Touchstone Theatre launches its 2026–2027 season with the world premiere of Vascular Necrosis, a dark comedy by Flying Start Playwright-in-Residence Jordyn Wood – and you can enter to win tickets!

Vancouver Public Library (“VPL”) has announced Loghan Paylor as their 2026 Writer in Residence. Paylor is a queer, trans writer who lives in Chilliwack. They are the author of the #1 national bestseller The Cure for Drowning (Random House Canada, 2024).

Arts Umbrella’s Splash Art Exhibition invites the public to enjoy a free month-long exhibition at the Pendulum Gallery in downtown Vancouver, offering a rare, up-close opportunity to view the innovative and diverse art collection before it heads to auction.

The Small File Media Festival presents eco-conscious moving-image artistry from around the globe on October 17 and 18, 2026 at The Cinematheque in downtown Vancouver.

Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival in Vancouver with a lineup of activities and discover its traditions through storytelling, crafts, and food. This cherished Chinese holiday brings families together to share meals, enjoy mooncakes, light lanterns, and admire the full moon.

Western Gold Theatre presents their 4th annual Have a Senior Moment Festival with works in development, music, film, creative workshops, artist salons, and more September 25 to October 5, 2026.

Tombolo presents their third annual Children’s Art Gallery and Storybook Museum with a pop-up at East Vancouver’s Kingsgate Mall September 18-27, 2026.

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents Cradled Origins, a selection of artworks that features eight emerging and mid-career First Nations artists working in a variety of mediums. September 2026 – January 2027.

The Vancouver Fringe Festival returns for 11 days of theatre, dance, comedy, drag, music, and more September 10–20, 2026. Vancouver’s home for independent performance art marks its 42nd year with more than 80 shows across 16 venues both on and off Granville Island.

Registration is now open for Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival events, happening September 7 to 26 to honour the harvest moon, art, community, and the diverse cultural traditions of Renfrew-Collingwood.