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BC Culture Days in Vancouver

BC Culture Days in Vancouver

BC Culture Days celebrates Canadian culture and arts in September at various locations in Metro Vancouver and across the province.

BC Culture Days returns in 2026 from September 18th to October 4th (which is a week shorter than last year).

Unrelated to BC Culture Days, but similar, Latin American Heritage Month features a series of events, workshops and exhibitions that showcase Latin American culture in Vancouver. Latin American Heritage Month typically runs from mid-October until early November.

Also happening in the Lower Mainland this time of year are various Halloween activities as well as the Thanksgiving long weekend from October 9th to 12th in 2026.

See our article about Latin American Heritage Month for details about the Latin-themed events. Continue reading to learn about BC Culture Days.

 

Latin American Heritage Month

 

This article includes the following information about BC Culture Days:

Events in the Lower Mainland | When and Where? | Other Information

 

British Columbia Culture Days

Culture Days is a national festival that celebrates Canadian arts and culture. The theme of last year’s event was “CARE (Community Arts Reimagining Equity & Wellness).” It focused on hosting events that explored how creativity improves the wellbeing of both individuals and communities.

The 2026 edition of BC Culture Days doesn’t seem like it has a specific theme! There are just as many events as usual, just without the singular overarching theming.

 

BC Culture Days in the Lower Mainland

BC Culture Days typically features culture ambassadors: local artists from across the province who represent a range of different backgrounds, cultures and areas of professional expertise.

There is just one ambassador for the 2026 festival. Her name is Michelle Bucholtz, a Métis artist and counsellor based in Langley. Bucholtz is the founder of the arts business Spirit Dot Designs. She hosts a special Culture Days event at Locality Brewing Farm in Langley where attendees go on a forest walk before creating a turtle water dot painting in a very social setting.

 

BC Culture Days Performer
Photo of Lorita Leung Dance Company by Mary Matheson

 

BC Culture Day Events

The festival features many different events. These include visual art exhibits, in-person workshops and activities, different performances and more. BC Culture Day events in the Lower Mainland include activities and attractions that are open and happening this time of year anyway, but sometimes with a bit of something extra.

Below are some examples of BC Culture Days events taking place in 2026.

Visit the BC Culture Days website for the full series of events for this year.

 

When and Where?

Pre-COVID-19, BC Culture Days usually took place on the last weekend of September. However, since the pandemic, the festival has shifted to being multiple weeks long, with a variety of in-person and online events.

BC Culture Days runs in 2026 from September 18th to October 4th. Activities take place in just about every city in the province.

 

BC Culture Days Indigenous Dancing
Photo of Sacred Circle Steppers by Mary Matheson

 

Other Information

Visit the Culture Days website to learn more about the festival.

*Images in the top collage or photos are of Cedar Hill Recreation Centre at BC Culture Days by Kevin Light, Ital Blue by Kristen Lawson, and the Lorita Leung Dance Company by Mary Matheson.

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