Some of the best July events in Vancouver aren’t always the ones you plan for—they happen. A street festival you stumble across. Fireworks lighting up the bay while you’re out for ice cream. A live band in the park when you were only passing through.
This month, the city is abuzz with energy, from outdoor concerts and culinary experiences to berry farms and food trucks, as well as family fun. We’ve compiled a growing list of what’s on—check back often, as we’ll keep it updated.
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Best July Events in Vancouver and the Fraser Valley
Garden Dinner Series – now until August 21, 2025
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.
False Creek Crab Festival – July 6, 2025
If you love seafood, you won’t want to miss the massive Dungeness crab boil by Chefs Vish Mayekar and Johnny Bridge
. The False Creek Crab Fest is back and bigger than ever. This family-friendly event will feature live music, local craft beverages, and sweet treats. Meet the fishers and chefs behind your plate. Every ticket purchased supports sustainable crab fishing and culinary mentorship in BC.
Tickets: $70 now / $75 at the door and
includes one full Dungeness Crab plate, two drink tasting tickets.
Canada’s 100 Best Dinner Series 5-course collaboration at Botanist, Fairmont Pacific Rim – July 10, 2025
Don’t miss the spectacular Canada’s 100 Best annual dinner series hosted at Botanist in the luxurious Fairmont Pacific Rim. This exclusive evening brings together the exceptional creativity and talent of Canada’s leading chefs, showcasing premium seasonal ingredients from across Canada, paired with exquisite wines from the renowned private cellar of BC’s Phantom Creek Estates.
Host Chef Hector Laguna, from the acclaimed Botanist—ranked among Canada’s top 50 restaurants—will be joined by Chef Mike Robbins of Vancouver’s Michelin-starred and top-10-ranked AnnaLena, as well as Chef Massimo Piedimonte from Montreal’s celebrated Cabaret l’Enfer. Adding to this culinary lineup, rising star Jayden Kresnyak, Botanist’s Chef de Cuisine, will also take center stage.
Enjoy delectable hors d’oeuvres and canapés at a pre-dinner reception, paired perfectly with champagne from Moët & Chandon and cocktails crafted by Botanist’s renowned bar team alongside award-winning guest bartender Shawn Soole of Laowai.
The gourmet experience continues with an unforgettable five-course dinner, where each chef contributes a signature course. The evening culminates in a delightful dessert prepared by Botanist’s exceptional pastry chef, Kate Siegel.
Event Details:
• Reception: 6:00 pm, Seated Dinner: 7:00 pm (five courses with wine pairings)
• Price: $350 per person (includes wine pairings, gratuity, and taxes). Reserve here.
Indian Festival – July 4-13, 2025
The Indian Festival is dedicated to the exceptional creativity of South Asian arts and artists.
Carnaval del Sol is the largest Latin American festival in the Pacific Northwest, showcasing the rich cultures, traditions, and cuisines of Latin America.
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival – now 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.
Theatre Under the Stars – July 5 – August 24, 2025
Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) presents Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Legally Blonde The Musical at Stanley Park’s iconic Malkin Bowl.
Craft Beer and Music Festival – July 12, 2025
This year’s Craft Beer and Music Festival on the PNE Fairgrounds features 150+ craft beers, chef pop-ups and live music.
Khatsahlano Street Party – July 5, 2025
Billed as Vancouver’s largest free music and arts festival, this 10-block fair runs along 4th Avenue from McDonald to Broadway. Enjoy over 50 of Vancouver’s top musical performers, artisans and street performers, licensed beer gardens and plenty of food options.
Eastside Arts Festival – July 18-27, 2025
A vital part of Vancouver’s cultural identity, the Eastside Arts District is a neighbourhood with the highest concentration of artists, musicians, performers, and cultural producers in Vancouver, and is recognized nationally and internationally.
This year The Eastside Arts Festival will also host the largest number of art-making workshops in festival history, as well as both ticketed and free live performances, guided neighbourhood walking tours from Hogan’s Alley Society, Heritage Vancouver Society, and the 360 Riot Walk and free, interactive art activities for art lovers of all ages and abilities.
The festival brings back its popular, free all-day outdoor event at MacLean Park on July 26, featuring live music, handmade artworks and goods from local Eastside artists, free art activities for all ages and abilities, food trucks, and a beer garden.
Vancouver Folk Music Festival – July 18 – 20, 2025
Discover a weekend full of music, dance, food and children’s activities at The Little Folks Village at Jericho Beach Park for the 48th Vancouver Folk Music Festival. Enjoy over 40 musical performances from 15 countries, nine American states and six provinces and territories. Tickets are on sale now.
2025 Honda Celebration of Light – July 19, 23, 26, 2025
The 33rd annual fireworks festival is a three-night, family-friendly event held along the beaches of English Bay. It attracts up to 400,000 people nightly.
The 2025 festival will feature pyrotechnics teams from Yukon, Quebec and Nova Scotia.
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Vancouver Pride Festival and Parade – TBA
The Pride Parade takes place on TBA. The schedule of events is continually updated here.
Early Music Vancouver Summer Festival, – July 26 to August 8, 2025
The Early Music Vancouver Summer Festival celebrates its 55th festival season. Explore the interconnectedness of music, nature, and the elevation of the soul in “BACH & MOZART: In Endless Ascent” at various Vancouver venues.
