Vancouver Events

From stadium concerts to intimate chamber music festivals, you'll find events, big and small, with our Vancouver festival and events guide. From music to theatre, sports competitions to culinary feasts, Vancouver has an event to fit everyone's tastes. Discover Vancouver's various cultural groups through one of Vancouver's multicultural festivals. Celebrate the turning of the leaves, the summer heat, or the joy of snow with seasonal festivals and events in Vancouver.

Bring the whole family, or treat your sweetheart to a night on the town! Find a great festival or event right now using our Vancouver festival and event guide. Vancouver's diverse population creates many opportunities for festivals and events throughout the year. Here are a few of the most recognized.

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Summary of Some of Vancouver's major events:

Vancouver Olympic Winter Games 2010
The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games will be staged in Vancouver and Whistler from February 12 to 28, 2010. Your complete guide to venues, events and more!
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival
Bard on the Beach was established in 1990 with a mandate to provide Vancouver residents and tourists with affordable, accessible Shakespearean productions of the finest quality.
Bright Nights in Stanley Park
Get in the Christmas spirit when you attend Bright Nights in Stanley Park, one of Vancouver's annual Christmas events.
Celtic Fest Vancouver
Over 100,000 people attend this annual festival celebrating Celtic culture in Vancouver’s entertainment district.
Green Energy and Transportation Show - G.E.T.
The Green Energy and Transportation Show - G.E.T. is Canada's premier environmentally-friendly home and transportation show, specifically designed for the public to experience and discover how "green living" can be easily and profitably integrated into their daily lives.
Pacific National Exhibition (PNE)
This annual provincial fair includes a midway, free nightly concerts, a huge casino, a marketplace, horse shows, livestock displays and much more. New attractions and entertainment are added each year.
Vancouver Fringe Festival
If performing art is what you desire to see, make sure you’re in Vancouver during its Fringe Festival.
Vancouver International Comedy Gala
C’mon, laugh out loud! The Annual Vancouver International Comedy Festival represents the best of stand-up, sketch, improv and musical comedy as well as the finest comedic street performance in the world.
Vancouver International Film Festival
Since 1981, the Vancouver International Film Festival has been providing locals and visitors a world class event for the film industry.
Vancouver Sun Run
If you have a passion for having the wind under your feet, you’ll want to start training with the nearly 50,000 other runners who participate in this race.