Discover the local culture makers at festivals happening throughout the year across BC’s Creative Communities. Visit exhibitions and the work of contemporary Canadian artists at local galleries, or stop by an art studio for an intimate experience. In town for a short time? Plan a self guided one-day art walk!
Our list of festivals and events are your gateway to an immersive cultural deep dive into the inner workings of the culture keepers and culture makers of the West Coast. Experience performance, dance, film festivals, studio tours, farm tours, visual arts, and music of all genres, all while exploring some of the most beautiful landscapes the world has to offer in every region of the province.
Art-BC.com is your source for all of the best BC festivals and events in the province!
Year Round Tour of Artists’ Studios Look for the flying PURPLE BANNERS all along the Sunshine Coast from Langdale to Powell River. Wherever you see a PURPLE BANNER, the arts are at work. In many cases, but not always, the banner is an invitation to drop in. Please refer to the specific listing to determine whether an appointment is required. See Read more...
Our Workshops & Classes listings are a great way to find creative courses offered throughout British Columbia. opusartsupplies.com/resources/events Resources for the Creative Individual Art Materials, Digital Printing, and Picture Frames Videos, Demonstrations, Workshops, and Community Events Friendly and Knowledgeable Staff Locations across BC plus a National Mail Order Service Opus Art Supplies are available at these BC Locations: Read more...
Vancouver, BC (September 4, 2024) – The Chinese Canadian Museum is launching a brand new exhibition inside the Poy Family Gallery titled Reshaping Collections: Where History Meets Art from September 25, 2024 to September 28, 2025, featuring unique art creations by six diverse Chinese Canadian artists from across the country. These artists were invited to reinterpret historical and cultural objects and materials that explore Read more...
Welcome to the Vancouver Art Walk, an initiative designed to showcase the remarkable galleries and art spaces in the Vancouver Arts District. Our mission is to collaborate with commercial and non-profit galleries and creatives to provide visitors with an exceptional and well-curated tour that can be enjoyed at their own pace. Our carefully crafted map presents a selection of the most Read more...
For 44 years, Terry Fox has been an inspiration to Canadians and the world alike. In April 2024, the Royal BC Museum entered into a 20-year loan agreement with the Terry Fox Centre and the Fox family to care for, manage and preserve the legacy and personal belongings of Terry Fox. The van and a series of informational panels are Read more...
This ceremonial house and museum installation allows visitors to enter a recreation of the house of Chief Kwakwabalasami, the late Jonathan Hunt, a Kwakwaka’wakw chief who was born and lived his life in the community of Tsaxis, near Fort Rupert, BC. To refresh the space, the museum brought in master carver and artist Richard Hunt, Jonathan Hunt’s grandson, who helped Read more...
When Emily Carr (1871–1945) wrote about landscape paintings—her own and those of others—she would sometimes describe how an eye might move through the imagined space in the work. It is striking, then, that so many of her own paintings create an experience of dense, impenetrable forest that confounds such forward movement. In many cases, the viewer is tantalized with the Read more...
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents: Kihl ‘Yahda Christian White: Master Haida Artist This landmark exhibition celebrates 50 years of work by renowned Haida artist Kihl ‘Yahda, Christian White. Curated by Sdahl Ḵ’awaas, Lucy Bell, it features highlights from Christian’s career alongside pieces by his apprentices. Known for his masterful argillite carvings, jewelry, and monumental works, Christian began Read more...
February – September 2025 Part 1: February 8 – May 17, 2025 Part 2: May 27 – September 27, 2025 Exhibit Opening + Artists’ Conversations: February 13 and May 29, 6 – 8pm In our 25th anniversary year, the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre (NNMCC) celebrates the vibrant and diverse artistic expressions of Japanese Canadians with the “Umami: Savouring Artistic Nikkei Identity” Read more...
On permanent display at the Museum is the exhibit “Penticton: The Shaping of Place” which invites you to step back in time and explore the forces that shaped Penticton through its history. As you walk through the exhibit you will journey through a series of landscapes that stand as milestones in the development of the area. Read more...
