Fun Events in Metro Vancouver You Don’t Want to Miss in August 2024
From the Vancouver Pride Festival to the Celebration of Light, August in Vancouver is packed with signature festivals and delightful events. Our self storage Vancouver team is excited to check out the events!
- 48th Powell Street Festival
Join us for the 48th Powell Street Festival on the BC Day long weekend to celebrate Japanese Canadian art and culture!
This year, there are over 60 performances and presentations at various locations. Highlights include Kokoro Dance’s butoh performance, an interactive internment installation called Kintsugi by Annie Sumi and Brian Kobayakawa, and a film screening by local artist Cindy Mochizuki. The festival also features panels, walking tours, martial arts, taiko drumming, a sumo tournament, Japanese food and craft booths, children’s activities, and more.
- BC Dumpling Festival
The Asian Arts and Culture Society is happy to bring you the 3rd Annual BC Dumpling Festival in the Tri-Cities. This festival celebrates our diverse community and brings together families, friends, neighbors, community groups, and businesses from different cultures to enjoy food, entertainment, and fun. It’s a family-friendly event that will feature dumplings from various cultures!
- Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival’s 35th Season will run from June 11 to September 21, 2024.Tickets are available to purchase now!
- Twelfth Night – BMO Mainstage
June 11th – September 21st
Director Diana Donnelly celebrates the topsy-turvy world of Twelfth Night, packed with romance and laughs, adventure and self-discovery, set to original music by a beloved Vancouver singer-songwriter.
- Hamlet – BMO Mainstage
June 13th – September 20th
Shakespeare’s classic tale of vengeance, love, and loss, Hamlet, adapted and directed by Stephen Drover.
- The Comedy of Errors – Howard Family Stage
July 2nd – September 21
You’ll be rolling in the aisles at this uniquely ridiculous production that takes its comedy deadly seriously, adapted and directed by Rebecca Northan.
- Measure for Measure – Howard Family Stage
July 4th – September 20th
This sharp and irreverent production helmed by Rumble Theatre’s Jivesh Parasram brings one of Shakespeare’s most painfully relevant tales of coercion and hypocrisy to darkly absurdist new heights.
- Granville Block Party
The Granville Block Party returns to Downtown Vancouver on August 24 & 25th!
This year’s FREE two-day street party is set to be bigger and better than ever. Expect a weekend filled with live music, street performers, family-friendly entertainment, and more.
- Festival of India
The Festival of India – Vancouver Ratha Yatra is celebrating its 50th year at a new location, Creekside Park! This vibrant and joyful event has filled the streets of downtown Vancouver with giant floats pulled by thousands, accompanied by singing, dancing, and chanting. The celebrations continue at Creekside Park until dusk, with stunning views of the water, mountains, and downtown Vancouver.
Join us for a free full-course vegetarian feast, live entertainment, free activities for kids and teens, and more!
- Dished Food Truck Fest
The first-ever Dished Food Truck Fest is happening in downtown Vancouver this summer, presented by Daily Hive.
Partnering with the Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival , this event will feature 18 food trucks, live music, and a market with local artisans. It’s a family-friendly event with plenty of seating.
- The Vegan Night Market
Enjoy an amazing evening at Canada’s top plant-based night market! There will be delicious food and drinks, cruelty-free clothing, and cosmetics. Indulge in tasty dishes made by local chefs, from street food to gourmet treats, to satisfy all your cravings! Whether you want to shop, learn about the lifestyle, or just have a fun and tasty night out,the Vegan Night Market is the place to be. And don’t forget to come hungry!
