Best June Events in Vancouver 2025

There are so many amazing June events in Vancouver. It’s a hive of activity as it school winds down before summer and days are longer. Don’t miss the excitement of the Dragon Boat Festival, ScotFest BC and BC Highland Games or the incredible Richmond Night Market, to name a few. Find immersive experiences, live performances, fun-filled family events and culinary adventures.

Father’s Day is June 15, and we have gathered 25+ Father’s Day 2025 Ideas in Vancouver, covering events, brunches, dinners and family fun.

Pack a lunch to enjoy International Picnic Day on June 18 and remember to stock up on summer berries until the middle of September. Find out where to find the freshest berries.

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Best June Events in Vancouver and Festivals

Cirque du Soleil CRYSTAL – June 4-8, 2025

Cirque du Soleil is returning to Vancouver June 4-8, 2025, with CRYSTAL for 7 performances. CRYSTAL, a one-of-a-kind production that brings circus arts to the ice, follows the show’s protagonist, Crystal, as she goes on an exhilarating journey of self-discovery full of whimsy and wonder.  CRYSTAL will perform at Pacific Coliseum.

City Opera Vancouver presents Sophia’s Forest – May 29-31 and June 1, 2025

The deeply resonant and human story delves into the memories of a young girl, Sophia, who has fled civil war and settled in a new country. The innovative production seamlessly integrates live performance with projections and an array of mechanical sound sculptures, created from bike wheels and wine glasses, that are controlled remotely in real time, blurring the line between literal and symbolic as the audience travels through Sophia’s childhood memories. This performance is held at Studio T at SFU’s Goldcorp Centre for the Arts.

Vancouver International Children’s Festival – May 26 to June 1, 2025

The Vancouver International Children’s Festival will feature dazzling performances from artists far and wide. From local treasures to international gems, these captivating performers will put a smile on any child’s face and make you hoot with laughter.

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art – Kihl ‘Yahda Christian White: Master Haida Artist – until February 1, 2026

The Vancouver premiere of the retrospective exhibition Kihl ‘Yahda Christian White: Master Haida Artist. The multidisciplinary artworks from the past half-century range from intricate argillite carvings and monumental sculptures to ocean going cedar canoes and gold and silver jewelry – showing his lifelong commitment to the preservation and celebration of Haida stories, songs, and dances. In addition, the exhibition will feature numerous carved works created in collaboration with eight key apprentices, representing the next generation of contemporary Haida artists.

Survival of the Slowest – Vancouver Aquarium – until September 2, 2025

Learn why there’s so much commotion about moving in slow motion. Experience daily ‘Slow & Tell’ animal talks and get up close to nature’s most unique survivors at Survival of the Slowest.

Step into a world where being slow, small, or weak can be a powerful survival strategy. Explore all-new immersive habitats, learn hands-on with interactive experiences, and meet masters of mellow who thrive in surprising ways. Be sure to book your tickets online.

Nuxalk Strong: Dancing Down the Eyelashes of the Sun – until Jan 5, 2025

MOA presents the world’s first-ever exhibition on Nuxalk Nation of Bella Coola, showcasing Indigenous sovereignty and reclamation. This exhibition is dedicated solely to the Nuxalk Nation who have lived for more than 14,000 years on the central Northwest Coast, in Bella Coola, B.C.

Discover the rich culture and worldview of the Nuxalk Nation and how the community is taking actions to strengthen and create robust futures for itself, including the revitalization of Nuxalk language, self-governance, stewardship, and ceremonial practices. One of these actions includes the Nation’s ongoing work with museums to support their efforts to reclaim and safeguard Nuxalk belongings, treasures, and ceremonies, including the return of a significant collection of masks, regalia, and cedar bark weavings at the close of the exhibit.

