October Shows in Vancouver

Metro Vancouver has music, theatre and concerts happening all year. Here is the calendar listing of upcoming performances throughout the Lower Mainland.

Current and upcoming events include shows at Flyover at Canada Place and The Improv Centre on Granville Island, plus lots more.

Continue reading to learn about other shows and events in all the different months this year. First though, below is a list of what’s happening now and very soon.

Note: Other websites you might also find of interest are VancouverTheatres.ca, VancouverMusicFestivals.ca and VancouverSportsEvents.ca.

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TOWN

Shows and events happening in Vancouver either currently or soon include the following:

Theatre, Dance, Musicals & Other Shows

Metro Theatre – the play Avenue Q shows at the theatre in South Vancouver. (September 18 to October 10, 2026)
Murder is a Drag – the murder-mystery theatre show Wake the Dead hosted by Vancouver Mysteries and its team of drag performers. (September 25, 2026)
Flyover at Canada Place – the multi-dimensional theatre has a film about Canada. Also playing at the theatre is a feature seasonal film about the Canadian Rockies.
The Improv Centre – live improvisational theatre takes place at the theatre on Granville Island. (Between four and six days a week.)
Vancouver International Film Festival – a prestigious film festival at various theatres in Vancouver. (October 1 to 10, 2026)
Circo Osorio Circus – a family-friendly circus in Abbotsford, Richmond and Coquitlam. (October 1 to 25, 2026)
Dance in Vancouver – dance performances and other events at the Dance Centre in Vancouver. (On October 1 to 3, there is Tasha Faye Evans, on October 23 & 24 there is Wen Wei Dance, and on October 29th Tiger Princess Dance Projects.)
HowlOver Canada – the theatre at Canada Place shows a multi-dimensional film with a Halloween theme where you get to fly across Canada. (October 15 to November 1, 2026)
Gateway Theatre – the community theatre in Richmond presents Secret Ingredients. (October 14 to 17, 2026)
Murder is a Drag – the murder-mystery theatre show hosted by Vancouver Mysteries and its team of drag performers. (October 16, 2026)
Tony ‘n Tina’s Wedding – a dinner theatre show at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch on Commercial Drive in Vancouver. (October 16 and 17, 2026)
Metro Theatre – the play Nuncrackers shows at the theatre in South Vancouver. (October 23 to November 14, 2026)

Live Music Events

A History of Motown – Krystle Dos Santos and her 6-piece band perform at Centennial Theatre in North Vancouver. (October 16, 2026)
VAM Symphony Orchestra – the concert Ian Parker Plays Gershwin takes place at the Orpheum Theatre. (October 18, 2026)
Young Artists Concert – a concert featuring talented youth and professional musicians at the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium in Abbotsford. (October 18, 2026)
Early Music Vancouver Concerts – the two shows at Christ Church Cathedral this month are Blind Man’s Bluff: Concerto di Margherita (October 2, 2026) and A Little Night Music with Mozart (October 17, 2026).
Vancouver Opera – Puccini’s Tosca shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. (October 24 & 29 and November 1, 2026)

Continue reading for details about other concerts, plays and shows coming up soon and in the months ahead.

What’s Showing in Vancouver?

Click Vancouver Festivals & Events for a listing of the best festivals and events to check out in and around Metro Vancouver, but see below for the list of concerts, sporting events, theatre offerings and special performances.

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September in Vancouver

SEPTEMBER Performances (2026)

Movies & Film

Vancouver International Film Festival – a prestigious film festival at various theatres in Vancouver. (It starts in late September or early October and runs for about 10 days. In 2026 it’s dates are October 1 to 10.)
Flyover – the theatre at Canada Place shows multi-dimensional films every day throughout the day where you get to fly across Canada (and other places sometimes too).
Movies in Vancouver – movies show at dozens of cinemas throughout the Lower Mainland.

Theatre & Comedy Events in September

Arts Club Theatre Productions – live theatre at the Granville Island Stage, Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage and Goldcorp Stage in Vancouver.
Bard on the Beach Festival – Shakespearean Theatre at Vanier Park. (June 9 to September 19, 2026)
Vancouver Fringe Festival – a live theatre festival in mid-September. (September 10 to 20, 2026)
The Improv Centre – live comedy improv theatre on various nights of the week at The Improv Centre on Granville Island.
Tony ‘n Tina’s Wedding – a dinner theatre show at the Chestnut Springs Farm and Wedding Venue near Cultus Lake (September 19, 2026).
Broadway Across Canada – the musical & Juliet shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. (September 29 to October 4, 2026)
Metro Theatre – the play Avenue Q shows at the theatre in South Vancouver. (September 18 to October 10, 2026)
First Impressions Theatre – the musical comedy Paparazzi shows at Deep Cove Theatre on Vancouver’s North Shore. (September 3 to 18, 2026)
Great Outdoors Comedy Festival – a festival showcasing comedy and comedians at Stanley Park. (It usually happens in September. In 2026, however, it’s on August 28 to 30.)
Murder is a Drag – the murder-mystery theatre show Wake the Dead hosted by Vancouver Mysteries and its team of drag performers. (September 25, 2026)

Music & Dance Festivals & Events in September

Barnside Harvest Festival – a music festival in Delta. (In mid-September)
Coquitlam Summer Concert Series – free live music with the Country Divas at Town Centre Park. (September 4, 2026)
Stinking Rose Garlic Festival & SKAtoberfest – a food festival with live music at Fantasy Farms in Chilliwack. (September 19 & 20, 2026)
Vancouver International Flamenco Festival – a performing arts festival featuring Spanish flamenco dance performances. (September 19 to 27, 2026)
Early Music Vancouver Concert – Music for the Little Ice Age at Christ Church Cathedral. (September 18, 2026)
Jazz Vespers – free jazz concerts take place at a number of churches around the Lower Mainland including ones in Vancouver, North Vancouver and Surrey.
Live Music at Guilt & Co. – a different band or musician performs every night at the popular venue in Gastown.
Roedde House Concerts – live jazz music takes place on a Thursday evening once a month at the Roedde House Museum in Vancouver’s West End. (September 24, 2026)
Summer Night Concerts at the PNE – evening concerts by various artists. (August 22 to September 7, 2026)
Taiwanfest – a multicultural festival that includes concerts and other live entertainment in Vancouver. (September 5 to 7, 2026)
North Vancouver Live & Local – free outdoor concerts on Thursday and Friday evenings in Lynn Valley, Edgemont Village, Panorama Park and other locations. (In July, August & September)
Fort Langley International Ukulele Festival – live Ukulele concerts, educational workshops and open mic sessions in Fort Langley. (September 24 to 26, 2026)
ABBA Dance Party with ABRA Cadabra – at the Hollywood Theatre in Vancouver. (September 19, 2026)
Cody Johnson Concert – the famous country music artist has a concert at Rogers Arena. Also performing at the same event are David Lewis and Terri Clark. (September 11, 2026)

