Curated by Gid Kuuyas Collison-Robertson and Kaw Kay James Williams, KaaGanhlxa, or Home Safe, features a selection of Haida cultural belongings repatriated since 2020, on display in the museum’s Sky Gallery. It comes on the heels of the museum’s partnership with the Haida Repatriation Committee to host a two-day reburial for the remains of repatriated Ancestors in January. The community also held Read more...
Our Public Market in Lumby welcomes you to come see the Local farm produce available , Wonderful talented Artists, Musicians , Home base businesses and local Entrepreneurs. Seasonally Open from Saturday until September 2026. We are Proud to say that we are home to the B.C Butter tart Festival once a year in September. Read more...
Future Geographies: Art in the Century of Climate Change is the first major exhibition in Canada to examine the intersection of the climate crisis and contemporary art on a global scale. As the environmental crisis accelerates, artists around the world are responding with urgency, insight and vision. Featuring works from the past 25 years, this exhibition underscores the gravity and relevance Read more...
Takao Tanabe’s fascination with landscapes comes vividly to life through his travels across British Columbia, North America, the Arctic, and Europe. With his camera always at hand, he journeyed widely to explore the wonders of places that sparked his curiosity and creative drive. Tanabe captured their geographical features and unique atmosphere, translating them into paintings in his studio that balance Read more...
May 16 – September 7, 2026 | Temporary Summer Exhibit Step into the world of giant machines at Britannia Mine Museum in Britannia Beach, BC. This 2026 summer exhibit explores the powerful equipment that makes modern mining possible, from towering mining trucks to massive loaders and drills designed to handle enormous tasks safely and efficiently. At Giants at Work: Big Jobs, Bigger Machines, visitors will explore the Read more...
I Use My Haida Eyes: The History Robes of Jut-ke-Nay–Hazel Wilson explores a singular body of work by the late Jut-ke-Nay–Hazel Wilson (1941–2016), a Haida artist who dedicated her life to Haida cultural work. Between 2005 and 2006, Wilson created a powerful, untitled series of 51 “history robes,” which recount specific episodes of Haida history in stunning detail—from a Haida perspective. Wilson’s Read more...
Jim Lambie transforms everyday architectural spaces into immersive, energetic experiences through his vibrant vinyl tape installations. These site-specific works are an extension of his acclaimed Zobop series, which uses brightly coloured strips of industrial vinyl tape to contour the architectural space, wrapping its form in optical rhythm and vivid saturation. Lambie is a Glasgow–based artist, DJ and musician. His practice Read more...
Lumby live! is a series of outdoor concerts through the summer in beautiful downtown Lumby British Columbia. Come see local artists perform all styles of music. Enjoy the night market to the sounds of some great local talent. The concerts rea held at the Gazebo in Downtown Lumby. Read more...
As waters merge—swaying waves beckoning us closer engages deeply with the role of joy and pleasure within the ecosystems at the edges of the Pacific Ocean. The included artworks visualize the pleasure found within curated spaces for joy, capturing moments of coming together, prioritizing leisure, love, and joyous future worlds. Through contemporary art and poetry, this exhibition brings forward expressions of Read more...
The Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival launches its 37th season with a lively and contemporary take on The Merry Wives of Windsor, running from June 9 to September 19, 2026, on the BMO Mainstage at Vanier Park. Directed by Rebecca Northan and adapted with Bruce Horak, this reimagined production brings Shakespeare’s beloved comedy into a modern Vancouver setting. Set Read more...
Sport is where identity, belonging, and national pride are put on the line. Momentum transforms the gallery into an electrified, sports bar–inspired environment that captures the energy of collective spectatorship, where history, media, and contemporary art collide. Through archival objects, striking photographic portraits, and a newly commissioned moving image work, the exhibition traces over a century of Chinese Canadian presence in Read more...
