August 2026 Events Calendar in Vancouver

Welcome to the August 2026 Events Calendar, your complete guide to what’s happening across Vancouver during the peak of summer. From outdoor festivals and waterfront celebrations to live concerts, cultural events, family-friendly activities, and late-summer experiences, August is packed with things to do across the city.

This guide is curated and provided by Vancouver Page, your trusted local source for discovering events, attractions, and experiences in Vancouver. Whether you’re planning summer weekends, holiday outings, or free outdoor adventures, this calendar helps you stay informed all month long.

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What’s Happening in Vancouver – August 2026

August in Vancouver is all about summer vibes. Expect major outdoor festivals, live music and concerts, cultural celebrations, food and drink events, night markets, sporting events, and family-friendly activities across the city. With warm weather and long daylight hours, August is ideal for enjoying Vancouver’s outdoor lifestyle from morning to night.

This page will be updated regularly as new August events are announced.

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August 2026 Events at a Glance

• July 27 – August 2, 2026 (Monday–Sunday)
• August 3 – August 9, 2026 (Monday–Sunday)

Summer in Metro Vancouver  & Fraser Valley keeps building, and this weekend might be the busiest yet. A K-pop supergroup is playing Rogers Arena, the Snowbirds are screaming over the Fraser Valley, and Kitsilano Beach is hosting a four-day sports and fitness festival — all while a handful of festivals that started earlier in the week are still in full swing.

Below is everything worth knowing between Monday, August 3 and Sunday, August 9, 2026, compiled by Vancouver Page Local Guide and ranked roughly by popularity.

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Most Popular Events This Weekend

1. IVE World Tour (SHOW WHAT I HAVE) in Vancouver

One of the biggest K-pop acts in the world touches down at Rogers Arena for a single Vancouver date. Expect stadium-scale production, chart-topping hits, and a sold-out-calibre crowd.

• Date: Sunday, August 9, 2026
• Doors: 6:30 PM | Show: 8:00 PM
• Location: Rogers Arena, 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver, BC
• Admission: Ticketed (6-ticket limit per person/card)

2. Abbotsford International Airshow 2026

North America's premier airshow returns with the Canadian Forces Snowbirds, CF-18 Hornet demos, Red Bull Air Force, and a Friday night Twilight Airshow with a drone show finale.

• Dates: Friday, August 7 – Sunday, August 9, 2026
• Gates: Fri 2:30 PM–10 PM | Sat & Sun 9:30 AM–5 PM
• Location: Abbotsford International Airport, 30440 Liberator Avenue, Abbotsford, BC
• Admission: Ticketed, advance purchase strongly recommended

3. Chilliwack Fair 2026

BC's second-oldest continuously running fair packs three days with rodeo events, racing pigs, 4-H livestock shows, and a Friday Night Rough Stock competition at Chilliwack Heritage Park.

• Dates: Friday, August 7 – Sunday, August 9, 2026
• Location: Chilliwack Heritage Park, 44140 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack, BC

4. KitsFest 2026

Vancouver's biggest active-living beach festival takes over Kitsilano Beach with provincial volleyball and basketball championships, sunset yoga, an outdoor movie night, and a full Family Fun Zone.

• Dates: Thursday, August 6 – Sunday, August 9, 2026
• Location: Kitsilano Beach, Vancouver, BC
• Admission: Mostly free

5. Astro Arts Festival 2026

Thirty-plus artists paint live murals and graffiti across Mount Pleasant's Astro Club Campus, alongside the 100 Amigos Exhibition, an artist market, DJs, and a beer garden.

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• Dates: Friday, August 7 – Sunday, August 9, 2026
• Hours: Fri 6 PM–1 AM, Sat 12–10 PM, Sun 12–7 PM
• Location: Astro Club Campus, 165 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC
• Admission: Free (VIP preview ticketed)

6. Burnaby Blues + Roots Festival 2026

A free, single-day music festival at Deer Lake Park headlined by TALK and Jully Black, with GALACTIC featuring Jelly Joseph and a full community stage of emerging local artists.

• Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
• Time: 3:30 PM – 10:00 PM
• Location: Deer Lake Park Festival Lawn, 6450 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby, BC
• Admission: Free

7. Light Up Chinatown Festival 2026

Chinatown's biggest annual festival fills the 500 Block of Columbia Street with exclusive restaurant collaborations, live cultural performances, and a passport challenge with prize giveaways.

• Dates: Saturday, August 8 & Sunday, August 9, 2026
• Hours: Sat 11 AM–7 PM, Sun 11 AM–5 PM
• Location: 500 Block Columbia Street, Vancouver, BC
• Admission: Free

8. Thai Festival Vancouver 2026

Marking its 9th anniversary and 65 years of Thailand–Canada relations, this free festival at the Vancouver Art Gallery brings authentic Thai cuisine, traditional dance, and a grand raffle with a Bangkok flight as top prize.

• Dates: Saturday, August 8 & Sunday, August 9, 2026
• Time: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Location: Vancouver Art Gallery, 750 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC
• Admission: Free

9. Harmony Arts Festival 2026

West Vancouver's ten-day waterfront celebration wraps up this weekend with its final two days of live music, visual arts, and an artisan market at Millennium Park.

• Closing dates: Saturday, August 8 & Sunday, August 9, 2026
• Hours: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
• Location: Millennium Park, 1564 Argyle Avenue, West Vancouver, BC
• Admission: Free

10. Vancouver Water Fight 2026

The 15th annual community water fight returns to Stanley Park's Fox's Den Spray Park. Bring a water gun, wear a costume, and get soaked with thousands of fellow Vancouverites.

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• Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
• Time: Starts at 1:00 PM
• Location: Fox's Den Spray Park, 3250 Stanley Park Drive, Vancouver, BC
• Admission: Free

11. Suki Waterhouse: The Loveland Tour

Indie pop singer Suki Waterhouse brings The Loveland Tour to the historic Orpheum Theatre, with special guest Charlotte Lawrence opening the night.

• Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
• Time: 8:00 PM
• Location: Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver, BC
• Admission: Ticketed (6-ticket limit per person)

12. Vines Art Festival 2026

The 12th annual multi-park arts festival continues its run this weekend with a free family-friendly celebration at Oppenheimer Park honouring Kat Norris's legacy.