Other Events in September

Battle of the Brush – a live painting competition featuring artist teams and DJ music in North Vancouver. (TBC)
BC Culture Days – cultural events and performances at various venues across the Lower Mainland and other parts of the province. (September 18 to October 4, 2026)
Coho Festival – a salmon-themed event that includes live music in West Vancouver. (September 13, 2026)
Polish Festival Vancouver – a European-themed multicultural event with live music, dance performances and free admission in North Vancouver. (September 12, 2026)
Recovery Day BC – a street party with live music in New Westminster. (September 12, 2026)
Shipyards Night Market – evening concerts at the North Vancouver market. (May 15 to September 11, 2026)

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October in Vancouver

OCTOBER Performances (2026)

Movies, Film & Theatre

Vancouver International Film Festival – a prestigious film festival at various theatres in Vancouver. (October 1-11, 2026)
Vancouver Horror Show – a mini film festival featuring horror flicks from a variety of different countries. (October 14 to 18, 2026)
Metro Theatre – the play Avenue Q shows at the theatre in South Vancouver. (September 18 to October 10, 2026)
Tony ‘n Tina’s Wedding – a dinner theatre show at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch on Commercial Drive in Vancouver. (October 16 and 17, 2026)
The Improv Centre – live comedy improv theatre on various nights of the week at The Improv Centre on Granville Island.
HowlOver Canada – the theatre at Canada Place shows a multi-dimensional film with a Halloween theme where you get to fly across Canada. (October 15 to November 1, 2026)
Movies in Vancouver – movies show at dozens of cinemas throughout the Lower Mainland.
Metro Theatre – the play Nuncrackers shows at the theatre in South Vancouver. (October 23 to November 14, 2026)
Broadway Across Canada – the musical & Juliet shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. (September 29 to October 4, 2026)
Gateway Theatre – the community theatre in Richmond presents Secret Ingredients. (October 14 to 17, 2026)
Vancouver Opera – Puccini’s Tosca shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. (October 24 & 29 and November 1, 2026)
Arts Club Theatre Productions – various productions on various dates throughout the year.
Murder is a Drag – the murder-mystery theatre show hosted by Vancouver Mysteries and its team of drag performers. (October 16, 2026)
Presentation House Theatre – the venue in North Vancouver hosts various shows on different dates.

Music

A History of Motown – Krystle Dos Santos and her 6-piece band perform at Centennial Theatre in North Vancouver. (October 16, 2026)
VAM Symphony Orchestra – the concert Ian Parker Plays Gershwin takes place at the Orpheum Theatre. (October 18, 2026)
Latin American Heritage Month – a number of Latin bands and dance groups perform at various venues. (From mid-October 9 until November 1 in 2026.)
Roedde House Concerts – live jazz music takes place on a Thursday evening once a month at the Roedde House Museum in Vancouver’s West End. (TBC)
Young Artists Concert – a concert featuring talented youth and professional musicians at the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium in Abbotsford. (October 18, 2026)
Early Music Vancouver Concerts – the two shows at Christ Church Cathedral this month are Blind Man’s Bluff: Concerto di Margherita (October 2, 2026) and A Little Night Music with Mozart (October 17, 2026).
Jazz Vespers – free jazz concerts take place at a number of churches around the Lower Mainland including ones in Vancouver, North Vancouver and Surrey.
Live Music at Guilt & Co. – a different band or musician performs every night at the popular venue in Gastown.

Other

DTES Heart of the City Festival – a festival featuring film, music, theatre, poetry, dance and other activities in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. (October 30 to November 7, 2026)
Motherland: Fort Salem Convention – a fan convention at the Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront dedicated to the television series Motherland: Fort Salem. (October 17 and 18, 2026)
Vancouver Fashion Week – a series of fashion shows and related events in Chinatown. (October 14 to 18, 2026)
Circo Osorio Circus – a family-friendly circus in Abbotsford, Richmond and Coquitlam. (October 1 to 25, 2026)
Dance in Vancouver – dance performances and other events at the Dance Centre in Vancouver. (On October 1 to 3, there is Tasha Faye Evans, on October 23 & 24 there is Wen Wei Dance, and on October 29th Tiger Princess Dance Projects).

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November in Vancouver

NOVEMBER Performances (2026)

Performing Arts Festivals

Chutzpah Festival – the Jewish Performing Arts Festival featuring comedy, music, theatre and dance. (November 3 to 15, 2026)
DTES Heart of the City Festival – a festival featuring film, music, theatre, poetry, dance and other activities in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. (October 30 to November 7, 2026)
STAND Festival – music, dance and theatre performances by immigrant and refugee artists in downtown Vancouver and on the North Shore. (November 1 to 15, 2026)
Music on Main’s Modulus Festival – a music and performing arts festival in Vancouver. (In early November, but with 2026 dates to be confirmed.)
Vancouver Opera – Puccini’s Tosca shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. (October 24 & 29 and November 1, 2026)

Music Events in November

Jazz Vespers – free jazz concerts take place at a number of churches around the Lower Mainland including ones in Vancouver, North Vancouver and Surrey.
Early Music Vancouver Concert – The Magic of Monteverdi with Les Arts Florissants at UBC Chan Centre. (November 17, 2026)
Live Music at Guilt & Co. – a different band or musician performs every night at the popular venue in Gastown.
Elektra’s Chez Nous – the all-women’s choir hosts their Christmas concert at Pacific Spirit United Church. (November 28 & 29, 2026)
Vancouver Oratorio Choir – the choir’s free Winter Concert happens at the Evangelical Chinese Bible Church in Burnaby. (November 29, 2026)
Eagles Tribute Concert – the band Take It To the Limit performs at the Bell Performing Arts Centre (on November 13) and the Genesis Theatre (on November 21).
Ironfest V – two nights of live music hosted by Coastal Jazz at The Ironworks in Vancouver. (TBC)
Roedde House Concerts – live jazz music takes place on a Thursday evening once a month at the Roedde House Museum in Vancouver’s West End. (TBC)
Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir – a Remembrance Day concert at South Delta Baptist Church. (On or around November 11, 2026.)
United Voices Choir Concert – the Mozart Requiem & Coronation Mass concert takes place at a couple of churches in Vancouver. (November 22 & 27, 2026)
Chor Leoni in Concert – the men’s choir performs Remembrance Day concerts in Vancouver on or around November 11, 2026.
Vancouver Christmas Market – live music takes place daily at the German-themed market at Jack Poole Plaza. (From mid-November until December 24, 2026.)
VAM Symphony Orchestra – the ticketed concert Legends of the Console is held at the Orpheum Theatre. (November 8, 2026)