Hope Meets Action: Echoes Through the Black Continuum June 14, 2026 – September 20, 2026 Created by the BC Black History Awareness Society (BCBHAS) in partnership with the Royal BC Museum (RBCM), Hope Meets Action: Echoes Through the Black Continuum highlights the contributions of BC’s Black leaders across the centuries—and it will be on display at the Museum of Vancouver Read more...
The Penticton Art Gallery (PAG) presents Light Through Scars, a timely and compelling exhibition exploring displacement, resilience, and the transformative power of art. Opening June 20 and running through September 19, 2026, the exhibition brings together four internationally recognized artists whose work reflects lived experiences of conflict, migration, healing, and belonging. Guest-curated by Emily Carr University faculty member Parvin Peivandi, Read more...
This summer, TRAPP PROJECTS presents Cameron Kerr: Collecting the Unconscious, curated by Patrik Andersson and hosted by Griffin Art Projects. On view from June 20th to August 23rd and an Opening Reception on June 19th from 6-8pm, this exhibition presents works by the artist exploring vernacular image systems, memory and canonical forms in a variety of mediums, including sculpture, painting Read more...
Download PDF of the Tour The tour begins at City Hall on the corner of Kinchant Street and St. Laurent Avenue. Follow the brochure map to see all the hydrants in the order they are presented.Fire Hydrant Sponsors (in order of the tour ): Ron Rasmussen CA Subway City Furniture Safeway Expressions by Ewe Circle ‘S’ Western Wear Outlaws Willis Harper Spa Rivier Read more...
As one of Canada’s oldest cities, New Westminster is filled with history and is home to some of the province’s oldest structures. Follow along as we explore its historical roots and learn about the rich past of Downtown New West. We’ve listed four prominent buildings for you to explore, but be sure to do some of your own exploring along the way! Read more...
The Outside Voices Mural Program is a public art initiative that brings the streets of downtown Pemberton to life with aweinspiring, cause driven mural designs that reflect the heart and soul of the community, and engaging mural workshops. Artists’ designs will revitalize under-utilized walls and transform the way locals and visitors experience the Pemberton arts and culture scene. New mural Read more...
Enjoy visiting local galleries and businesses that are open to the public all year long. Pick up a printed version at any of the locations below or download a version to view or print from our website. This map was created in partnership with the Penticton & District Community Arts Council, the Penticton Art Gallery, Visit Penticton, and the Downtown Read more...
The Squamish Mural Walk is a free, year-round self-guided tour of the 20+ murals in Downtown Squamish which includes new and existing murals. The best way to explore the murals in Downtown Squamish is by simply taking a stroll with this self-guided tour. Experience the diverse local cultures, history, and heritage of Squamish dating back to 2000 at your own Read more...
LEARN with Pottery Works – Click here for Workshops Pottery Works is a studio and gallery space located in New Westminster, BC, where working artists provide instruction for those who want to improve their skills and talents. Read more...
Over the recent years, old and tired storefronts along with dusty streets began to find new life as residents and businesses began to refresh the place they call home. Storefronts and sidewalks capture the essence of yesterday and green spaces such as Norris Park emerged with a mix of nature in the village core. Colorful murals also make up our Read more...
Sister Act Blessed with Laughter. Bursting with Soul. Broadway’s Heavenly Hit! When aspiring disco diva Deloris Van Cartier stumbles upon a shooting involving her gangster boyfriend, she’s hastily sent into witness protection at a nearby convent. Under the guise of her new persona as Sister Mary Clarence, Deloris is tasked with taking over the flailing choir. Her infectious spirit Read more...
Disney’s The Little Mermaid Under the Stars and Under the Sea. Part of Your World This Summer! A curious, young mermaid, Ariel dreams of a world above the sea. After saving the life of Prince Eric following a disastrous shipwreck, Ariel strikes a dangerous bargain with the conniving sea witch, Ursula, exchanging her voice for a chance to be human. Read more...
