This Month in Vancouver
Every month in Vancouver is simply bustling with cultural celebrations, concerts, sports events and so much more. Our Concierge team has their fingers on the pulse of all the fun, so check out what’s happening in Vancouver this month. We won’t let you miss a thing!
Summer 2025
Explore all the fun activities and dining events at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver this summer.
Richmond Night Market – Richmondnightmarket.com
Apr 26 – Oct 14 (Friday, Saturday and Sundays from 7pm – midnight) @ 8351 River Road, Richmond
North America’s largest night market.
Junction Public Market – Junctionpublicmarket.com
May 1 – Dec 24 (Tues-Sun 10 am – 6 pm) @ Granville Square – 200 Granville Street
Eat, drink, shop and enjoy the entertainment of this outside market place.
North Vancouver Shipyards Night Market – Shipyardsnightmarket.com
May 16 – Sep 12 (Friday nights 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm) @125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
Indulge in a culinary extravaganza, explore unique artisan vendors, enjoy live music and DJ sets while unwinding in the lively beer garden.
Playland – pne.ca/playland
May 17 – Aug 15 (weekends May/June, Wed to Sun July/Aug) @ 2901 E. Hastings St.
Vancouver’s iconic amusement park offers a blend of classic charm and modern excitement for visitors of all ages.
The Vancouver International Jazz Festival – Coastaljazz.ca
June 20 – Jul 1 @ Various locations
The Vancouver International Jazz Festival celebrates its 40th Anniversary with performances around the city and in the streets.
Please see the concierge desk for a festival guide.
Canada Day – canadaplace.ca/canadatogether
July 1 @ Canada Place
Honouring Canada’s diversity and marking the day as one for gathering, celebrating learning and sharing. Event highlights include: Main Stage Entertainment, Kid’s Zone, Summer Sips, Citizenship Ceremony, Indigenous Displays, Food Trucks. *Please note there are no fireworks.
Downtown Vancouver Summer Movie Nights – dtvan.ca/summermovienights/
Jul 3 – Aug 14 @ Vancouver Art Gallery North
Movies are shown on a 16-ft screen and begin at sundown every Thursday night
Khatsalano Street Party – Khatsahlano.ca
Jul 5 @ West 4th Avenue from Burrard to MacDonald St
Vancouver’s largest free music and arts festival featuring multiple stages showcasing some of Vancouver’s top musical performers as well as the eclectic work of local artisans and street performers.
Carnaval del Sol – carnavaldelsol.ca
July 12 – 13 @ Jonathan Rogers Park (110 W. 7th Ave)
Largest Latin American festival in the Pacific Northwest, showcasing the rich cultures, traditions and cuisines of Latin America.
The Cup – comegetfancy.com
July 17 – Hastings Racecourse
A Day at the Races like no other; music, fashion, art, cocktails, top chefs, games of chance and more!
Vancouver Folk Music Festival – Thefestival.bc.ca
Jul 18 – 20 @ Jericho Beach Park
Unique community-based celebration, internationally renowned for presenting the finest traditional and contemporary folk and roots music from around the world.
Honda Celebration of Light – Hondacelebrationoflight.com
July 19, 23, 26 @ English Bay
Vancouver’s most beloved summer event with family-friendly activations, food trucks of all cuisines, ticketed licensed venues for an elevated experience and of course, the extraordinary fireworks competition. This year will feature 3 Canadian teams from The Yukon, Quebec and Nova Scotia.
Brewery and the Beast – breweryandthebeast.com
July 27 @ Concord Pacific Place
A culinary experience featuring local top chefs, craft beverages and original live music.
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra – Vancouversymphony.ca
All concerts at the Orpheum Theatre
July 3 & 4 – Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest
July 11 – Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY
July 16 – Barbie The Movie
July 18 & 19 – Encanto
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival – Bardonthebeach.org
Jun 10 – Sept 20 @ Vanier Park
Western Canada’s largest professional Shakespeare festival returns with productions of Much Ado About Nothing, The Two Gentlemen of Verona, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again], and The Dark Lady.
Theatre Under the Stars – Tuts.ca
June 27 – Aug 16 @ Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park
Vancouver’s favourite outdoor musical theatre tradition is back with Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Legally Blonde The Musical on alternating nights.
Louis C.K. – Ridiculous – Louisck.com
Jul 20 & 21 @ Orpheum Theatre
Comedian Louis C.K. is a six-time Emmy Award and three-time Grammy Award winner
Pixies
June 26 & 27 @ The Orpheum
Indie rock legends with guest Kurt Vile
Jann Arden
June 28 @ The Centre in Vancouver
Canadian singer/songwriter
Wu Tang Clan
June 30 @ Rogers Arena
American hip hop collective with guests Run the Jewels
FVDED in the Park
July 4 @ Holland Park – Surrey
Star-studded lineup at this yearly EDM Festival
The Weeknd
July 15 & 16 @ BC Place
Canadian singer/songwriter/producer
Katy Perry
July 22 @ Rogers Arena
American pop superstar
Brit Floyd
July 24 @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Pink Floyd tribute show
Paul Simon
July 25, 26, 28 @ Orpheum Theatre
Legendary singer songwriter
Father John Misty
July 31 @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Indie Folk musician
BC Lions Football @ BC Place – BCLions.com
Jul 19 vs Saskatchewan Roughriders
Jul 27 vs Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Canadians MILB Baseball @ Nat Bailey Stadium – Milb.com/vancouver
Jun 24 – 29 vs Tri-City
Jul 1 – 3 vs Everett Aquasox
Jul 18 – 20 vs Spokane Indians
Jul 22 – 27 vs Eugene Emeralds
Vancouver Whitecaps @ BC Place – Whitecapsfc.com
Jul 26 vs Sporting Kansas City
Concierge Dining Guide
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Concierge Activity Guides
For every season, our experienced concierge team has rounded up all the best activities for you to enjoy. From the mild to the wild, learn more about all the adventures waiting for you to explore during your stay in Vancouver.
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