August 14 & 15, 2027 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Each year, the tour invites you to: meet people behind the scenes at galleries and museums visit studios and venues not normally open to the public shop for original art or fine crafts enjoy special events Self-directed and free of charge, the tour features the work of skilled Read more...
North Island Music Festival is set to return to Port McNeill on Vancouver Island, promising an unforgettable day of live music, community spirit, and island vibes. Scheduled for August 2026, this year’s festival will take place at the scenic Centennial Ball Field, offering a family-friendly atmosphere filled with diverse musical performances, local vendors, food trucks, a beer garden, and a Read more...
Arts on the Avenue Festival Welcome to our Annual Arts on the Avenue Festival! We are celebrating art, all kinds of art, on Sunday August 22nd, 2027 with our Arts on the Avenue Show & Sale. It will be bigger and better this year!. It all takes place on Ladysmith historic 1st Avenue from Warren St to Buller St. Early on Sunday morning, Read more...
The Okanagan’s Largest Art Show. Artists, Galleries, Fibre Arts, Live Music, Special Displays, Live Auction, Prizes, and so much more! This intriguing two day multi-arts festival offers an enormous amount of creative artworks of all forms and styles, along with music on four stages, and many special events. Follow the coloured gates to the two school sites within a park Read more...
The Sundog Festival is a vibrant, community-driven celebration of arts and culture in the North Okanagan. Rooted in collaboration and creativity, the festival offers inclusive and inspiring opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to participate, perform, and connect. Running over three weeks and aligned with BC Culture Days, the festival brings together local artists, cultural heritage carriers, community Read more...
From September 8 to October 2, the Pendulum Gallery will host a free exhibition of the Splash 2027 Art Collection – a stunning preview of artworks that will be auctioned off at Arts Umbrella’s iconic annual Splash Art Auction, which has become the largest charitable art auction in Canada. This is a rare opportunity for the community to experience one-of-a-kind pieces from 92 incredible Canadian and international Read more...
The annual Vancouver International Film Festival showcases exceptional cinema in one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Our spectacular roster includes some of the best cinema from around the globe, one-of-a-kind live performances, talks, industry sessions, and other unique events celebrating film and film culture. With over 600 screenings and events each year, VIFF brings together curious audiences and passionate Read more...
The New West Cultural Crawl is back, and this time, it’s bigger and more vibrant than ever as the annual family-friendly event celebrates their 24th year. From October 2 to 3 the city of New Westminster will come alive with a vibrant array of events and activities that highlight the city’s rich artistic community. This year’s event promises to inspire attendees Read more...
Mark your calendars for Gabriola’s Annual Thanksgiving Studio Tour! Explore a network of 70+ artists working in painting, ceramics, textiles, sculpture, and much more—from participants who have been on the Tour since day one to artists making their debut this year. Start your adventure at Tour Central on the top floor of Nova Boutique & Gallery, located at 575 North Read more...
EXPLORE THE ARTS + CULTURE LANDSCAPE OF THE SUNSHINE COAST The Coast Cultural Alliance’s role is to enhance arts and cultural tourism on the Sunshine Coast and to project a single, strong voice for local culture. The Alliance includes groups and individuals from the visual, performing, literary, and media arts on the Sunshine Coast. ARTS & CULTURE EVENTS ON THE Read more...
