Upcoming · Vancouver, BC
Things to Do in Vancouver, BC
Vancouver, British Columbia currently lists around 950 upcoming events for visitors deciding what to do this month. Approximately 350 of these listings occur within the next 30 days, while only about five percent of the total programme is free. The largest category by far is Music & Concerts with roughly 600 entries, followed by Theater & Performing Arts at around 150 and Sports & Fitness at approximately 100. Smaller sections include Community & Social events, Comedy, and Family & Kids offerings. Major venues hosting these gatherings include Rogers Arena, The Pearl, Commodore Ballroom, Orpheum Theatre - Vancouver, Fortune Sound Club, and Queen Elizabeth Theatre - Vancouver. High-profile performers with upcoming dates feature the Vancouver Canucks, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Cirque du Soleil, Cirque du Soleil: LUZIA, and Bruno Mars. Most listed event types focus on live entertainment and sports rather than community gatherings or comedy shows.
City facts
- Population
- 662,248 (2021)
- Area
- 115 km²
- Elevation
- 2 m
- Founded
- 1886
Source: Wikidata
Categories
Concerts & Live Music788Theater & Performing Arts489Comedy28Festivals15Exhibitions & Art50Museums & Heritage12Food & Drink108Markets & Fairs25Sports & Fitness163Family & Kids30Nightlife & Clubbing97Hiking & Outdoors6Workshops & Classes131Talks & Lectures34Movies & Film33Community & Social233Business & Networking114Wellness & Mindfulness99Seasonal & Holiday120Literary8LGBTQ+1Conferences & Summits53Games17🎃 Halloween🎄 ChristmasThings to do
Fri, Oct 16
3:00 p.m. · Free
Meet Courtenay Cohousing: North Vancouver Hike & Dinner
Quayside Village · Quayside Village, 510 Chesterfield Ave, North Vancouver, BC V7M 3L2, Canada
Community & Social
Free
Sold out5:30 p.m. · $22.63 +
In-Production Bootcamp: The Producer’s Craft
151 W Cordova St · 151 West Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 5K3
Movies & Film
$22.63 +
5:30 p.m. · $12.06 +
Vancouver Game Dev Series - October (By BUS Game Devs and VFS)
Vancouver Film School on W Cordova · 151 West Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 5K3
Business & Networking
$12.06 +
5:30 p.m. · $0 +
An (Early) Evening with Amanda Peters
Upstart & Crow · 1387 Railspur Alley, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R7
Literary
$0 +
5:30 p.m. · $10 +
VAM! Talks: AI for Scientific Discovery ⭐
Northeastern University - Vancouver · Northeastern University - Vancouver, 410 W Georgia St #1400, Vancouver, BC V6B 1Z3, Canada
Conferences & Summits
$10 +
6:00 p.m. · $49.26 +
Create Your Own Linocut Stamps! (Taiyaki, Drink, or Soft Serve Included)
Little Pisces Taiyaki & Soft Serve · 4501 North Road #202b, Burnaby, BC V3N 4J5
Workshops & Classes
$49.26 +
Sold out6:00 p.m. · $70.56 +
Kinusaiga Workshop (Japanese No-Sew Fabric Art) - Whiterock
Semiahmoo Arts Society · 14601 20 Avenue, Surrey, BC V4A 8P7
Workshops & Classes
$70.56 +
Sold out6:00 p.m. · $682.50 +
25 Hour Continuing Education: Art of Assisting
YYOGA Downtown Flow · 888 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1X9
Wellness & Mindfulness
$682.50 +
6:00 p.m. · See listing
UBC Thunderbirds Football vs CGY Dinos - COUNTRY NIGHT
UBC - Thunderbird Stadium · 6066 Thunderbird
Sports & FitnessUBC Thunderbirds Football
See listing
Sold out6:30 p.m. · $68.49 +
Amarone: Italy's dried Masterpiece
Everything Wine · 8570 River District Crossing, Vancouver, BC V5S 0C2
Food & Drink
$68.49 +
7:00 p.m. · See listing
Bruno Mars - The Romantic Tour
BC Place · 777 Pacific Blvd.
