BC Events

Vancouver Fringe Festival returns to Granville Island and beyond, Sept 10–20 with 84 shows, hundreds of performances, and tickets from $16. Plus, free Kids Fringe events, and the free Fringe Patio music series Sept 5–20. The Fringe has every kind of every thing! Tickets and info at vancouverfringe.com

The Vancouver Fringe Festival returns to Granville Island and beyond, September 10 to 20, for 11 days of theatre, dance, comedy, drag, music, and more. This year, we are embracing what makes Fringe special, celebrating every kind of every thing. With more than 80 shows by artists from around the world, two days of free...

She is still, she is quiet, she is nice. After major surgery, Lady M pours all her ambition into her legal career, and a public rebrand so she can shake off her Mormon upbringing and take on the Barbie doll lawyers. But blood will have blood. Will her husband be her dearest partner of greatness,...

She is still, she is quiet, she is nice. After major surgery, Lady M pours all her ambition into her legal career, and a public rebrand so she can shake off her Mormon upbringing and take on the Barbie doll lawyers. But blood will have blood. Will her husband be her dearest partner of greatness,...

Pop Up Dances Festival – a festival of new dance works popping up in surprising spaces New Works is thrilled to bring back Pop Up Dances to the Central Library for two spectacular days of live dance and movement in unexpected spaces. Co-presented with the Vancouver Public Library, this site-specific festival invites audiences to experience...

The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts and Musqueam, with support from the Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack Fund, present the 5th annual ʔəm̓i ce:p xʷiwəl – Come Toward the Fire Festival, a soul-stirring celebration of Indigenous cultures, creativity, and community, from September 18–20, 2026 at the Chan Centre and venues across the UBC campus,...

As part of Welcoming Week 2026, the Welcome to Burnaby Fair is a FREE community celebration of connection, culture, and belonging! Date: Friday, September 18, 2026 Time: 2:00pm – 6:30pm Venue: Burnaby Village Museum (6501 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby, BC V5G 3T6) The venue is wheelchair accessible. Join us to enjoy: – 30+ Community Resource...

Celebrate BC Rivers Day and World Rivers Day @theFRDC! RiverFest takes place on September 19th, 26th, and 27th with family-friendly activities, exhibitors along the quay, live performances, and more! Sept 19th is a day of walks and workshops that connect you to the river’s stories. Sign up for an Indigenous plant walk, a guided quayside...

In 2026, Flamenco Rosario presents the 36th edition of the Vancouver Flamenco Festival, taking place from September 19 to 27. This year’s festival features a vibrant lineup of local, national, and international artists through live performances, workshops, masterclasses, and community events. The 2026 festival highlights local talent and celebrates the growth of flamenco in Vancouver...

Join us for a lively Bavarian themed Oktoberfest celebration up at Cypress Mountain! Ticket includes a souvenir Oktoberfest stein filled upon arrival with a beer on tap. Celebrate with great beer, German inspired foods, Oktoberfest themed games, and a mix of modern and classic Oktoberfest music provided by the talented Franzl and Angela. Free for...

Mark your calendars! Japan Market Fall Festival returns to Robson Square Ice Rink on Oct.3-4. Shop from over 70 vendors offering food, crafts, and merchandise influenced by Japanese culture. There’s always something new to discover. Come and see what’s new and visit your favorite returning vendors as well. Enjoy Japanese cultural performances such martial arts...

Get ready for a weekend full of music, movement, and colour! The Yupi! Latin American Arts Family Festival is taking over Presentation House this October with three joyful days of incredible performances, hands-on workshops, and creative activities for the whole family. From vibrant mainstage shows to interactive experiences, Yupi! invites kids and grown-ups alike to...

STARLIGHT & STORIES – FRIDAY, OCT 16, 2026 Some evenings stay with you long after they’re over. The Cayford Gala is one of those nights. Since our first gala in 2017, it’s been an evening shared with 300 people where laughter fills the room, friendships are strengthened, inspiring stories remind us what truly matters, and...