Vancouver Pride has released their 2026 festival guide featuring an engaging lineup of events around the city July 25 to August 2 that celebrate every part of our diverse 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Gallery 881 presents Michael de Courcy: One in a Million, a major photography exhibition marking the 40th anniversary of Expo 86 on display from August 8 to September 5, 2026 with an opening reception and summer fair on August 8th.

Join the Bill Reid Gallery, the only public gallery in Canada dedicated to Indigenous Northwest Coast Art, for Let’s Hear It for 2-Spirit, an all-ages celebration with drag performances, music, and refreshments.

This weekend in Vancouver enjoy the final FIFA World Cup events, markets, festivals, and many more fun things to do July 17-19, 2026.

Bard on the Beach is celebrating Pride on Friday, July 31st with an evening of theatre, community and a queer artisan market.

The Racial Equity Screen Office (RSEO) hosts the 4th annual East by Northwest (EXNW) summit in Vancouver, bringing together leading executives, creators, investors, policymakers, and innovators from Canada and across Asia-Pacific.

Before the fireworks and the legendary parade, you can kick-off Pride weekend in Vancouver with Queer as Funk at the Commodore on Friday, July 31st. Joined by special guests Dawn Pemberton, DJ Slade, and Susana Williams, the night brings live music, dancing, and community celebration together in one of the city’s most iconic venues.

The Grouse Mountain Centennial Festival is a week-long celebration (July 23 to August 3) featuring drone shows, live music, food trucks, family-friendly activities, and more to mark the 100th anniversary of the Peak of Vancouver.

Indian Summer Festival is a celebration of South Asian arts, bringing together more than 90 Canadian and international artists across a lineup of programming at various venues across Vancouver, Burnaby, and Surrey. 

Baseball to street parties and beyond! This is your guide to events and fun things to do in Vancouver this weekend from July 10-12, 2026.