From artist talks and curatorial tours to workshops and performances, the Museum of Vancouver offers special events and programs for children and adults. Programming includes everything from Indigenous artisans, cultural celebrations, 2SLGBTQ+ content, civic engagement, food and gardening, crafting, film screenings, poetry readings, and more! Visit museumofvancouver.ca/events-programs to see what’s coming up at the MOV! Read more...
Pictured: A school class photograph from John Robson School, c. 1900. IHP0042. New Westminster Museum and Archives holds 230,000 photographs documenting scenes from the city’s history and its people. By critically examining photographs, both familiar and unseen, we can better understand the role photographs may play in creating a more genuine picture of New Westminster’s history. We can look again and Read more...
Dinosaurs of BC, a travelling exhibit produced by the Royal BC Museum, runs February 8 to June 2 at the Museum at Campbell River. Dig into prehistoric British Columbia and get up close and personal with “Buster”, the Iron Lizard of the Sustut River, and the other dinosaurs that once roamed the province’s highest peaks, densest forests and most remote Read more...
Vessels Amelia Ford February 15 to May 24, 2025 Objects such as glasses, fruit, flowers, and tchotchkes take on figurative roles to represent their latent symbology and challenge the male gaze. Amelia Ford Before breaking the rules, you must first understand them. Emerging artist Amelia Ford works within the confines of the traditional still life painting tradition–masterfully manipulating oils to Read more...
This show of woodcuts and etchings explores the microcosm of peatland mosses through innovative printmaking, blending science and art to reveal the beauty and ecological importance of these unique plants. Residing just outside of Edmonton, Alberta, Lisa Matthias is an interdisciplinary visual artist with a Master of Fine Arts in Printmaking from the University of Alberta, a Master of Science Read more...
In this powerful display of healing and sovereignty, the Nuxalk Nation demonstrate their resurgence and return to Stl’mstaliwa—the full human experience. On the central coast of BC, nestled in the abundant Bella Coola Valley and surrounding fjords and river valleys of the homelands, the Nuxalk Nation is healing as a community from the traumas of colonialism, and the Nuxalk people Read more...
Feb. 28–May 25, 2025 The Polygon Gallery presents Tranquility of Communion, a landmark exhibition of the late British-Nigerian photographer Rotimi Fani-Kayode’s work, running from Feb. 28 to May 25, 2025. This Canadian premiere brings together Fani-Kayode’s celebrated photographs alongside archival prints and previously unseen works from his student years. Fani-Kayode’s images treat same-sex, multiracial love with a spiritual intensity, employing symbolic Read more...
This fun, vibrant and interpretive mural was designed in 2020 to depict a comprehensive ‘snapshot’ of life in the Bulkley Valley. The beauty of this mural is in its multidimensionality. The interpretations described here include facts and stories of the town for your entertainment and information. Please keep in mind that each icon represents something different to everyone, whether you Read more...
Artist’s Statement: The artwork was completed in the ancient medium of egg tempera which is made from egg yolk and natural pigments. It is one of the most ecologically friendly paints in existence, thus keeping with the Meadowlark Nature Festival ideals of enjoying and preserving the wild lands and its inhabitants.. To ensure that the painting appealed to a variety Read more...
Information for Artists Our Artist Call opens March 15, 2025 Call to Artists 2025: March 15 – June 1 Notification of acceptance: June 17, by 5pm All submitting artists are required to read the updated show guidelines each year. The Submission Guidelines outline the requirements for entry. The Exhibition & Gift Shop Guidelines provide information on what is required once Read more...
Riopelle: Crossroads in Time is a retrospective exhibition that covers 50 years of Jean Paul Riopelle’s creative production. Organized by the National Gallery of Canada to mark the centenary celebration of Riopelle’s birth, the exhibition brings together paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints and collages by the artist. The presentation features artworks drawn from 20 private and public collections and includes a number Read more...