Film, Art & Theatre

Arts Club Theatre Productions – live theatre at the Granville Island Stage, Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage and Goldcorp Stage in Vancouver.
Flyover at Canada Place – the theatre in downtown Vancouver shows multi-dimensional films every day throughout the day where you get to fly across Canada (and other places sometimes too).
Disney On Ice – the touring show featuring Disney characters on skates shows in Vancouver. (November 25 to 29, 2026)
Dance in Vancouver – dance performances and other events at the Scotiabank Dance Centre. (On November 13 and 14, 2026, there is Barbara Matijevic & Giuseppe Chico. On November 19 there is also Ballet Vancouver & Yolanda Skelton).
First Impressions Theatre – the play Lunenburg shows at Deep Cove Theatre in North Vancouver. (November 12 to 28, 2026)
Gateway Theatre – the community theatre in Richmond presents Songs for a New World. (November 13 to 14, 2026)
Broadway Across Canada – the musical Beauty and the Beast shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. (November 24 to 29, 2026)
Movies in Vancouver – movies show at dozens of cinemas throughout the Lower Mainland.
Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week – a series of events featuring Indigenous designers and models at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. (November 18 to 21, 2026)
Presentation House Theatre – the venue in North Vancouver hosts STAND Festival events and other performances.
Metro Theatre – the play Nuncrackers shows at the theatre in South Vancouver. (October 23 to November 14, 2026)
Murder is a Drag – a murder-mystery theatre show hosted by Vancouver Mysteries and its team of drag performers. (November 20, 2026)
The Improv Centre – live comedy improv theatre on various nights of the week at The Improv Centre on Granville Island.
Western Gold Theatre – a play by the Vancouver theatre company where all the actors are ages 55+ presents the North American premiere. (TBC)
Vancouver Turkish Film Festival – Turkish films at a couple of venues in downtown Vancouver. (November 26 to 29, 2026)
Cirque du Soleil – the circus company presents LUZIA at Concord Pacific Place next year. (November 4, 2026 to January 10, 2027)

Another website you might find of interest is VancouverTheatres.ca.

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December in Vancouver

DECEMBER Performances (2026)

Movies, Film and Theatre

Christmas at Flyover – a Christmas-themed multi-dimensional film experience at Canada Place. (From early December to early January.)
Nutcracker – presented by Goh Ballet, performances are at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. (December 17 to 20, 2026)
Deep Cove Stage Society – the theatre company hosts their annual Christmas-themed show in North Vancouver. (December 16 to 31, 2026)
Arts Club Theatre Productions – live theatre at the Granville Island Stage, Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage and Goldcorp Stage in Vancouver.
The Improv Centre – live comedy improv theatre on various nights of the week at The Improv Centre on Granville Island.
Metro Theatre – the Christmas pantomime Sleeping Beauty shows at the theatre in South Vancouver. (December 4, 2026 to January 4, 2027)
Movies in Vancouver – movies show at dozens of cinemas throughout the Lower Mainland.
Gateway Theatre – the community theatre in Richmond presents 42nd Street. (December 10, 2026 to January 2, 2027)
Murder is a Drag – a murder-mystery theatre show hosted by Vancouver Mysteries and its team of drag performers. (December 11, 2026)
Presentation House Theatre – the venue in North Vancouver hosts a number of Christmas-themed shows.
Vancouver Int’l Black Film Festival – a series of events showcasing Black films with screenings, workshops and other events. (TBC)
Kilby Farm – the national historic site hosts a holiday-themed show in Harrison Mills. (TBC)
Cirque du Soleil – the circus company presents LUZIA at Concord Pacific Place next year. (November 4, 2026 to January 10, 2027)

Art, Dance & Music

An ABBA Christmas with ABRA Cadabra – ABBA tribute concerts at Centennial Theatre (on December 1), Bell Performing Arts Centre (on December 4), Massey Theatre (on December 5) and the Chandos Pattison Auditorium (on December 17).
Chor Leoni in Concert – the choir performs its Christmas concerts at St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church. (December 17-19, 2026)
Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir – Christmas concerts at various venues in December. (December 5 to 19, 2026)
Dance in Vancouver – dance performances and other events at the Scotiabank Dance Centre. (On December 4 & 5, 2026, there is a double bill show featuring Raven Spirit Dance / Vanguardia Dance Projects & Aanmitaagzi.)
Vancouver Symphony Concerts – A Christmas Tradition series of Christmas performances at various venues. (December 9 to 13, 2026)
Once Upon a Christmas – a festive concert at Central Heights Church in Abbotsford with Conductor Calvin Dyck. (December 11 & 12, 2026)
Singing Christmas Tree – free Christmas concerts featuring a choir, vocal ensemble, orchestra, actors, dancers and acrobats at Broadway Church (in early December).
Vancouver Christmas Market – live music takes place daily at the German-themed market at Jack Poole Plaza. (From mid-November to December 24, 2026.)
Roedde House Concerts – live jazz music takes place on a Thursday evening once a month at the Roedde House Museum in Vancouver’s West End. (To be confirmed.)
Early Music Vancouver Concerts – two shows at the UBC Chan Centre this month are A French Baroque Christmas with Ensemble Correspondances (December 4, 2026) and Festive Cantatas: Gloria with Vivaldi & Bach (December 20, 2026).
Vancouver Chamber Choir – Christmas by Candlelight concerts at Pacific Spirit United Church. (December 18 & 19, 2026)
Good Noise Vancouver Gospel Choir – Good Tidings! A Good Noise Gospel Christmas concert (in mid–December).
Dundarave Festival of Lights – free concerts on Saturday afternoons in West Vancouver.
CPKC Holiday Train in Port Coquitlam – the touring train arrives in Port Coquitlam with live music performed by a Canadian band. (In mid-December.)
Handel’s Messiah Sing-Along – a Christmas-themed concert with the United Voices Choir at Kerrisdale Presbyterian Church. (December 19, 2026)
Contact Winter Music Festival – an electronic music festival at BC Place Stadium. (Iin late December.)
Jazz Vespers – free jazz concerts take place at a number of churches around the Lower Mainland including ones in Vancouver, North Vancouver and Surrey.
Live Music at Guilt & Co. – a different band or musician performs every night at the popular venue in Gastown.
Wassail and Bonfire Night – live music, entertainment and a massive bonfire at Dundarave Beach in West Vancouver. (On the Saturday before Christmas Day.)
Project EveryBODY – an event featuring live music, film and stand-up comedy by artists with disabilities. (In early December.)

