Dive into the Ocean of Fun at Port McNeill’s OrcaFest! Get ready for a splashing good time at the heart of Vancouver Island’s North Island region – Port McNeill’s annual OrcaFest! This lively celebration, held every year, brings together locals and visitors alike for a weekend filled with excitement, community spirit, and the charming surroundings of our coastal community. You will 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 28th Annual Arts on the Avenue Festival! We are celebrating art, all kinds of art, on Sunday August 23rd, 2026 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 Read more...
A volunteer-driven non-profit presenting year-round live jazz performances in theatres, halls, pubs, clubs, on free outdoor stages, at youth workshops and at our annual Fall Festival! Organized by the Nanaimo International Jazz Festival Association, this annual event promises a vibrant celebration of jazz, with a rich lineup of performances and activities. For more information on the festival lineup, schedule, and participating venues, visit the 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 4th annual Route 19A Arts Festival is a 16 day event in September (Sept 12-27) on central Vancouver Island celebrating the creativity of the small communities along Route 19A (Dashwood, Qualicum Bay, Bowser, Deep Bay, Fanny Bay and Union Bay) by showcasing local visual and performing artists with a Fine Art Exhibition, Live Performances and an Artists Studio Tour. www.route19a.com Sept Read more...
Since 1961, many community members have carried on and maintained the Cherryville Community Club. It has run without disruption since it began – quite an achievement for a small community. The Club is caretaker of the wonderful Cherryville Community Hall and Hanson Park, both of which would make any community, large or small, proud to have in their community or Read more...
The Ryga Arts Festival is an annual multidisciplinary arts festival held in Summerland, BC, that celebrates the legacy of George Ryga, a prominent Canadian playwright, author, and poet. The festival, run by the Ryga Festival Society, aims to advocate for social justice through the arts by presenting a variety of events including spoken word, theatre and music through workshops, presentations, Read more...
10th Annual Elk Valley Pride FestivalIn Elk Valley (hosted in Fernie)September 16 – 20, 2026 The 10th annual Elk Valley Pride Festival celebrates a decade of community in the heart of southeastern British Columbia. The festival brings together locals and visitors for a vibrant lineup of events, including live music, drag performances, family-friendly activities, and outdoor gatherings. The Elk Valley Pride Read more...
The 2026 Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival will return to Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park in Vancouver from June 9 to September 19, 2026. The 2026 Season offers a thrilling journey through comedy, tragedy, and myth, presenting bold new visions of timeless stories. Playing in repertory on the BMO Mainstage, The Merry Wives of Windsor, directed by Rebecca Northan, is a lively music-filled comedy set in a soccer-obsessed suburb, packed with trickery and Read more...
The Annual Butter Tart Festival at the Lumby Oval. Besides many great vendors, you got to watch the Salmon Arm Square Dancers and Vernon’s Star Country Squares or take a walk around some beautiful vehicles that were brought out by the members of Cruising the Okanagan. A big thank you goes out to all of the people who helped make Read more...
The Sechelt Arts Festival is a dynamic, multi-disciplinary celebration of visual and performing arts on British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast. Showcasing local and regional talent, the festival features a diverse lineup of exhibitions, live music, theatre, dance, film, and hands-on workshops. Rooted in community and creativity, it also explores themes of ecology, climate, and cultural connection, bringing together artists and audiences Read more...
New Season, New Adventures. AWEFF ’26 The 2026 AWEFF is taking place September 23, 2026 in Kelowna, BC. TICKETS COMING SOON! Sign up for our newsletter below for updates as they come. The Adventurers Wanderers and Explorers Film Festival is a celebration of the true spirit of adventure, from mountain culture through to sea culture and beyond. Our goal is to Read more...
Art | Music | Nature VanDusen Botanical Garden | Sept 24-27, 2026 Maplewood Flats Conservancy | Sept 19 – Oct 4, 2026 Virtual Programming | TBD The Artists for Conservation Festival is a multi-day nature-themed arts and culture event that immerses visitors in a cohesive blend of visual art, musical and First Nations cultural performances, art workshops/activities, plein-air sketching, live 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...