Dark Chapters David Garneau March 22 to June 28, 2025 There are so many ways to investigate how the written word can implicate, illuminate, and interpret artworks. David Garneau Rocks and books and bones, shadows and light, and the balance between these things; studied in isolation and interpreted by 17 leading artists, essayists, poets, and academics from coast to coast, Read more...
March 26 @ 5:00 pm – May 21 @ 7:00 pm Jazz Jam Vernon Jazz Club 3000 31st Street, Vernon, BC, Canada Celebrating music for students, professionals and music lovers alike—at the Club through end of May. Jazz Jams are led by a musical host and a house band made up of some of the Okanagan’s finest—often with an opening performance by a local Read more...
Step into a fascinating world of colour and discover how India’s vibrant cottons inspired global fashion trends, transforming everything from t-shirts to floral prints, with Global Threads: The Art and Fashion of Indian Chintz. Featuring 80 objects spanning 10 centuries and 4 continents, this original Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) exhibition showcases India’s painted and printed cottons, revealing their enduring impact on Read more...
The Marginalized showcases the MFA thesis project of Roland Samuel. In this new body of work, Samuel explores the painful reality of social exclusion, focusing on the marginalization of the Igbo community in Nigeria. Through the use of found objects, Samuel creates sculptures that symbolize the discarded and overlooked, mirroring the experiences of marginalized groups worldwide. Drawing from his personal background Read more...
Framed Narratives: A Carol Shumas Retrospective April 2–May 4 Opening reception: Thursday, April 3, 6–8 p.m. Talk with Linda Shumas: Saturday, April 5, 2–3 p.m. Mandarin Tour: Saturday, April 5, 3–4 p.m. The Ferry Building Gallery and the West Vancouver Memorial Library are proud to present Framed Narratives: A Carol Shumas Retrospective, a dual-location exhibition celebrating the life and work Read more...
This group of talented artists has a home base of Invermere, BC, and gather from throughout the Columbia Valley to create art and visit. The group has been together for more than 25 years and count potters and woodworkers as part of their family. Their studio is open 24 hours a day and welcomes both artists and the public Read more...
The Sunshine Coast is home to both year-round and seasonal farmers’ markets that offer everything from farm fresh produce and locally-raised meats to tasty treats and artisan crafts. Each market is unique—discover the Gibsons Farmers’ Market, which is hosted at Persephone Brewing Company’s beer farm, the Powell River Farmers’ Market, which is tucked away in a picturesque park, and more! Get Read more...
Young artists in grades 9-12 from across Central Okanagan Public Schools have come together to participate in the 39th annual Art in Action student exhibition, Interwoven. This year’s exhibition invites students to explore and celebrate the power of togetherness through artistic expression. The artwork reflects the interconnectedness of humanity, showing how our differences, cultures, and stories weave together to form a rich tapestry of Read more...
Wide Angle temporary exhibit | floor two The landscape of film in Kamloops. The landscape of Kamloops in film. For decades, Kamloops has been more than just a city—it’s been a scene. A backdrop for epic stories. A character in its own right. But how often do we stop and see it through the lens of the filmmakers who brought Read more...
Looking for the perfect gift for that someone special? Shop over 40 local vendors and support local artisans in our community! New West Craft is a handmade market hosted by the Arts New West. New West Craft aims to provide a welcoming environment for crafters, artisans, and makers to share their work with the community. Our markets take place on Read more...
Date: April 17 – June 8, 2025 Time: 5pm to 7pm Admission: Free This exhibition brings together photographic works that delve into the construction and negotiation of selfhood within a contemporary diasporic context through partly autobiographical narratives. The presentation features a mix of film, digital, and phone images taken since 2016, incorporating texts dating back to the artist’s first arrival in Canada in Read more...
The Vancouver Art Gallery Debuts Lucy Raven’s First Major West Coast Exhibition Exhibition includes the world premiere of a newly commissioned video installation, Murderers Bar, the final installment in Raven’s acclaimed series The Drumfire This exhibition is part of the 2025 Capture Photography Festival Featured Exhibitions Program. On Thursday, April 17 at 6PM, the Gallery will host a conversation Read more...
