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Upcoming Festivals in Vancouver

Date Event Venue
12 Sep 2025 Great Outdoors Comedy Festival - Vancouver Stanley Park Vancouver, Canada
09 Aug 2025 Pleasant Day Festival Mount Pleasant, Vancouver
18 Oct 2025 R&B Fest Is Coming To Vancouver Celebrities Nightclub, Vancouver
16 Aug 2025 Light Up Chinatown 2025 500-block Columbia Street, Vancouver, BC
13 Sep 2025 John Mulaney Mike Birbiglia Nick Kroll and Fred Armisen - Vancouver Stanley Park Vancouver, Canada
19 Sep 2025 LET IT ROLL - Vancouver Harbour Event & Convention, Vancouver
12 Sep 2025 Bert Kreischer Whitney Cummings and Derrick Stroup - Vancouver Stanley Park Vancouver, Canada
25 Sep 2025 Covenant Festival X - September 25-27 MMXXV - Vancouver Canada. Rickshaw Theatre, Vancouver
20 Sep 2025 Glm Fest The Cobalt, Vancouver
05 Sep 2025 The Joy Ride at UBC (dont tell the students) University of British Columbia Vancouver

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Best Festivals in Vancouver

Nestled amidst breathtaking scenery, Vancouver hosts a diverse array of festivals that mirror its varied landscape. From lively summer events featuring international fireworks to intimate winter gatherings highlighting local music and food, Vancouver's festivals animate the city year-round. Experience the creative pulse of film and performing arts festivals, or savor the city's culinary scene at food and drink-themed gatherings. Vancouver's festival calendar promises something exciting for everyone, blending cultural richness with natural beauty. Here are the top picks of Vancouver.


1. PNE Playland Fair

Held every summer, the Fair at the PNE is the largest and most attended annual festival in British Columbia. Since 1910, the PNE Playland Fair has entertained everyone with shows, exhibits, rides, concerts, and cultural activities. The PNE has hosted many famous events, including live shows by the Beatles and the historic Miracle Mile. The festival is non-profit that creates most fun experiences and invests in the community.


2. Vancouver International Wine Festival

In 1979 the first festival featured vintner Robert Mondavi and drew about 1,000 attendees to a two-day. The festival was at Hycroft, a mansion in Vancouver’s Shaughnessy neighborhood. The Vancouver International Wine Festival began as a fundraising event by John E. Levine (a board member of the Vancouver Playhouse Theatre Company). This festival itself is an opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of wines, delicious food pairings, and a lively, educational atmosphere (apart from having fun). It's a must-visit for wine lovers and industry professionals alike.


3. TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival

In 2024, the festival showcased a series of concerts and events over the last few weeks in June. There were a couple hundred concerts at various venues across the city for 10 days. The TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival is one of Canada's largest music festivals hosted by Coastal Jazz . It draws hundreds of inspiring artists and up to half a million jazz lovers. It’s one of the best festivals that brings musicians and jazz fans from worldwide to Vancouver. It's also a great opportunity for local businesses to showcase their products and services (+bonus). Also, the festival generates millions in tourism spending. This makes it a major economic boost for Vancouver.


4. Vancouver Folk Music Festival

This Vancouver festival was founded in 1978. It is a three-day festival (mostly) making Vancouver vibe on various music genres. The Vancouver Folk Music Festival (VFMF) is held at Jericho Beach Park in Vancouver every year. The festival has a lineup of talented artists from around the globe every year. In 2024 over 40 performances by different artists will take the hot stage. And that too from more than 13 countries (how amazing is that!). Also, this festival is family-friendly because it has a special kids' area full of fun activities. This makes the festival a super fun choice for families to have a fun night together.

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