Nuxalk Strong will feature treasures and artworks housed at MOA, as well as loans from private collections and six participating museums: Royal British Columbia Museum (Victoria), Burke Museum (Seattle), Glenbow Museum (Calgary), Manitoba Museum (Winnipeg), and Museum of Vancouver. Location: Museum of Anthropology, UBC

VALUE: Rebecca Belmore – Museum of Anthropology – May 15 to October 19, 2025

The Museum of Anthropology presents VALUE: Rebecca Belmore, a powerful retrospective showcasing four major installation works from the celebrated four-decade career of internationally acclaimed Anishinaabe artist Rebecca Belmore. Recently honoured with the 2024 Audain Art Prize, Belmore is known for her bold and thought-provoking work that explores themes of identity, resilience, and social justice.

This exhibition invites visitors to reflect on the concept of “value” through the lens of Belmore’s most iconic pieces, challenging ideas shaped by colonial institutions and today’s social systems. VALUE is curated by Jeffrey Boone, a collector, former gallerist, and current Master’s student in Critical and Curatorial Studies at the University of British Columbia.

Italian Day – June 8, 2025, noon – 9 p.m.

Celebrate Italian heritage and culture in the annual Italian Day festivities on Commercial Drive. The day-long event takes place along the car-free zone of a 14-block strip in the East Vancouver neighbourhood from 12th Avenue to Venables. Enjoy music, entertainment and authentic Italian food.

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival – June to September 2025

Celebrating 36 years, Bard of the Beach Shakespeare Festival returns to Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park in Vancouver. Four different performances will take place on the Main Stage: Much Ado About Nothing, The Two Gentlemen of Verona, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again], and The Dark Lady.

Be sure to check out special packages for Bard Fireworks Nights!

The crowd-pleasing Bard Fireworks Nights, where patrons enjoy a performance followed by a dessert buffet, and guaranteed, spectacular views of the Celebration of Light. Fireworks evenings are July 19 and 26.   Preorder a picnic supper from us (for an extra charge), or snack the night away—the choice is yours.

Riverdance – June 10-15, 2025

Waitress at the Arts Club Stanley Theatre – June 12-August 3, 2025

The uplifting Broadway musical Waitress is about Jenna, a small-town waitress and expert pie-maker, who dreams of a new life outside her tumultuous marriage. Facing an unexpected pregnancy that complicates her desires, Jenna sees winning the grand prize in a pie-baking contest as her lifeline. With pals from the diner and a new romance in her corner, will she find it within herself to take this gutsy leap of faith?

Based on Adrienne Shelly’s motion picture, this energetic and emotional musical is a treat for the ears and soul.

Spot Prawn Season is on until the middle of June

The BC spot prawn season is a much-anticipated event for seafood lovers in Vancouver. From May to June, these delicious prawns are in peak season and can be found in abundance at local seafood markets, or buy direct from the fisherman. Find out more:

Where to buy the best spot prawns. Photo: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©

Spirits Speaker Series Special Gin Empress 1908 Tasting – June 13, 2025

This relaxed after-work gathering will feature a carefully curated selection of Empress 1908 gins, offering a unique opportunity to discover and enjoy a range of botanical flavours. Each guest will receive a bottle of tonic to pair with the tastings, to mix and sip at their own pace. The five handpicked spirits from Victoria Distillers’ Empress 1908 Gin line include the world-famous Indigo and the brand-new Oaken, plus a unique cocktail. This experience will educate you on gin’s rich history, botanical selection, and production from farm to bottle.

This fundraising event for the Arts Club is held at the BMO Theatre Centre located in Olympic Village.

Eyes of the Beast – Climate Disaster Survival Stories at SFU – June 18–22, 2025

Eyes of the Beast is a powerful documentary theatre about ordinary people surviving extraordinary times.
 Adapted from the award-winning journalism of the Climate Disaster Project—an international newsroom based at the University of Victoria—Eyes of the Beast draws on hundreds of first-hand testimonies from across Canada. This production shares the voices of those living through climate change in real time.

A Neworld Theatre production, in partnership with the Climate Disaster Project, in association with the SFU School for the Contemporary Arts, and supported by Simon Fraser University.