Postcards from the Heart: Selections from the Brigitte and Henning Freybe Collection also opens on April 18 at the Vancouver Art Gallery. This is a major showcase of works gifted by Vancouver–based collectors Brigitte and Henning Freybe. Featuring more than 30 works by some of the most important European and North American artists working in the last 50 years, Postcards from the Heart will be Read more...
Beloved Film Series returning to Penticton Art Gallery The PAG Film Series is making its highly anticipated return in 2025. Formerly known as the Kitchen Stove Film Series, this beloved initiative first began in 1998, and we are thrilled to bring it back after a nearly five-year hiatus. Paul Crawford, Director, Penticton Art Gallery, says he is excited to see Read more...
April 24–May 25, 2025 Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage THE HANDSHAKE OF HOPE “I swear, I absolutely swear that hope has a sound.” It’s 1991, the peak of the AIDS crisis. Casey House, Canada’s first freestanding AIDS hospice, receives uplifting news: Diana, Princess of Wales, will be making a historic visit. Inspired by true events, this powerful drama reminds us of Read more...
The SLCC’s feature exhibition Sx̱wex̱wiy̓ám̓ tiná7 tl’a temíxw / ptakwlh ti tmicwa / Legends of the Land shares how traditional knowledge and history were passed down from generation to generation through stories. Guests can experience live storytelling, bold artwork, petroglyphs and pictographs showing the connection to the land of the Sk̲wx̲wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) territory and the Lil̓wat7úl (Lil’wat Nation) Read more...
Vernon Public Art Gallery Announces $1,000,000 Donation (Vernon, BC)…. To recognize the value of art and support the work of the Vernon Public Art Gallery in the community, the Galbraith Family Foundation has pledged one million dollars to the Vernon Public Art Gallery as a legacy gift. The funds will be used for the construction of the Gallery’s new home Read more...
The Coast Mountains: Recent Works by Edward Burtynsky The internationally acclaimed Toronto-based artist Edward Burtynsky will present a selection of large-scale photo-based works for this exhibition at the Audain Art Museum. Over the past 40 years, Burtynsky has focused his camera lens on the impact of human industry around the planet. This display of recent works in Whistler entitled The Coast Read more...
May 1 – 29, 2025 Showcasing the work of over 60 youth artists, with students exploring mediums such as ceramics, comics, portraits and more. Opening Event: May 1 Read more...
Raise a Mug to Creativity! Celebrate craftsmanship and creativity at the 5th Annual Mugs of May exhibition at the Vernon Community Arts Centre! This year’s show features stunning handmade mugs—both functional and artistic—alongside fine art exploring the mug as a central theme. Discover works in ceramics, painting, photography, and more, all inspired by this everyday essential. ✨ A perfect time Read more...
After Wrappers Artists: Big Rock Candy Mountain May 3rd to July 13th, 2025 Big Rock Candy Mountain is an artist-run flavor incubator and taste-making think-tank between Hannah Jickling, Reed H. Reed, a variety of guest artists, and elementary school students. “The artworks in this exhibition are the result of dynamic collaborations between artists and elementary school students. What a great Read more...
The 55th Cowichan Valley Fine Art Show is the largest open, non-juried, art show on the Island and features work by emerging and renowned artists including painting and sculpture, jewelry design, furniture, photography and more. Key Dates to Remember: Show Dates: May 5 – 30, 2025 Registration Open: February 28 – April 21 Registration Deadline: April 21 or until capacity is Read more...
We provide adults with the opportunity to explore their inner creativity through our unique classes, workshops and community programs. We cultivate a passionate, supportive and fun environment where people can develop their artistry skills and discover a life filled with COLOUR. Check out all the programming here. Read more...
Join us for a bold hybrid exhibition featuring the work of over 420 graduating artists, designers and media makers from the class of 2025! When May 7, 2025 – May 21, 2025 Online Attendance Visit the online exhibition Open to Public? Yes Cost Free Read more...
