Join YWCA BC on September 24th for Rhythms of Resilience, a community gathering that celebrates Indigenous strength, culture and resurgence through art, music, dance, performances and storytelling.

Public Disco will close out its 2026 Summer Block Parties with a free, all-ages celebration on August 29th with a thoughtfully curated line up of DJs playing only vinyl, a record market, pop-up bars, vintage market, food vendors, and kids’ activities.

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority hosts Port Day, a free family-friendly event along the waterfront in Vancouver on August 29 showcasing and celebrating the local maritime industry.

Musqueam and the Chan Centre present the 5th annual ʔəm̓i ce:p xʷiwəl Come Toward the Fire Festival the weekend of September 18-20, 2026. Join this celebration of Indigenous cultures, creativity, and community at venues across the UBC campus, on unceded Musqueam territory. 

The Firehall Arts Centre welcomes back award-winning powerhouse Krystle Dos Santos and her dynamic band in A History of Motown from Wednesday, August 19 to Saturday, August 29, 2026 and you can enter to win tickets!

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 West 4th Avenue Khatsahlano Street Party is Vancouver’s largest free music and arts Festival and it’s back again Saturday, July 11, 2026

Enjoy a lineup of free entertainment this July and August in Burnaby at Summer Stages in Confederation Park (starting July 14), and Summer Cinema at Civic Square and Confederation Park (starting August 14).

Coastal Jazz and False Creek Ferries present Band on a Boat, returning for its fifth official voyage as one of many free performances during the Vancouver International Jazz Festival.

Canada Together at Canada Place is July 1st along the waterfront in Vancouver on Canada Day featuring free family fun, concerts, and more!