brings hope and humour to this impactful Canadian story
Vancouver | The Cultch | 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Theatre
Diwali in Surrey Nov 15 2026
Experience a unique fusion of classical and contemporary sounds, traditional and modern dance, and artistic performances that celebrate the beauty and diversity of South Asian culture at our Mehfil inspired celebration
Surrey | Surrey City Hall | Festival | Free
Live Nation presents Raffi returns to Vancouver with his #belugagrads Family Concert
Special guest Good Lovelies
Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Family
Art Exhibition: RESIST! Fireside Chat with Gord Hill
Join exhibition artists Rawan Hassan and Elizabeth MacKenzie in conversation with curators Jennifer Cane and Emily Dundas Oke. Light refreshments will follow the discussion
Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Lecture
The Browning Version By Terence Rattigan
A tightly focused drama, surprising in its apparent simplicity
Vancouver | The Jericho Arts Centre | 2:00 pm to 10:00 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
Chutzpah! Festival 2026: Yankl and The Beanstalk
Yankl and the Beanstalk is the Jewish pantomime you’ve been waiting for
Vancouver | The Norman Rothstein Theatre | 3:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Performing Arts
Blue Whales: Return Of The Giants With Andy Serkis
Join an adventure of a lifetime to discover a long-lost blue whale pod
Vancouver | The Dome at H.R. MacMillan Space Centre | 3:00 pm to 7:50 pm | Film
Bear Creek Lights
Join in on this fall tradition at Bear Creek Park! For over a decade this event has been a source of lasting memories for its visitors.
Surrey | 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Family
Live Music at Bear Creek Lights 2026
Enjoy live music and performances by local artists at Bear Creek Lights
Surrey | 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Music
Salmon Sessions at Bear Creek Lights
Join SHaRP on an engaging walk to learn about salmon in our local waterways!
Surrey | Bear Creek Park | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Nature / Animals
STAND Festival 2026: Aftermath of Speeches
A multimedia performance combining sound collage, live improvisation, and video art
North Vancouver | Presentation House Theatre | 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm | Performing Arts
Rock 101 Presents: Pink Floyd - The Dark Side Of The Moon
Pink Floyd: The Dark Side Of The Moon — Official 50th Anniversary Immersive Experience. This Is Not A Tribute. Not An Imitation. This Is Pink Floyd's Official Vision.
Vancouver | The Dome at H.R. MacMillan Space Centre | 5:45 pm to 8:35 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 Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) 2026
The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) drops into the Rio Theatre this November with a lineup of films guaranteed to have you itching for first chair
Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Film
Secret Comedy Shows in Pitt Meadows, BC: Don’t Tell Comedy 19+
Enjoy an evening of comedy at a secret location! Don’t Tell Comedy produces weekly shows in 100+ US, UK, and Canada cities. The location is kept a secret until the day of the show, and the performers are a secret until they hit the stage!
Pitt Meadows | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Comedy
Presented by Matt Grou Productions: New World Men - The Sound Of Rush
New World Men – The Sound Of Rush, offers a stunningly accurate performance of the Rush classics. They are considered by many to be the very best Rush tribute act today
North Vancouver | Centennial Theatre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Music
Ballet BC Annex Presented by Anvil Theatre
Ballet BC Annex is the junior ensemble of Canada’s leading contemporary dance company
New Westminster | Anvil Centre | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Dance
Outback Presents: Kyla Cobbler - Gone Rogue
The Cork-born comic first gained attention through her viral Instagram reels, before stepping on stage for her first open mic in May 2021
Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Comedy
Tyla: The A*pop World Tour
Two-time GRAMMY® Award winner TYLA brings her signature blend of pop and Afrobeats to the stage following the release of her acclaimed second album, APOP*
Vancouver | Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music
Dancing in New Westminster Presented by Anvil Theatre
A post-show dialogue on dance with reception
New Westminster | Anvil Centre | 8:45 pm to 10:00 pm | Lecture | Free
Laser Nights: A Michael Jackson Tribute
Calling all MJ fans! If you want to experience the Michael Jackson's greatest hits like never before - lasers sweeping overhead, colours pulsing to every beat, sound wrapping around you in every direction - this is the show for you
Vancouver | The Dome at H.R. MacMillan Space Centre | 8:55 pm to 10:00 pm | Show