The Whistler Museum strives to collect, preserve, document, and interpret the natural and human history of mountain life – with an emphasis on Whistler – and to present an innovative range of exhibitions and educational programs. Check out upcoming and current visual exhibits here. Read more...
The Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society is proud to present Cannery REcollections. An exhibit that reveals how objects serve as touchstones for storytelling and connect us to people, places and moments that shaped Canada’s West Coast fishing industry. This exhibit will feature artifacts from the Cannery’s collection that have not been seen in over a decade! Celebrate with us at Read more...
We hope you will enjoy your exploration of our historic downtown core. Please follow the map, at your own pace, and stop at any one of our outdoor spaces to enjoy the streetscape. If you see a building, not on the Tour, which piques your interest, please make a note of it and ask about it at the museum. Please Read more...
This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the Britannia Mine Museum, and to celebrate, the museum is launching a new exhibit A Museum’s Journey to commemorate five decades of preserving and sharing the rich history of Britannia’s mining legacy. Launching to the public on Saturday, May 17th till Sunday, September 21st, 2025, A Museum’s Journey invites visitors to travel through time throughout the decades looking Read more...
This annual North Shore outdoor community event that will be taking place this year for its 25 year running! Each year, musicians, visual artists and performers fill beautiful, local, outdoor garden spaces with their imagination and creativity, with the aim of inspiring visitors to reflect on their relationships to place, land, and community. Read more...
Join Us and & Enjoy a FREE Self-Guided Tour the Visual, Literary and Performing Arts Studios and Hubs of Bowen Island Bowen Arts Tour will run on the 4th Weekend every May, Starting May 24/25, 2025. We are proud to connect the community, visitors and artists in a fun, interactive environment. With up to 21 Art Studios and Art Hubs Read more...
Legacy in Stone: Inuit Sculpture May 24 – June 27 Few collections manage to shift the ground beneath our feet, to make us pause and reorient our understanding of a cultural tradition as vital and enduring as Inuit sculpture. Legacy in Stone is one such show—an extraordinary gathering of more than thirty museum-quality sculptures that collectively offer an unparalleled highlight Read more...
Capping off the Performing Arts season each year is the annual Quesnel Festival of Performing Arts. With performances in dance, vocal-choral, piano, speech-dramatic arts, and band-instrumental, this annual event celebrates the arts and the dedicated performers to their disciplines. Held in the spring each year with the ‘Celebration of Stars’ showcasing all disciplines to close out the festival. Read more...
‘Out With the Old, in With the New’ May 24th 11-5pm May 25th 10-4pm Get Tickets Event Overview The charming town of Ladysmith will host the much-anticipated Spring Cleaning Arts Fair at the historic Aggie Hall on May 24th and 25th. This two-day celebration embodies the spirit of the slogan “Out With the Old in With the New” by encouraging Read more...
Annual Exhibit featuring artworks from members of the North Okanagan Federation of Canada members. More details to come. Exhibit Details: Free Entry, Donation welcome for the Vernon Community Arts Centre OPEN DAILY: Mon-Thurs, 9am – 9pm, Fri-Sat: 9am – 5pm, Sun: 12pm – 4pm Read more...
Dive into the world of watersheds! Discover how our actions on land impact aquatic life and ocean health in Ocean Bound, an interactive and family-friendly exhibit that brings the science of watersheds to life. Through hands-on activities, immersive displays, and engaging games, visitors of all ages will learn about aquatic animals, water systems, and how we can all help protect Read more...
The community is invited to fill their weekend with art May 31 & June 1st. Private art studios and pop-up artist venues will be open across Vancouver’s west side during the Open Studio Tour & Sale open daily 11-5. From internationally recognized artists to some of the city’s emerging talent, this free event is a unique opportunity to explore and engage with Read more...
