The 2026 Vancouver International Jazz Festival features a Marquee performance by Isaiah Collier "Collier Plays Coltrane” on Wednesday, July 1 at 7:30 pm at the Vancouver Playhouse, 600 Hamilton Street, Vancouver. Saxophonist, composer, arranger, educator, and self-described “Sonic Scientist” Isaiah Collier is making some of modern music’s most ecstatic and
Join Gastown for a free all-day viewing party as football fans gather in the heart of Vancouver’s historic Gastown district to watch the July 3rd matches. Hosted by LowTide and the Gastown Business Improvement Society (GBIS), the Gastown United event will transform Carrall Street Alley into a lively fan zone
Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) presents its 2026 season, bursting with soul and bubbling with laughter, featuring Sister Act and Disney’s The Little Mermaid, on stage July 3-August 22, 2026, at Stanley Park’s majestic Malkin Bowl. From the infectiously joyful spirit of Sister Mary Clarence and her lively choir to
Join us for a relaxed afternoon of shopping, snacking, and summer traditions. Explore a curated marketplace of artisan crafts and plants, sample delicious Japanese flavours, and celebrate Tanabata by tying your wish to our decorations. Kids' activities included. Come dressed in your Yukata or summer kimono!
Get ready to vibe at the Shared Ground Music Festival and Bazaar! This awesome in-person event brings together great tunes, tasty eats, and unique vendors all in one spot. Whether you're into live music, handmade crafts, or just want to soak in the good vibes with friends, this is the
Delve into the gritty history of Vancouver’s West End in the 1970s and ’80s. You’ll discover how its tree-lined streets and low-rise apartment buildings were once a cauldron of social and cultural upheaval. Guided by award-winning author and historian Aaron Chapman, you’ll step inside a world of deceit, vigilante vice
The Steveston Vintage Fair is back this summer! Join us in the heart of historic Steveston Village for five unforgettable Sundays filled with vintage treasures, collectibles, upcycled artisan creations and local charm. Shop the curated collections of vintage vendors and soak in the community spirit. Perfect for collectors, and lovers
Gastown Sunday Set returns to transform Vancouver’s most historic neighbourhood into a vibrant, car-free destination on Sundays throughout the summer. Running from July 5 to September 6, the free event series features four rotating activations: Streetside Sessions (July 5, August 9, September 6): A community coffee party with live DJs
Join a group of like-minded creatives as we gather to celebrate all things fiber arts to build community by sharing skills and promoting sustainability. Do you have a project that you've set aside for far too long that you want to pick up again, or are you stuck with too
Hilarious. Magnetic. Unhinged. Part of Ensemble Theatre Company’s 2026 Festival: Bloodlines. Peerless follows twin sisters M and L as they spiral through the absurd, high-pressure theatre of elite college admissions. What begins as ambition curdles into obsession, with every choice landing somewhere between strategy and disaster. Fast, viciously funny, and
Indian Summer Festival presents its 16th annual celebration of South Asian arts with a lineup of evocative mixed programming—including comedy, live music, theatre, literature, and interdisciplinary exchange, from July 9–19, 2026 at various venues across Vancouver, Burnaby, and Surrey. The festival's 2026 theme, Ragas for a Ruptured World, is a
Iconic. Essential. Electric. Part of Ensemble Theatre Company’s 2026 Festival: Bloodlines. A cornerstone of 20th Century theatre, A Streetcar Named Desire traces the unraveling of Blanche DuBois as she arrives in New Orleans to take shelter with her sister Stella and brother-in-law Stanley. Clashing realities, desire, and delusion collide in