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Date Event Venue
15 Sep 2024 Great Outdoors Comedy Festival Dan Soder Andrew Santino Mark Normand Ralph Barbosa & Fahim Anwar Brockton Fields at Stanley Park, Vancouver
17 Sep 2024 Full Moon Labyrinth Walk Renfrew Ravine Labyrinth at Renfrew Ravine Park, Vancouver
28 Sep 2024 EXPERIMENT AND PLAY THE HERMIT CRAB ESSAY UBC Robson Square, Vancouver
15 Oct 2024 Opening Ceremony LAHM 24 Ocean Art Works Pavilion, Vancouver
21 Sep 2024 Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival Main Day Events Slocan Park & Renfrew Community Park, Vancouver
27 Oct 2024 Rhythms from Latin America Workshop LAHM 24 Ocean Art Works Pavilion, Vancouver
24 Sep 2024 Brands for Better Community Meet Up - How Can We Help Pitch Night The Beaumont Studios, Vancouver
21 Oct 2024 Across the Americas (Colombia) LAHM 24 University Canada West (UCW), Vancouver
02 Nov 2024 Kids Workshop Make Your Own Flowers LAHM 24 Ocean Art Works Pavilion, Vancouver
02 Nov 2024 Kids Workshop How to Make Papel Picado LAHM 24 Ocean Art Works Pavilion, Vancouver

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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