We’re here for a good time, whether it’s sampling the finest ciders and craft brews by producers from across BC, perusing the community marketplace brimming with artisan goods, or treating your ears to exclusive live music that will set the mood as you mingle with fellow cider enthusiasts and discover your new favorite sips. With Musical Guest: Canadian Recording Artist, Juno Award Read more...
The Dance Centre presents Company 605 + The Human Expression: New Work (world premiere) Thursday-Friday June 5-6, 2025 | 8pm Saturday June 7, 2025 | 2pm + 8pm Scotiabank Dance Centre, 677 Davie St, Vancouver From opposite ends of the Pacific Ocean, Vancouver’s Company 605 and Singapore’s The Human Expression (T.H.E) Dance Company join forces for a thrilling new international Read more...
The 18th Annual Chetwynd International Chainsaw Carving Championship has visually shaped The District of Chetwynd into a one-of-a-kind locale. Artists from all over the world compete in this unique competition. The District of Chetwynd in BC keeps each intricately carved piece from the championship and places them throughout town. Spectators can watch the artists create their works of art over Read more...
Come join us for the 50th Annual Creative Chaos Festival!!!! The Creative Chaos Festival is hailed as one of the major tourist events in Vernon, B.C. It showcases over 200 artisans and crafters from across Canada. As well there are Specialty Foods products with Performing Arts and Food Trucks. Creative Chaos hosts some of the best in local performing arts. There will Read more...
Britannia Mine Museum is hosting the 2025 BC Provincial Mine Rescue and First Aid Competition on June 6 & 7, 2025. Organized by the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation (EMLI) and the Mining Association of BC (MABC), the 67th annual competition maintains and showcases the BC mining industry’s leading and highly specialized health, safety and rescue practices, bringing Read more...
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...
Studio artists include both established and well-known artists – folks who sell their work around the world and are collected in public and private galleries – as well as emerging and experimenting artists who have either just begun their careers or are perhaps shifting to a new genre. There is something for every taste – paintings, sculpture, pottery, photography, stained Read more...
Dig into prehistoric British Columbia and get up close and personal with “Buster”, the Iron Lizard of the Sustut River, and the other dinosaurs that once roamed the province’s highest peaks, densest forests and most remote river basins. Through research done by the Royal BC Museum’s palaeontology team, we’re learning just how many ancient creatures once called these lands home. Read more...
This year’s two-day Sooke Secret Garden & Artisan Tour promises to be bigger and more exciting than ever! Alongside stunning private gardens—some featuring live music—the tour features artisan studios, artisan vendors, and several special destinations. It will be a wonderful opportunity to experience Sooke’s flourishing music and arts scene while wandering through our gorgeous private gardens. With support from the Read more...
Unveiling Celebrates Indigenous Heritage It has been more than three years in the making, but a new installation at the entrance to Waterwheel Park in Chemainus, named Shq’apthut (Gathering Place), will remind people of thousands of years of Coast Salish heritage in the region and ongoing efforts toward reconciliation between Indigenous peoples and other cultures living on the unceded territory of the Read more...
Forest for the Trees explores the regional history and relationship to the lumber industry. From the early settler days of logdriving down Kootenay Lake, to the Eddy Match Company’s matchstick factory, to the Save Cottonwood movement, the show features themes of resource extraction, land use, environmentalism and climate change, homebuilding, energy use, wildfire mitigation, and more. The story is told through Read more...
B.C.’s largest bluegrass and old-time music festival held every Father’s Day weekend in June at Laketown Ranch Music Park, Lake Cowichan BC. Grammy and Juno-calibre artists, jam sessions, workshops, and a Saturday night outdoor square dance. 17 and under free with an adult, free day parking, with both weekend and day tickets available. Read more...
Presented by the Pemberton Arts Council Join us at the Pemberton Downtown Community Barn as well as Pioneer Park to celebrate the vibrant local arts scene. Hosted by Pemberton Arts Council, this live music festival with the hottest local bands, an artisan craft market, and free kids activities, is an event you won’t want to miss! 2025 LINE UP: TBA Read more...