• This weekend's event: Saturday, August 8, 2026, 12:00 PM, Oppenheimer Park
• Festival runs through: August 15, 2026
• Admission: Free

13. Pleasant Day Festival 2026

Mount Pleasant's Main Street transforms into a free street festival with four live music stages, an all-local artisan market, and headline performances from The Halluci Nation and Kylie V.

• Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
• Time: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Location: Main Street (16th Avenue to King Edward Avenue), Vancouver, BC
• Admission: Free

14. Vancouver Polo Festival 2026

An international polo tournament in Delta paired with live country music, line dancing, a Scotch & Bourbon Lounge, and Best Dressed Awards for the western-themed crowd.

• Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
• Time: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Location: Vancouver Polo Club, Delta, BC
• Admission: Ticketed

15. Richmond Sunflower Festival 2026

Acres of blooming sunflowers, wagon and train rides, and giant animated dinosaurs at Richmond Country Farms, with live music every Saturday and Sunday afternoon.

• Open daily from: August 2, 2026
• Live music: Sat & Sun, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• Location: Richmond Country Farms, 12900 Steveston Highway, Richmond, BC

16. Oval Community Day 2026

A free family festival at the Richmond Olympic Oval with sport try-its, giant inflatables, a new OvalFit Challenge Area, and free admission to the Olympic Museum.

• Date: Sunday, August 9, 2026
• Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Location: Richmond Olympic Oval, 6111 River Road, Richmond, BC
• Admission: Free

17. Ugly Potato Day by Odd Bunch 2026

Canada's biggest food rescue event returns to Surrey with free rescued fruits and vegetables, live music, and a chance to win free groceries for a year.

• Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
• Location: Surrey, BC
• Admission: Free (registration required)

18. Candlelight Open Air: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons at Grouse Mountain

A live string quartet performs candlelit tribute sets of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons hits on the mountaintop, with Mountain Admission included in every ticket.

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• Dates: Select dates this summer
• Location: Grouse Mountain, 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver, BC
• Admission: Ticketed

19. Sagar Wali Qawwali Live in Coquitlam

Delhi-based artist Sagar Bhatia brings a soulful evening of Sufi qawwali music to Casino Vancouver.

• Date: Sunday, August 9, 2026
• Doors: 7:00 PM | Show: 8:00 PM
• Location: Casino Vancouver, 2080 United Boulevard, Coquitlam, BC
• Admission: Ticketed (10-ticket limit)

20. Hycroft Garden Party 2026

An elegant fundraiser through Hycroft Manor's Secret Garden, with live music, local artists, light bites, and a complimentary beverage supporting heritage preservation.

• Dates: Multiple dates — see ticket page
• Location: Hycroft Manor, 1489 McRae Avenue, Vancouver, BC
• Admission: Ticketed fundraiser, limited capacity

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Theatre & Performing Arts

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival

Canada's largest professional Shakespeare festival continues in Vanier Park with four productions in rotation, including The Merry Wives of Windsor and Macbeth.

• Season runs: June 9 – September 19, 2026
• Location: Sen̓áḵw / Vanier Park, 1695 Whyte Avenue, Vancouver, BC
• Admission: Tickets from $30

Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS)

Sister Act and Disney's The Little Mermaid alternate nightly at Malkin Bowl, with a Family Night performance of The Little Mermaid on Sunday, August 3, and continuing family nights through August 17.

• Season runs: July 3 – August 22, 2026
• Location: Malkin Bowl, Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC
• Admission: Tickets from $35

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Free Outdoor Concerts & Weekly Series

Recurring Series Running This Week

These weekly series all have dates falling within August 3–9, so they're easy to build into your plans.

• Kitsilano Showboat — free multicultural performances at Kits Beach, Wednesday to Sunday, 7:00 PM, through August 23.
• Robson Square Summer Dance Series — free lesson + social dancing under the glass domes, Fridays 7:00–10:30 PM. August 7's lesson is Tango.
• Sunday Afternoon Salsa & Bachata at Robson Square — free lessons and social dancing, Sundays 3:00–7:00 PM. August 9 is a Bachata lesson with BachaZouk Canada performing.
• Gastown Sunday Set — car-free Water Street with DJs, art, and vendors, Sundays noon–8 PM. August 9 is a "Sunday Sessions" edition with jazz, funk, and disco DJs.
• Uptown Live Summer Series — free street performances in Uptown New Westminster, Saturdays and Sundays, noon–4 PM.
• Sounds of Summer — free outdoor concerts in Surrey parks, Wednesdays 6:30–8:00 PM. August 5 lands at Darts Hill Garden Park with Ben Dunnill.
• Fridays on Front — free Friday-night street festival on Front Street, New Westminster. Returns Friday, August 7.
• Deckchair Cinema V — outdoor film nights at The Polygon Gallery, North Vancouver. August 6 screens Creedwith a live performance by Secret Beaches.
• Evo Summer Cinema — Canada's largest outdoor movie series at Stanley Park's Ceperley Meadow, Tuesdays. August 4 screens Hoppers.
• Cinema Under the Stars — free outdoor movies in Port Coquitlam. August 8 screens Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl at Gates Park, 8:45 PM.

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Markets & Shopping

Where to Shop and Eat This Weekend

• Richmond Night Market — 500+ food vendors and 100+ retail booths, Friday–Sunday. Open all weekend through August 9.
• Shipyards Night Market — waterfront Friday-night market at The Shipyards, North Vancouver, with a beer garden and skyline views. Runs Friday, August 7.
• White Rock Night Market — beachfront night market along Marine Drive with food trucks and live music. Next date is Friday, August 7, 3:00–10:00 PM.
• Junction Public Market — daily container market on the downtown waterfront at Granville Square, Tuesday–Sunday, 11 AM–6 PM.
• The Vegan Night Market — plant-based food and shopping market. Next date is Thursday, August 6 at Trout Lake, 6:00–9:30 PM.

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Family & Kids

Great Options for Families

• Playland — Vancouver's iconic amusement park at the PNE grounds, open Wednesday–Sunday, 11 AM–6 PM, with extended Summer Nights on select Fridays and Saturdays through August 15.
• FUNBOX Vancouver — a 25,000-square-foot inflatable bounce park at Coquitlam Centre, open daily with timed sessions.
• Chilliwack Corn Festival — fresh-roasted corn, a corn eating contest, and live music at Greendale Acres Farm. Weekend 2 runs August 8–9, featuring Desiree Walde and the Backroad Revival Band.

