20 fantastic things to do in Vancouver this week: Sept. 14 to 20

We’re in the last official week of summer, so let’s not waste a single moment! Plan your week with our rundown of 20 great things to do around Vancouver from Sept. 14 to 20.

Check out the Foo Fighters in concert, Come Toward The Fire, Bike the Night, and more.

Be sure to view our Listed section for more fantastic things happening around town.

To stay up to date on everything happening in Metro Vancouver, B.C., and beyond, sign up for our newsletters.

Foo Fighters

What: One of the biggest rock bands in the world is coming to Vancouver in 2026 for its first stadium tour in years.

Foo Fighters are bringing the Take Cover Tour to BC Place on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. The 15-time Grammy winners are also bringing a huge guest to join the party.

Queens of the Stone Age will be the supporting act on all of the Foo Fighters’ Canadian dates.

When: Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Where: BC Place — 777 Pacific Blvd., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices. Tickets for sale online

One Man Home Alone

What: Duran Cruickshank performs a hilarious, solo reenactment of the hit film Home Alone, complete with 33 characters, 29 scenes, 11 pizzas, 10 booby traps, and 2 burglars, all in just 35 minutes.

Catch all the action and hijinks at the Vancouver Fringe at Little Mountain Gallery.

When: Various dates from Sept. 10 to 20, 2026
Time: Various times
Where: Little Mountain Gallery — 110 Water St.
Cost: Varies by show/bundle — Available online

BC Culture Days

What: BC Culture Days is an annual series of free and interactive creative events hosted by artists and cultural organizations across the province. This year’s celebration invites participants to explore and express themselves artistically through workshops, live shows, and more.

When: Sept. 18 to Oct. 4, 2026
Time: Various times
Where: Various locations
Cost: Free

Bike the Night

What: Bike the Night Vancouver is rolling back into town this September with music, lights, prizes, and hundreds of riders cruising the Seawall after dark, and it’s free to join.

Designed for people of all ages and experience levels, the event turns the Seawall into a glowing, music-filled ride route, with a community festival to kick things off.

Guests can also take part in the free Bike the Night pre-ride Festival at David Lam Park from 5 to 10 p.m. The event features live music, food trucks, Project 529 registrations, tune-ups from MEC, and more.

When: Friday, Sept. 18, 2026
Time: 5 p.m. (pre-ride party), 6:30 p.m. (first wave suitable for young riders) & 7:45 p.m. (second wave)
Where: David Lam Park, Vancouver
Admission: Free, general tickets on Hub Cycling’s Bike The Night page

Treat yourself to Ignite Pizzeria’s new Lower Lonsdale location

What: Ignite Pizzeria’s newest location — its first on the North Shore — is now open in Lower Lonsdale’s historic 1904 Beasley Block at 101 Lonsdale Ave.

The North Van spot serves Ignite’s handmade, artisanal pizza made with dough fermented for five days and stone-fired at 800°F, all in a warm, modern space.

Alongside the pizza, guests will find an expanded menu, house-made cocktails, a wine list, a sunny south-facing patio, and daily happy hour.

When: Open Daily
Time: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Sunday to Thursday), 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. (Sunday to Saturday)
Where: 101 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver

Vancouver Fringe Patio

What: For 10 days of the Vancouver Fringe, the Vancouver Fringe Patio features a variety of local performers and fun activities. Check out a drag open mic, paint and sips, live bands, karaoke, and more. There will also be refreshments being served on site.

When: Sept. 10 to 20, plus Labour Day Weekend Programming from Sept. 5 to 7)
Time: 5 p.m. to late (weekdays), 3 p.m. to late (weekends)
Where: 1531 Johnston St., Vancouver
Admission: Free

Whistler Village Beer Festival 2026

What: The 13th Whistler Village Beer Festival (WVBF) returns to the heart of the resort from Sept. 9 to 14 for a massive celebration of everything craft beverages. Get ready for an Oktoberfest celebration, a craft beer brunch, bandaoke, and more.

The Main Event at Whistler Olympic Plaza on Saturday, Sept. 19, will showcase dozens of varieties of cider, beer, canned cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages. Guests can sample a wide variety of beer, cider and other craft beverages from participating producers, discover new favourites, and vote for the 2026 People’s Choice winner.

It’s the perfect excuse to gather your friends, head to Whistler, and make a weekend out of one of the village’s biggest fall events.

When: Sept. 16 to 20, 2026. Main event on Sept. 19
Time: Various times. Main event from noon to 5 p.m.
Where: Various locations throughout Whistler Village, Main Event at Whistler Olympic Plaza
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online for the festival as well as for the main event

Splash – Free Preview Exhibition

What: Around 100 stunning artworks make up the Splash 2026 Art Collection on display at the Pendulum Gallery at 885 W. Georgia St. The public preview showcases the pieces of art donated by acclaimed and emerging Canadian and international artists.

The lineup of artists this year includes Andrew Dadson, a multidisciplinary artist who explores the boundaries between painting, photography, installation, and the natural environment; Edward Burtynsky, one of the world’s most accomplished contemporary photographers; and Marie Khouri, a Paris- and Vancouver-based sculptor whose contemporary works bridge art and design.

When: Now until Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026 (closed Sunday and stat holidays)
Time: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Monday to Wednesday), 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Thursday to Friday) and  9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Saturday)
Where: Pendulum Gallery — 885 W. Georgia St., Vancouver
Admission: Free, walk-ins welcome

Fort Langley Village Farmers Market

What: Shop for fresh groceries (fresh foods picked from local farmers’ fields in the Fraser and Okanagan Valleys), along with plants, flowers, and other artisan goods, at this weekly market in Fort Langley.