The Chilliwack Art Trail showcases the colourful murals born from the annual Mural Festival, now a permanent part of the city’s landscape. This self-guided walk offers a family-friendly way to explore downtown while experiencing the creativity and storytelling of local and international artists. Visit the website to plan your self-guided tour. Read more...
Kaur’s practice unfolds within the lived realities of the South Asian diaspora, where culture is shaped by movement, memory, and re-telling. Working across painting, sculpture, digital media, embroidery, poetry, and performance, Kaur draws from Sikh and broader Indic poetic traditions—ways of thinking and making in which metaphor and image are used to hold ways of living and understanding. Within Sikh Read more...
Welcome to Salmon Arm’s Dinner Theatre Event! Dinner Theatre – July 9 to August 28, 2026 Celebrate thirty two years of Villains and Vittles Dinner Theatre Productions from July 9 to August 28, 2026! Playwright Diane Llewelyn-Jones takes us on a fast-paced musical journey through Shuswap history. Enjoy performances throughout July and August, with a special matinee on Thursday, August 20. Read more...
Acclaimed Canadian photographer Greg Girard receives his first-ever career survey this summer. Girard gained recognition working for media outlets while also developing independent projects focused on the social and physical transformations of urban centres, especially in Asia. Travelling extensively, he spent considerable time in Hong Kong from 1982 through 1998, where he photographed the Kowloon Walled City for what became Read more...
Interglacial, a solo exhibition by Vancouver-based environmental artist Desirée Patterson, focuses on the present as a critical moment in deep history, one in which the global climate crisis puts the future well-being of our planet, and all the living beings it hosts, in the balance. Crucial to the regeneration of our planet, ice ages are expansive cycles of geologic time, in Read more...
This is a compact, travelling edition of the Chinese Canadian Museum’s inaugural introduction exhibition Odysseys and Migration. Featuring rich visuals, personal narratives, and accessible historical context, Passageways offers an adaptable format that makes it possible to share these important histories in alternative locations — inviting reflection, dialogue, and connection wherever it goes. Passageways invites visitors to reflect on questions of home, belonging, Read more...
That Green Ideal: Emily Carr and the Idea of Nature is the largest solo exhibition of iconic British Columbia artist Emily Carr (1871–1945) at the Vancouver Art Gallery in over twenty years. Featuring more than 100 works, it explores in-depth the artist’s obsession with the landscape of the Pacific Northwest, using close analysis of her paintings and writings to investigate how Read more...
The Prince George Symphony Orchestra (PGSO) is a cornerstone of northern British Columbia’s arts and culture scene, bringing live orchestral music to the region for over 50 years. As a unique blend of professional musicians and talented community performers, the orchestra presents a dynamic range of concerts from classical masterworks to family-friendly and contemporary programs, across multiple venues in Prince Read more...
The Powell Street Festival, which began in 1977 to honour the early Japanese settlers and reinvigorate the Japanese Canadian community, takes place every BC Day long weekend in the historic Japanese neighbourhood, Paueru Gai (Powell Street), in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Through traditional and contemporary music, dance, traditional practices, interdisciplinary arts and cultural activities, the festival provides an accessible, diverse, innovative, and Read more...
Ancient Andean Cosmovision Cosmovisión Ancestral Andina Opens March 19, 2026 Tupananchiskama: Ancient Andean Cosmovision explores the enduring worldviews of ancient Andean civilizations through nearly 100 exquisite pre-Columbian ceramic, textile, bone and wood works, some dating back more than 2,500 years. These works were collected by former UBC Professor Alan R. Sawyer and donated to MOA. The Andes are home to some of the world’s most complex cultural traditions, and its knowledge lives Read more...
James Harry: Eye of the Ancestor James Harry: Eye of the Ancestor is a major contemporary art installation presented at The Polygon Gallery, exploring themes of land, ancestry, and intergenerational knowledge through Coast Salish artistic practice. The exhibition features a striking suspended sculpture crafted from yellow cedar, intricately carved with Coast Salish designs and enclosing a mirrored steel sphere. As Read more...