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Planning Your Weekend

With so much happening across the region, it helps to pick a home base. Aviation fans have a clear pull toward Abbotsford for the Airshow and Chilliwack Fair, both running the full Friday-to-Sunday stretch. Downtown Vancouver is stacked with free cultural festivals — Light Up Chinatown, Thai Festival Vancouver, and Astro Arts Festival are all walkable from each other on Saturday and Sunday. And if live music is the priority, Burnaby Blues + Roots Festival, Pleasant Day Festival, and the closing weekend of Harmony Arts Festival offer three very different free concert experiences without needing a ticket. For the ticketed crowd, IVE at Rogers Arena and Suki Waterhouse at the Orpheum are both Saturday-into-Sunday anchor events worth building an evening around.

This guide was compiled by Vancouver Page Local Guide. Event details, including times and locations, are subject to change — always check the official event page before heading out.

• August 10 – August 16, 2026 (Monday–Sunday)

This week might be the loudest one yet for Metro Vancouver's summer calendar. AC/DC is playing at BC Place Stadium in downtown Vancouver, Thousands of people are expected at a car show in Port Coquitlam, and the Fraser Valley is hosting everything from a mural festival to a triathlon to a meteor shower watch party. Below is everything worth knowing between Monday, August 10 and Sunday, August 16, 2026, compiled by Vancouver Page Local Guide and ranked roughly by popularity.

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Most Popular Events This Week

1. AC/DC Power Up Tour 2026 in Vancouver

One of the biggest stadium tours of the year makes a rare Vancouver stop, with The Pretty Reckless opening. Expect a full BC Place crowd for a night of arena-rock staples.

• Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026
• Time: 7:00 PM
• Location: BC Place, Vancouver, BC
• Admission: Ticketed (4-ticket limit per person/card)

2. Daniel Caesar: Son Of Spergy Tour 2026

The Grammy-winning R&B singer-songwriter headlines Rogers Arena with support from 070 Shake, bringing his gospel-inflected sound to a rare Vancouver arena date.

• Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026
• Doors: 6:30 PM | Show: 7:30 PM
• Location: Rogers Arena, 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver, BC
• Admission: Ticketed (4-ticket limit per person/card)

3. Downtown Port Coquitlam Car Show 2026

Now in its 21st year, this free car show draws more than 70,000 spectators and 400+ classic and custom vehicles into downtown PoCo, kicking off with a Saturday night cruise and BBQ.

• Dates: Saturday, August 15 (Cruise & BBQ) & Sunday, August 16 (Show Day), 2026
• Hours: Sat 4:00–8:00 PM | Sun 10:00 AM–4:00 PM (entertainment until 7:15 PM)
• Location: Downtown Port Coquitlam, BC
• Admission: Free (Saturday breakfast $5)

4. RibFest Langley 2026

One of Langley's biggest summer traditions returns for three days, drawing 47,000+ visitors with famous BBQ ribbers, a full KidZone, and site-wide beverage service, all in support of local Rotary causes.

• Dates: Friday, August 14 – Sunday, August 16, 2026
• Hours: 11:00 AM–9:00 PM (Fri–Sat), 11:00 AM–8:00 PM (Sun)
• Location: McLeod Athletic Park, Langley, BC
• Admission: By donation

5. Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival

Canada's largest professional Shakespeare festival continues in Vanier Park, with four productions in rotation including The Merry Wives of Windsor and Macbeth.

• Season runs: June 9 – September 19, 2026
• Location: Sen̓áḵw / Vanier Park, 1695 Whyte Avenue, Vancouver, BC
• Admission: Tickets from $30

6. Chilliwack Flight Fest Airshow 2026

Billed as Canada's longest-running free airshow, Flight Fest features stunt pilots, aerobatic teams, and vintage aircraft, opening with a ticketed Saturday night Hangar Party.

• Dates: Saturday, August 15 (Hangar Party) & Sunday, August 16 (Air Show), 2026
• Hours: Hangar Party 7:00 PM–12:00 AM | Air Show gates 11:00 AM, flying at 12:30 PM
• Location: Chilliwack Airport, Chilliwack, BC
• Admission: Air Show is free; Hangar Party is separately ticketed

7. Arts Alive Festival 2026 in Langley

Marking its 30th anniversary, this free street festival closes down Fraser Highway for more than 200 visual and performing artists, with live music running all day on the Main Stage.

• Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
• Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Location: Fraser Highway (between 204th & 206th Street), Langley, BC
• Admission: Free

8. Vancouver T100 Triathlon 2026

Elite pro racing meets a full multi-sport festival at Locarno Beach, with four race distances spanning two days, including a Sunday 100km pro-distance race.

• Dates: Friday, August 14 – Sunday, August 16, 2026 (races Aug 15–16)
• Location: Locarno Beach (Jericho Sailing Centre), Vancouver, BC
• Admission: Entry fees vary by distance

9. BC Dumpling Festival 2026

Coquitlam's 5th annual dumpling celebration fills Town Centre Park with food trucks, a dumpling eating competition, and a nearly all-day entertainment stage.

• Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
• Time: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Location: Town Centre Park, Coquitlam, BC
• Admission: Free

10. Battle of the Brews 2026 in Surrey

Now in its 8th year, this craft beer tasting event at Surrey Civic Plaza supports local youth programs through the Surrey Fire Fighters' Charitable Society, with live music and food trucks.

• Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
• Time: Doors 12:30 PM, event 1:00–5:00 PM
• Location: Surrey Civic Plaza, Surrey, BC
• Admission: $55 general admission, 19+

11. Truck Stop Concert Series 2026

Now a decade running, Vancouver's favourite outdoor summer country night takes over the Red Truck Beer parking lot with live music, line dancing, and a mechanical bull.

• Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
• Time: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
• Location: Red Truck Beer, 295 East 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC
• Admission: Ticketed, limited availability

12. Hustinder Live in Vancouver 2026

Punjabi singer-songwriter Hustinder brings his genre-blending Bhangra, folk, and hip-hop sound to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre for a rare Vancouver date.

• Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
• Time: Doors 7:00 PM, show 8:00 PM
• Location: Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver, BC
• Admission: Ticketed

13. Circus Osorio 2026 in Tsawwassen

"The International Circus Under the Big Top" sets up in the Tsawwassen Mills parking lot for four days, with nine showtimes across the run.