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January

JANUARY Performances (2027)

Theatre, Dance & Music

PuSh Festival – numerous performances of all kinds during the International Performing Arts Festival. (From late January until early February.)
The Heat: International Improv Comedy Festival – teams from various countries compete at The Improv Centre on Granville Island. (In late January.)
Early Music Vancouver Concert – Tormento Seicento: Amanda Forsythe & Opera Prima at Christ Church Cathedral. (January 22, 2027)
Dance in Vancouver – dance performances and other events at the Scotiabank Dance Centre. (On January 30 & 31, 2027, there is a show with the Ebnflōh Dance Company.)
Arts Club Theatre Productions – various live theatre performances at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage, Granville Island Stage, and Goldcorp Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre in Vancouver.
Cirque du Soleil – the circus company presents LUZIA at Concord Pacific Place next year. (November 4, 2026 to January 10, 2027)
The Improv Centre – live comedy improv theatre on various nights of the week at The Improv Centre on Granville Island.
First Impressions Theatre – Jim Byrnes puts on a concert at Deep Cove Theatre in North Vancouver. (January 22 & 23, 2027)
Broadway Across Canada – the musical Mrs. Doubtfire shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. (January 19 to 24, 2027)
Metro Theatre – the Christmas pantomime Sleeping Beauty shows at the theatre in South Vancouver. (December 4, 2026 to January 4, 2027)
Gateway Theatre – the community theatre in Richmond presents 42nd Street. (December 10, 2026 to January 2, 2027)
Roedde House Concerts – live jazz music takes place on a Thursday evening once a month at the Roedde House Museum in Vancouver’s West End. (TBD)
Metro Theatre – the play The New Canadian Curling Club shows at the theatre in South Vancouver. (January 22 to February 13, 2027)
Live Music at Guilt & Co. – a different band or musician performs every night at the popular venue in Gastown.
Murder is a Drag – a murder-mystery theatre show hosted by Vancouver Mysteries and its team of drag performers. (TBC)

Movies, Films & Art

Flyover Canada – the special Christmas Experience runs until early January but the theatre at Canada Place shows other multi-dimensional films every day as well.
Movies in Vancouver – movies show at dozens of cinemas throughout the Lower Mainland.

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February

FEBRUARY Performances (2027)

* February is Black History Month. Consequently, films, concerts and other events celebrating the culture and contributions of African Americans take place at various venues throughout the month.

Dance and Performing Arts Festivals

PuSh Festival – numerous performances of all kinds during the International Performing Arts Festival. (From late January until early February.)
Talking Stick Festival – an arts festival featuring indigenous art and performances at various venues around Vancouver. (TBC)
Just for Laughs Vancouver – a festival celebrating stand-up, improv and other forms of comedy. (In mid-February.)
Windsor Entertainment Night – a high school fundraising event in North Vancouver. (TBC)
Dance in Vancouver – dance performances and other events at the Scotiabank Dance Centre. (On February 11, 2027, there is André Bessette & Josh Cameron).

Live Music Events

Lunar Concert – an event hosted by Lunarfest Vancouver at the Orpheum Theatre. (TBC).
Early Music Vancouver Concert – Moonlit Mozart with Les Délices at Christ Church Cathedral. (February 20, 2027)
Vancouver Bach Choir – the choir performs a special Valentine’s Day concert. (TBC)
Roedde House Concerts – live jazz music takes place on a Thursday evening once a month at the Roedde House Museum in Vancouver’s West End. (TBC)
Jazz Vespers – free jazz concerts take place at a number of churches around the Lower Mainland including ones in Vancouver, North Vancouver and Surrey. (TBC)
Live Music at Guilt & Co. – a different band or musician performs every night at the popular venue in Gastown.

Films, Theatre & Other

Metro Theatre – the play The New Canadian Curling Club shows at the theatre in South Vancouver. (January 22 to February 13, 2027)
What the Frock Productions – drag shows at various venues in Vancouver. (TBC)
Presentation House Theatre – shows take place at the community theatre in North Vancouver. (TBC)
Vancouver Opera – Rossini’s The Barber of Seville shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. (February 13th, 18, 20th and 21st, 2027)
Gateway Theatre – the community theatre in Richmond presents She Shoots, She Scores! (February 15 to 20, 2027)
First Impressions Theatre – the play Little Shop of Horrors shows at the Deep Cove Theatre in North Vancouver. (February 18 to March 6, 2027)
Arts Club Theatre Productions – live theatre at the Granville Island Stage, Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage and Goldcorp Stage in Vancouver.
The Improv Centre – live comedy theatre on various nights of the week at The Improv Centre on Granville Island.
Metro Theatre – the play Murder on the Orient Express shows at the theatre in South Vancouver. (February 26 to March 20, 2027)
Flyover – the theatre at Canada Place shows multi-dimensional films every day throughout the day where you get to fly across Canada (and other places sometimes too).
Murder is a Drag – a murder-mystery theatre show hosted by Vancouver Mysteries and its team of drag performers. (TBC)
Movies in Vancouver – movies show at dozens of cinemas throughout the Lower Mainland.

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March

MARCH Performances (2027)

Music, Art & Film

VAM Symphony Orchestra – the the Vancouver Academy of Music has a concert at the Orpheum Theatre. (TBC)
Chor Leoni in Concert – the choir and La Nef perform their Bound Away concert in Vancouver. (March 5 & 6, 2027)
Early Music Vancouver Concerts – The Rise of European Music at Christ Church Cathedral (March 12, 2027) and Handel’s La Resurrezione with PBO at the Chan Centre (March 25, 2027).
Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir – their annual Celtic-themed concert takes place in Vancouver on the week of March 17th which is St. Patrick’s Day. (TBC)
Festival du Bois – BC’s largest francophone festival with a variety of French live music performances. (In early March.)
Electric Elton Concerts – a tribute to Elton John at various locations in Metro Vancouver. (TBC)
Elektra Women’s Choir – the all-women’s choir performs in Vancouver. (TBC)
CelticFest – festival entertainment including live music (in mid-March during the week of St. Patrick’s Day).
Norooz Fire Festival – Persian New Year celebrations with live music at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver. (In mid-March.)
Sonic Boom Festival – a celebration of contemporary classical music by BC composers. (TBC)
Jazz Vespers – free jazz concerts take place at a number of churches around the Lower Mainland including ones in Vancouver and Surrey. (TBC)
Live Music at Guilt & Co. – a different band or musician performs every night at the popular venue in Gastown.
Flyover at Canada Place – the theatre at Canada Place shows multi-dimensional films every day throughout the day where you get to fly across Canada (and other places sometimes too).
Movies in Vancouver – movies show at dozens of cinemas throughout the Lower Mainland.
Silent Movie Mondays – Vancouver Civic Theatres hosts a screening of a black and white 1920s film with live music at the Orpheum Theatre. (TBC)

