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Vancouver’s 2017 September calendar features important dates and events including concerts, end of summer festivals, the PNE and Labour Day holiday events.

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September Events Calendar

Sept. 4, 2017 – Labour Day (Stat Holiday)
Sept. 10, 2017 – Grandparents’ Day
Sept. 22, 2017 – Fall Equinox

September Events in Vancouver

Below is what’s happening on the different days of the month.

Note: schedules are subject to change – check official event websites for exact details.

Friday, September 1, 2017

Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) – Vancouver’s annual summer fair with amusement rides, shows, vendor markets and live music. Tonight’s headliner band is Rick Springfield.
Guns N’ Roses – Not this Lifetime Tour concert at BC Place Stadium.
Richmond World Festival – a free multicultural event at Minoru Park in Richmond (September 1-2, 2017).
Summer Concert Series – free live music at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park Plaza from 7:00 until 9:00 pm featuring the Clavinova Nights Jazz Band as well as the Bruce James Orchestra.
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park from June 1 to September 23. 2017 plays include Much Ado About Nothing, The Winter’s Tale, The Merchant of Venice and The Two Gentlemen of Verona.
Bill Reid Gallery – free admission at the Bill Reid First Nation’s art gallery between 2 and 5 pm (because it’s the first Friday of the month).
Night Markets
- Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond.
- Shipyard Night Market – at the bottom of Lonsdale Avenue in North Vancouver. Tonight’s headliner band is the Big Easy Funk Ensemble starting at around 7 pm.
- Illumination Summer Night Market – at 12631 Vulcan Way in Richmond.
- Chinatown Night Market – a small night market in Vancouver’s Chinatown from 6 to 11 pm.

Saturday, September 2, 2017

Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) – last weekend of the season for Vancouver’s annual summer fair. Tonight’s headliner band is The Gypsy Kings.
Richmond World Festival – a free multicultural event at Minoru Park in Richmond.
Taiwanese Cultural Festival – a festival celebrating everything Taiwanese along Granville Street and other downtown locations (September 2-4, 2017).
Nikkei Matsuri – a two-day Japanese festival at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre in Burnaby on the Labour Day Long Weekend.
Bands on the Beach – free live music at Harrison Hot Springs from 1 to 6 pm.
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
Darts Hill Garden – open to the public by donation at 1633-170th Street in Surrey.
Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Burnaby, Fort Langley, Lonsdale Quay, Maple Ridge (Haney), Squamish, Trout Lake and the West End.
Night Markets
- Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond.
- Illumination Summer Night Market – at 12631 Vulcan Way in Richmond.
- Chinatown Night Market – a small night market in Vancouver’s Chinatown from 6 to 11 pm.

Sunday, September 3, 2017

Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) – Vancouver’s annual summer fair with amusement rides, shows, vendor markets and live music. Today’s iHeartRadio Beach Ball series of concerts include appearances by Alessia Cara, Liam Payne, The Stumbellas, Shawn Hook, Scott Helman, Virginia to Vegas, and Ralph.
Taiwanese Cultural Festival – a festival celebrating everything Taiwanese along Granville Street and other downtown locations.
Bands on the Beach – free live music at Harrison Hot Springs from 1 to 4:30 pm.
Victory Square Block Party – a free event with live music at Victory Square at 316 West Hastings Street from 2 to 9 pm.
Nikkei Matsuri – a two-day Japanese festival at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre in Burnaby.
Safe & Sound Music Fest – an R&B music festival at the pier in New Westminster from noon until 10 pm. Tickets are $55 to $95.
Polish Festival – a small Polish festival at Lynn Valley Village in North Vancouver from 2:00 until 7:30 pm.
Beauty & the Beast – an outdoor movie at North Vancouver’s Lonsdale Quay between 7:00 and 9:30 pm.
Summer Sundays – last day of the season for free live music at Rocky Point Park in Port Moody. Today’s band is Wailin’ Walker.
Lionel Ritchie – at Rogers Arena with special guest Mariah Carey at 7 pm.
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
Darts Hill Garden – open to the public by donation at 1633-170th Street in Surrey.
Sunday Farmers Markets – at Ambleside, Coquitlam, Kitsilano, Mt. Pleasant, Whistler and White Rock.
Steveston Village Farmers Market – in Richmond’s Steveston Village in the parking lot of the Steveston Community Centre at 4111 Moncton Street from 10:30 am until 3:30 pm.
Night Markets
- Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond.
- Illumination Summer Night Market – at 12631 Vulcan Way in Richmond.
- Chinatown Night Market – last market of the season in Vancouver’s Chinatown from 6 to 11 pm.