• Dates: Thursday, August 13 – Sunday, August 16, 2026
• Times: Multiple daily showtimes (2:30, 5:00, and 7:30 PM slots)
• Location: Tsawwassen Mills, 5000 Canoe Pass Way, Tsawwassen, BC
• Admission: Ticketed

14. Chilliwack Mural Festival 2026

Now in its seventh year, downtown Chilliwack turns into a live outdoor gallery as large-scale murals go up in real time, paired with a street party and guided mural tours.

• Dates: Street Party & Tours Aug 14–15, Tours only Aug 16, 2026
• Location: Downtown Chilliwack, BC
• Admission: Free street party; tours may require booking

15. Vancouver Classical Guitar Festival 2026

Now in its 7th year, this festival brings workshops, masterclasses, and two public concerts to Capilano University, headlined by Argentine composer-guitarist Maximo Diego Pujol.

• Dates: August 13–16, 2026 (concerts Aug 14 & 15, 7:30 PM)
• Location: Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC
• Admission: Concert tickets from $35

16. Richmond Garlic Festival 2026

Around 5,000 visitors turn out to Terra Nova Rural Park for garlic-themed food, a farmer's market, raptor demonstrations, and a free shuttle from Richmond City Hall.

• Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
• Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Location: The Sharing Farm, Terra Nova Rural Park, Richmond, BC
• Admission: By donation (suggested $5)

17. VMO Symphony 2026 at Jack Poole Plaza

Now in its 10th year, the Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra's free outdoor concert brings a film-music program — including a live Jurassic Park performance — to the downtown waterfront.

• Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026
• Time: 7:00 PM
• Location: Jack Poole Plaza, 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC
• Admission: Free

18. Meteor Shower Watch 2026 at Aldergrove Regional Park

Metro Vancouver Regional Parks hosts an evening under the Perseids meteor shower, with telescopes, a lantern-lit trail, live performances, and optional tent camping.

• Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
• Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• Location: Aldergrove Regional Park, Abbotsford, BC
• Admission: $20 per vehicle; tent camping $40 per tent

19. Surrey Greek Food Festival 2026

A nine-day celebration of Greek food and culture with nightly live entertainment, from traditional dance to full bands.

• Dates: August 15–23, 2026
• Hours: Weekdays 4:00–10:00 PM, weekends 12:00–10:00 PM
• Location: 13181 96 Ave, Surrey, BC

20. Richmond Art Market 2026

More than 35 local artists and makers set up at Lipont Theatre for a three-day market of ceramics, illustration, jewelry, and zines.

• Dates: Friday, August 14 – Sunday, August 16, 2026
• Hours: Fri 5–8 PM, Sat & Sun 11 AM–6 PM
• Location: Lipont Theatre, 4211 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC
• Admission: Free by donation (ticket required)

21. Car-Free Day 2026 in Port Moody

St. Johns Street closes to traffic for an afternoon of live music, local vendors, and family activities in downtown Port Moody.

• Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026
• Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• Location: St. Johns Street, Port Moody, BC
• Admission: Free

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Theatre & Performing Arts

Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS)

Sister Act and Disney's The Little Mermaid alternate nightly at Malkin Bowl, with a Family Night performance of The Little Mermaid on Monday, August 10.

• Season runs: July 3 – August 22, 2026
• Location: Malkin Bowl, Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC
• Admission: Tickets from $35

Bard After Dark

An intimate late-night improv cabaret in the Douglas Campbell Theatre, presented in partnership with Tightrope Theatre, with a rotating cast building each show from audience suggestions.

• Dates: August 7 – August 28, 2026
• Time: 10:00 PM
• Location: Vanier Park, Vancouver, BC
• Admission: Ticketed

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Free Outdoor Concerts & Weekly Series

Recurring Series Running This Week

These weekly series all have dates falling within August 10–16, so they're easy to build into your plans.

• Brahm's Tams Drum Circle at Third Beach — a free, unstructured community drum circle at Stanley Park's Third Beach every Tuesday evening from 6:00 PM until sunset. Next date: Tuesday, August 11.
• Sounds of Summer — free outdoor concerts in Surrey parks, Wednesdays 6:30–8:00 PM. August 12 lands at Francis Park with Robyn Froese's Fleetwood Mac tribute.
• Kitsilano Showboat — free multicultural performances at Kits Beach, Wednesday to Sunday, 7:00 PM, through August 23.
• Summer Movie Nights Vancouver — free Thursday-night screenings downtown. August 13 is the series finale, screening Ready Player One.
• Deckchair Cinema V — outdoor film nights at The Polygon Gallery, North Vancouver. August 13 screens A League of Their Own.
• VMO Symphony at Jack Poole Plaza — see full listing above (Thursday, August 13).
• Robson Square Summer Dance Series — free lesson + social dancing under the glass domes, Fridays 7:00–10:30 PM. August 14's lesson is West Coast Swing.
• Fridays on Front — free Friday-night street festival on Front Street, New Westminster. Returns Friday, August 14.
• Uptown Live Summer Series — free street performances in Uptown New Westminster, Saturdays and Sundays, noon–4 PM.
• Evo Summer Cinema — Canada's largest outdoor movie series at Stanley Park's Ceperley Meadow, Tuesdays. August 11 screens Crazy Rich Asians.
• Sunday Afternoon Salsa & Bachata at Robson Square — free lessons and social dancing, Sundays 3:00–7:00 PM. August 16 is a Salsa lesson with Salsa Caliente and Katya & Miguel performing.
• Gastown Sunday Set — car-free Water Street with DJs, art, and vendors, Sundays noon–8 PM. August 16 is a "Slow Sunday" edition.

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Markets & Shopping

Where to Shop and Eat This Week

• Richmond Night Market — 500+ food vendors and 100+ retail booths, open Friday through Sunday plus long-weekend Mondays.
• Shipyards Night Market — waterfront Friday-night market at The Shipyards, North Vancouver, with a beer garden and skyline views. Runs Friday, August 14.
• Junction Public Market — daily container market on the downtown waterfront at Granville Square, Tuesday–Sunday, 11 AM–6 PM.