Dancing on the Edge Festival – June 12-21, 2025

Celebrating 37 years, this year’s Dancing on the Edge Festival features over 30 performances during the 10-day festival from across Canada and the World. Watch high-calibre, exhilarating, innovative, and spell-binding dance works.

Vancouver International Jazz Festival – June 20– July 1, 2025

Jazz venues across Vancouver and North Vancouver will celebrate 40 years of the Vancouver International Jazz Festival. The festival includes lots of free activities, as well as ticketed events. Look for the return of Downtown Jazz and the free concerts in front of the Vancouver Art Gallery.

There will be an array of performances on Granville Island throughout the week.

Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival – June 20 – 22, 2025

Celebrate a weekend of local culture and music. Catch dragon boats racing on the water until 6:30 p.m.There will be a family-fun zone, 25+ food trucks, Vancouver’s biggest waterfront licensed patio, and various performing artists on the TD Main Stage. Watch for updates as they are announced.

Greek Day – June 22, 2025

Celebrating 51 years in Vancouver, Greek Day is a vibrant tribute to Greek culture that features fun for the whole family with authentic food, live performances, music, and a marketplace. It is located along Broadway in the heart of Kitsilano, between Macdonald and Blenheim.

Theatre Under the Stars – Malkin Bowl, Stanley Park – June 27-August 16, 2025

Awaken Canada – June 29 – ongoing

Celebrating what ‘Home’ means to Canadians, Flyover’s immersive flying journey, Awaken Canada, showcases Canada’s beauty, diversity, and welcoming spirit through a different, heightened perspective soaring across spectacular landscapes and challenging terrain. Be sure to look for BC Resident rates.

A Series of Concerts by Candlelight, now until December 31, 2025

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.

North Vancouver Events and Festivals

Shipyards Night Market – May 16-September 12, 2025

Every Friday night, locals and visitors gather at the Shipyards District to indulge in a culinary extravaganza, explore unique artisan vendors, enjoy live music and DJ’s while unwinding in the beer garden.

Richmond and Delta Events and Festivals

Richmond Night Market – Until October 13, 2025

Celebrating 25 years, the Richmond Night Market is the largest market of its kind in North America. The market features Asian street food, entertainment and a wide variety of merchandise vendors. There are more than 100 food booths and 500 must-try foods. This year, the market has the world’s first zipline at a night market. Purchase a Zoom Pass to skip the lines.

It’s easy to get to from the Canada Line and River Rock Casino.

Steveston Spot Prawn and Seafood Celebration: May 14-June 25, 2025

For seafood lovers, we can’t recommend this festival enough. Local restaurants create special menus featuring these delectable crustaceans, while fishing boats gather at Fisherman’s Wharf to sell their fresh seafood starting at 6 a.m. Tip: Bring your own bag to take your spot prawns home, and most of the fishermen only take cash.

Country Wines Winery – Weekends, May Long Weekend until the end of October 2025

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.

Coquitlam Summer Festivals and Events

ScotsFestBC – BC Highland Games and Music Festival – June 20-21, 2025

The Highland Games, a tradition for more than 100 years, are the largest traditional games in Western Canada. They feature lots of entertainment for the entire family. There will be performances and competitions of B.C.’s best pipe bands, drumming, highland dancing, and Scottish games. Don’t miss the big kitchen party, which features Celtic music, cultural workshops, and children’s activities.

Whisky School

Celebrate Canada’s award-winning whiskies (up to six) paired with a mix of local and Scottish foods from Surrey’s British Store. This is a unique experience matching fine foods with exceptional whiskies.

See full schedule of events and purchase tickets in advance to avoid disappointment. ScotsFestBC is presented by the United Scottish Cultural Society in conjunction with the BC Pipers’ Association, BC Highland Dancing Association, and the Royal Scottish Country Dancing Association. Location: Town Centre Park, Lafarge Lake.

June events in Surrey and Summer Festivals

Surrey Greek Food Festival –  June 6-15, 2025

The Greek Food Festival is filled with delicious Greek food and features nightly live entertainment from traditional Greek dances and bands to music from local diverse performers.

