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Festivals & Events

Throughout the year, BC communities host a variety of events celebrating food, drink, culture, the arts, and more

In British Columbia, the calendar of events offers options for a wide range of interests.

Cheer on elite athletes, support talented artists, enjoy cultural festivals, mark the changing seasons, and observe the province’s wildlife. Immerse yourself and build memories, whether you’re indulging in regional delicacies, feeling the music, or taking in the spectacle alongside friendly locals.

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    August 28, 2026 - August 28, 2026

    Mergers & Acquisitions Blend your own wine seminar

    Penticton

    An interactive evening of sampling, tasting and conducting blending trials to find the best expression of each of the varietals, creating your final blend for the 2025 vintage.
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    August 29, 2026 - August 29, 2026

    2026 Public Disco Block Party: Downtown Vancouver

    Vancouver

    Public Disco closes its 10th season at šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square (Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza), Downtown Vancouver. All-vinyl house and techno curated by Dairy Free with local selectors. Record and vintage market (Granville Flea), food, and family programming. Free admission and open to all ages.
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    August 29, 2026 - August 29, 2026

    KPOP & Food Festival

    Surrey

    K-pop takes over Surrey Civic Plaza for a free, all-ages day of dance performances, DJs, and Korean street food. Browse a market of K-beauty, merch and handmade goods, join in on Korean cultural games, and soak up a full day of music, food and festival energy.
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    August 29, 2026 - August 29, 2026

    Roses and Rosé + Bubbles

    Victoria

    Join us for our summer gala and sip 40+ rosé and sparkling wines, enjoy small tapas, floral displays, and natural scent boxes in an elevated indoor/outdoor celebration of the season.
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    August 30, 2026 - August 30, 2026

    25th Annual Vancouver Island Feast of Fields

    Saanichton

    Join us for the 25th Annual Vancouver Island Feast of Fields at Heritage Acres – a 3-hour roaming gourmet harvest festival that celebrates the connections between farmers and chefs, field and table, and farm folks and city folks.
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    August 30, 2026 - August 30, 2026

    Burnaby's Car Free Day

    Burnaby

    Spend the last days of summer enjoying community, friends, and fun activities. This exciting new Burnaby event is part of a nationwide initiative to encourage everyone to leave their cars at home and connect with each other. Admission is free
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    September 05, 2026 - September 07, 2026

    2026 Vancouver TAIWANfest

    Vancouver

    Join TAIWANfest in Downtown Vancouver this Labour Day Weekend! Enjoy a three-day celebration weaving together island heritage, music, and stories from Taiwan, Canada, and Scotland. Catch live music, craft workshops, films, inspiring talks, exhibitions, and an artist market, for all ages!
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    September 10, 2026 - September 20, 2026

    Vancouver Fringe Festival

    Vancouver

    The Vancouver Fringe Festival is an annual non-curated performing arts festival. This year’s festival returns to Granville Island and Gastown for 11 days, from September 10 to 20, 2026, featuring more than 80 shows by artists from around the world, two days of Kids Fringe, and the all-ages Fringe Patio from September 5-7.
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    September 11, 2026 - September 13, 2026

    Esquimalt Ribfest Day Trip

    Victoria

    Sail away to Victoria, BC for Ribfest! Day trip packages from $79 USD per person.
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    September 12, 2026 - September 12, 2026

    Enderby Lit-Con

    Enderby

    For book lovers of all kinds, the Enderby Lit-Con is a bibliophile bonanza where Scholastic Book Fair meets networking function meets craft market. Our goal is to celebrate authors, writers, and bookish creators while bridging the gap between local talent and readers who have yet to discover them.

    September 12, 2026 - September 12, 2026

    RBC GranFondo Whistler

    Whistler

    The RBC GranFondo Whistler is a stunning point-to-point cycling journey along the famous Sea to Sky Corridor between Vancouver and Whistler. There are distance options from 55 km to 152 km and all offer beautiful landscapes and a clear, traffic-free passage along the Sea to Sky Highway. This event is open to all abilities.
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    September 12, 2026 - September 12, 2026

    St’uxwtéws Movable Feast 2026

    Cache Creek

    The 2 Rivers Remix will return to Historic Hat Creek Ranch this year in partnership with the St’uxwtéws Nation, to present a FREE Indigenous Music Festival. St’uxwtéws Movable Feast features an incredible lineup of talented and diverse Indigenous artists, headlined by Haisla Hip Hop megastars SNOTTY NOSE REZ KIDS!
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