Highlights from the Collection April 1, 2026–January 6, 2030 Highlights from the Collection at the Vancouver Art Gallery is a long-term exhibition (2026–2030) that showcases works drawn entirely from the Gallery’s permanent collection. This exhibition offers a dynamic overview of the Gallery’s holdings, presenting a visual history of British Columbia while connecting it to broader global art movements. Featuring everything Read more...
Guest curated by Salish artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun, the exhibition will showcase 11 Coast and Interior Salish artists working across sculpture, printmaking, textiles, painting, and mixed media. This unique exhibition will illuminate the deep cultural, linguistic, and artistic connections shared across the Salish world. To date, most institutions have focused on Coastal Salish art; however, with this exhibition, the Bill Read more...
We are excited to open our call to artists for the 9th annual Skeena Salmon Art Show! We welcome artists to submit their ideas by June 13th, with artwork to be dropped off at the gallery in the last week of July. You can find the submission guidelines on our website: www.skeenasalmonartsfest.com Read more...
Image: Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun Lets’lo:tseltun, My world is the same as yours, 2025, acrylic on canvas, 80 × 60 in. Courtesy of Macaulay + Co. Photography by Byron Dauncey. Biophilia is a touring exhibition from Musee d’art de Joliette that asks what it means to be connected with the natural world as it rapidly changes around us. Through painting, sculpture, installation, and Read more...
Emily Hermant is the inaugural artist in our new Vancouver Now! exhibition series, highlighting artists whose work is both timely and closely tied to this city. Since arriving in Vancouver in 2016, Hermant has steadily built a reputation as an artist to watch. The exhibition will highlight her weavings, which are laboriously crafted from the wires and data cables of the technologies Read more...
Every first Friday of the month from 2 to 5 pm, enjoy complimentary admission to the Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art. Admission includes all our current exhibitions, as well as our permanent Bill Reid collection. Make sure to have a look at our Shop when you’re here! We would like to thank our Community Access Partner, Downtown Van, Read more...
A One-Of -A-Kind Italian Dinner Theatre Show! Where you’re Not just watching. You’re Part of the Family! Tony and Tina’s Wedding: A Night of Food, Fun, and Drama It’s a Hilariously unforgettable evening this immersive dinner theater event returns, Whether you’re a fan of laugh-out-loud comedy or good party, Tony and Tina’s Wedding promises to deliver it all and more. Read more...
Artists: James Kwaksistala (Kwakwaka’wakw), Charles Jules (Nuu-chah-nulth), Alexander J. Mark (Nuu-chah-nulth), Thomas Whiteley (Inuit) Curated by Nadine Bariteau August 20 – October 31, 2026 Opening reception Thursday, August 20, 2026 3PM – 5PM Supernatural stories from the Pacific Northwest Coast originate from family treasure boxes and have been passed among people since time immemorial. They give grounding and origin to their ancestral communities. Read more...
North Island Music Festival is set to return to Port McNeill on Vancouver Island, promising an unforgettable day of live music, community spirit, and island vibes. Scheduled for August 2026, this year’s festival will take place at the scenic Centennial Ball Field, offering a family-friendly atmosphere filled with diverse musical performances, local vendors, food trucks, a beer garden, and a Read more...
Arts on the Avenue Festival Welcome to our 28th Annual Arts on the Avenue Festival! We are celebrating art, all kinds of art, on Sunday August 23rd, 2026 with our Arts on the Avenue Show & Sale. It will be bigger and better this year!. It all takes place on Ladysmith historic 1st Avenue from Warren St to Buller St. Early on Sunday Read more...
