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Vancouver International Wine Festival

T​he Vancouver International Wine Festival is one of the biggest and oldest wine events in the world, offering something for every level of wine drinker, collector and trade professional. In 2020, winery principals representing 164 wineries from 15 countries will travel to Vancouver to pour and discuss their wines at 54 events over eight days.
​ In 2019, the festival celebrated wines from California (with 53 participating Californian wineries). In 2020, the spotlight will be on France. 

FEB 2020

Rugby 7's in Vancouver

Canada's annual celebration of sevens, rugby's faster-paced cousin, is set to return to BC Place for a fourth year this weekend.
The Canada Sevens pits teams from 16 countries against each other in a two-day mini World Cup tournament expected to draw close to 80,000 fans Saturday and Sunday.

March 7-8

Capture Photography
​Festival

​APRIL  2020

Each April, photography and lens-based art is exhibited at dozens of galleries and other venues throughout Metro Vancouver as part of the Exhibition Program, alongside an extensive Public Art Program, a youth-oriented Learning Program, and an Events Program that spans tours, films, artist talks, and community events. Launched in 2013, the annual not-for-profit Capture Photography Festival is Western Canada’s largest lens-based art festival.

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Vancouver Sun Run

​The Vancouver Sun Run is Canada’s largest 10K road race. Run through a beautiful scenic course that highlights Vancouver’s downtown core at Burrard Street and Georgia Street, the world famous Stanley Park, and Cambie Street Bridge for the final stretch across the bridge to the finish line. Your Vancouver Sun Run experience does not end just outside our host venue, BC Place Stadium; you are encouraged to enter the stadium to enjoy the wrap party along with your family and friends. Celebrate your achievement with live entertainment, the Kids’ Zone, an awards’ ceremony and refreshments.

APRIL 2020

Vancouver International Children's Festival

Bring your family to Granville Island for the  2019 Festival  which will feature dazzling performances from artists far and wide. From local treasures to rare and exotic finds, these captivating performers will put a smile on your child’s face and hopefully even make you hoot with laughter. 

MAY 2020

Vancouver International Jazz Festival

Join nearly half a million jazz fans at British Columbia’s largest jazz event! Hosted in a range of venues throughout the city, the annual Vancouver International Jazz Festival features performances by famous and emerging artists, as well as over 100 free concerts.

JUNE 2020

Bard on the Beach

The largest Shakespeare festival in Western Canada boasts a summer’s worth of brilliant performances, housed in two tents in the city’s Vanier Park. Bard on the Beach also sponsors several educational programs for young adults, including acting workshops and training sessions.

JUNE - SEPT
 2020

Concord Pacific Vancouver Dragon Boat Festival

This festival is arguably the largest and most well known of its kind in North America. Racers paddle in traditional Chinese boats, designed to look like dragons; the Vancouver Festival features sprint races and regattas, as well as a race geared toward younger paddlers. Even if you’re not paddling, stop by for terrific food and entertainment!

JUNE 2020

Summer Music Vancouver

Music In The Morning’s downtown summer festival, serving an exciting gap in classical arts programming in the city. With mainstage concerts at the beautiful Christ Church Cathedral and daily concerts at Robson Square, Summer Music Vancouver offers a different lens through which Vancouverites and tourists can experience the city.

JULY 2020

Vancouver Folk Festival

Head to Jericho Beach Park to enjoy some of the world’s preeminent folk and roots musicians. This wildly popular festival will celebrate its 42nd  year in 2018, and more than 60 acts are expected.

JULY 2020

Celebration of Light

Vancouver's English Bay has hosted this colourful, multi-day fireworks competition for over 28 years. Starting at 10:00 pm each night of the competition, a participating country performs a musical fireworks display lasting 25 minutes; performances are judged on everything from the quality of the fireworks to the originality of the display. Additional events at the Celebration include music, food, and a race along the Seawall.

JULY - AUG 2020

Vancouver Pride Festival

Thousands of people come together every year here in Vancouver for a weekend of inspiring, exciting events and activities in support of the LGBTQ community. Don’t miss the parade!

AUG 2020

The Fair at the Pacific National Exhibition

​AUG - SEP

The Fair is a can’t-miss event for those visiting Vancouver in late August and early September. Enjoy a wide range of wonderful games, rides, attractions and concerts at this two-week event, which also includes a nightly fireworks show.

Vancouver International Film Festival

In 2020, VIFF will screen more than 180 features and 80 shorts in a multi-venue showcase of exceptional films from around the world. Furthermore, we’ll once again expand the frame to include talks, workshops, performances and other unique events that celebrate innovations in screen-based storytelling.

Sep 24 - Oct 9