31 Amazing August events in Vancouver 2026

Summer is in full swing, and this guide to the best August events in Vancouver and the Fraser Valley will help you get started. Days are warm, and nights are still lighter, so you can take advantage of adventurous activities throughout the Lower Mainland. Enjoy this time to the max. 

There are many delicious culinary events, fairs, stampedes, musical performances, concerts and cultural festivals. If you are looking for the best summer patios in Vancouver for outdoor dining, we have rounded up a handpicked list featuring 15 of the city’s top outdoor dining spots where the atmosphere is just as memorable as the menu. And if you’re looking to venture a little farther, don’t miss our bonus picks beyond the city — including Horseshoe Bay, Grouse Mountain, Steveston, Burnaby, and more.

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Last updated: August 13, 2026

Best August Events in Vancouver

Garden Dinner Series – now until August 13, 2026

Step into an evening of pure coastal luxury at the Fairmont Waterfront ARC restaurant for their exclusive Garden Dinner Series. Begin with a signature garden-to-glass cocktail, crafted with Fairmont Waterfront’s own gin, distilled in partnership with Wayward Distillery using honey from our rooftop garden and apiary. Then, join Chief Beekeeper Julia Common for a captivating honeybee experience, offering a rare glimpse into the vital world of our rooftop hives.

Vancouver Pride Festival and Parade – August 1-3, 2027

The Pride Parade takes place on August 1. The schedule of events is continually updated here.

Metro Vancouver Feast of Fields – August 23, 2026

The Annual Metro Vancouver Feast of Fields will be hosted at UBC Farm in Vancouver on August 23. VIP starts at 12 pm and general admission is from 1 pm to 4 pm. The event highlights the connections between farmers and chefs, field and table, and farm folks and city folks.

Kitsilano Showboat – now until August 23, 2026

Celebrating 90 years, the Kitsilano Showboat features entertainers from countries around the world, as well as local talent. The stage boasts one of the most spectacular backdrops, with the North Shore Mountains, English Bay, and West Coast sunsets. Shows are on Wednesday through Sunday at 7:00 pm. Come enjoy the beach before the show. Have a picnic or a swim in the large outdoor saltwater pool. The pool is open until mid-September.

The best outdoor pool in Vancouver is at Kitsilano Beach. The Kitsilano Showboat stage is in the blue building on the right. Isn’t this view spectacular? Photo: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival – now to September 2026

Celebrating 37 years, Bard of the Beach Shakespeare Festival returns to Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park in Vancouver. Four different performances will take place on the Main Stage: The Merry Wives of Windsor, Macbeth, Goblin:Oedipus and Antigone.

Theatre Under the Stars – July 3 – August 22, 2026

Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) presents Sister Act and Disney’s Little Mermaid at Stanley Park’s iconic Malkin Bowl. 

PNE Fair – August 22-September 7, 2026

This year’s PNE promises to be better than ever with lots of fun for the whole family. Tickets on sale now. This year’s PNE prize home is located in Greater Vancouver.

PNE Summer Nights Concerts – August 22-September 7, 2026

One of the most popular programs of the annual PNE Fair, the Summer Night Concerts, will be held in the Pacific Colosseum. Diverse performances will showcase iconic figures from music history in Pop, Rock, and R&B, along with rising stars in the industry.

Here are some of the performers: The Guess Who, Blue Rodeo, Sarah McLachlan, Boy George, Nelly, Barenaked Ladies and more. Admission to the Fair is free with the purchase of show tickets.

Great Outdoors Comedy Festival – August 28-30, 2026

All time great comedians will be performing at the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival in Stanley Park. Find out more about the festival and tickets.

Trout Lake Farmers Market – Saturdays, April – end of October, 2026

Trout Lake Farmers Market brings farm-fresh goodness to the city with fruits, vegetables, fish, meat, eggs and dairy products. There is a good selection of artisan foods and crafts, food trucks, and buskers. The market is located in the north parking lot.

Vancouver International Film Festival – September 24–October 4, 2026

The Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) returns with films from Canada and around the world, along with an expanded VIFF Live program combining cinema, music and live performance.

Canadian filmmaker Sophy Romvari, director of Blue Heron, is this year’s guest curator for the Leading Lights program, presenting four films that influenced her creative journey. Early selections also include the Canadian premieres of Crocodile, Rose, starring Sandra Hüller, and Take Me Home.

VIFF Live features 10 live experiences this year, including VIFF’s first collaboration with Montreal’s MUTEK festival, the North American premiere of Jóhann Jóhannsson’s Cinematic Suites with a full orchestra at the Chan Centre, and the Canadian premiere of ERASERHEAD XIU XIU, Xiu Xiu’s live reinterpretation of David Lynch’s Eraserhead.

Good to know: Festival passes and ticket packs are on sale now. Popular screenings and special events can sell out, so September is a good time to make plans.

Where: Various venues throughout Vancouver
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Astro Arts Festival – August 7-9, 2026

Watch 30+ murals, street art, and graffiti works come to life, live. 165 West 4th Avenue. 

A Series of Concerts by Candlelight, now until December 31, 2026

Enjoy a series of live concerts illuminated by candlelight in various locations throughout Vancouver.

To find out more or to book tickets, visit Concert by Candlelight.

Burnaby Events and Festivals

Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival – August 8, 2026

Deer Lake Park is the perfect setting for this family-friendly celebration of music, art, and culture, which features an impressive lineup featuring legendary artists, rising stars, and diverse musicians.  There will be food trucks, a beer garden and more.

