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BC’s Best Festivals & Events in New Westminster

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!
Abbotsford | Agassiz | Aldergrove | Alert Bay | Armstrong | Barkerville | Bowen Island | Britannia Beach | Bowser | Boundary Country | Burnaby | Burns Lake | Cache Creek | Campbell River | Castlegar | Chase | Chemainus | Chetwynd | Chilliwack | Christina Lake | Comox | Comox Valley | Cowichan Valley | Coquitlam | Courtenay | Crawford Bay | Creston | Cumberland | Dawson Creek | Delta | Duncan | Enderby | Explore Cariboo | Esquimalt | Fort Langley | Fort Nelson | Fort Steele | Fernie | Fort St. John | Gabriola Island | Galiano Island | Garden Bay | Gibsons | Golden | Gold Country | Granville Island | Grand Forks | Haida Gwaii | Halfmoon Bay | Harrison Hot Springs | Hazelton | Hope | Hornby Island | Invermere | Kaslo | Kamloops | Kitimat | Kelowna | Kimberley | Lake Country | Lake Cowichan | Langley | Ladysmith | Lantzville | Lillooet | Lone Butte | Lumby | Madeira Park | Maple Ridge | Mayne Island | McBride | Merritt | Mission | Nakusp | Nanaimo | Nanoose Bay | Naramata | Nelson | New Westminster | Nisga’a Nation | North Vancouver | Northern Rockies | Oak Bay | Oliver | Osoyoos | Parksville | Peachland | Pender Island | Pemberton | Penticton | Pitt Meadows | Port Alberni | Port Coquitlam | Port Edward | Port Hardy | Port McNeill | Port Moody | Powell River | Princeton | Prince George | Prince Rupert | Quadra Island | Quesnel | Revelstoke | Richmond | Rossland | Salmon Arm | Saanich | Salt Spring Island | Savona | Sechelt | Shuswap | Sidney | Sicamous | Smithers | Sooke | Southern Gulf Islands | Squamish | Sunshine Coast | Surrey | Summerland | Tofino | Tobiano | Trail | Ucluelet | Valemount | Vancouver | Vanderhoof | Victoria | West Kelowna | West Vancouver | White Rock | Whistler | Williams Lake

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New Westminster Public Art

New Westminster Public Art
New Westminster
Date:
October 31, 2025
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March 31, 2026
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New Westminster is home to a vibrant collection of public art that reflects the city’s creativity, diversity, and community spirit. Explore the Public Art Self-Guided Tour and Virtual Map to discover works that animate the urban landscape, spark dialogue, and celebrate inclusive artistic expression. You can also enjoy more self-guided experiences highlighting the city’s rich arts and heritage offerings. Read more...
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George Rahi | Artist Talk + Opening Reception

New Media Gallery The Art + Technology Lab
New Westminster
Date:
November 13, 2025
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December 20, 2025
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Public Display: November 13 – December 20, 2025 Opening Reception + Artist Talk Monday, November 17 Artist Talk: 5:30 – 6:30pm Reception: 6:30 – 8:00pm Background Welcome our latest Art & Technology Artist in Residence, George Rahi, at New Media Gallery. This six month artist residency has provided George unprecedented access to New Media Gallery’s extensive equipment and expert staff, Read more...
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New West Craft Market | Arts New West

Arts New West & The Gallery at Queen’s Park
New Westminster
Date:
November 23, 2025
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December 31, 2025
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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...
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Holiday Events at Anvil Centre

Anvil Centre
New Westminster
Date:
December 8, 2025
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January 31, 2026
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John Reischman & The Jaybirds December 7, 2025 John Reischman and the Jaybirds bring a fresh, stylish take on bluegrass, blending original songs and instrumentals with Appalachian old-time music. Led by master mandolinist John Reischman, the acclaimed, JUNO-nominated band delivers music that’s both timeless and contemporary, showcasing top-tier musicianship and an authentic, down-to-earth sound. Tickets and more information   Piva Read more...
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PotteryWorks Workshops

Pottery Works Gallery
New Westminster
Date:
January 1, 2026
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October 31, 2026
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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. Check out their ongoing workshops on this page. Read more...
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New Westminster Public Art

New Westminster Public Art
New Westminster
Date:
October 31, 2025
-
March 31, 2026
No Reviews
Favorite
New Westminster is home to a vibrant collection of public art that reflects the city’s creativity, diversity, and community spirit. Explore the Public Art Self-Guided Tour and Virtual Map to discover works that animate the urban landscape, spark dialogue, and celebrate inclusive artistic expression. You can also enjoy more self-guided experiences highlighting the city’s rich arts and heritage offerings. Read more...
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George Rahi | Artist Talk + Opening Reception

New Media Gallery The Art + Technology Lab
New Westminster
Date:
November 13, 2025
-
December 20, 2025
No Reviews
Favorite
Public Display: November 13 – December 20, 2025 Opening Reception + Artist Talk Monday, November 17 Artist Talk: 5:30 – 6:30pm Reception: 6:30 – 8:00pm Background Welcome our latest Art & Technology Artist in Residence, George Rahi, at New Media Gallery. This six month artist residency has provided George unprecedented access to New Media Gallery’s extensive equipment and expert staff, Read more...
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New West Craft Market | Arts New West

Arts New West & The Gallery at Queen’s Park
New Westminster
Date:
November 23, 2025
-
December 31, 2025
No Reviews
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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...
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Holiday Events at Anvil Centre

Anvil Centre
New Westminster
Date:
December 8, 2025
-
January 31, 2026
New
No Reviews
Favorite
John Reischman & The Jaybirds December 7, 2025 John Reischman and the Jaybirds bring a fresh, stylish take on bluegrass, blending original songs and instrumentals with Appalachian old-time music. Led by master mandolinist John Reischman, the acclaimed, JUNO-nominated band delivers music that’s both timeless and contemporary, showcasing top-tier musicianship and an authentic, down-to-earth sound. Tickets and more information   Piva Read more...
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PotteryWorks Workshops

Pottery Works Gallery
New Westminster
Date:
January 1, 2026
-
October 31, 2026
New
No Reviews
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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. Check out their ongoing workshops on this page. Read more...
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