31+ Things to Do in Metro Vancouver This Week: July 20–26, 2026

Looking for the best events happening around Metro Vancouver this week? From major festivals and concerts to outdoor movies, theatre, food festivals, and cultural celebrations, here are this week's top picks.

This weekly guide is provided by Vancouver Page – Your Local Guide in Vancouver.

1. Grouse Mountain Centennial Festival 2026

Celebrate Grouse Mountain's 100th anniversary with spectacular drone shows, live entertainment, wildlife presentations, outdoor activities, and family fun.

• Dates: July 23 – August 3
• Location: Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver
• Admission: Included with Mountain Admission or Annual Pass

2. Vancouver Chinatown Festival 2026

One of Vancouver's biggest cultural festivals featuring lion dances, live entertainment, family activities, local food vendors, and cultural performances.

• Dates: July 25–26
• Location: Chinatown, Vancouver
• Admission: Free

3. Odlum Brown VanOpen 2026

Western Canada's largest professional tennis tournament featuring ATP Challenger and WTA 125 events.

• Dates: July 25 – August 1
• Location: Hollyburn Country Club, West Vancouver
• Admission: Ticketed (from $30)

4. BC Halal Food Festival 2026

Western Canada's largest halal food festival featuring international cuisine, carnival rides, shopping, and live entertainment.

• Dates: July 24–26
• Location: Surrey
• Admission: Free

5. Caribbean Days Festival 2026

Experience Caribbean culture with colourful parades, live music, authentic cuisine, artisan vendors, and family activities.

• Dates: July 25–26
• Location: Town Centre Park, Coquitlam
• Admission: Free

6. Disney's The Lion King Live in Concert

Watch Disney's classic film accompanied live by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra.

• Dates: July 24–25
• Location: Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver
• Admission: Ticketed

7. Chris Stapleton's All-American Road Show

Country superstar Chris Stapleton performs live with special guest The Teskey Brothers.

• Date: July 22
• Location: Rogers Arena, Vancouver
• Admission: Ticketed

8. Eastside Arts Festival 2026

Explore exhibitions, artist studios, workshops, public art, concerts, and creative experiences across East Vancouver.

• Dates: July 17–26
• Location: Eastside Arts District, Vancouver
• Admission: Many events are free

9. Festival of Joy 2026

A vibrant weekend featuring the Festival of Colours (Holi), Chariot Festival, live music, cultural performances, and delicious vegetarian food.

• Dates: July 25–26
• Location: Burnaby
• Admission: Free

10. False Creek Crab Fest 2026

Enjoy fresh BC Dungeness crab, waterfront dining, live entertainment, and local chefs.

• Date: July 26
• Location: False Creek Fishermen's Wharf, Vancouver
• Admission: Ticketed

11. Rosé Disco Vancouver 2026

Canada's largest rosé wine festival featuring wine tastings, gourmet food, DJs, and beachside dancing.

• Date: July 26
• Location: Jericho Beach, Vancouver
• Admission: Ticketed (19+)

12. Country Club Festival 2026

Country music, line dancing, mechanical bull rides, tequila tastings, and beach festival vibes.

• Date: July 25
• Location: Jericho Beach Park, Vancouver
• Admission: Ticketed (19+)

13. Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival

A four-day celebration of jazz, blues, wine tasting, food trucks, and internationally acclaimed musicians.

• Dates: July 23–26
• Location: Fort Langley
• Admission: Ticketed

14. Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS)

Watch Broadway favourites under the stars in Stanley Park.

• Dates: July 3 – August 22
• Location: Malkin Bowl, Stanley Park
• Admission: Ticketed

15. Evo Summer Cinema

Canada's largest outdoor movie series continues this week with Mean Girls.

• Date: July 21
• Location: Ceperley Meadow, Stanley Park
• Admission: Free

16. BOOM! Pro Wrestling

Enjoy an exciting night of live wrestling, Kits League matches, and family-friendly entertainment.

• Date: July 25
• Location: Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver
• Admission: Ticketed

17. Of Monsters and Men – The Mouse Parade Tour

The acclaimed Icelandic indie-folk band returns to Vancouver.

• Date: July 25
• Location: Queen Elizabeth Theatre
• Admission: Ticketed

18. Maple Ridge–Pitt Meadows Country Fest

Celebrate 125 years of agricultural tradition with carnival rides, live entertainment, exhibits, and family activities.

• Dates: July 24–26
• Location: Maple Ridge
• Admission: Free (Parking by donation)

19. Gastown Sunday Set

Spend Sunday exploring a car-free Water Street with flower markets, live music, art, patios, and shopping.

• Date: July 26
• Location: Gastown, Vancouver
• Admission: Free

20. Summer Movie Nights Vancouver

Enjoy The Hunger Games under the stars with themed entertainment before the movie.

• Date: July 23
• Location: Downtown Vancouver
• Admission: Free

21. Fridays on Front

Live music, street food, local vendors, and summer vibes in Downtown New Westminster.

• Date: July 24
• Location: Front Street, New Westminster
• Admission: Free

22. Robson Square Summer Dance Series

Free dance lessons, live performances, and social dancing beneath the iconic glass domes.

• Date: July 24
• Location: Robson Square, Vancouver
• Admission: Free

23. Sunday Afternoon Salsa & Bachata

Join free beginner lessons followed by social dancing and performances.

• Date: July 26
• Location: Robson Square
• Admission: Free

24. Kitsilano Showboat Summer Concerts

Enjoy free multicultural performances with spectacular sunset views.

• Dates: Wednesday–Sunday
• Location: Kitsilano Beach
• Admission: Free

25. Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival

Experience world-class Shakespeare performances overlooking English Bay.

• Dates: Through September 19
• Location: Vanier Park
• Admission: Ticketed

26. The Vegan Night Market

Discover vegan food, drinks, shopping, and live entertainment by the beach.

• Date: July 23
• Location: Locarno Beach
• Admission: By donation

27. White Rock Concerts at the Pier

Enjoy a free waterfront concert featuring Doug and the Slugs.

• Date: July 23
• Location: White Rock
• Admission: Free

28. White Rock Pride Week

The final days of Pride Week feature community celebrations and the Love Is Love Gala.

• Dates: Through July 24
• Location: White Rock
• Admission: Mostly free

29. Uptown Live Summer Series

Free live music and street performances throughout Uptown New Westminster.

• Dates: Weekend
• Location: New Westminster
• Admission: Free

30. Brahm's Tams Drum Circle

A legendary Vancouver summer tradition featuring sunset drumming, dancing, and community vibes.

• Date: Tuesday evening
• Location: Third Beach, Stanley Park
• Admission: Free

31. Teardrops on My Dildo Live

Award-winning Australian comedian Vanessa Larry Mitchell performs her hit 19+ stand-up show.

• Date: July 24
• Location: The Annex, Vancouver
• Admission: Ticketed

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