Monday, September 4, 2017

Labour Day – various activities celebrated all weekend long throughout the Lower Mainland.
- Music in the Park – a community event celebrating art, music and Labour Day all afternoon at Capilano River Regional Park in North Vancouver from 12 to 5 pm.
Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) – last day of the season for Vancouver’s annual summer fair. Today’s iHeartRadio Beach Ball series of concerts include appearances byTrain, Blondie, Serena Ryder, The Philosopher Kings, Ruth B and Christian Hudson.
Taiwanese Cultural Festival – a festival celebrating everything Taiwanese along Granville Street and other downtown locations.
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
Night Markets
- Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond.
- Illumination Summer Night Market – at 12631 Vulcan Way in Richmond.

Tuesday, September 5, 2017

YES – in concert at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
Vancouver Art Gallery – admission is by donation from 5 to 9 pm (because it’s Tuesday).
Cheap movie night at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.

Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
Wednesday Farmers Markets – at Main Street and Surrey.

Thursday, September 7, 2017

Vancouver Fringe Festival – an annual live theatre festival with shows at various venues around town (September 7-17, 2017).
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
Thursday Farmers Markets – in New Westminster (Royal City), Granville Island and Downtown in the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza.

Friday, September 8, 2017

Vancouver Fringe Festival – an annual live theatre festival with shows at various venues around town.
BC Lions – pro football at BC Place Stadium with BC Lions vs. Montreal Alouettes at 7 pm.
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
Night Markets
- Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond.
- Shipyard Night Market – at the bottom of Lonsdale Avenue in North Vancouver. Tonight’s headliner band is R&B Conspiracy starting at around 7 pm.
- Illumination Summer Night Market – at 12631 Vulcan Way in Richmond.

Saturday, September 9, 2017

Surrey Fest Downtown – a small community festival with live entertainment at Holland Park in Surrey at 13428 Old Yale Road. At 3’clock the Beatles tribute band the Fab Four takes the stage.
Vancouver Fringe Festival – an annual live theatre festival with shows at various venues around town.
Sky Zone Open House – toddlers and their parents jump for FREE at Surrey’s Sky Zone Trampoline Park between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm. Activities include face painting, free cupcakes and playing on the trampolines.
Fort Langley Food Truck Festival – a couple of dozen food trucks and live music in Fort Langley along Glover Road.
RBC GranFondo Whistler Bike Race – a 122-km cycling race from Vancouver to Whistler for both amateurs and elite cyclists.
Pie in the Plaza – free family-friendly activities between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm at Central City Plaza in Surrey.
Luxury & Supercar Weekend – a luxury auto event at VanDusen Botanical Garden. VIP tickets are about $125 for folk ages 19+. General admission is $75 for adults and $50 for children ages 2 to 12.
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
Playland – Vancouver’s summer amusement park is open from 10 am until 5 pm.
Darts Hill Garden – open to the public by donation at 1633-170th Street in Surrey.
Vancouver Whitecaps – soccer match against Real Salt Lake at BC Place Stadium.
Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Burnaby, Fort Langley, Lonsdale Quay, Maple Ridge (Haney), Squamish, Trout Lake and the West End.
Night Markets
- Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond.
- Illumination Summer Night Market – at 12631 Vulcan Way in Richmond.