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More to Explore This Week

Family, Nightlife & Continuing Attractions

• Playland — Vancouver's iconic amusement park at the PNE grounds, open Wednesday–Sunday, 11 AM–6 PM, with extended Summer Nights on select Fridays and Saturdays through August 15.
• Sip 'n Dips — an adults-only (19+) after-hours waterpark evening in Langley. Next date: Thursday, August 13, 6:30–9:00 PM.
• Vines Art Festival — the 12th annual multi-park arts festival wraps up its run this week with its closing event, "Alchemy: Never Static," at Trout Lake Park on Saturday, August 15, 1:00 PM.
• Richmond Sunflower Festival — acres of blooming sunflowers, wagon and train rides, and giant animated dinosaurs at Richmond Country Farms, open daily with live music Saturdays and Sundays, 1:00–5:00 PM.
• Summer Cinema in Burnaby — free outdoor movies at Civic Square and Confederation Park. August 14 screens A Minecraft Movie at Civic Square; August 15 screens Bad Guys 2 at Confederation Park.

• August 17 – August 23, 2026 (Monday–Sunday)

This weekend might be the biggest one yet for Metro Vancouver's summer calendar. The PNE Fair opens its gates at the Pacific National Exhibition, dragon boats race across False Creek in a free one-time regatta, and thousands of hand-decorated lanterns float onto the water in Coquitlam. Below is everything worth knowing between Monday, August 17 and Sunday, August 23, 2026, compiled by Vancouver Page Local Guide and ranked roughly by popularity.

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Most Popular Events This Week

1. PNE Fair 2026

Metro Vancouver's biggest annual event returns for 17 days of rides, SuperDogs, nightly fireworks, and fair classics, opening this weekend with its lowest admission of the season.

• Date: Saturday, August 22 – Monday, September 7, 2026 (closed August 24 and 31)
• Time: Varies by attraction; grounds generally open 11:00 AM
• Location: Pacific National Exhibition, Vancouver, BC
• Admission: Ticketed — $7 Opening Weekend (August 22–23), regular tickets and Season Passes on sale now

2. PNE Summer Night Concerts

A stacked concert series at the new Freedom Mobile Arch, opening with Blue Rodeo and running through Nelly, Zedd, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Boy George & Culture Club.

• Date: Saturday, August 22 – Monday, September 7, 2026
• Time: Varies by performer
• Location: Freedom Mobile Arch, PNE Fairgrounds, Vancouver, BC
• Admission: Ticketed, from approximately $49, includes PNE Fair admission

3. Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Regatta

A free, one-time celebration of Vancouver's dragon boating tradition on False Creek, combining a full day of racing with a headliner EDM set and cultural pavilions.

• Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
• Time: Public event 9:00 AM–6:30 PM, races 8:00 AM–5:30 PM
• Location: Concord Pacific Place, 88 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver, BC
• Admission: Free

4. Ali Wong Live in Vancouver

The comedian's four-night stand-up run at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre closes out this weekend, bringing her sharp, unfiltered comedy to a fourth and final Vancouver date.

• Date: Closing night, Saturday, August 22, 2026
• Time: 8:00 PM
• Location: Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver, BC
• Admission: Ticketed via Ticketmaster, prices vary by seating

5. Vancouver Water Lantern Festival

Rated the number one festival in the world by USA Today, this two-night celebration blends live music and food trucks with a once-a-year moment: releasing a hand-decorated lantern onto the water at dusk.

• Date: Saturday–Sunday, August 22–23, 2026
• Time: 5:30 PM–9:30 PM
• Location: Town Centre Park, 1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, BC
• Admission: Ticketed, expected to sell out; children under 8 free

6. Theatre Under the Stars

Vancouver's iconic outdoor musical theatre tradition wraps its season at Malkin Bowl with alternating performances of Sister Act and Disney's The Little Mermaid.

• Date: Closing night, Saturday, August 22, 2026
• Time: 8:00 PM–11:00 PM
• Location: Malkin Bowl, Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC
• Admission: Ticketed, from $35 (Youth) / $69 (Adult)

7. Diner en Blanc Vancouver

Thousands of guests dressed head-to-toe in white gather at designated departure points before being led to a secret location for an elegant, all-white outdoor dinner and dance.

• Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026
• Time: Evening (exact time TBA)
• Location: Secret location, revealed day-of, Vancouver, BC
• Admission: $60 per person (sold in pairs), plus a $14 membership fee

8. Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival

Canada's largest professional Shakespeare festival continues its season on the Vanier Park waterfront with four productions, including Macbeth and The Merry Wives of Windsor.

• Date: Ongoing all week, through September 19, 2026
• Time: Evening performances
• Location: Sen̓áḵw / Vanier Park, 1695 Whyte Avenue, Vancouver, BC
• Admission: Ticketed, from $30

9. Hyack's Summer Music & Fireworks Festival

A free evening of artisan vendors, live entertainment, 20 food stalls, and a fireworks finale over the Fraser River at the New Westminster Quay.

• Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
• Time: 4:00 PM–10:00 PM (fireworks at 9:30 PM)
• Location: New Westminster Quay, 700 Quayside Drive, New Westminster, BC
• Admission: Free

10. Salmon Sessions Music Festival

Now in its 4th year, six BC bands play by the river alongside hatchery tours and a beverage garden, with every ticket supporting the volunteer-run Little Campbell Hatchery.

• Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
• Time: 3:00 PM–9:00 PM
• Location: Semiahmoo Fish and Game Club, 1284 184 Street, Surrey, BC
• Admission: $25 General / $75 VIP; children 12 and under free

11. Afro Caribbean Summerfest

A free, two-day celebration of Afro, Reggae, and Soca music and culture at Surrey Civic Plaza, with a track record of drawing major headliners.

• Date: Saturday–Sunday, August 22–23, 2026
• Time: 12:00 PM–10:00 PM
• Location: Surrey Civic Plaza, 13450 104 Avenue, Surrey, BC
• Admission: Free

12. Spaghetti Disco

A brand-new Italian wine, pasta, and disco festival taking over Grandview Park for Ferragosto, Italy's biggest summer celebration, from the creators of Rosé Disco Wine Fest.

• Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
• Time: 2:00 PM–8:00 PM
• Location: Grandview Park, Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC
• Admission: $75 early bird General Admission (regular $95)

13. Metro Vancouver Feast of Fields

Now in its 31st year, this wandering harvest festival at UBC Farm brings together the region's top chefs, bakers, vintners, and brewers for an afternoon of sampling, all included in the ticket price.

• Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
• Time: 1:00 PM–4:00 PM (VIP early access from 12:00 PM)
• Location: UBC Farm, 3461 Ross Drive, Vancouver, BC
• Admission: Ticketed; all food and beverages included

14. Kitsilano Showboat

Celebrating 91 years of free summer entertainment, this closing weekend brings multicultural performances and live music to the water at Kitsilano Beach.

• Date: Final weekend, through Sunday, August 23, 2026
• Time: 7:00 PM nightly
• Location: Kitsilano Beach, Vancouver, BC
• Admission: Free

15. Indonesia Festival

A full day of Indonesian food, culture, and heritage in the heart of downtown, with authentic dishes, live cultural performances, and a pop-up market.

• Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
• Time: 11:00 AM–7:00 PM
• Location: Vancouver Art Gallery, 750 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC
• Admission: Free

16. Richmond Maritime Festival

Now in its 23rd year, this free weekend celebration brings restored wooden boats, live music, and maritime-themed kids' activities to the historic shipyards in Steveston.

• Date: Saturday–Sunday, August 22–23, 2026
• Time: 11:00 AM–6:00 PM both days
• Location: Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, Steveston, Richmond, BC
• Admission: Free

17. Taste of Cloverdale

Unlimited tastings from local restaurants, paired with BC wines, craft beer, and spirits, plus live music from Lawless, with proceeds supporting the BC Vintage Truck Museum.

• Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
• Time: 6:00 PM–10:00 PM
• Location: Shannon Hall, 6050 176 Street, Cloverdale, Surrey, BC
• Admission: $60 Adult / $85 VIP

18. Rooftop Remix at VPL Central Library

An after-hours fundraising party in donor-supported spaces of the Central Library, with a live DJ, canapés, and a curated book giveaway, supporting free Early Learning Spaces at VPL branches.

• Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
• Time: 5:00 PM–8:30 PM
• Location: VPL Central Library, 350 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC
• Admission: $100 general admission

19. Pet-A-Palooza: Day of the Dog

A free, pet-friendly street festival taking over Yaletown, built entirely around dogs and their people, with vendors and activities along Mainland Street.

• Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
• Time: 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
• Location: Mainland Street, Yaletown, Vancouver, BC
• Admission: Free

20. Westcoast Comic Con

A day built around comics, collectibles, and pop culture at the Maritime Labour Centre, with a collectibles trade show, artist meet-and-greets, and a cosplay contest.

• Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
• Time: See event page for hours
• Location: Maritime Labour Centre, 1880 Triumph Street, Vancouver, BC
• Admission: Check event page for ticket pricing

21. Fort Langley Car Show

A free classic and custom car display bringing the community together, with every dollar raised through vehicle registration going directly to the Langley Food Bank.

• Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
• Time: 9:00 AM–3:30 PM (registered car arrival from 8:00 AM)
• Location: 23433 Mavis Avenue, Fort Langley, Langley Township, BC
• Admission: Free for spectators; $20 to register a vehicle online, $25 at the gate if spots remain

22. Cruise the Shore Car Show

An annual weekend celebrating rare, custom, and collector vehicles across the North Shore, with all proceeds this year benefiting the Kay Meek Arts Society.

• Date: Saturday–Sunday, August 22–23, 2026
• Time: Car Cruise 11:30 AM–3:00 PM (Saturday); Show & Shine 10:00 AM–4:00 PM (Sunday)
• Location: Departs Capilano University, North Vancouver; Show & Shine at Park Royal, West Vancouver
• Admission: Free to attend; cruise participants must register

23. The Big Dirty Mud Wrestling

Now in its 3rd year, this free-to-watch mud wrestling showdown pairs off friends, siblings, and spouses for an afternoon of muddy mayhem, followed by live music from the Michael Andrew Blues Band.

• Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
• Time: Mud Wrestling 3:00–5:00 PM; Live Music 6:00–9:00 PM
• Location: Roots and Wings Distillery, 7897 240th Street, Langley, BC
• Admission: Free for spectators; $20 per participant to wrestle

24. The Magic of Sunflowers at Taves Family Farms

A golden sunflower garden with hidden gnome scenes, a 150-ft slide, and pedal karts, with a Butterfly Release add-on available this weekend only.

• Date: Butterfly Release weekend, August 21–23, 2026
• Time: Daytime hours, with select evening openings until dusk
• Location: Taves Family Farms, Abbotsford, BC
• Admission: Reservation recommended; gate price runs $3 more per ticket than booking ahead

25. Surrey Greek Food Festival

Nine days of Greek food and nightly live entertainment, including traditional Greek dancing and bands, closing out its run this weekend.

• Date: Closing weekend, through Sunday, August 23, 2026
• Time: Weekdays 4:00 PM–10:00 PM; weekends 12:00 PM–10:00 PM
• Location: 13181 96 Avenue, Surrey, BC
• Admission: Check event page for details

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Free Outdoor Concerts & Weekly Series

Recurring Series Running This Week

These weekly series all have dates falling within August 17–23, so they're easy to build into your plans.

• Robson Square Summer Dance Series — free lesson and social dancing under the glass domes, Fridays 7:00–10:30 PM. August 21's lesson is Rumba.
• Sunday Afternoon Salsa & Bachata at Robson Square — free lessons and social dancing, Sundays 3:00–7:00 PM. August 23 is a Bachata lesson with live performances.
• Gastown Sunday Set — car-free Water Street with DJs, art, and vendors, Sundays 12:00–8:00 PM. August 23 is a Flower Sundays edition.
• Fridays on Front — free Friday-night street festival on Front Street, New Westminster. Returns Friday, August 21.
• White Rock Concerts at the Pier — free waterfront concert series marking its 10th anniversary season. Delhi 2 Dublin headlines Thursday, August 20.
• Whistler Summer Concert Series — free outdoor concerts at Whistler Olympic Plaza. Galactic featuring Jelly Joseph plays August 20, Trooper plays August 21.

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Markets & Shopping

Where to Shop and Eat This Week

• Richmond Night Market — 500+ food vendors and 100+ retail booths, open Friday through Sunday, with $7 general admission and a $40 Zoom Pass for express entry.
• Shipyards Night Market — waterfront Friday-night market at The Shipyards, North Vancouver, with a beer garden and skyline views. Runs Friday, August 21.
• Junction Public Market — daily container market on the downtown waterfront at Granville Square, Tuesday–Sunday, 11:00 AM–6:00 PM.
• Cloverdale Market Days — free open-air market in Historic Downtown Cloverdale, Saturday, August 22, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM.
• The Vegan Night Market — plant-based food, drinks, and live music at Locarno Beach, Thursday, August 20, 6:00 PM–9:30 PM, admission by donation.