Dance, Theatre & Other Entertainment

Vancouver International Dance Festival – dance performances by artists from around the world. (TBC)
Coastal First Nations Dance Festival – by the Dancers of Damelahamid at the Anvil Centre. (In early March.)
Dance in Vancouver – dance performances and other events at the Dance Centre in Vancouver. (On March 25, 2027, there is Vidya Kotamraju & House of Indian Dance.)
Hoobiyee – free Indigenous dance performances at the PNE Forum in celebration of the Nisga’a New Year. (In late February/early March.)
Brazilian Carnaval – a day of Brazilian music and celebrations hosted by Latincouver in Vancouver. (TBC)
CTORA Productions – the theatre company presents The Hunchback of Notre Dame at the Lindsay Family Stage on Granville Island. (March 12 to 21, 2027)
Gateway Theatre – the community theatre in Richmond presents Woking Phoenix. (March 11 to 20, 2027)
First Impressions Theatre – the play Little Shop of Horrors shows at the Deep Cove Theatre in North Vancouver. (February 18 to March 6, 2027)
Murder is a Drag – a murder-mystery theatre show hosted by Vancouver Mysteries and its team of drag performers. (TBC)
Chutzpah Plus Festival – the spring edition of the Jewish Performing Arts Festival featuring comedy, music, theatre and dance. (TBC)
Deep Cove Stage Society – the theatre company has a play in North Vancouver. (TBC)
Arts Club Theatre Productions – live theatre at the Granville Island Stage, Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage and Goldcorp Stage in Vancouver.
Metro Theatre – the play Murder on the Orient Express shows at the theatre in South Vancouver. (February 26 to March 20, 2027)
The Improv Centre – live comedy improv theatre on various nights of the week at The Improv Centre on Granville Island.
What the Frock Productions – drag shows take place at various venues. (TBC)
Monster Jam – a monster truck show at the Pacific Coliseum. (TBC)

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April

APRIL Performances (2027)

Art and Music

Early Music Vancouver Concert – Songs from the Mayflower with Ménestrel at Christ Church Cathedral (April 30, 2027)
VAM Symphony Orchestra – the group from the Vancouver Academy of Music has a concert in Vancouver. (TBC)
Roedde House Concerts – live music takes place at the Roedde House Museum on a Thursday evening. (TBC)
ABRA Cadabra Concerts – a tribute to ABBA concerts at various locations in Metro Vancouver. (TBC)
Vancouver Oratorio Choir – the choir performs a mini-concert in Vancouver. (TBC).
Candlelight Concerts – classical music tributes at various churches in Vancouver. (TBC)
Vancouver Opera – Verdi’s La Traviata shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. (April 24th & 29th, and May 1st & 2nd, 2027)
Jazz Vespers – free jazz concerts take place at a number of churches around the Lower Mainland including ones in Vancouver, North Vancouver and Surrey. (TBC)
Live Music at Guilt & Co. – a different band or musician performs every night at the popular venue in Gastown.

Movies & Theatre

Arts Club Theatre Productions – live theatre at the Granville Island Stage, Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage and Goldcorp Stage in Vancouver.
Deep Cove Stage Society – the theatre company has a play in North Vancouver. (TBC)
First Impressions Theatre – A History of Motown with Krystle Dos Santos shows at the Deep Cove Theatre in North Vancouver. (April 29 to May 8, 2027)
CTORA Productions – the theatre company presents Peter Pan at the Olympic Village Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre. (April 9 to 18, 2027)
The Improv Centre – live comedy improv theatre on various nights of the week at The Improv Centre on Granville Island.
Metro Theatre – the play Our Town shows at the theatre in South Vancouver. (April 2 to 24, 2027)
Presentation House Theatre – the play shows at the community theatre in North Vancouver. (TBC)
Flyover Films – the theatre at Canada Place shows multi-dimensional films every day where you get to fly across Canada (and other places too).
Movies in Vancouver – movies show at dozens of cinemas throughout the Lower Mainland.
Murder is a Drag – a murder-mystery theatre show hosted by Vancouver Mysteries and its team of drag performers. (TBC)

Other

Food Truck Wars – a food truck festival event that includes both live entertainment and DJ music at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds. (In mid-April.)
Vancouver Fashion Week – a series of fashion shows and related events in Chinatown. (TBC)
Whistler World Ski & Snowboard Festival – free concerts most afternoons at Whistler. (In mid to late April.)
Party for the Planet – free live music at the Earth Day celebrations in Surrey. (In late April.)
Koningsdag: King’s Day – an event celebrating Dutch culture, food and music in North Vancouver. (It usually takes place in late April, but sometimes in early May. Details for 2026 are TBC.)

Vancouver Shows in May

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May

MAY Performances (2027)

Music

Brewhalla Beer Festival – a series of craft beer and music festivals. Their North Vancouver event happens at the Shipyards. (TBC)
EnChor Choir – the choirs performs in Vancouver. (TBC)
Chor Leoni in Concert – the choir performs its Big Roar concert at the Chan Centre of the Performing Arts at UBC in Vancouver. (May 7 & 8, 2027)
Vancouver Chinese Music Ensemble – a concert happens at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden. (TBC)
Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir – the choir’s season finale event happens at a venue in Metro Vancouver. (TBC)
Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic – tribute concerts recreating Freddy Mercury and Queen’s 1986 World Tour take place in Metro Vancouver. (TBC)
VAM Symphony Orchestra – the group from the Vancouver Academy of Music concludes their 2024/25 season with a concert at the Orpheum Theatre. (TBC)
Candlelight Concerts – classical music concerts by the Listeso String Quartet at a couple of Vancouver churches. (TBC)
Fort Langley Jazz Festival – hosts a fundraising dance at Fort Langley Community Hall. (TBC)
United Voices Choir Concerts – the choir performs in Vancouver. (TBC)
Eagles Tribute Concert – the band Take It To the Limit performs in Metro Vancouver. (TBC)
Roedde House Concerts – live jazz music takes place on a Thursday evening once a month at the Roedde House Museum in Vancouver’s West End. (TBC)
Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair – the annual event features both large and small concerts on the May Long Weekend
Shipyards Night Market – free live music happens in North Vancouver on Friday evenings. (From mid-May to mid-September)
Foundation 9.0 – an electronic dance music festival that takes place at the PNE or other venue. (TBC)
Rogue Folk Series – live Folk, Roots & Celtic music on various days of the week (usually, but not always) at St. James Hall at 3214 West 10th Avenue. (TBC)
Jazz Vespers – free jazz concerts take place at a number of churches around the Lower Mainland including ones in Vancouver, North Vancouver and Surrey. (TBC)
Live Music at Guilt & Co. – a different band or musician performs every night at the popular venue in Gastown.
Shipyard Night Market – Friday evening concerts at the Lower Lonsdale waterfront in North Vancouver.