Sunday, September 10, 2017

Coho Festival – a salmon festival on the North Shore, part of which includes the Coho Walk in North Vancouver.
Vancouver Fringe Festival – an annual live theatre festival with shows at various venues around town.
Coho Run – a 14K run ending at the annual Coho Festival at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver.
Ladner Village Market – the last day of the season for the market along 48th Avenue in Ladner.
Sky Pilot – a 14K, 23K and Kids Race running competition through Sea to Sky mountain trails starting at the Sea to Sky Gondola.
Vancouver Street Food Festival – two dozen food trucks plus live music and market vendors at 88 Pacific Boulevard from noon until 6 pm.
Luxury & Supercar Weekend – a luxury auto event at VanDusen Botanical Garden.
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
Playland – Vancouver’s summer amusement park is open from 10 am until 5 pm.
Darts Hill Garden – open to the public by donation at 1633-170th Street in Surrey.
Sunday Farmers Markets – at Ambleside, Coquitlam, Kitsilano, Mt. Pleasant, Whistler and White Rock.
Night Markets
- Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond.
- Illumination Summer Night Market – last day of the season for the market at 12631 Vulcan Way in Richmond.

Monday, September 11, 2017

Vancouver Fringe Festival – an annual live theatre festival with shows at various venues around town.
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
Vancouver Fringe Festival – an annual live theatre festival with shows all around town.

Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Vancouver Fringe Festival – an annual live theatre festival with shows at various venues around town.
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
Vancouver Art Gallery – admission is by donation from 5 to 9 pm (because it’s Tuesday).
Cheap movie night at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Vancouver Fringe Festival – an annual live theatre festival with shows at various venues around town.
Vancouver Whitecaps – soccer match against Minnesota United at BC Place Stadium.
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
Wednesday Farmers Markets – at Main Street and Surrey.

Thursday, September 14, 2017

Vancouver Fringe Festival – an annual live theatre festival with shows at various venues around town.
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
Thursday Farmers Markets – in New Westminster (Royal City), Granville Island and Downtown in the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza.

Friday, September 15, 2017

Vancouver Fringe Festival – an annual live theatre festival with shows at various venues around town.
Agassiz Fall Fair and Corn Festival – a small community country fair in Agassiz (September 15-16, 2017).
Friday Night Live – live music, storytelling and a guest artist in North Vancouver at 3201 Mountain Highway. Cost is $10 and free for children 12 & under.
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
Night Markets
- Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond.
- Shipyard Night Market – at the bottom of Lonsdale Avenue in North Vancouver. Tonight’s headliner band is Funkdelicious starting at around 7 pm.

Saturday, September 16, 2017

Vancouver Fringe Festival – an annual live theatre festival with shows at various venues around town.
Agassiz Fall Fair and Corn Festival – a small community country fair in Agassiz.
Whistler Village Beer Festival – a 5-day event celebrating everything to do with craft beer up at Whistler.
Market Mexico – a free Mexican-themed market at Robson Square from 11:30 am until midnight.
Bike the Night – a massive 10-km group cycle ride through the streets of Vancouver starting and finishing at Concord Pacific Place between 6 and 8 pm. Cost is $15 but free for children ages 15 and under.
TEDxEastVan – an independently-organized mini version of TED featuring local inspirational speakers.
Country Celebration – a small town country fair with live entertainment at Campbell Valley Regional Park in Langley (September 16-17, 2017).
First Pick Handmade – a pop-up boutique clothing market featuring fall products by a couple of dozen local and other Canadian designers at Heritage Hall at 3102 Main Street. Admission is $3.
Vancouver Whitecaps – soccer match against Columbus Crew at BC Place Stadium.
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
Playland – Vancouver’s summer amusement park is open from 10 am until 5 pm.
Darts Hill Garden – open to the public by donation at 1633-170th Street in Surrey.
Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Burnaby, Fort Langley, Lonsdale Quay, Maple Ridge (Haney), Squamish, Trout Lake and the West End.
Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond.

Sunday, September 17, 2017

Terry Fox Run – a fundraising run with multiple venues around the Lower Mainland including at Stanley Park.
Vancouver Fringe Festival – an annual live theatre festival with shows at various venues around town.
Whistler Village Beer Festival – a 5-day event celebrating everything to do with craft beer up at Whistler.
Southlands Country Fair – a small community festival hosted by the Southlands Riding Club at 7025 MacDonald Street in South Vancouver from 10 am to 5 pm. Admission is by donation.
Country Celebration – a small town country fair with live entertainment at Campbell Valley Regional Park in Langley.
First Pick Handmade – a pop-up boutique clothing market featuring fall products by a couple of dozen local and other Canadian designers at Heritage Hall at 3102 Main Street. Admission is $3.
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
Playland – last day of the season for Vancouver’s summer amusement park. Open from 10 am until 5 pm.
Darts Hill Garden – open to the public by donation at 1633-170th Street in Surrey.
Sunday Farmers Markets – at Ambleside, Coquitlam, Kitsilano, Mt. Pleasant, Whistler and White Rock.
Steveston Village Farmers Market – in Richmond’s Steveston Village in the parking lot of the Steveston Community Centre at 4111 Moncton Street from 10:30 am until 3:30 pm.
Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond.

