British Columbia festivals and events are as diverse as its geography and residents. Festivals range from Shakespeare’s Bard and experimental dance to studio tours, and exhibitions. For music fans, there are events showcasing all genres: classical, jazz, classic, indie rock, bluegrass, and everything in between.
British Columbia festivals and events are as diverse as its geography and residents. Festivals range from Shakespeare’s Bard and experimental dance to studio tours, and exhibitions. For music fans, there are events showcasing all genres: classical, jazz, classic, indie rock, bluegrass, and everything in between.
Fourteen poets paired with fourteen artists create a unique and important exhibit that gives expression to the challenges of living with mental illness. By sharing their gifts, these poets and artists hope to remove the stigma and shed light on their experiences. See and Hear: Poetry and Art for Mental Health is Read more [...]
You’ll want to want to swipe right on this blind date | Blind Date, January 9–19, 2019 | Main Stage at Surrey Arts Centre Surrey Civic Theatres and Arts Club Theatre Company present Rebecca Northan’s critically acclaimed Spontaneous Theatre creation Blind Date—a fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants fusion of clown, improv, theatre, and social experiment—at the Read more [...]
The PuSh International Performing Arts Festival is Vancouver’s signature, mid-winter cultural event, taking place over three weeks each January in theatres and venues across the city. The PuSh Festival presents groundbreaking, contemporary works of theatre, dance, music, and multimedia by acclaimed local, national, and international artists. he PuSh International Performing Arts Festival (PuSh Read more [...]
A Classic Comedy About Family BEAU JEST by James Sherman | January 25 & 26, Jan 30 – Feb. 2 & Feb. 6 – 9, 2019 @ 7:30 PM | Matinees: Jan. 26, Feb. 2 & Feb. 9 @ 2:00 PM | Abbotsford Community Arts Addition, 2329 Crescent Way, Abbotsford All Sarah’s parents Read more [...]
Coldsnap is a unique, multi-day music festival that draws people together on cold winter nights. Each year musicians from around the world come to Prince George for a week of lively entertainment. Daily concerts feature performers from a wide variety of genres, including indie rock, jazz, Celtic, traditional folk, hip-hop, Read more [...]
Saturday, February 9 at 7:30 pm | Sagebrush Theatre, 1300 9th Avenue, Kamloops BC Revel in music written by one of the most famous and influential composers of all time, and come to appreciate the genius of Beethoven. We also present a new work by Maggie Ayotte in a special Read more [...]
The City of Richmond’s annual Family Day festival of creativity for kids features interactive workshops and activities led by professional artists. Pre-register for one of dozens of Creativity Classes or drop in to take in staged performances and hands-on Imagination Stations taking place on Monday, February 18, 2019.
Held every February at Beban Auditorium, 2300 Bowen Road, Nanaimo Celebrate Good Times at the Maple Sugar Festival du Sucre d’Érable! Join in the joie de vivre and indulge in an annual February weekend of food, fun, and music at Nanaimo’s Beban Auditorium! Decadent toffy on snow, delicious French Canadian Read more [...]
Click Here to Download the PDF Map! The North Shore Art Crawl is a free community arts event that celebrates the creative energy of our local artists and enables cultural vitality. The objective is to feature artists in approachable and accessible art venues that encourage the community to connect and Read more [...]
An Ageless Favourite JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Lyrics by Tim Rice | Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber | March 22 & 23, 26 – 30, 2019 @ 7:30 PM | Matinees: March 23 & 30 @ 2:00 PM | Abbotsford Arts Centre, 2329 Crescent Way, Abbotsford This favourite musical extravaganza Read more [...]
Art! Vancouver plays host to a world-class international art fair in an exceptional waterfront venue, featuring reputable galleries and artists from across Canada and around the world. Building on Vancouver’s rich and thriving arts scene, Art! Vancouver 2018 will be held under the Sails, at the Vancouver Convention Centre East Read more [...]
If you’d like to taste the very best of what Salt Spring has to offer, nothing compares to the mix of creativity, hand-made art and world-class craftsmanship that you can enjoy on the island’s famous Studio Tour. The Studio Tour makes it possible for you to watch artists while they Read more [...]
Sculpture Capital of Canada™ Castlegar Sculpturewalk is a annual rotating exhibition showcasing over thirty outdoor sculptures, from national and international artists, in Castlegar’s downtown core. From May to October the public can vote on their favourite piece via ballot, and the winner of this People’s Choice Award is purchased by Read more [...]
easoned plein air painters & novice artists who love the great outdoors. Groups of friends looking for a creative activity & families celebrating spring a painting picnic. You are all invited to the 7th annual Opus Outdoor Painting Challenge on Sunday, May 6, 2018! Let’s Get This Whole Province Painting! Read more [...]
EXPERIENCE 25 DAYS OF EXCEPTIONALLY MADE GOODS. Crafted Vancouver showcases a thoughtful selection of the best in local, national and international craft. Through a wide array of self-guided events: demonstrations, exhibitions, film festival, craft talk series, craft bus tour, studio tours and dining and tasting events, we celebrate unique pieces in Read more [...]