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More to Explore This Week

Family, Nightlife & Continuing Attractions

• Pet-A-Palooza: Day of the Dog — a free, pet-friendly street festival taking over Yaletown, Sunday, August 23, 11:00 AM–4:00 PM.
• Westcoast Comic Con — comics, collectibles, and cosplay at the Maritime Labour Centre, Sunday, August 23.
• Fort Langley Car Show — free classic car show benefiting the Langley Food Bank, Sunday, August 23, 9:00 AM–3:30 PM.
• Cruise the Shore Car Show — charity car cruise and show-and-shine across the North Shore, Saturday–Sunday, August 22–23, benefiting the Kay Meek Arts Society.
• The Big Dirty Mud Wrestling — free-to-watch mud wrestling and live music at Roots and Wings Distillery, Saturday, August 22.
• The Magic of Sunflowers at Taves Family Farms — a golden sunflower garden in Abbotsford, with a Butterfly Release weekend running August 21–23.
• Surrey Greek Food Festival — nine days of Greek food and nightly live entertainment, closing weekend through Sunday, August 23.
• Vancouver Outdoor Salsa Festival — free, all-day salsa dancing, workshops, and live bands at Hastings Mill Park, Saturday, August 22, 12:00 PM–8:00 PM.

• August 24 – August 30, 2026 (Monday–Sunday)

1. Guns N' Roses: World Tour 2026

Rock legends Guns N' Roses bring their World Tour 2026 to BC Place for a stadium show in downtown Vancouver, one of the summer's marquee concert dates.

[caption id="attachment_17845" align="alignnone" width="1728"] Guns N' Roses in Vancouver[/caption]

• Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
• Time: 6:25 PM
• Location: BC Place, Vancouver, BC
• Admission: Ticketed via Ticketmaster, prices vary by seating

2. PNE Fair 2026

Metro Vancouver's biggest annual event continues its 17-day run of rides, SuperDogs, nightly fireworks, and fair classics, with the Fair closed on Monday, August 24 and 31.

• Date: August 22 – September 7, 2026 (closed August 24 and 31)
• Time: Varies by attraction; grounds generally open 11:00 AM
• Location: Pacific National Exhibition, Vancouver, BC
• Admission: Ticketed, regular tickets and Season Passes on sale now

3. Soulrise Music Festival

Presented by OFF2 Entertainment in partnership with Insomniac, this waterfront electronic music festival at Ambleside Park is headlined by internationally acclaimed artist Anyma presenting ÆDEN, with Argy and Kevin de Vries also performing.

• Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
• Time: 1:00 PM–10:00 PM
• Location: Ambleside Park, West Vancouver, BC
• Admission: Ticketed, 19+ only

4. The Red Clay Strays

Alabama's fastest-rising country rock act brings its first arena tour to Rogers Arena behind the new album Grateful, with Wyatt Flores and Sweet Talk opening.

• Date: Sunday, August 30, 2026
• Time: Doors at 5:30 PM, show at 6:30 PM
• Location: Rogers Arena, Vancouver, BC
• Admission: Ticketed via Ticketmaster, prices vary by seating

5. Kimchi & K-Food Festival

Billed as Western Canada's largest Korean food and culture festival, this year's edition projects more than 100,000 visitors, with a K-Street Food Zone, a first-of-its-kind kimbap-making class, and a 16-team K-pop dance championship judged by Jihyo Park.

• Date: Friday–Saturday, August 28–29, 2026
• Time: 11:00 AM–8:00 PM
• Location: Town Centre Park, 1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, BC
• Admission: Free general admission; select classes and experiences require registration or a fee

6. Max Amini Live in Vancouver

Comedian Max Amini, the first Iranian-American comedian to headline Madison Square Garden, brings a fresh hour of stand-up to the Orpheum Theatre, with a second show added due to demand.

• Date: Saturday, August 29 & Sunday, August 30, 2026
• Time: See Showpass listing for exact showtimes
• Location: Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver, BC
• Admission: Ticketed, prices vary by seating

7. Brewery & the Beast

More than 60 of Vancouver's best chefs and restaurants cook over live fire and serve unlimited dishes as part of a single all-inclusive ticket, alongside a full beverage program and live music.

• Date: Sunday, August 30, 2026
• Time: VIP 1:00 PM–5:00 PM (sold out); Main Event 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
• Location: Concord Pacific Place, 811 Carrall Street, Vancouver, BC
• Admission: Main Event $179.95 plus tax and fees; VIP sold out; 19+

8. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring in Concert

Orchestre FILMharmonique performs Howard Shore's complete score live in sync with a screening of The Fellowship of the Ring.

• Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
• Time: Doors at 6:30 PM, show at 7:30 PM
• Location: Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver, BC
• Admission: Ticketed, 8-ticket limit per person, PG-13

9. KPOP & Food Festival

Billed as the largest K-pop pop-up dance party in Vancouver, this free festival brings K-pop DJs, 10 food trucks, and more than 30 vendors to Surrey Civic Plaza.

• Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
• Time: 12:00 PM–8:00 PM
• Location: Surrey Civic Plaza, 13450 104 Avenue, Surrey, BC
• Admission: Free, all ages

10. Dutch Street Market

Now in its 4th year, this free weekend market spans five blocks of the Granville Pedestrian Zone with Dutch and Indonesian food, a flower market, football watch parties, live music, and DJs.

• Date: Saturday–Sunday, August 29–30, 2026
• Time: 11:00 AM–7:00 PM
• Location: Granville Pedestrian Zone (700–1100 blocks of Granville Street), Vancouver, BC
• Admission: Free, all ages

11. Car Free Day in Burnaby

Burnaby's new Car Free Day brings three stages of live entertainment, food trucks, and community booths to a closed-off Edmonds Street, part of a nationwide initiative encouraging people to leave their cars at home.

