Discover the vibrant music scene with our Vancouver Concert Calendar for August 2024. This month’s lineup features an exciting array of local and international talent, bringing a variety of genres and performances to stages across the city. Don’t miss out on the musical highlights happening in Vancouver this August.

Vancouver Concert Calendar August 2024

This month’s highlights include HAPPYLAND on August 4 at the PNE Fairgrounds featuring performances by Tinashe, Adore Delano, Raja Gemini and more. From August 8 to 11, join VMF’s Mount Pleasant Street Party with live art and music across multiple stages. And, Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival at Deer Lake Park on August 10th featuring Mavis Staples, Calexico, The Suffers, and more.

As a new month begins, we’ve curated a list of our current and upcoming culinary favourites, along with notable limited edition menus in Metro Vancouver, all in one convenient spot for our Foodie Friday August feature. Here’s your restaurant news, menu updates, special events, and more exciting tidbits for all food enthusiasts and those who love a good time:

Foodie Friday
Heirloom Tomato Fest, Alice in Wonderland Tea and More

Upcoming Themed Events

“Summer Like An Italian” Returns with a Chance to Win a Trip to Italy

• When: Started July 23rd through September 21st
• Where: Participating restaurants in the Vancouver metro area
• Details: Summer Like An Italian is a annual campaign through Kitchen Table Restaurant, dedicated to honoring Italian traditions and hosting fun feasts with loved ones at twelve different restaurants. This year’s participating restaurants include Ask for Luigi, Bacaro, Carlino, Di Beppe, Farina a Legna, Giovane Caffè (West Cordova and West Georgia Street locations), Mercato di Luigi (East 12th Avenue and East Georgia Street coming soon locations), MONZO, Motoretta, Pizzeria Farina, Pourhouse and Caffè Super Veloce. After picking up a passport from any participating Kitchen Table Restaurants, you’ll earn a passport stamp when you pay your bill (no minimum spend required). Submit your completed passport at any participating restaurant by September 30, and you’ll be in the running to win:
  • Trip for two to Milan, Italy in partnership with Campari (12 stamps required)
  • Overnight stay for two at Shangri-La Vancouver with $250 gift card to Carlino (10 stamps required)
  • $500 gift card to Kitchen Table Restaurants (8 stamps required)

The Vancouver Pride Parade, the pinnacle of summer fun in the city, is happening Sunday, August 4th and I have your route info and festival details right here!

Vancouver Pride Parade Route | Road Closures
Accessibility | Vancouver Pride Fest | Live Stream

Vancouver Pride Parade 2024

Vancouver Pride takes on the Canada Pride Parade with over 100,000 attendees on Sunday of the August long weekend. Led by Host Nations, join local community groups, non-profit organizations, businesses and more all showcasing their support for the 2SLGBTQAI+ communities.

• When: Sunday, August 4, 2024
  • 12:00pm Parade Begins
  • 2:15pm Last float leaves the staging area at Davie & Denman
  • 3:00pm Last float reaches the dispersal area at Pacific and Nelson
  • Pride Festival is on at Concord Pacific Place at False Creek

It’s August Long Weekend in Vancouver and the city is buzzing with events! From Pride and festivals, to tours, workshops, concerts. Miss604 sponsors the summer season at Burnaby Village Museum, and free Sounds Like Summer performances in Burnaby. Find these and many more events around Vancouver this weekend listed below:

Things to do in Vancouver
August Long Weekend Events

Friday, August 2 | Saturday, August 3 | Sunday, August 4 | Monday, August 5

Multi-Day Events & Activities

These events last for most of the month, or span multiple months.

August around Vancouver means we welcome Pride, outdoor movies and concerts, corn mazes and sunflowers, multiple arts festivals, and more to the events calendar. This month Miss604 is proud to sponsor Sounds Like Summer, Summer Cinema, and Summer Stages in Burnaby, also the Canada Place Summer Series, the Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival, and the season at Burnaby Village Museum.

August Events in Vancouver 2024

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• Thursday, August 1 to Sunday, August 4, 2024
• Monday, August 5 to Sunday, August 11, 2024
• Monday, August 12 to Sunday, August 18, 2024
• Monday, August 19 to Sunday, August 25, 2024
• Monday, August 26 to Saturday, August 31, 2024

August is the “Sunday of the Summer” as John says, but there’s still so much coming up! Find the giant list of events right here and check back often as I update this every day. If you have any events to add, please send them in for a free listing.

Multi-Day Events & Activities

These events last for most of the month, or span multiple months.