Splash is Arts Umbrella’s annual art auction & gala. Proceeds benefit young people across Metro Vancouver in the visual and performing arts. Splash brings together over 900 (in-person and at-home) notable business and community leaders with high net worth and a vested interest in contemporary art and philanthropy. The event features a cocktail reception showcasing all the Splash artwork, an 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 23rd year. From October 3 to 4 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...
Gabriola Island’s Thanksgiving Studio Tour celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2026! More than 50 participating studios on Canada’s Isle of the Arts open to over 1,500 visitors during Thanksgiving weekend. Plan your route at our Tour Central Preview Gallery, then venture out and find art of all kinds for your own collection: drawings, paintings, collage, sculpture, prints, ceramics, woodwork, textiles, Read more...
The annual Squamish ArtWalk takes place in October and comprises four elements: Open Artist Studios; ArtTalks; Arts Workshops; and an Anonymous Art Show. The month-long celebration, presented by Squamish Arts, offers accessible opportunities for residents and visitors alike to engage with local artists, participate in art experiences, and create share work themselves. This inclusive program takes place in various venues Read more...
The Crawl is a free, self-guided tour you can take at your own pace, a perfect opportunity to bring your family and friends together to experience Coast Life and uncover some unique, often hidden, spots. Explore the online listings and pick up a printed brochure to plan your visits. “Did you Know” the Sunshine Coast Art Crawl’” was listed as Read more...
Prince George, BC · CN Centre 2026 • Friday, October 30 ~ 10 am – 8 pm • Saturday, October 31 ~ 10 am – 6 pm • Sunday, November 1 ~ 10 am – 4 pm Admission is $10 • Children under 12 free. We also collect non-perishable food items for our local food bank. More than 300 local, provincial, Read more...
Daily from sunset, we invite you to stroll our warm and elegant holiday light display. With complimentary parking after 6pm, and of course no entrance fee, family and friends can walk the expansive grounds of Granville Island’s almost 40 acres, under the stars, or under an umbrella (after all, it is winter in Vancouver), and take in a relaxed evening Read more...
Shop local this holiday season! We’ve brought together an amazing group of artists to inspire your holiday shopping. Find unique, handmade gifts like ceramics, jewelry, paintings, textiles, and much more. Your support helps local artists and our non-profit art gallery! We will be open Tuesday – Sunday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. during Winter Gift Gallery. Read more...
Since 1998, the Downtown Nanaimo Artwalk has been an exciting cultural event for visual artists to display works of art for sale. This is a self-guided tour through artists studios and host locations, featuring a great variety of art with something for everybody’s budget. Read more...
Join us at the Shipyards Christmas Market in North Vancouver for a delightful holiday experience. Elevate your festive experience and immerse yourself in holiday cheer. Weave your way through the sparkling lights and aisles of 100+ wooden stalls selling unique artisanal gifts, enjoy festive music, skate on the ice rink, admire the City’s Christmas tree, appreciate community entertainment, and indulging Read more...
Takao Tanabe: Inside Passage is a major retrospective exhibition celebrating one of Canada’s most influential painters, Takao Tanabe. Marking the artist’s centennial, the exhibition brings together over sixty works created across more than seven decades, offering a comprehensive look at his evolving artistic practice. Spanning abstract compositions, prairie scenes, and iconic West Coast landscapes, Inside Passage highlights Tanabe’s ability to Read more...
Arts Club Theatre Company has unveiled its highly anticipated 2026–2027 season finale: a brand-new production of Les Misérables, running June 24 to August 22, 2027, at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage. Directed by Artistic Director Ashlie Corcoran, this reimagined staging of the iconic musical promises a fresh creative vision, with entirely new sets, costumes, and design elements. Widely regarded as 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...
