Vernon Winter Carnival is one of the largest events of its kind in Canada. We are proud to continue to deliver over 100 events through out the community starting the first Friday of February. Tickets for events go on sale Jan 4th, 2021. You don’t want to miss out on Read more [...]
BC’s Best Festivals & Events
Due to the shifting nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, events and opening hours of many organizations may change from time to time. Should you plan a visit or wish to attend an event with an arts organization listed on Art-BC.com, we recommend that you visit their website for up-to-date details on their offerings and safety protocols.
British Columbia’s festivals and events are as diverse as our geography and residents. From Bard on the Beach in Vancouver’s Vanier Park, to symphonic experiences with Kamloops Symphony Orchestra, Art-BC.com brings you the most comprehensive list of events throughout the province.
Being that British Columbia is a cultural hub, you can expect to find year-round artistic events anywhere you go. Visit ongoing exhibitions at local galleries, or stop by a studio for a one-day art walk! Immerse yourself in the art of film during the Whistler Film Festival. And by all means, jam out at Prince George’s Coldsnap Winter Music Festival.
With Art-BC you can experience dance, studio tours, pumpkin patches, and music of all genres, all while exploring some of the most beautiful landscapes the world has to offer.
Art-BC.com is your source for all of the best festivals and events in the province!
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ArtSplash! 2021 Dates TBA | Pacific Rim Arts Society
Each year the Pacific Rim Arts Society (PRAS) coordinates the largest non-juried Art show on the West Coast. PRAS’ membership of over 100 artists, specialize in mediums from painting, photography, sculpture, carving, material arts, pyrography to glass works, wood work, jewellery and everything in between. The calibre of the work Read more [...]
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Crafted Vancouver
Crafted Vancouver is an annual 25-day festival that celebrates and advances local, national & international craft and craft artists through a curated program of events taking place in venues throughout Metro Vancouver & the Fraser Valley. Along with our official Event Partners, we foster public appreciation by featuring exceptional artists Read more [...]
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Cultural Heritage Festival 2021 Dates TBA | Pacific Rim Arts Council
The goal of the Cultural Heritage Festival – now in its 10th year – is to create a festival that engages the residents of the west coast region of Vancouver Island to explore the many avenues of our varied culture through various art disciplines and cultural perspectives. By exchanging cross- Read more [...]
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Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival 2021
We’re sad that we can’t bring you Shakespeare on our Vanier Park stages this summer, but you can still look to digital spaces to find some great Shakespeare entertainment. We’re ready to guide you to the best of it, from close to home and around the world, with our new Read more [...]
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Chetwynd Annual International Chainsaw Carving Championship
The 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 keeps each intricately carved piece from the championship and places them throughout town. Spectators can watch the Read more [...]
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Summer Festival 2021 Dates TBA | Pacific Rim Arts Society
Celebrating 51 years of the Pacific Rim Arts Society AND 33 years of the Summer Festival! The Pacific Rim Summer Festival is one of our longest standing programs and has morphed over the years to reflect our communities as they change. We have set objectives to guide committee members in Read more [...]
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Harrison Festival of the Arts | 2021 Dates TBA
WORLD MUSIC & ART: SMALL TOWN ROOTS Now into its 6th decade, 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 Read more [...]
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Queer Arts Festival
The Pride in Art Society (PiA) produces, presents and exhibits with a curatorial vision the Queer Arts Festival (QAF), an annual, professional, artist-run, multidisciplinary festival that harnesses the visceral power of the arts to inspire recognition, respect and visibility of people who transgress gender and sexual norms, and the new Read more [...]
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Mission Folk Music Festival 2021
Mission Folk Music Festival In keeping with public health decisions, the organizers of the Mission Folk Music Festival regret to announce that the 2020 festival has been cancelled. It was slated to run from July 24 – 26. The festival invites everyone to follow their folk to next year’s festival, Read more [...]
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Ryga Arts Festival
The Ryga Arts Festival is a diverse multi-day celebration of arts and culture in the Okanagan, inspired by influential Canadian playwright and author George Ryga. Both online and in-person events will be offered for the 2021 festival. Bringing together professional and local artists, it features concerts, spoken word, author readings, Read more [...]
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Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival | Virtual
ROOTSandBLUES is currently exploring opportunities through which to share the joy, talent and authenticity of the ROOTSandBLUES Festival with a broader audience using a technology solution and alternate format in 2020. We commit to keeping you informed regarding alternate opportunities to enjoy ROOTSandBLUES as information becomes available in the coming weeks and Read more [...]
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Nanaimo International Jazz Festival (NIJFA)
Nanaimo International Jazz Festival Association (NIJFA)Get ready for the Third Annual Nanaimo Jazz Festival, happening September 20-September 22. You won’t want to miss this great event!It is Family Friendly and Affordable ~~ Great discounts for our Festival Pass and Members save even more. * Free outdoor concerts * All in Nanaimo’s easy-walk downtown & stunning Read more [...]
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BC Culture Days
Culture Days is a national celebration of arts and culture. At the end of each September, millions of people attend thousands of participatory arts and culture events across the country. Culture Days programs invite the public to get hands-on and behind-the-scenes to highlight the importance of arts and culture in Read more [...]