When: Every Saturday until Dec. 5, 2026
Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: St. Andrews Historic Church — 9025 Glover Rd., Fort Langley

Dogstar

What: Keanu Reeves, Canadian icon and one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, is coming to Vancouver this summer, but you won’t be seeing him on a film set.

The four-time MTV Movie Award winner is joining forces with his band Dogstar to bring the All In Now tour to Vogue Theatre on Wednesday, Sept. 16.

The concert is in support of the ’90s grunge band’s latest album of the same name, which was released this spring.

When: Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Vogue Theatre – 918 Granville St., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online

Beck

What: Rock music fans in Vancouver are being treated to some great shows in 2026, and we can add Beck to the concert lineup.

The eight-time Grammy winner is bringing the Ride Lonesome tour to Queen Elizabeth Theatre on Wednesday, Sept. 16.

When: Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026
Time: 8 p.m.
Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre – 630 Hamilton St., Vancouver
Tickets: Tickets for sale online

The Death and Life of Granville Street Walking Tour

What: Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours invites participants to discover a century of change in just six blocks.

Led by award-winning author and historian Aaron Chapman and Forbidden Vancouver founder Will Woods, the Death and Life of Granville Street Walking Tour will explore the layers of history hiding in the historic neighbourhood, including vaudeville stages, movie palaces, urban planning experiments and more.

When: Sept. 19, 2026
Time: 1 p.m.
Where: Meet at Vancouver City Centre Station
Cost: $35, purchase online

Vancouver Fringe Festival

What: Vancouver Fringe Festival returns to Granville Island and beyond from Sept. 10 to 20, 2026, embracing every kind of everything. This year, there will be more than 80 shows, two days of free Kids Fringe events, and the return of the free Fringe Patio music series from September 5 to 20. Tickets and information are available online.

When: Sept. 10 to 20, 2026
Time: Various times
Where: Various venues on Granville Island and other venues across Vancouver
Cost: Free and ticketed events; prices range from $16 to $20, depending on each show. Purchase online

Bard on the Beach

What: Bard on the Beach is one of Canada’s largest not-for-profit, professional Shakespeare festivals. Presented in a magnificent setting on the waterfront in Vancouver’s Vanier Park, the festival offers Shakespeare’s plays, related dramas, and several special events from June through September each year.

This year’s offerings include The Merry Wives of Windsor, Macbeth, Goblin:Oedipus, and Antigone.

When: Now until Sept. 19, 2026
Time: Various times
Where: Vanier Park – 1695 Whyte Ave., Vancouver
Cost: Various, purchase online

Vancouver Rise vs Montreal Roses

What: Vancouver Rise continue their Northern Super League season this weekend with a match against Montreal Roses on Saturday, May 23 at Swangard Stadium.

When: Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026
Time: 2 p.m.
Where: Swangard Stadium — 6100 Boundary Rd., Burnaby
Cost: Starting at $20 plus service charges and fees. Purchase online

Richmond Night Market

What: The Richmond Night Market is back for its last summer, and it’ll be bringing the world’s first night market zipline, an all-new Trading Card Zone, and over 500 food items to try.

The theme for this year’s market is “Little Wonder World,” which the market describes as a “dazzling, globe-trotting adventure filled with iconic landmark decorations, vibrant displays, and a stunning themed wall designed for unforgettable moments.” There will also be a giant soccer display.

When: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holiday Mondays until Sept. 20, 2026
Time: From 7 p.m.
Where: 2431 Number 3 Rd., Richmond
Cost: $7 general admission, $40 Zoom pass. Free for children under 7 years and seniors 60 years and up

Vancouver International Flamenco Festival

What: Celebrate all things flamenco at this annual festival of dance presented by Flamenco Rosario. There will be numerous live performances to enjoy by local, national, and international flamenco artists throughout the festival, including free outdoor events on Granville Island on Sept. 19 at 20 on the Fringe Patio stage.

Those interested in learning the art of flamenco can also sign up for classes throughout the festival.

When: Sept. 19 to 27, 2026
Time: Various times
Where: Various locations
Cost: Free and ticketed events, purchase online

Divers’ Catch Festival

What: Following its sold-out inaugural event, the BC Dive Fisheries Society is bringing back the Divers’ Catch Festival for its second year, where it will transform the Gulf of Georgia cannery in Steveston into a showcase of B.C.’s top sustainably harvested seafood.

The festival shines a light on three types of seafood — geoduck, sea urchin (a.k.a. uni), and sea cucumber — that are hand-harvested from B.C. waters.

When: Saturday, Sept. 19
Time: Sessions from 5:30 to 7 p.m., and 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Where: Gulf of Georgia Cannery — 12138 Fourth Ave., Richmond
Admission: $138.88 per person

Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival

What: Join the Still Moon Arts Society and the Renfrew Park Community Association to celebrate the full moon, the harvest abundance, and diverse cultural traditions.

This year’s theme is “Tiny Life,” with origami demonstrations, performers, lanterns, and more.

When: Now until Sept. 26, 2026
Time: Times vary — a calendar of events can be found online
Where: Various locations
Cost: Free

ʔəm̓i ce:p xwiwəl (Come Toward the Fire)

What: The ʔəm̓i ce:p xwiwəl (Come Toward the Fire) festival is hosted by The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts in collaboration with Musqueam. Indigenous artists, musicians, speakers, performers and dance groups from Musqueam as well as Indigenous nations across Turtle Island (North America) will perform this weekend.

When: Sept. 18 to 20, 2026
Time: Various times
Where: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts – 6265 Crescent Rd., Vancouver
Cost: Free and ticketed events, purchase online