Concerts & Live MusicBruno Mars
See listing
7:00 p.m. · $12.19 +
Vancouver Law, Real Estate & Construction Networking Event
Karma Lounge · 1161 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 0C6
Business & Networking
$12.19 +
7:00 p.m. · $28.07 +
Shiloh Lindsey – The Western Veil Vinyl Release Show
Fox Cabaret · 2321 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5T 3C9
Concerts & Live Music
$28.07 +
7:00 p.m. · See listing
Bruno Mars
BC Place Stadium
Concerts & Live Music
See listing
7:00 p.m. · $49.26 +
Sapphic Jazz Night
East Café in Marpole (formerly Gigi Blin) · 1400 West 70th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6P 2Z2
Concerts & Live Music
$49.26 +
7:00 p.m. · $23 +
Jaspreet Singh
Vancouver Playhouse · 601 Cambie street
Theater & Performing ArtsJaspreet Singh
$23 +
7:00 p.m. · $29.52 +
Фільм «Родичі» | Film "Relatives" | VANCOUVER
Alliance Française Vancouver · 6161 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC V5Z 3B2
Movies & Film
$29.52 +
7:00 p.m. · $36.21 +
Van Jazz 26' - Beles Band with special guest Gabriel Teodros
Rickshaw Theatre · 254 E. Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC BC V6A 1P1
Concerts & Live Music
$36.21 +
7:00 p.m. · $84.29 +
Infidels Jazz 3-Day Pass: October 16th, 17th, 18th
Rickshaw Theatre · 254 E. Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC BC V6A 1P1
Concerts & Live Music
$84.29 +
7:00 p.m. · See listing
Jaspreet Singh Live (Brand New Show)
Vancouver Playhouse · 600 Block Hamilton St.
ComedyJaspreet Singh
See listing
7:00 p.m. · $22.63 +
Friday Exhale : Gong Sound Bath at The Labyrinth
1140 Jervis St · 1140 Jervis Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 3P8
Wellness & Mindfulness
$22.63 +
7:00 p.m. · See listing
Ng Yip Kwan (Kwan Gor) & Tam Ka Yee (Kayee) Live Concert 2026
River Rock Casino Resort · 8811 River Rd.
Concerts & Live MusicKwan Gor
See listing
7:00 p.m. · $43.93 +
The Party | Dance. Connect. Belong.
Conscious Lab · 422 Richards Street #Suite 200, Vancouver, BC V6B 2Z4
Nightlife & Clubbing
$43.93 +
7:00 p.m. · Free
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra: Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto
Orpheum Theatre - Vancouver · 884 Granville Street
Concerts & Live MusicVancouver Symphony Orchestra
Free
7:00 p.m. · $20 +
The Honest Heart Collective: SHEER WILL Album Release Tour
The Cobalt Cabaret · 917 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 2V8
Concerts & Live Music
$20 +
7:30 p.m. · See listing
Palace
Chan Centre for the Performing Arts
Theater & Performing Arts
See listing
Sold out7:30 p.m. · $65.23 +
The Arts On Bowen Presents Dan Mangan at the Bowen Theatre
Bowen Island Municipality · 580 Bowen Island Trunk Road, Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G2
Theater & Performing Arts
$65.23 +
7:30 p.m. · $24.76 +
The Hours: A Night of Three Movements
The Hargrove · 150 East 3rd Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5T 3C1
Theater & Performing Arts
$24.76 +
7:30 p.m. · See listing
Big Stuff
Olympic Village Stage - BMO Theatre Centre
Theater & Performing Arts
See listing
7:30 p.m. · $25 +
Alexandr Misko - The International Guitar Sensation LIVE at St. Andrews-Wesley United Church | Vancouver
St. Andrew's Wesley United Church · 1022 Nelson St. #100, Vancouver, BC V6E 4S7, Canada
Concerts & Live Music
$25 +
Plan ahead
Spirits of the East: A Halloween Mixology Night
Fri, Oct 30 · Sobu Social
Bikini and Boardshorts
Sat, Nov 14 · Hotel At The Waldorf
Quadeca
Thu, Nov 5 · Rickshaw Theatre
Raffi
Sat, Nov 14 · Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Vancouver 2026 Venture Capital World Summit
Thu, Dec 10 · TCC Canada - The City Centre
BNB26 Summit (3rd Year Celebration)
Fri, Nov 6 · Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre
KPOP FUSION HALLOWEEN BY UBCxSFU PARTIES, UBC CSA & GRANVILLE BLOCK PARTY
Sat, Oct 31 · Granville Room
The 2026 Dhahan Prize Ceremonies
Wed, Nov 18 · Northview Golf & Country Club
Frequently asked questions about events in Vancouver
- How many free events are available in Vancouver this month?
- About five percent of the roughly 950 total upcoming events are free. This means approximately 47 events are open to the public without a ticket cost.
- Which venues host the most events in Vancouver?
- The top venues with the most upcoming listings are Rogers Arena, The Pearl, Commodore Ballroom, Orpheum Theatre - Vancouver, Fortune Sound Club, and Queen Elizabeth Theatre - Vancouver.
- What is the most common type of event listed?
- Music & Concerts make up the largest share with about 600 listings. Theater & Performing Arts follows with around 150 events, and Sports & Fitness accounts for approximately 100.
- Are there any famous performers playing in Vancouver soon?
- Yes, upcoming dates include the Vancouver Canucks, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Cirque du Soleil, Cirque du Soleil: LUZIA, and Bruno Mars.