Burnaby Farmers Market – May 13 through the end of October

Shop for an assortment of B.C. crafts, various farm-fresh produce and delicious baked foods while listening to live music. The market opens May 13 and 14 and then operates every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Burnaby City Hall near Deer Lake.

Summer Stages Confederation Park – Weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays to August 27, 2026

Celebrate summer with a free live performance series every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Spray Park. Bring a blanket or chair to sit on and enjoy. The stage is located near the spray park.

Coquitlam August Events

BC Dumpling Festival – August 15, 2026

The Asian Arts and Culture Society presents the 4th Annual BC Dumpling Festival to celebrate our diverse community. This multicultural, family-friendly event showcases dumplings from different cultures. It brings families, friends, neighbours, community organizations, and businesses from different cultures together to share food, entertainment, and laughter.

The festival will take place in Town Centre Park.

North Vancouver and West Vancouver Festivals and Events

Ambleside Farmers Market – May through the end of October

Shop the Ambleside Farmers Market for an assortment of B.C. Crafts, a variety of farm-fresh produce and delicious prepared foods. The market is open from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Sundays at Ambleside Park.

Breakfast with the Bears on Grouse Mountain – August – September 2026

Breakfast with the Bears allows early access to the mountain to watch resident grizzly bear Coola enjoy breakfast and learn from one of the wildlife experts about Grizzly Bears and bear conservation. This special experience includes a delicious buffet breakfast in The Grizzly Lookout and special gifts from Grinder and Coola.

Richmond and Delta August Events and Festivals

22nd Annual Richmond Maritime Festival – August 22 and 23, 2026

Come to Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site to celebrate diverse nautical history, enjoy a vibrant program of free live music, participate in maritime-themed kids activities, enjoy a display of beautifully restored wooden boats and ships, and much more.

Richmond Night Market – now until September 20, 2026

Better hurry; the Richmond Night Market, the largest market of its kind in North America, is closing forever on September 20. It features Asian street food, entertainment, and a wide variety of merchandise vendors. The market is easy to reach from the Canada Line and River Rock Casino.

Country Wines Winery – Weekends, May Long Weekend until the end of October 2026

Take a tour of Country Vines Winery, a six-acre vineyard located behind Richmond Country Farms, to learn about that city’s rich agricultural heritage and how its fertile land contributes to making award-winning wines.

After the tour, enjoy the lounge and picnic area. Make a reservation to be guaranteed a spot to sip wine, savour a charcuterie selection and listen to live music. Please limit your stay to 90 minutes.

Tzu Chi Great Love Garden Sunflower Season – July 19, 2025 – August 10, 2026, 10 am-3 pm

Immerse yourself in a golden sea of sunflowers at Tzu Chi Great Love Garden this summer. Experience the beauty of vibrant blooms and embrace the season’s warmth.

Tzu Chi Great Love Garden, 9851 Finn Road, Richmond

August Events White Rock 

White Rock Sea Festival and Semiamhoo Days  – August 1-2, 2026

This free family-fun festival is celebrating 75 years. There will be live entertainment and performances. There is an outdoor movie, a kid zone, Westcoaster’s Daze Classic Car Show, arts and crafts, a Torchlight Parade and a Fireworks Finale.

Best Langley Events in August

Rooted: Indigenous Stories Screening Series – Now – August 31, 2026

CBC and Parks Canada are partnering to offer a series of free screenings that celebrate the rich histories, cultures, and voices of Indigenous peoples across the country.

Mission August Events

Mission Raceway Events – various themes all of August

Abbotsford August Festivals and Events

Agrifair 2026 – July 31, August 1-2

Since 1909, the Agrifair County Fair in Abbotsford has celebrated its agricultural roots with great food and entertainment for the entire family. Visitors can see the 4H Show, Open Horse and Classic Horse Show, barnyard animals, and Fraser Valley Antique Farm Machinery Display.

There’s a Northern Lights Motorsports Demo Derby, All-Star Wrestling, Extreme Dog Show, Monster Foam Party and Ace’s Pig Racing. Everything for a fun-filled weekend.

Chilliwack Summer Events

August at Greendale Acres – Family Fun on the Farm! August 2-September 1, 2026, every Saturday

Chilliwack’s Greendale Acres (41905 Yale Road West) is celebrating its 26th season with a vibrant calendar of events this August. Kick things off with the Chilliwack Corn Festival, featuring live music, corn-eating contests, and the debut of the bee-themed Corn Maze. Enjoy Midweek Magic every Wednesday and Thursday with $1 slushies and free train rides. Don’t miss the first-ever Flower Festival,  Golden Hour Flower Workshops (Wednesdays), and the Sundown Music Series every Saturday night. Wrap up summer at the Summer Send Off Festival with food, fun, and the biggest concert of the season!

154th Annual Chilliwack Fair – August 7-9, 2026

The Chilliwack Fair, held at the Chilliwack Heritage Park, is the second oldest continuously running Fair in BC. Despite being the foundation on which it was built, the fair is about much more than agriculture.

At the fair, you’ll find amazing food vendors, entertainment, face painting, pony rides, marketplace vendors, a Rough Stock event on Friday night (bulls, bareback, saddle bronc), a BCRA Rodeo, 4-H and farm animals, live music, talented local artists, a kitchen stage, a photo booth, inflatable games, and more!

In recent years, they’ve added the Vancouver Circus School, CampH FMX bike flipping, Laser Tag, Foam Party, and a ninja parkour course!

Chilliwack Mural Festival – August 14, 15 & 16, 2026

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