Our May edition of Vancouver Eats for 2026 is serving up delicious Mother’s Day and spring themed menus, new openings, and activities to be found around the region. We’ve curated a full list of our newest culinary favourites, returning events, along with notable limited edition dishes around Metro Vancouver.

Unison Festival celebrates music and community in Vancouver, bringing together over two dozen 2SLGBTQIA+ choirs and nearly 1,100 singers from across Canada for performances May 15–18, 2026.

The best events in Vancouver this May! Featuring Mother’s Day, festivals, baseball and more fun around Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

There are so many events happening around Metro Vancouver this summer it’s hard to only feature a few, but we’ve done our best to showcase a variety of festivals with incredibly cool culture, food, and music elements this June to September.

BMO Vancouver Marathon is Sunday, May 3, 2026: Check out the marathon route, road closures, block parties, health expo, and more.

Dozens of events, activities, and fun things to do in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley this weekend May 1-3, 2026.

Megaphone Magazine, based in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, amplifies marginalized voices and creates meaningful work for those experiencing poverty. This spring you can help them raise funds to continue to invest in the community.

Glitch Theatre, in partnership with the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre, presents present Arc One, a live podcast recording experience showcasing the work of D/disability-identified artists. You can enter to win tickets!

Vancouver Bird Celebration is May 1-17, 2026 with bird-themed walks, talks, workshops, exhibitions, and family-friendly activities hosted by passionate community groups throughout the Lower Mainland. It’s inspired by World Migratory Bird Day.

More than 60 free performances have been announced for the FIFA Fan Festival Vancouver Park Stage, expanding the festival’s music lineup and complimenting the free and ticketed concerts already announced for the FIFA Fan Festival Amphitheatre Stage.