Looking for the best things to do around Metro Vancouver this week? From major cultural festivals and outdoor concerts to night markets, dance classes, and fireworks by the beach, there’s something happening for everyone between Tuesday, July 15 and Sunday, July 20, 2025.
Whether you're soaking up the sun at a night market, watching a Bollywood concert in Surrey, enjoying world-class folk music at Jericho Beach, or sipping a craft beer with live music, this curated weekly guide from Vancouver Page – Discover Local Events has all your top event picks.
| Category | Event |
|---|---|
| 🎭 Cultural Festivals | Korean Cultural Heritage Festival • Eastside Arts Festival • Surrey Fusion Festival • Taiwanese Heritage Month • Raga Echoes |
| 🎼 Music & Opera | Vancouver Folk Music Festival • Vancouver Classical Guitar Festival • Whistler Summer Concert Series • Summer Sounds • Robson Square Summer Dance |
| 🎤 Concerts | Fridays on Front • Uptown Live • Truck Stop Concert Series – LANCO • Harrison Festival of the Arts • The Weeknd – After Hours |
| 🎬 Outdoor Movies | Evo Summer Cinema • Summer Movie Nights |
| 💃 Dance Events | Dance Dance Dance • Brahm’s Tams Drum Circle |
| 🌈 Pride Events | White Rock Pride Family Day |
| 🐷 Food & Drink | Port Moody Ribfest • Aldergrove Agricultural Fair • The Cup at Hastings • Richmond Lavenderland |
| 🌿 Night Markets | Richmond Night Market • Shipyards Night Market • White Rock Night Market • Vegan Night Market |
| 🎭 Outdoor Theatre | Theatre Under the Stars • Bard on the Beach • Kitsilano Showboat |
| 🎇 Fireworks & Special Events | Honda Celebration of Light • PNE Playland |
📅 July 19, 2025 | 📍 Swangard Stadium, Burnaby | 🎟 Free
Celebrating Korean food, music, dance, and family-friendly activities.
📅 July 15–16, 2025 | 📍 BC Place | 🎟 Ticketed
Global pop icon live in concert in Vancouver.
📅 July 17, 2025 | ⏰ 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
📍 Pirate Adventures Cruises, 1820 Mast Ln, Granville Island, Vancouver
Enjoy a summer evening on the water with live bellydance performances, music, and stunning city views aboard a themed sunset cruise. Ticketed event.
📅 July 20, 2025 | 📍 Bell Performing Arts Centre | 🎟 Ticketed
A Bollywood & South Asian music celebration, live in Surrey.
📅 July 19, 2025 | 📍 Miramar Village Plaza, White Rock
Celebrate love, diversity, and community with drag shows, family fun, and local vendors at this free, all-ages pride event.
📅 July 19–20, 2025 | 📍 Holland Park | 🎟 Free
Over 50 cultural pavilions, 8 music stages, and food from around the world.
📅 July 18–27 | 📍 Vancouver Eastside | 🎟 Ticketed & Free
10 days of music, art exhibits, theatre, and block parties.
📅 July 4–26, 2025 | 📍 Metro Vancouver | 🎟 Mixed
A month of food markets, concerts, and community storytelling.
📅 July 18–20 | 📍 Jericho Beach Park | 🎟 Ticketed
48th annual celebration featuring global folk artists across multiple stages.
📅 July 19 | 📍 Red Truck Beer | 🎟 Ticketed (19+)
Country night in Vancouver’s favourite beer courtyard.
📅 July 1–Aug 29 | 📍 Whistler Olympic Plaza | 🎟 Free
Free concerts surrounded by mountains. DJs start at 6:30 PM, headliners at 7:30 PM.
📅 July 19 | 📍 Hastings Racecourse, Vancouver
Dress to impress at Vancouver’s premier raceday party featuring live horse racing, DJs, stylish lounges, and prizes.
📅 July 8–Aug 26 | 📍 Stanley Park | 🎟 Free + VIP
Watch films outdoors on a giant 40-ft screen at Second Beach.
📅 July 3–Aug 14 | 📍 šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square | 🎟 Free
Every Thursday evening in the heart of downtown.
📅 Tuesdays | 📍 Third Beach | 🎟 Free
Drum, dance, and vibe with hundreds at sunset.
📅 July 18 – Aug 15 | 📍 650 Hamilton St | 🎟 Free
Pop-up dance classes in downtown Vancouver every Friday.
📅 June 27–Aug 16 | 📍 Stanley Park | 🎟 Ticketed
Musicals under the sky: Charlie & the Chocolate Factory and Legally Blonde.
📅 June–Sept | 📍 Vanier Park | 🎟 Ticketed
Shakespeare classics in a stunning waterfront tent venue.
📅 July 17–20 | 📍 Kitsilano Beach, Vancouver
Free nightly performances by the beach featuring live music, dance, and multicultural shows. Family-friendly and open to all.
7 ribbers, beer garden, and local music.
📅 July 17–20 | 📍 Aldergrove | 🎟 Free
A classic BC country fair with car shows and rides.
📅 Thursday, July 17, 2025 | 📍 Locarno Beach | 🎟 Free
30+ vendors, food trucks, yoga & more.
📅 All weekend | 📍 River Road | 🎟 $7
Largest night market in North America.
📅 Friday, July 18, 2025 | 📍 North Vancouver | 🎟 Free
Waterfront market with food trucks and artisan stalls.
📅 Friday, July 18, 2025 | 📍 Memorial Park | 🎟 Free
Beachfront vibes with vendors and food stalls.
📅 July 19 | 📍 English Bay | 🎟 Free
Fireworks competition — Team Yukon kicks off this week.
📅 All week | 📍 Hastings Park | 🎟 Ticketed
Classic rides, food, and family fun all summer long.
With so many free and ticketed events happening across Metro Vancouver, your week is bound to be filled with culture, music, food, and outdoor adventures. Make sure to plan ahead and check individual event pages for tickets, timing, and updates.
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