• Date: Sunday, August 30, 2026
• Time: 12:00 PM–5:00 PM
• Location: Edmonds Street, between Kingsway and Mary Avenue, Burnaby, BC
• Admission: Free

12. Port Day at Canada Place

A free, family-friendly waterfront celebration of Vancouver's maritime industry, with live music headlined by Fake Shark, marine demonstrations, vessel simulators, and 20+ interactive exhibitor booths.

• Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
• Time: 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
• Location: Canada Place, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC
• Admission: Free

13. Summer Sound Off at Thunderbird Show Park

Country stars Brett Kissel and Chad Brownlee headline a night of live music under the stars, with special guests Karen Lee Batten and Morgan Griffiths.

• Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
• Time: Gates open at 5:30 PM
• Location: Thunderbird Show Park, 6975 248 Street, Langley, BC
• Admission: $45–$1,200 depending on ticket type

14. Public Disco: Downtown Vancouver

Public Disco closes its 10th summer season with a free, all-ages day of all-vinyl DJ sets, a record market, and a vintage market on the steps of the Vancouver Art Gallery.

• Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
• Time: 2:00 PM–10:00 PM
• Location: North Plaza, Vancouver Art Gallery, 750 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC
• Admission: Free, all ages

15. SFU Summer Festival

A one-day anime convention styled after a Japanese Matsuri festival, combining festival games, artist and vendor booths, food vendors, and stage performances on SFU's Burnaby Mountain campus.

• Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
• Time: 12:00 PM–7:00 PM
• Location: SFU Burnaby Campus, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, BC
• Admission: Ticketed, see event page for pricing

16. Portobello West Summer Shoppe Market

Marking its 20-year milestone as Vancouver's original makers market, Portobello West launches a new Summer Shoppe concept with more than 69 vendors of family fashion, jewelry, art, and gourmet goods.

• Date: Saturday–Sunday, August 29–30, 2026
• Time: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Location: Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, BC
• Admission: Free

17. Langley Air Fair

A free, family-friendly day of static aircraft displays, a Young Aviators Kids Zone, a new Collector Car Club Zone, and live entertainment at Langley Regional Airport.

• Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
• Time: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Location: Langley Regional Airport (YNJ), 5385 216 Street, Langley, BC
• Admission: Free

18. Richmond Sunflower Festival

Acres of blooming sunflowers across more than 20 varieties, with wagon and train rides, giant animated dinosaurs, and live weekend music at Richmond Country Farms.

• Date: Ongoing, opened August 2, 2026; live music weekends
• Time: Live music Saturdays and Sundays, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
• Location: Richmond Country Farms, 12900 Steveston Highway, Richmond, BC
• Admission: Ticketed

19. Say Hello Block Party

Hello Goodbye Bar brings its energy to the street for a summer send-off block party with cold drinks and live DJs in Helmcken Plaza.

• Date: Sunday, August 30, 2026
• Time: 2:00 PM–7:00 PM
• Location: Helmcken Plaza, Yaletown, Vancouver, BC
• Admission: Free to attend; drinks purchased separately

20. Brentwood Pet Parade

Now in its 3rd year, this best-dressed pet parade invites four-legged locals to strut through the Brentwood Farmers Market for prizes and treats.

• Date: Sunday, August 30, 2026
• Time: Check-in 11:15 AM, parade starts 11:30 AM
• Location: Brentwood Boulevard, The Amazing Brentwood, Burnaby, BC
• Admission: Free; pre-registration required

21. The Magic of Sunflowers at Taves Family Farms

A golden sunflower garden with hidden gnome scenes, a 150-ft Mystical Slide, and pedal karts, running Thursdays through Sundays with select evening openings until dusk.

• Date: Thursdays–Sundays, August 20 – September 6, 2026
• Time: Daytime hours, with select evening openings until dusk
• Location: Taves Family Farms, Abbotsford, BC
• Admission: Reservation recommended; gate price runs $3 more per ticket than booking ahead

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Free Outdoor Concerts & Weekly Series

Recurring Series Running This Week

These weekly series all have dates falling within August 28–30, so they're easy to build into your plans.

• Whistler Summer Concert Series — free outdoor concerts at Whistler Olympic Plaza. Friday, August 28's headliner is The Hip Abduction.
• Sunday Afternoon Salsa & Bachata at Robson Square — free lessons and social dancing, Sundays 3:00–7:00 PM. August 30 is the series' final Sunday of the season, with a Salsa lesson.
• Gastown Sunday Set — car-free Water Street with DJs, art, and vendors, Sundays 12:00–8:00 PM. August 30 is an Art Takeover edition.
• Uptown Live Summer Series — free live music and street performances in Uptown New Westminster, Saturdays and Sundays, 12:00 PM–4:00 PM.
• Summer Cinema in Burnaby — free outdoor movie night at Civic Square. Friday, August 28 screens Superman (2025), approximately 8:30 PM–10:15 PM.
• Bard After Dark — late-night improvised cabaret at the Douglas Campbell Theatre, wrapping its run Friday, August 28.

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Markets & Shopping

Where to Shop and Eat This Week

• Richmond Night Market — 500+ food vendors and 100+ retail booths, open Friday through Sunday, with $7 general admission and a $40 Zoom Pass for express entry.
• Shipyards Night Market — waterfront Friday-night market at The Shipyards, North Vancouver, with a beer garden and skyline views. Runs Friday, August 28.
• Junction Public Market — daily container market on the downtown waterfront at Granville Square, Tuesday–Sunday, 11:00 AM–6:00 PM.

• August 31 – September 6, 2026 (Monday–Sunday)

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Featured August 2026 Events

Featured events taking place in August will be highlighted here. Each featured listing will include event dates, location details, admission information, a short overview, and a link to the full event page.

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Family-Friendly Events in August 2026

August is perfect for family outings, offering outdoor festivals, summer attractions, kid-friendly activities, community celebrations, and school-break events suitable for all ages.

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Free & Budget-Friendly Events

August features many free and low-cost experiences, including outdoor concerts, cultural festivals, public celebrations, beach events, and community gatherings across Vancouver.

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Live Music, Arts & Cultural Events

From large outdoor concerts and music festivals to theatre performances and cultural showcases, August highlights Vancouver’s vibrant arts and entertainment scene.

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Outdoor & Late-Summer Experiences

With warm temperatures and long evenings, August is ideal for beach days, waterfront festivals, outdoor movies, night markets, cycling events, and scenic late-summer experiences throughout Vancouver.

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About This Guide

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