The ACT Arts Centre’s upcoming season brings over 40 live entertainment events to Maple Ridge throughout September 2026 to April 2027. The exciting lineup features Canadian and international artists, iconic stories, audience favorites, new productions, and JUNO award-winning musicians and performers. Discover new shows and enjoy your favourites with a variety of music, dance, family, comedy, and theatre performances, all on The Read more...
Opens monthly on First Saturday First Saturday Open Studios is a free, monthly event that began in 2010 and can be found in various locations across BC. This is an opportunity to visit artists at work in their studios located throughout the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, Gulf Islands and the Okanagan. Check the website for updates and who is open each Read more...
The Okanagan’s Largest Art Show. Artists, Galleries, Fibre Arts, Live Music, Special Displays, Live Auction, Prizes, and so much more! This intriguing two day multi-arts festival offers an enormous amount of creative artworks of all forms and styles, along with music on four stages, and many special events. Follow the coloured gates to the two school sites within a park Read more...
A volunteer-driven non-profit presenting year-round live jazz performances in theatres, halls, pubs, clubs, on free outdoor stages, at youth workshops and at our annual Fall Festival! Organized by the Nanaimo International Jazz Festival Association, this annual event promises a vibrant celebration of jazz, with a rich lineup of performances and activities. For more information on the festival lineup, schedule, and participating venues, visit the Read more...
The 4th annual Route 19A Arts Festival is a 16 day event in September (Sept 12-27) on central Vancouver Island celebrating the creativity of the small communities along Route 19A (Dashwood, Qualicum Bay, Bowser, Deep Bay, Fanny Bay and Union Bay) by showcasing local visual and performing artists with a Fine Art Exhibition, Live Performances and an Artists Studio Tour. www.route19a.com Sept Read more...
The Ryga Arts Festival is an annual multidisciplinary arts festival held in Summerland, BC, that celebrates the legacy of George Ryga, a prominent Canadian playwright, author, and poet. The festival, run by the Ryga Festival Society, aims to advocate for social justice through the arts by presenting a variety of events including spoken word, theatre and music through workshops, presentations, Read more...
10th Annual Elk Valley Pride FestivalIn Elk Valley (hosted in Fernie)September 16 – 20, 2026 The 10th annual Elk Valley Pride Festival celebrates a decade of community in the heart of southeastern British Columbia. The festival brings together locals and visitors for a vibrant lineup of events, including live music, drag performances, family-friendly activities, and outdoor gatherings. The Elk Valley Pride Read more...
THE HEART-RACING CRIME CAPER The team: four brilliant thieves—the conman, the hacker, the cat burglar, the muscle—and the mastermind who brought them together. The target: a multimillion-dollar ruby. The plan: orchestrate the perfect crime. But when the job goes awry, will a daring second-chance scheme put them back on top? As the stakes rise, the crime family members must calculate Read more...
The Sundog Festival is a vibrant, community-driven celebration of arts and culture in the North Okanagan. Rooted in collaboration and creativity, the festival offers inclusive and inspiring opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to participate, perform, and connect. Running over three weeks and aligned with BC Culture Days, the festival brings together local artists, cultural heritage carriers, community Read more...
Immerse yourself in a weekend of local art in Delta’s communities of Ladner, Tsawwassen and North Delta on this open studio tour. Visit the artist’s where they work, experience their process first hand, purchase pieces directly from the source and talk to them about their inspiration & recent projects. The 2026 art tour is taking place the weekend of September Read more...
This art installation project, funded by the Japanese Canadian Legacies Society (jclegacies.com) and managed by the Chemainus Festival of Murals Society, remembers and honours the Japanese Canadians in Chemainus and depicts their contributions to the community. The installation ties in with None Came Back, an exhibit highlighting the deporation in 1942 of 300 Japanese Canadians from Chemainus. Saturday, September 19, 2026 1:00 Read more...