5X Fest – June 12-14,2025

Celebrating its seventh year, 5X Fest brings out well-known names in South Asian music and art. Many events sell out fast, so grab your tickets while you can.

Surrey Pride Festival – June 28, 2025

Celebrating its 25th year, the Surrey Pride Festival will include drag performances, headlined by Canada’s Drag Race finalist, Kendall Gender and Queer as Funk.

Canada Cup International Softball Championships – July 4-13, 2025

Since 1993, this event has brought the highest ranked women’s teams to play softball, as well as international women’s fast pitch. Teams include Canada, USA, Taiwan Great Britain, Greece, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico and Ukraine. The competition is held at Softball City, Cloverdale Athletic Park, and Sunnyside Park in Surrey, BC.

Langley Events and Festival

Brew at the Zoo – June 21, 2025

After hours, Greater Vancouver Zoo’s Brew at the Zoo event is adults-only from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. It features an evening of craft drinks from local breweries, live music, and animal encounters.

Abbotsford Summer Festivals and Events

Silverbrooke Trout Farm

Silverbrook Farm is 2.5 acres with several ponds teeming with fish. It offers everything you need for a great family-fun outing to catch Rainbow trout, and you do not need a license.

Summer Flower Festival at Lakeland Flowers – June – July 1, 2025

Lakeland Flowers is open for three months of blooms until July 1st. May and June have 30 combined acres of lavender, meadow flowers, peonies and lupines.

Before planning your visit, check the field report. Lakeland offers three months of flower festivals and tickets and season passes are available now. Free parking on-site, and the fields are open from early bird hours, from 6 a.m. until dusk. The location is 3663 Marion Rd, Abbotsford.

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Squamish Events and Festivals

A Museum’s Journey – 50th Anniversary Exhibit Britannia Mine Museum – until September 21, 2025

This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the Britannia Mine Museum, and to celebrate, A Museum’s Journey, invites visitors to travel through time throughout the decades, looking back on how the museum has changed and developed in its 50 years history since it first opened as a museum in 1975

Old Town, New Queens – Drag Through the Decades Show at Britannia Mines – June 14, 2025

Britannia Mine Museum is throwing a one-of-a-kind celebration with an Old Town, New Queens drag performance that blends history, humour, and high-energy entertainment to mark the 50th anniversary milestone. An all-star lineup of drag queens, kings, and performers will take the stage with lip-sync numbers inspired by the museum’s colourful past through the decades, from disco to now.

Guests can explore the full museum site between shows, including this summer’s special feature exhibit.

Squamish Beer Festival – June 21, 2025

The Squamish Beer Festival features some of the best brews from over 55 craft breweries and cideries, and that’s not all. There will also be wine, spirits, music, delicious foods, and a market with local creators.

Whistler Events

Nourish Whistler Wellness Series – May 31 – June 29, 2025

Spring in Whistler is all about renewal and the Nourish Whistler Wellness Series is your invitation to embrace it fully. With over 60 events happening throughout June, there’s something to feed every part of you. Join thought-provoking masterclasses and inspiring speaker sessions, enjoy fresh, sustainable meals with tips straight from the chefs, and get hands-on with creative workshops. Whether practicing mindfulness, exploring nature, or simply moving your body, this month-long celebration is a chance to reset, recharge, and reconnect in the heart of the mountains.

Legends of the Land – until Fall 2025

The Legends of the Land / Sx̱wex̱wiy̓ám̓ tiná7 tl’a temíxw / ptakwlh ti tmicwa exhibit explores the powerful role of storytelling in passing down traditional knowledge and history through generations. Visitors are invited to experience vivid stories brought to life through bold artwork, ancient petroglyphs, and pictographs that reflect deep-rooted connections to the lands of the Sk̲wx̲wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and the Lil̓wat7úl (Lil’wat Nation). These stories, grounded in ancestral tradition, connect families to specific places and moments in time, strengthening identity and keeping cultural knowledge alive.

Exhibit at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre.