BC Culture Days 2025 – Celebrate Arts, Culture & Heritage

📅 Dates: September 19 – October 12, 2025
📍 Location: Across British Columbia, including Vancouver, North Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Mission, Abbotsford, Maple Ridge & more

Event Overview

BC Culture Days 2025 is part of Canada’s largest public arts and culture celebration, offering three weeks of free, interactive, and participatory events across the province. From September 19 to October 12, communities will come alive with workshops, performances, exhibitions, and cultural activities that showcase the creativity and diversity of British Columbia.

Whether you’re attending a dance performance, joining an art workshop, exploring a cultural market, or listening to a storytelling session, BC Culture Days invites everyone to connect with local artists, discover new experiences, and celebrate community through the arts.

What to Expect

– Free & Interactive Events: All events are open to the public at no cost.
– Hands-On Experiences: Get behind-the-scenes with workshops, artist talks, and live demonstrations.
– Local & Provincial Highlights: Activities happening in Vancouver, North Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, Abbotsford, Maple Ridge, Mission, and more.
– Featured Programs:
– Curator’s Tour: The Body is a Present – Sept 20, North Vancouver
– Get Da Funk Here! – Sept 26, Vancouver
– Harvest Faire – Sept 20, Clearwater
– Kayak to Klemtu – Sept 29, Mission
– La Canción Criolla – Oct 31, Vancouver
– Unearthing the Vanished – Exhibit – Sept 19–Oct 11, Abbotsford
– Community Jam & Living Library – Oct 4, Mission
– And dozens more across the province

– Truth & Reconciliation: BC Culture Days also observes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30), honouring survivors of residential schools and their families through community reflection and commemoration.

Event Details

– Dates: September 19 – October 12, 2025
– Admission: All events are free and open to the public
– Venues: Multiple locations across BC, including Vancouver, North Vancouver, Richmond, Mission, Burnaby, and Abbotsford
– Accessibility: Culture Days is committed to inclusivity, accessibility, and community connection
– Organizer: Culture Days National, in partnership with BC cultural organizations
– Website: culturedays.ca

Why Attend?

BC Culture Days offers something for everyone—from families looking for creative activities to culture lovers seeking performances, exhibitions, and discussions. It’s a chance to explore your community, connect with artists, and celebrate the role that arts and culture play in enriching everyday life.

🔗 Discover more free community arts and culture events in Vancouver at Vancouver Page – Discover Local Events.