The 2026 Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival will return to Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park in Vancouver from June 9 to September 19, 2026. The 2026 Season offers a thrilling journey through comedy, tragedy, and myth, presenting bold new visions of timeless stories. Playing in repertory on the BMO Mainstage, The Merry Wives of Windsor, directed by Rebecca Northan, is a lively music-filled comedy set in a soccer-obsessed suburb, packed with trickery and Read more...
The Annual Butter Tart Festival at the Lumby Oval. Besides many great vendors, you got to watch the Salmon Arm Square Dancers and Vernon’s Star Country Squares or take a walk around some beautiful vehicles that were brought out by the members of Cruising the Okanagan. A big thank you goes out to all of the people who helped make Read more...
New Season, New Adventures. AWEFF ’26 The 2026 AWEFF is taking place September 23, 2026 in Kelowna, BC. TICKETS COMING SOON! Sign up for our newsletter below for updates as they come. The Adventurers Wanderers and Explorers Film Festival is a celebration of the true spirit of adventure, from mountain culture through to sea culture and beyond. Our goal is to Read more...
Art | Music | Nature VanDusen Botanical Garden | Sept 24-27, 2026 Maplewood Flats Conservancy | Sept 19 – Oct 4, 2026 Virtual Programming | TBD The Artists for Conservation Festival is a multi-day nature-themed arts and culture event that immerses visitors in a cohesive blend of visual art, musical and First Nations cultural performances, art workshops/activities, plein-air sketching, live Read more...
Traces brings together the work of Dënesųłinë́ artist Catherine Blackburn, and Vuntut Gwich’in artist Jeneen Frei Njootli. Through photographic works each artist captures the absence of a subject rather than the subject itself. Lingering traces of family histories and cultural knowledges remain on the flesh and in the concealment of it. The body is obscured through incision and adornment. These reductions Read more...
The annual Vancouver International Film Festival showcases exceptional cinema in one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Our spectacular roster includes some of the best cinema from around the globe, one-of-a-kind live performances, talks, industry sessions, and other unique events celebrating film and film culture. With over 600 screenings and events each year, VIFF brings together curious audiences and passionate Read more...
The New West Cultural Crawl is back, and this time, it’s bigger and more vibrant than ever as the annual family-friendly event celebrates their 23rd year. From October 3 to 4 the city of New Westminster will come alive with a vibrant array of events and activities that highlight the city’s rich artistic community. This year’s event promises to inspire attendees Read more...
Get ready for an incredible weekend of art exploration! The North Shore Art Crawl will take place on October 3-4, 2026. This free, annual arts festival offers art enthusiasts an insider’s look into the vibrant North Shore arts scene. What started with just two artists and a big idea has blossomed into the incredible North Shore Art Crawl! Now in Read more...
Splash is Arts Umbrella’s annual art auction & gala. Proceeds benefit young people across Metro Vancouver in the visual and performing arts. Splash brings together over 900 (in-person and at-home) notable business and community leaders with high net worth and a vested interest in contemporary art and philanthropy. The event features a cocktail reception showcasing all the Splash artwork, an Read more...
Gabriola Island’s Thanksgiving Studio Tour celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2026! More than 50 participating studios on Canada’s Isle of the Arts open to over 1,500 visitors during Thanksgiving weekend. Plan your route at our Tour Central Preview Gallery, then venture out and find art of all kinds for your own collection: drawings, paintings, collage, sculpture, prints, ceramics, woodwork, textiles, Read more...
The annual Squamish ArtWalk takes place in October and comprises four elements: Open Artist Studios; ArtTalks; Arts Workshops; and an Anonymous Art Show. The month-long celebration, presented by Squamish Arts, offers accessible opportunities for residents and visitors alike to engage with local artists, participate in art experiences, and create share work themselves. This inclusive program takes place in various venues Read more...
One night only! Friday, October 23, 2026, 7:30 PM | Matsqui Centennial Auditorium. Langley-based troupe Very Very Improv takes suggestions from the audience and builds entire scenes on the spot, with no script and no safety net. Clean, fast and genuinely all-ages. The kind of comedy night you can bring your kids and your parents to without wincing. 90 minutes Read more...
The Crawl is a free, self-guided tour you can take at your own pace, a perfect opportunity to bring your family and friends together to experience Coast Life and uncover some unique, often hidden, spots. Explore the online listings and pick up a printed brochure to plan your visits. “Did you Know” the Sunshine Coast Art Crawl’” was listed as Read more...
Prince George, BC · CN Centre 2026 • Friday, October 30 ~ 10 am – 8 pm • Saturday, October 31 ~ 10 am – 6 pm • Sunday, November 1 ~ 10 am – 4 pm Admission is $10 • Children under 12 free. We also collect non-perishable food items for our local food bank. More than 300 local, provincial, Read more...
November 6–22, 2026 | Abbotsford Arts Centre. The magic of Arendelle comes to the Fraser Valley as Gallery 7 Theatre opens its 36th season with Disney’s Frozen. Princess Anna sets out across a frozen kingdom to find her sister Elsa and bring her home, helped along by ice harvester Kristoff, a reindeer named Sven, and one relentlessly cheerful snowman. Music Read more...
Daily from sunset, we invite you to stroll our warm and elegant holiday light display. With complimentary parking after 6pm, and of course no entrance fee, family and friends can walk the expansive grounds of Granville Island’s almost 40 acres, under the stars, or under an umbrella (after all, it is winter in Vancouver), and take in a relaxed evening Read more...
Shop local this holiday season! We’ve brought together an amazing group of artists to inspire your holiday shopping. Find unique, handmade gifts like ceramics, jewelry, paintings, textiles, and much more. Your support helps local artists and our non-profit art gallery! We will be open Tuesday – Sunday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. during Winter Gift Gallery. Read more...
Since 1998, the Downtown Nanaimo Artwalk has been an exciting cultural event for visual artists to display works of art for sale. This is a self-guided tour through artists studios and host locations, featuring a great variety of art with something for everybody’s budget. Read more...
Join us at the Shipyards Christmas Market in North Vancouver for a delightful holiday experience. Elevate your festive experience and immerse yourself in holiday cheer. Weave your way through the sparkling lights and aisles of 100+ wooden stalls selling unique artisanal gifts, enjoy festive music, skate on the ice rink, admire the City’s Christmas tree, appreciate community entertainment, and indulging Read more...
December 11–20, 2026 | Matsqui Centennial Auditorium. One frigid Christmas Eve, the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his former partner and warned that three more spirits are coming. What follows is a journey through past, present and future that cracks a hardened heart wide open. David Edgar’s acclaimed adaptation of the Dickens classic, directed by Nelly Read more...
January 16 – March 6, 2027 The Whonnock Weavers and Spinners Guild is a fibre art group formed in 1975. For 50 years the Guild has been recognized as an established and valued group within the Maple Ridge arts community. Works relating to the theme of Form, Function, and Fantasy will include woven pieces, wearables, tapestries, sculptural pieces, and basketry. Read more...
January 22–31, 2027 | Abbotsford Arts Centre. After a devastating family tragedy, concert pianist Erin cannot bring herself to touch a piano. Seeking a way back, she turns to Elaine: an unconventional teacher whose empathetic, unhurried guidance slowly reopens a door Erin had closed. Dorothy Dittrich’s Governor General’s Award-winning Canadian drama, directed by Kate Muchmore Woo. Warm, funny in unexpected Read more...
One night only! Friday, February 19, 2027, 7:30 PM | Abbotsford Arts Centre. Louisa May Alcott’s beloved novel returns in a refreshed stage adaptation by Lauren M. Gunderson, touring to Abbotsford from Western Canada’s largest theatre company. Independent Jo, traditional Meg, shy Beth and vivacious Amy navigate the turbulence of young adulthood against the backdrop of the Civil War. A Read more...
