Events in Richmond

The City of Richmond works in partnership and association with local cultural organizations, artists and local residents to help sustain and develop cultural heritage and individual expression as well as provide a wide range of cultural experiences and opportunities to residents and visitors

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Speak No (emergency)

Richmond Art Gallery
Richmond
Date:
January 18, 2025
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March 23, 2025
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Curated by Sean Lee In this stunning installation Speak No (emergency), artist Persimmon Blackbridge urgently responds to the devastation of and despair around climate change. Covering the gallery walls with dozens of handfashioned figures, she creates a desolate, desperate army who have come together in the face of rampant forest fires, polluted oceans, and climate denial. Blackbridge’s raw, frenetic aesthetic integrates Read more...
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Doors Open Richmond

Doors Open Richmond
Richmond
Date:
June 7, 2025
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June 8, 2025
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Discover the rich cultural diversity of Richmond in this free, family-friendly event. This year, 40 sites will open their doors to visitors, offering behind-the-scenes tours and activities for all ages. Museums, heritage sites, civic centres, artist studios, and more will participate, including the Steveston Buddhist Temple, the Vedic Cultural Centre, Richmond Recycling Depot, and the Richmond Nature Park. Learn more Read more...
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Richmond Maritime Festival | Tourism Richmond

City of Richmond
Richmond
Date:
August 23, 2025
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August 24, 2025
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The Richmond Maritime Festival is Richmond’s signature event showcasing the cultural and maritime heritage of Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site. Visitors in-person and virtually are not just observers, but have the opportunity to experience the arts and participate in Steveston’s maritime heritage. Learn more at www.richmondmaritimefestival.ca.    Read more...