Bring the whole family to discover Canada’s history through the eyes of Richmond youth. See how Richmond students interpret Canada’s past through Heritage Fair projects that tell stories about Canadian heroes and milestones, places and events. Then take part in exciting crafts and games that inspire a deeper appreciation and Read more [...]
Art in the Garden is a unique fusion of visual artists and musicians in extraordinary gardens. Experience a weekend celebrating the creative skill and imagination of our community during the 19th edition of this self-guided tour. Art in the Garden is a truly unique weekend of artistry in natural spaces. The 2018 tour Read more [...]
Explore the eclectic and exciting blend of heritage sites, museums, places of worship, green spaces, specialty businesses, art galleries, and artist studios offered during Doors Open Richmond. Held annually during the first full weekend in June, Doors Open provides FREE access to over 30 public and private sites across Richmond. Read more [...]
In honour of Canada 150, Richmond Canada Day will be the ultimate birthday bash with a street festival in Steveston Village incorporating the much beloved Steveston Salmon Festival, ship boarding, free concerts, food trucks and a brilliant fireworks display to light up the night.
Theatre Under the Stars presents Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella and 42nd Street: July 4 – August 18, 2018 Theatre Under the Stars invites audiences to have a ball this summer with Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella and 42nd Street, July 4 – August 18, 2018 (performances alternate evenings) at Stanley Park’s picturesque Malkin Bowl. A beloved Vancouver Read more [...]
WORLD MUSIC & ART: SMALL TOWN ROOTS For over 4 decades the Harrison Festival of the Arts has presented the best in Canadian and International performing and visual arts in a setting free of large crowds, long lineups and high ticket prices. The Festival is an event the whole family Read more [...]
The Agassiz Farms Cycle Tour takes place July 21, 2018 from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, registration is at 6800 Pioneer Avenue, Agassiz BC. The Agassiz Farms Cycle Tour is a self-guided tour that takes cyclists through the heart of the Fraser Valley, sampling and learning about sustainable agriculture in Read more [...]
One of the key events of the City of Richmond’s Canada 150 celebrations will be the Ships to Shore King of the Sea festival at Garry Point Park featuring the Kaiwo Maru. Known as the ‘King of the Sea’, the Kaiwo Maru is a four-masted, 361 ft. long, 182 ft. Read more [...]
Set among the stately trees and gardens of the Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park in Comox on the east coast of Vancouver Island the Filberg Festival is truly a unique event. Wander through the grounds surrounded by beautiful gardens, rustic out-buildings and magnificent views of Comox Harbour and the Beaufort Read more [...]
Harmony Arts Festival | August 2-11, 2018| West Vancouver Waterfront The Harmony Arts Festival is the North Shore’s premiere summer event – visit the various seaside venues and experience the sights and sounds and of this award-winning 9-day festival, celebrating its 28th season. This festival is a celebration of music, Read more [...]
Changing the way art is seen in our city. | August 5, 2018 – August 10, 2018 Vancouver Mural Festival is organized by Create Vancouver Society, a Registered Non-Profit dedicated to artistic and cultural development in the Lower Mainland. Through the creation of permanent large-scale public murals, we provide a Read more [...]
Richmond celebrates local food, sustainability and its agricultural past, present and future on Saturday, August 11, 2018 from 10am – 3 pm at Farm Fest at Garden City Lands. The festival will be held on the spectacular Garden City Lands, an amazing 136.5 acre park in the heart of Richmond. Read more [...]
The Salmon Arm ROOTS & BLUES Festival is the #1 outdoor music event in the BC Interior. Best known for presenting one of the most eclectic of musical line-ups in the country. The event features 4 outdoor stages, 40+ bands plus off-stage performers, a dance stage, the Family Fun Zone, Read more [...]
Our thirteenth year finds us celebrating Canada’s 150th birthday by featuring Canadian composers and Canadian artists. The 2017 three-day ticketed concert series presents a chance to hear outstanding Chamber Music in an intimate ocean side venue. Our audience favourites, internationally known Canadian artists James Campbell and The Gryphon Trio are Read more [...]
Robson Valley Music Festival is a 3 day family oriented celebration on music, art and community. Artists from all over B.C., Canada and the World are presented in this diverse and culturally rich event. Held in the heart of the Robson Valley, Dunster, Valemount and on the banks of the Read more [...]
The Vancouver Fringe Festival is an annual celebration of Theatre for Everyone! In 2019 we’ll feature more than 700 performances by over 90 artists over 11 days from September 5 – 15. The Festival employs an “everyone welcome” selection technique—the Mainstage shows are literally drawn out of a hat, giving all Read more [...]
This year the Sunshine Coast’s leading edge arts and cultural festival celebrates fifteen years with Homegrown. Featuring fifteen events over fifteen days, the festival will honour over 85 local Sunshine Coast artists and performers, presenting four major performance events, an “EarthArt” curated art exhibition, a “Homegrown Heroes” heritage exhibit, plus a Read more [...]
Celebrating 26 Years ! The Christmas holidays begins with the Kris Kringle Craft Market. Come be part of the merry making at the 26th annual Christmas extravaganza – November 14,15, 16 and 17 at Beban Park Social Centre. This year, like every year, there will be a wide variety of Artisans to offer – over Read more [...]