March 12–27, 2027 | Abbotsford Arts Centre. Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy step through a wardrobe and into Narnia: a kingdom held in permanent winter by the White Witch. To break the spell, they must find Aslan, the Great Lion, before the season turns against them for good. A new Canadian stage adaptation by Selma Dimitrijevic and Tim Carroll, based Read more...
A solo exhibition by Jackie Dives March 20 – May 1, 2027 Becoming Not a Mother is a photo-based series about the artist’s choice to not have children, originating from an artist residency at Burrard Arts Foundation in 2020. Working with analog photography techniques, the series has expanded to include textiles and short films alongside photographs reflecting a new chapter in Read more...
One night only! Friday, April 16, 2027, 7:30 PM | Matsqui Centennial Auditorium. Veteran comedian Cliff Prang hosts a lineup of emerging and established comics from across the region for an evening of live stand-up. Clean, high-energy and built for everyone: a comedy night the whole family can actually attend together. 120 minutes plus intermission. Tickets from $25. Read more...
Our 26th annual tour promises to be a unique experience with over 80 local and visiting artists in 26 locations. The tour winds through urban neighbourhoods and rural landscapes nestled against the Golden Ears Mountains. Enjoy a variety of art mediums including stained glass, photography, sculpture, pottery, painting, textiles, woodwork, and jewellery. Below you will find links to our artists’ information Read more...
May 14–30, 2027 | Matsqui Centennial Auditorium. Confirmed bachelors Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff dodge their social obligations through the questionable art of “bunburying”, inventing fictional acquaintances to escape to. Their deceptions hold up beautifully until they fall for Gwendolen Fairfax and Cecily Cardew, and the formidable Lady Bracknell starts asking questions. Oscar Wilde’s sharpest comedy, directed by Tony Loyer, Read more...
Takao Tanabe: Inside Passage is a major retrospective exhibition celebrating one of Canada’s most influential painters, Takao Tanabe. Marking the artist’s centennial, the exhibition brings together over sixty works created across more than seven decades, offering a comprehensive look at his evolving artistic practice. Spanning abstract compositions, prairie scenes, and iconic West Coast landscapes, Inside Passage highlights Tanabe’s ability to Read more...
We are so excited to present the 52st annual Creative Chaos Festival. As always it will be taking place the first full weekend of June 2027. Please check through this website and our Facebook page for all the info. Thank you for your patience and ongoing support! We are pleased to announce that the Creative Chaos Festival will be located Read more...
Arts Club Theatre Company has unveiled its highly anticipated 2026–2027 season finale: a brand-new production of Les Misérables, running June 24 to August 22, 2027, at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage. Directed by Artistic Director Ashlie Corcoran, this reimagined staging of the iconic musical promises a fresh creative vision, with entirely new sets, costumes, and design elements. Widely regarded as Read more...
The MISSA 2026 Summer Arts Program runs June 25 – July 9, 2027 at Pearson College in Metchosin, BC Metchosin International summer School of the Arts, now known as just MISSA, has been providing high caliber workshops in a wide range of artistic mediums for artists, teachers and adult students since 1984. MISSA has a reputation for attracting local, national and international instructors Read more...
We did it! Another epic chapter of the Starbelly Jam has been written and the legend lives on!! It takes a huge crew of dedicated and hardworking people to bring this together ever year, and we’d like to say a massive THANK YOU to all the volunteers, staff, managers, and directors who make the magic happen. Thank you to our Read more...
EXPLORE THE ARTS + CULTURE LANDSCAPE OF THE SUNSHINE COAST The Coast Cultural Alliance’s role is to enhance arts and cultural tourism on the Sunshine Coast and to project a single, strong voice for local culture. The Alliance includes groups and individuals from the visual, performing, literary, and media arts on the Sunshine Coast. ARTS & CULTURE EVENTS ON THE Read more...
