Explore Vancouver this weekend, Sept. 5–7, 2025, with festivals, concerts, theatre, sports, and family fun across the city.
A Packed Weekend of Events
Vancouver is set for a lively weekend from September 5 to 7, 2025, with festivals, concerts, theatre, and family activities filling the city’s cultural calendar. Residents and visitors alike can choose from a variety of events spanning art, food, music, and sports.
Cultural Festivals Across the City
Highlights include the Vancouver Fringe Festival on Granville Island, showcasing innovative theatre, and the Vancouver Latin American Film Festival, which runs citywide through September 14. The Polish Festival in North Vancouver and the Vegan Festival at Kitsilano Beach Park also promise vibrant community celebrations.
Family-Friendly Activities
Families can enjoy Car Free Day on Commercial Drive and in Port Coquitlam, featuring live entertainment and games. The Vancouver Art Gallery will open its doors for free on Friday evening, while Taves Family Farms in Abbotsford invites visitors to apple-picking and corn maze adventures.
Music and Nightlife Options
Music lovers have a wide selection, from Danish pop icons AQUA at the Orpheum on Friday to Canadian jazz-fusion group BADBADNOTGOOD at Malkin Bowl on Saturday. Neil Young takes the stage at Burnaby’s Deer Lake Park, while electronic duo ARMNHMR electrify the Commodore Ballroom.
Theatre and Performing Arts
Theatre offerings include Rent at Metro Theatre, A Doll’s House at Stanley Stage, and the comedic satire Duck Duck Moose at The Improv Centre. Disney’s The Lion King continues its run at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, while Bard on the Beach delivers Shakespeare classics at Vanier Park.
Sports and Outdoor Adventures
Sports fans can catch the Vancouver Canadians baseball team at Nat Bailey Stadium or cheer on Vancouver Rise FC against Calgary in the Northern Super League. For cyclists, the RBC GranFondo Whistler offers a breathtaking challenge along the Sea-to-Sky Highway.
Food, Markets, and More
Foodies can indulge at the Picklefest Vancouver or sample creations during Le Burger Week, running until September 7. Markets include the Richmond Night Market, White Rock Night Market, and Cloverdale Market Days. For a slower pace, the Richmond Sunflower Festival and Dahlia Flower Festival provide picturesque outdoor escapes.
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