Movies & Films

DOXA Film Festival – a documentary film festival in Vancouver (from early to mid-May).
Flyover – the theatre at Canada Place shows multi-dimensional films every day throughout the day where you get to fly across Canada (and other places sometimes too).
Movies in Vancouver – movies show at dozens of cinemas throughout the Lower Mainland.

Theatre, Dance, Art & Other

Royal Canadian International Circus – performances under the Big Top in Richmond. (TBC)
Art Vancouver – and international art fair at the Vancouver Convention Centre. (In late May)
Vancouver Opera – Verdi’s La Traviata shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. (April 24th & 29th, and May 1st & 2nd, 2027)
First Impressions Theatre – A History of Motown with Krystle Dos Santos shows at the Deep Cove Theatre in North Vancouver. (April 29 to May 8, 2027)
Broadway Across Canada – the musical Hamilton shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. (May 26 to June 13, 2027)
Metro Theatre – the play Hello, Dolly! shows at the theatre in South Vancouver. (May 7 to June 6, 2027)
Dance in Vancouver – dance performances and other events at the Scotiabank Dance Centre. (On May 7 & 8, 2027, there is a show with Moonhorse Dance Theatre and on May 28 & 29 there is one with Odd Meridian Arts).
Murder is a Drag – a murder-mystery theatre show hosted by Vancouver Mysteries and its team of drag performers. (TBC)
West of Main Art Walk – an art exhibition and open-house tour of artist studios around the City of Vancouver (with 2026 dates to be confirmed).
West of Main Art Walk – an art exhibition and open-house tour of artist studios around the City of Vancouver. (In late May.)
Arts Club Theatre Productions – live theatre at the Granville Island Stage, Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage and Goldcorp Stage in Vancouver.
Presentation House Theatre – a play shows at the community theatre in North Vancouver. (TBC)
The Improv Centre – live comedy improv theatre on various nights of the week at The Improv Centre on Granville Island.

Other Festivals & Events with Live Entertainment

TJ Fest – a free community festival with live entertainment at the Tian Jin Temple in Burnaby. (TBC)
Koningsdag: King’s Day – an event celebrating Dutch culture, food and music in North Vancouver. (It usually takes place in late April, but sometimes in early May. 2027 details are TBC.)
BC Polish Festival – a cultural event featuring free music and dance performances in Port Coquitlam. (May 31, 2026)
C.P.R. Engine 374 Anniversary Celebrations – a free event with live music at the Roundhouse Community Centre in Yaletown. (May 23, 2027)
Vancouver International Children’s Festival – a kid-friendly festival with live music, theatre and other activities at Granville Island. (In late May.)

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June in Vancouver

JUNE Performances (2027)

Lower Mainland Music Festivals

Gibsons Landing Jazz Festival – a music festival on the Sunshine Coast. (TBC)
Pender Harbour Blues Festival – a music festival on the Sunshine Coast. (TBC)
Vancouver International Jazz Festival – a major music festival with both free and ticketed events. (In late June and early July.)
Red Truck Concert Series – performances at Red Truck Brewery at 295 East 1st Avenue in Vancouver. (TBC)

Other Festivals with Live Music

5X (City of Bhangra) Festival – a series of events featuring live South Asian music. (TBC)
Brewhalla Fort Langley – a craft beer and music festival. Their North Vancouver event happens at the Shipyards. (TBC)
Community Day in Langley – an event that features free live music along with food trucks and family-friendly activities in Langley. (TBC)
Golden Spike Days – a festival in Port Moody on or around the Canada Day weekend. (In late June/beginning of July.)
South Asian Family Festival – a cultural festival that includes live entertainment at the PNE Fairgrounds. (TBC)
Surrey Greek Food Festival – a cultural event featuring Greek food and live entertainment outside the St. Nicholas & Dimitrios Greek Orthodox Church in Surrey in the first half of June. (TBC)

Other Concerts and Events with Live Music

Eagles Tribute Concert – the band Take It To the Limit performs in the Lower Mainland. (TBC)
VOS Day of Music – a free day of live music performances hosted by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. (In early June.)
Vancouver Oratorio Choir – the Christian choir performs a ticketed concert at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts in Vancouver. (TBC)
Candlelight Concerts – classical music concerts with the Listeso String Quartet in Vancouver. (TBC)
United Voices Choir Concerts – the choir performs in Vancouver. (TBC)
Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir – the Season Finale Celebration Concert. (TBC)
Rogue Folk Series – live Folk, Roots & Celtic music on various days of the week (usually, but not always) at St. James Hall at 3214 West 10th Avenue. (TBC)
Jazz Vespers – free jazz concerts take place at a number of churches around the Lower Mainland including ones in Vancouver, North Vancouver and Surrey. (TBC)
Live Music at Guilt & Co. – a different band or musician performs every night at the popular venue in Gastown.
Shipyards Night Market – free live music happens in North Vancouver on Friday evenings. (From mid-May to mid-September)

Movies, Theatre & Other

Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean Theatre at Vanier Park. The 2027 season features the plays A Midsummer Night’s Dream: The ’70s Musical, Romeo and Juliet, Juliet: A Revenge Comedy, Eddie and Will, and Shakespeare’s Will. (From June until September.)
Arts Club Theatre Productions – live theatre at a couple of different venues in Vancouver.
Deep Cove Stage Society – the theatre company has a show in North Vancouver. (TBC)
The Improv Centre – live comedy improv theatre on various nights of the week at The Improv Centre on Granville Island.
Silent Movie Mondays – Vancouver Civic Theatres hosts a screening of a 1920’s black & white film at the Orpheum Theatre with live music. (TBC)
Broadway Across Canada – the musical Hamilton shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. (May 26 to June 13, 2027)
Flyover at Canada Place – the theatre shows multi-dimensional films every day throughout the day where you get to fly across Canada (and other places sometimes too).
Metro Theatre – the play Hello, Dolly! shows at the theatre in South Vancouver. (May 7 to June 6, 2027)
Movies in Vancouver – movies show at dozens of cinemas throughout the Lower Mainland.
Murder is a Drag – a murder-mystery theatre show hosted by Vancouver Mysteries and its team of drag performers. (TBC)
What the Frock Productions – drag shows take place at the Rio Theatre. (TBC)
Talking Stick Festival – an arts festival featuring indigenous art and performances at various venues around Vancouver (with 2027 details to be confirmed).
CircusWest – a show takes place at the PNE Garden Auditorium. (TBC)
Theatre Under the Stars – musicals performed nightly in Stanley Park. (From late June until mid-August.)