Get ready for a dazzling fusion of history and drag! On Saturday, June 14, 2025, Old Town, New Queens returns to Britannia Mine Museum, bringing bold performances to the iconic Mill No. 3—a towering 100-year-old copper concentrator. As we celebrate 50 years of museum operations, local drag superstars will lead a powerhouse lineup of drag queens, kings, and things in electrifying Read more...
Founded in 1985 and incorporated in 1986, Coastal Jazz is a community-based, not-for-profit, charitable arts organization that has worked diligently to establish Vancouver as a centre for creating and exchanging sounds and ideas between local, national, and international music communities. Our mission is not only to increase the appreciation of music but to strengthen the arts community by developing special projects, artistic exchanges, partnerships, educational initiatives, Read more...
The streets of Port Moody come alive during the Art Shuffle! Explore the hidden treasures of our neighbourhood on an evening art walk running through the Old Town Centre, Rocky Point and Brewery Row areas. This all-ages community arts event has something for everyone! Come see the 24 indoor and outdoor venues as they host visual artists, a DJ and Read more...
The Squamish Beer Festival features some of the best brews from more than 55 craft breweries and cideries. For current information on the Squamish Beer Festival, visit the Facebook page. 55 Breweries + Cideries, 200+ Brews, Music, Food, 1 Ticket. The Squamish Beer Festival features some of the best brews from more than 55 craft breweries and cideries. Date: Saturday, June 22nd, 2024 The Read more...
Silver Star Summer Music Series June 21 – September 6, 2025 | Every Saturday afternoon | Silver Star Village The Silver Star Summer Music Series returns for its second year, bringing live music to the heart of Silver Star Village every Saturday afternoon from June 21 to September 6, 2025. Following a standout debut that showcased over 100 talented artists, Read more...
Meet local artists at the Horseshoe Bay Art Walk Spend the day in beautiful Horseshoe Bay and enjoy local artist’s work, displayed at various locations around the community. Read more...
Art at Maffeo Park Art in Maffeo Park: A Two-Day Celebration of Creativity! During 2 days in June Pacific Arts Market is transforming the beautiful Maffeo Park into a vibrant and inspiring arts fair! At the park you’ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in a world of artistic expression where creativity knows no bounds. Event Dates: June 22nd and 28th Event Hours: 11:00 Read more...
We raise our hands to you in respect and gratitude for joining us for our 12th Annual Sasquatch Days, which is co-hosted by the Village of Harrison Hot Springs and the nation of Sts’ailes. This historic event aims to share Sts’ailes culture and traditions in this beautiful location on the shores of Harrison Hot Springs. As hosts, we are proud Read more...
Professional theatre thrives at the renowned Chemainus Theatre Festival while the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre plays host to a range of year-round events. Performers also tread the boards at the annual open-air Cowichan Valley Shakespeare Festival. Theatres plays a big part here, as does music! Every year, the fields of Laketown Ranch in Lake Cowichan fill up with folks eager Read more...
What a great way to spend Canada Day! Every year, over the July 1st long weekend, Williams Lake, BC, rolls out the welcome mat! Visitors come from far and wide to enjoy several days of Canadian Professional Rodeo Association action at the World Famous Williams Lake Stampede.We are proud to host all the of the top cowboys – international competitors from Read more...
Okanagan Reflections invites you to experience the Okanagan through the eyes of local artists. This member’s show will highlight a range of recent works, each offering a personal take on life in the region—its places, moments, and meaning. Rather than focusing on a single theme, Okanagan Reflections leaves room for individual interpretation. Artists bring their own perspectives, drawing inspiration from Read more...
The ArtsWells Festival of All Things Art, presented by Island Mountain Arts, is a vibrant celebration of creativity held in the picturesque mountain town of Wells, British Columbia. Scheduled for June 27–29, 2025, this multidisciplinary festival transforms Wells into a lively hub featuring music, visual arts, theatre, workshops, and more . Attendees can enjoy performances across various genres, including folk, Read more...