Festival highlights include: a rich ensemble of more than 50 established and emerging international and Canadian early music artist; a special solo appearance from keyboardist and Pacific Baroque Orchestra director Alexander Weimann; a celebration of music and dance, featuring the Montreal-based baroque dance company Les Jardins Chorégraphiques; and a rare, collaborative fusion of Chinese and Baroque instruments in dialogue across cultures and centuries in Silk Strings, among many other performances.
Awaken Canada – June 29 – ongoing
Celebrating what ‘Home’ means to Canadians, Flyover’s newest immersive flying journey, Awaken Canada, launches on Canada Day long weekend. After over a decade, following cutting-edge upgrades to sound and projection systems, Awaken Canada replaces the original Flyover Canada experience.
Awaken Canada will become the attraction’s new anchor experience, showcasing 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.
Trout Lake Farmers Market – Saturdays, April – end of October, 2025
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.
Best July Events in Burnaby
Summer Stages Confederation Park – July 8 – August 28, 2025
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., celebrate summer with a free live performance series. Bring a blanket or chair to sit on and enjoy. The stage is located near the spray park.
Best North Vancouver Events in July
Shipyards Night Market – Now until 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.
New Westminster Events
Queen’s Park Summer Concert Series July 3-31, 2025
The concert series runs on Thursdays and Sundays, featuring a variety of talented artists from across Metro Vancouver.
Best July Events in Richmond and Delta
Richmond Salmon Festival – July 1, 2025
This year’s Richmond Salmon Festival features a Canada Day Parade, Pancake Breakfast ($5), Japanese cultural and martial arts show, Spirit of Steveston live entertainment, kids’ bike parade, Art Show, marketplace, food trucks, and more. Younger kids will enjoy Sammy’s Fun Zone, complete with button making, face painting, and inflatable carnival games. The Youth Zone has games, snacks, and a special chill-out zone for older kids.
Voyage of the MV Gikumi – Various weekend times from July 4-August 27, 2025
Depart from the Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site for a two-hour tour to explore the rich history and heritage of the Fraser River on board the MV Gikumi, an authentic restored 1954 west coast work boat. The scenic river tour offers wildlife viewing while listening to interesting river tales about rum running, whale rescues and more from experienced heritage interpreters.
Richmond Night Market – April 25 – October 13, 2025
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. It’s easy to get to from the Canada Line and River Rock Casino.
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 secure a spot to sip wine, savour a charcuterie selection, and listen to live music. Please limit your stay to 90 minutes.
July Events in Surrey
Canada Cup International Softball Championships – July 4– July 13, 2025
Since 1993, this event has brought the highest-ranked women’s teams to play softball and 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.
FVDED in the Park Summer Music Festival – July 4-5, 2025
This electric dance festival in Holland Park is a 16 years and older event.
Surrey Farms Blueberry Festival – July 12, 2025
From UPick fun to live music and family-friendly activities, this free event brings the best of the season to one beautiful farm setting.
Fusion Festival – July 19-20, 2025
Discover cultures from around the globe and savour authentic foods with unique flavours at the Fusion Festival. There are than 50 cultural pavilions and 8 stages to experience.
Philippine Fiesta Extravaganza – July 19-20, 2025
Celebrating the Filipino community with two days full of vibrant music, mouth-watering Filipino food, colourful parades and games.
KPOP and Food Festival – July 26, 2025
Celebrate the Korean community. Ready to take your KPOP dancefloor obsession outdoors? Grab your crew and get set for a full day of music, food, and festival fun in the heart of Surrey. Whether you’re a longtime K-pop fan or just here for the vibes (and snacks), this all-ages outdoor festival is your summer must-do.
Presented by Seoul Society, this one-day festival transforms Surrey Civic Plaza into a high-energy dancefloor and open-air food haven, featuring
Best July Events in Langley
Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival – July 24-27, 2025
Lots of fun and excitement in the historic village of Fort Langley as it comes alive with the sounds of world-class jazz. The event features a vibrant mix of jazz performances, workshops, and Indigenous culture. Visitors can also explore local artisan markets, savour delicious cuisine from food trucks, and enjoy scenic views along the Fraser River. Whether you’re a jazz enthusiast or simply looking for a weekend of entertainment, Fort Langley’s festival promises something for everyone.
Festina Lente Estate Winery Summer Music – July and August, 2025
Festina Lente Estate Winery and Meadery brings music and mead magic.
Get ready to tap your feet to the music, sip on delicious honey-based mead or wine and have a blast with fellow music enthusiasts.
Live performances by talented local artists. The property is a five-acre hobby farm situated in Langley, BC’s wine region, on which the owners explore the lost tradition of mead (honey wine) making.
Aldergrove Fair – July 18-20, 2025
The 113th annual Aldergrove Fair celebrates ‘Country Roots and Cowboy Boots,’ with a fairground full of family fun. Friday night starts with a car show before a weekend full of old-fashioned games in the Kidzone, main stage entertainment, unique vendors, food trucks, a ‘beverage garden,’ and many agricultural displays and demonstrations, including an antique tractor pull, air pistol demos, World Fast Draw Contest, rides, games and much more.
Best Abbotsford July Events and Festivals
Berry Festival – July 12, 2025
Known as the berry capital of Canada, Abbotsford holds its annual Berryfest in the historic downtown area every July. Entertainers, food trucks, craft beer and wine gardens, and children’s activities will be there.
Delicious, freshly picked summer berries can be found throughout July in Vancouver and nearby.
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