Other Events

Pitt Meadows Day – a community event that includes a parade, live music and fireworks (in early June).
Vancouver Dragon Boat Festival – dragon boat racing event that includes live music in False Creek. (In mid-June.)
West of Main Art Walk – an art exhibition and open-house tour of artist studios around the City of Vancouver. (On a weekend in late May and/or early June.)
Surrey Car Free Day – a car free day event that includes live music and other entertainment. (TBC)
Old Town New Queens – a 2SLGBTQ+ Pride-themed event at the Britannia Mine Museum. (In mid-June.)

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July in Vancouver

JULY Performances (2027)

Comedy and Theatre

Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean Theatre at Vanier Park. The 2027 season features the plays A Midsummer Night’s Dream: The ’70s Musical, Romeo and Juliet, Juliet: A Revenge Comedy, Eddie and Will, and Shakespeare’s Will. (From June until September.)
Theatre Under the Stars – musicals performed nightly in Stanley Park. (From late June or early July until mid to late August.)
Arts Club Theatre Productions – live theatre at the Granville Island Stage, Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage and Goldcorp Stage in Vancouver.
The Improv Centre – live comedy improv theatre on various nights of the week at The Improv Centre on Granville Island.
Murder is a Drag – a murder-mystery theatre show hosted by Vancouver Mysteries and its team of drag performers. (TBC)
Broadway Across Canada – the musical The Bodyguard shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. (July 6 to 11, 2027)
Bard in the Valley – Shakespeare theatre at Langley’s Douglas Park with admission by donation. (In mid-July.)
Place des Arts’ Summer Theatre Troupe – The Emperor’s New Threads play shows in Coquitlam. Admission is free with advanced registration. (From late July to early August)

Music Festivals

Vancouver Jazz Festival – a music festival with both free and ticketed events. (From late June until the Canada Day weekend). (From late July until the beginning of July.)
Early Music Vancouver Summer Festival – a series of classical music performance in Vancouver. (TBC)
FVDED in the Park – music with R&B, Hip Hop, Rap and Electronic artists in Surrey. (In early July.)
Mission Folk Music Festival – a music festival in Mission. (In late July.)
Squamish Constellation Festival – a music festival in Squamish. (TBC)
Vancouver Folk Music Festival – a music festival at Jericho Beach. (In mid-July.)
Fort Langley Jazz Festival – an arts and music festival in Fort Langley. (July 22-25, 2027)
Vancouver Summer Festival – a series of concerts by a variety of composers at Christ Church Cathedral and other venues. (From late July until early August.)

Other Music-Specific Events

Jazz Vespers – at various churches around the Lower Mainland.
Live Music at Guilt & Co. – nightly at the popular venue in Gastown.
McBurney Plaza Summer Concert Series – free live music in downtown Langley. (TBC)
Jazz at Roedde House – in Vancouver’s West End (on a Thursday evening in July). (TBD)
Chor Leoni: A Night in Yaletown – the choir hosts a free outdoor concert at Helmcken Plaza in partnership with the Yaletown BIA. (TBC)
Music at the Cannery – live music on Fridays at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery in Richmond. (TBC)
Music on the Wharf – outdoor concerts in Maple Ridge. (On various dates in the summer.)
Red Truck Concert Series – performances at Red Truck Brewery at 295 East 1st Avenue in Vancouver. (TBC)
Summer Sessions Concert Series – free live music in North Vancouver on Saturday evenings in July and August. (TBD)
Sounds of Summer Music Series – free outdoor concerts in Surrey from late June until late August.
Symphony at Sunset – a free concert with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra at Sunset Beach. (In early July.)
Summer Sundays Concerts – free live music in Burnaby in July and August. (TBD)
Summer Sundays – live music in Port Moody on Sunday afternoons.
Symphony in the Park – a performance by the VSO at Deer Lake Park in Burnaby. (In mid-July.)
North Vancouver Live & Local – free outdoor concerts on Thursday and Friday evenings in Lynn Valley, Edgemont Village, Panorama Park and other locations. (In July, August & September)
Concerts at the Pier – at White Rock Pier on a number of days in July and August.
Opera in the Park – a free Vancouver Opera concert at Burnaby’s Deer Lake Park. (In mid-July.)
Vancouver Craft Beer & Music Festival – a craft beer-themed event at the PNE fairgrounds. (In mid-July)

Other Events (Including ones with Live Music)

Bastille Day Festival – a French-themed event celebrating the start of the French Revolution. It usually features live French music. (On or around July 14.)
Caribbean Days Festival – live music and other entertainment in Coquitlam. (In late July.)
Carnaval del Sol – a large Latin festival with live music, market vendors, food stalls, a beer garden and family-friendly activities in Vancouver. (In early July.)
Chilliwack Ribfest – a food-themed event that includes both live bands and DJ music. (TBC)
Flamenco, Tango and Wine in One Night – flamenco and tango dance workshops and performances as part of the Carnaval del Sol festival. (In mid-July.)
Golden Spike Days – a Canada Day-related festival in Port Moody on the Canada Day Long Weekend. (From late June until the beginning of July.)
Khatsahlano Street Party – a street party and music festival on West 4th Avenue. (In early July.)
Port Moody Ribfest – a 3-day event in Port Moody with free live music. (In mid-July)
Surrey Fusion Festival – a multicultural event at Holland Park. (In mid to late July.)
Surrey Greek Food Festival – a cultural event featuring Greek food and live entertainment outside the St. Nicholas & Dimitrios Greek Orthodox Church in Surrey. (TBC)
Surrey Latin Festival – an event celebrating Latin American music, food and culture. (In mid-July.)
Taiwanese Canadian Cultural Festival – live music, dance performances and other activities celebrating Taiwanese culture in Vancouver and Surrey. (In early July.)
TCC Community Days – an event with family-friendly activities, films and other entertainment at the Taiwanese Cultural Centre in South Vancouver. (In late July.)
Harrison Festival of the Arts – indoor and outdoor concerts at Harrison Hot Springs (In mid-July.)
English Bay Fireworks – fireworks displays in English Bay. (In late July, but TBC for 2027.)
Shipyards Night Market – evening concerts at the North Vancouver market. (From May until September.)
Talking Stick Festival – an arts festival featuring indigenous art and performances at various venues around Vancouver. (TBC)

Movies & Films

Flyover Canada – the theatre at Canada Place shows multi-dimensional films every day throughout the day where you get to fly across Canada (and other places sometimes too).
Stanley Park Summer Cinema – on Tuesday evenings in July and August at Second Beach.
Movies in Vancouver – movies show at dozens of cinemas throughout the Lower Mainland.
Click Vancouver Summer Outdoor Movies for more venues.

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August in Vancouver

AUGUST Performances (2026)

Theatre, Comedy & Other Shows

Bard on the Beach – Shakespearean Theatre at Vanier Park. The 2027 season features the plays A Midsummer Night’s Dream: The ’70s Musical, Romeo and Juliet, Juliet: A Revenge Comedy, Eddie and Will, and Shakespeare’s Will. (From June until September.)
Circo Osorio Circus – a family-friendly circus with shows in Tsawwassen. (TBC)
Arts Club Theatre Productions – live theatre at the Granville Island Stage, Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage and Goldcorp Stage in Vancouver.
Theatre Under the Stars – musicals performed nightly in Stanley Park. (From late June or early July until mid to late August.)
The Improv Centre – live comedy improv theatre on various nights of the week at The Improv Centre on Granville Island.
Tony ‘n Tina’s Wedding – a dinner theatre show at the Coast Langley City Hotel & Convention Centre. (TBC)
Kilby Farm – the national historic site hosts A family-friendly theatre production by the Behind the Gate Theatre Company. (TBC)
Place des Arts’ Summer Theatre Troupe – a play shows in Coquitlam. Admission is free with advanced registration. (TBC)
Great Outdoors Comedy Festival – a festival showcasing comedy and comedians at Stanley Park. (It usually happens in September, but sometimes in late August, with its 2027 dates to be confirmed.)
Murder is a Drag – a murder-mystery theatre show hosted by Vancouver Mysteries and its team of drag performers. (TBC)

Music Festivals

Ambleside Music Festival – formerly called Rock Ambleside and then the Ambleside Retro Music Festival, it’s a music festival featuring multiple bands at West Vancouver’s Ambleside Park. (Not likely happening in 2026.)
Burnaby Blues & Roots Festival – a music festival at Deer Lake in Burnaby. (TBC)
Coquitlam Summer Concert Series – free live music at Town Centre Park. (TBC)
Red Truck Concert Series – performances at Red Truck Brewery at 295 East 1st Avenue in Vancouver. (TBC)
Salmon Sessions Music Festival – a 1-day event at the Semiahmoo Fish & Game Club in Surrey. (August 21, 2027)
Vancouver Summer Festival – a series of concerts by a variety of composers at Christ Church Cathedral and other venues. (From late July to early August.)
Early Music Vancouver Summer Festival – a series of classical music performance in Vancouver. (Late July to early August.)

Other Music-Specific Events

Jazz at Roedde House – “Summer Jazz on the Porch” takes place at the Roedde House Museum in Vancouver’s West End (on a Thursday evening in August).
Jazz Vespers – free jazz concerts at various churches around the Lower Mainland on Sunday afternoons.
Live Music at Guilt & Co. – a band or musician performs every night at the Gastown venue.
Music at the Cannery – live music on Fridays at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery in Richmond. (TBC)
Music on the Wharf – outdoor concerts in Maple Ridge. (On various dates.)
Music on Main Summer Pop-Up Concerts – free live music at Mount Pleasant Park. (TBC)
North Vancouver Live & Local – free outdoor concerts on Thursday and Friday evenings in Lynn Valley, Edgemont Village, Panorama Park and other locations. (In July, August & September)
Summer Sundays Concert Series – free live music in Burnaby on Sunday evenings in July and August.
Sundown Music Series – live music takes place at Greendale Acres Farm in Chilliwack. (On every Saturday in August.)
Summer Sundays – free live music at Rocky Point Park in Port Moody (on Sunday afternoons).
Saturday Summer Sessions Concert Series – free concerts at Shipbuilders’ Square in North Vancouver (on Saturdays in July and August).
Sounds of Summer Music Series – free outdoor concerts in different Surrey parks on Thursday evenings.
Summer Music & Fireworks Festival – a free festival at the waterfront in New Westminster. (In late August.)
Symphony in the Park – a free concert at Mill Lake Park in Abbotsford. (In mid-August.)
TD Concerts at the Pier – evening concerts at the pier in White Rock (on a number of Thursdays and Saturdays in July and August).

Other Events

African Descent Festival – a multicultural festival featuring Eddy Kenzo, Ghetto Kids, The Boom Booms, Mazacote, Samba Fusion and other artists at English Bay Beach. TBC)
Black Block Party – a one-day festival celebrating the Black community with music, food and art in downtown Vancouver. (TBC)
Chilliwack Mural Festival – an arts festival that include music and dancing in the Fraser Valley. (In mid-August.)
Granville Block Party – a street party featuring live music, market vendors, drinks and more near Robson Square. (In late August.)
Harmony Arts Festival – nightly concerts in West Vancouver. (In early August)
Monsoon Arts Festival – a series of East Indian-themed music and arts events. (TBC)
Monstercat Compound – a free day of music, live performances, art and video games in Vancouver. (TBC. It didn’t happen last year and might or might not happen in 2026.)
Powell Street Festival – a Japanese-Canadian festival in Vancouver Downtown East Side that includes taiko drumming and other entertainment. (In early August)
Shipyards Night Market – evening concerts at the North Vancouver market. (From mid-May to mid-September.)
PNE Summer Night Concerts – Vancouver’s end-of-summer fair at the Pacific National Exhibition with nightly concerts from late August until early September.
TAIWANfest – a multicultural festival that includes concerts and other live entertainment in Vancouver. (TBC)
Drag Shows with What the Frock Productions – drag shows take place on various dates. (TBC)
RCMP Musical Ride – horseback shows by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. (They come to the Lower Mainland some years, but not every year.)

Movies & Films

Flyover at Canada Place – the theatre at Canada Place shows multi-dimensional films every day throughout the day where you get to fly across Canada (and other places sometimes too).
Sunset Cinema – Vancouver Civic Theatres hosts free outdoor movies at šxʷƛ̓exən Xwtl’a7shn which is the plaza in front of the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. (On various dates in August.)
Cinema in the Park – evening films at John Lawson Park as part of the Harmony Arts Festival in West Vancouver. (In early August.)
Stanley Park Summer Cinema – on Tuesday evenings in July and August at Second Beach.
Movies in Vancouver – movies show at dozens of cinemas throughout the Lower Mainland.
Click Vancouver Summer Outdoor Movies for more venues.

Other

Chilliwack Fair and Rodeo – the annual Fraser Valley fair with rodeo shows and evening concerts in early August.
Chilliwack Pride Festival – a 2SLGBTQIA+-themed community event with live entertainment in Chilliwack. (In mid to late August.)
BC Dumpling Festival – an event celebrating multiculturalism with food and entertainment in Coquitlam. (In mid-August).
World of Love Multicultural Carnival – a festival with live entertainment in Coquitlam at Town Centre Park. (TBC)

Another website you might also find of interest is VancouverTheatres.ca.

Vancouver Shows & Entertainment