Monday, September 18, 2017

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
Vancouver Art Gallery – admission is by donation from 5 to 9 pm (because it’s Tuesday).
Cheap movie night at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.

Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
Wednesday Farmers Markets – at Main Street and Surrey.

Thursday, September 21, 2017

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
Thursday Farmers Markets – in New Westminster (Royal City), Granville Island and Downtown in the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza.

Friday, September 22, 2017

Friday Night Live – live music, storytelling and a guest artist in North Vancouver at 3201 Mountain Highway. Cost is $10 and free for children 12 & under.
BC Lions – pro football at BC Place Stadium with BC Lions vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats at 8 pm.
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
Night Markets
- Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond.
- Shipyard Night Market – at the bottom of Lonsdale Avenue in North Vancouver. Tonight’s opening band is Adam Woodall and the headliner group is Rosco.

Saturday, September 23, 2017

Riverfest – a community festival at the Quay in New Westminster with live entertainment and environmental educational displays.
Maple Ridge Food Truck Festival – food trucks, live music and market vendors at Haney Plaza in Maple Ridge.
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival – Shakespearean theatre at Vanier Park.
Darts Hill Garden – open to the public by donation at 1633-170th Street in Surrey.
Vancouver Whitecaps – soccer match against Colorado Rapids at BC Place Stadium.
Vancouver Giants Hockey – against Victoria at the Langley Events Centre at 4:00 pm.
Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Burnaby, Fort Langley, Lonsdale Quay, Maple Ridge (Haney), Squamish, Trout Lake and the West End.
Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond.

Sunday, September 24, 2017

Sunday Farmers Markets – at Ambleside, Coquitlam, Kitsilano, Mt. Pleasant, Whistler and White Rock.
Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond.
Darts Hill Garden – open to the public by donation at 1633-170th Street in Surrey.

Monday, September 25, 2017

Lower Mainland Parks – if good weather, various parks and places in nature are “best places” to be!

Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Janet Jackson – in concert with her State of the World tour at Rogers Arena.
Vancouver Art Gallery – admission is by donation from 5 to 9 pm (because it’s Tuesday).
Cheap movie night at most theatres throughout the Lower Mainland.

Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Wednesday Farmers Markets – at Main Street and Surrey.

Thursday, September 28, 2017

Vancouver International Film Festival – first day of the season for the international film festival centred at the Vancity Theatre at 1181 Seymour Street (September 28 – October 13, 2017).
Vancouver Giants Hockey – against Kamloops at the Langley Events Centre at 7:30 pm.
Museum of Vancouver – admission by donation from 5 to 8 pm as it is the last Thursday of the month.
Thursday Farmers Markets – in New Westminster (Royal City), Granville Island and Downtown in the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza.

Friday, September 29, 2017

Friday Night Live – live music, storytelling and a guest artist in North Vancouver at 3201 Mountain Highway. Cost is $10 and free for children 12 & under.
Vancouver International Film Festival – an international film festival centred at the Vancity Theatre at 1181 Seymour Street.
Night Markets
- Richmond Night Market – at 8351 River Road in Richmond.
- Shipyard Night Market – at the bottom of Lonsdale Avenue in North Vancouver.

Saturday, September 30, 2017

5 Peaks Buntzen Lake Race – a 10K Sports Course, 15K Enduro Course, 1K Children’s Challenge and 3K Timed Kids’ Race at Buntzen Lake.
Vancouver International Film Festival – an international film festival centred at the Vancity Theatre at 1181 Seymour Street.
Darts Hill Garden – open to the public by donation at 1633-170th Street in Surrey.
Saturday Farmers Markets – in Abbotsford, Burnaby, Fort Langley, Lonsdale Quay, Maple Ridge (Haney), Squamish, Trout Lake and the West End.

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