A Super Sweet Sugar Rush of a Musical! Young Charlie Bucket can hardly contain his excitement when he finds a coveted Golden Ticket to take a behind the scenes tour of the mysterious Willy Wonka Chocolate Factory. Charlie and his fellow ticket winners – gluttonous Augustus Gloop, spoiled Veruca Salt, boastful Violet Beauregarde, and maniacal Mike Teavee – are amazed Read more...
OMG You Guys – Broadway’s Beautifully Brainy Hit is Back! When sorority girl Elle Woods finds herself unceremoniously dumped by her college sweetheart on the eve of her graduation, she’s determined to win him back – even if that means following him to Harvard Law School! At the pretentious Ivy League campus, Elle is immediately dismissed as a ditzy blonde Read more...
Canada Day Celebration Take time for a walk through BC’s largest display of pioneer artifacts. A scavenger hunt where you will learn some interesting tidbits around the museum is always fun,The BC Farm Museum offers a petting zoo, balloon and face painting stations, as well as other family-friendly activities to enjoy. Read more...
Now running for more than 40 years, Art in the Park on Canada Day is the largest arts event in Kamloops. The full day of arts exhibitions and sales, demos and performances is free to the public. Approximately 20,000 people attend the event each year. Typically, more than 100 artists have their handcrafted and original work from painting and pottery Read more...
Midsummer is a 3 day music & art festival celebrating all genres. The Festival embraces all genres of music, hosting an eclectic mix of musicians performing on one of four stages. We are fortunate to have world-class artists headline the festival every year. In addition to our headliners, Midsummer showcases dozens of talented local and regional performers, discovering fresh new Read more...
CVAC is working with a group of community members to create & share the WE ALL BELONG exhibition. With more than 110 million people currently displaced, this exhibition considers one of the most pressing issues of our time – the unprecedented displacement of people worldwide due to war, violence, persecution, and climate change. Show organizers believe art has the power Read more...
The Parksville Beach Festival Society proudly presents the Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition & Exhibition, a world-class event that draws master sculptors from around the globe to Parksville, British Columbia. Over four days, these artists have just 30 hours to transform sand and water into breathtaking works of art. Parksville’s sand sculpting tradition began in 1982 with the first “B.C. Read more...
July 11 – 20, 2025 From World Stage to Local Artists, there’s something for everyone during our Season of the Performing Arts! For 35 years, the Harrison Festival Society has presented a lively Season of Performing Arts between September and May. The Season consists of eight to ten shows featuring local, national and international performers at the Harrison Memorial Hall Read more...
Our annual Pride Festival will be held in downtown Chilliwack. We are so exciting to be bringing you another incredible festival this year! Put us in your calendar and don’t forget to come out and support the amazing vendors, food trucks, artists and performers! Read more...
The Trail & District Arts Council showcases a stunning array of international, local and Canadian artists every Summer in Gyro Park in Trail for Music in The Park. Happening from mid-June to mid-August from 6:15 pm to 8:00 pm every Thursday, there’s great live music for everyone, featuring everything from alt-rock and country to world music and pop. Plus, for Read more...
Join us for an unforgettable experience with tons of activities and four days of free entertainment in LeBourdais Park! Whether you’re looking to enjoy live performances, participate in exciting events, explore the Gold Dust Mall or simply soak up the festival atmosphere, there’s something for everyone so mark your calendar for the 3rd full weekend of July. July 17th – Read more...
One day right before the new millennium, some of our culturally creative citizenries were hanging out at Starbelly Beach, twiddling their toes in the water and basking in the sun, wondering what they could do to liven things up around here and celebrate how wonderful it all was. It must have been an idea whose time had come because one Read more...
A FREE self-guided tour! July 18 – 2pm-8pm July 19-10am-6pm Each summer, a group of Artisans of the Bulkley Valley invite you to visit their studios in and around Smithers and Telkwa on a dedicated day or weekend. Explore the valley while you enjoy this FREE self-guided tour. Pottery, paintings jewelry, stained glass, cards, fabric arts, baskets and more. Read more...
