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Find all local events in Vancouver including culinary workshops, entertainment seminars, concerts and cultural festivals during all seasons.
- Dine Out Vancouver Festival
- St. Patrick’s Day & CelticFest
- Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival
- Vancouver International Children’s Festival
- The Vancouver Folk Music Festival
- Honda Celebration of Light
- Vancouver International Jazz Festival
- Carnaval Del Sol
- Car Free Day Vancouver
- Italian Day on Commercial Drive
Vancouver’s best food festival by a mile, you’ll thank your taste buds and your wallet for the opportunity to try set menus at Vancouver’s best restaurantsfor a fraction of the price. Last year, over 300 restaurants participated, including some amazing places to try local Vancouver food like Salmon n’ Bannock Bistro and the mighty Seasons in the Pa...
During the week of St. Patrick’s Day and the adjoining weekends in Vancouver, CelticFest Vancouver unfolds with a splendid array of events. Embodying the essence of St. Patrick’s Day, this Celtic festival features whisky tastings, live music shows, and lively street celebrations. Dive into the rich cultural celebrations at Vancouver’s CelticFest, w...
If you’re visiting Vancouver in spring, there’s one way to know winter is gone for good – and it’s looking up and seeing that pretty pink, thanks to our over 90,000 cherry blossom trees. This Vancouver, BC, festival is actually inspired by the Japanese pastime of hanami (flower viewing). If you’re up for this free festival, all you have to do is do...
The Vancouver International Children’s Festival has a goal: inspire young children to develop creative mindsthrough artistic experience. This week-long Vancouver arts festival includes concerts, art workshops, games, circus, face painting, scavenger huntsand much more. One-day passes for this family-friendly Vancouver festival start at $12.50 per c...
The Vancouver Folk Music Festivalis sadly one of the few music festivals in Vancouver. It takes place in Vancouver in July at historic Jericho Beach Park, one of the best beaches in Vancouver with stunning views of the mountains, ocean, and city skyline. With a focus on acoustic and traditional music, the festival in Vancouver offers a wide range o...
Summer in Vancouvermeans long nights and the amazing festivals that take advantage. One of these celebrations is the Celebration of Light, which features spectacular fireworks displayswith synchronized music. Held over three nights in late July or early August, the event attracts huge crowds of spectators in Vancouver’s West End. Prepare to see Van...
The Vancouver International Jazz Festivalis one of the most popular Vancouver festivals, hands down. Naturally, the festival features a wide range of jazz performers, from up-and-comers to world-renowned legends. The 2022 Vancouver Jazz Festival features Buddy Guy, GoGo Penguin, Adria Kain, and many more. Whether you’re a fan of jazz or just lookin...
Be sure to check out Carnaval del Solif you’re looking for events and festivals in Vancouver with a bit of outdoor Latin fire. This two-day extravaganza celebrates Latin American culture with food vendors, live music, dancing, and more. Expect all sorts of compelling activities like salsa-making classes(really!), Tango & Wine Night, flamenco worksh...
Vancouver proudly celebrates Car Free Day every September in Vancouver. Since 2008, many streets in some of Vancouver’s best neighbourhoods have closed and been left to pedestrians, cyclists, and skaters. Naturally, live performances, markets, food stalls, and all sorts of street activities take place. This is a unique chance to enjoy the city with...
For over 40 years, the Commercial Drive neighbourhood (aka Little Italy) has come together to celebrate Italian Day, one of the top ethnic Vancouver festivals. The streets are lined with food vendors offering everything from pizza and pasta to gelato and cannoli, and there’s live music and entertainmentthroughout the day. There are also special eve...
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Vancouver has all kinds of festivals and events during the year, from music festivals to free outdoor concerts to international fireworks competitions. Things happening this time of year include Ladner May Days, the West of Main Art Walk, Hyack Festival, BC Polish Festival, Big Jungle Run, and other events. Vancouver Events and Festivals.
- Cherry Blossom Festival. The Cherry Blossom Festival was established by a non-profit society in 2005 as a way of saying “thank you” to Japan for gifting the city with 500 cherry blossom trees.
- Dine Out Vancouver Festival. Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. Posted by Dine Out Vancouver Festival on Wednesday, 22 January 2020.
- St Patrick’s Day Parade. Editor's Note: There's no photo available at the time of writing. The Irish festival is celebrated on the death anniversary of St Patrick.
- Eat! Vancouver [Last event in 2019] Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. Vancouver is another food-related festival in Vancouver.
Jun 3, 2023 · Vancouverites love the warmer seasons and this year promises to be full of fun events, festivals, and more. The city's first post-pandemic summer will see the return of many beloved festivities and some new and big additions to others.
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May 4, 2024 · Playland and the Pacific National Exhibition. I know, even we Vancouverites need a break from nature every now and then. That’s why we love the Pacific National Exhibition (aka the PNE) so much. It’s a 15-day extravaganza of food stalls, midway games, rides, concerts, shows, farm animals, and much more.
May 29, 2023 · Events from AltiTunes at Big White, Cowichan’s Laketown Shakedown and Sunfest and Victoria’s venerable Rifflandia announced some of the best lineups in their histories.
