Metro Vancouver, British Columbia

Asian and multicultural events around Metro Vancouver

Find cultural festivals, night markets, free community celebrations, and family programs across Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, the North Shore, the Tri-Cities, and South of Fraser.

A festival can be worth crossing a bridge for, but only if you know the current dates, admission, and what kind of day it offers. This calendar focuses on verified 2026 occurrences with a clear place and organizer, from neighbourhood celebrations to larger annual festivals.

Filter by browse region first, then open the official link before you leave. Outdoor schedules, registration windows, and ticket rules can change, and past events leave the public list after their final day.

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Vancouver

2 places

Paueru Gai / Oppenheimer, Vancouver

Powell Street Festival

Oppenheimer Park and surrounding Paueru Gai (Powell Street area), Vancouver, BC

August 1, 2026 to August 2, 2026

The 50th Powell Street Festival returns to Oppenheimer Park and the historic Japanese Canadian Paueru Gai neighbourhood with free arts, food, film, and community programs. Organizers list August 1 and 2, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Price and cost notes

Free

Festival
Japanese
Japanese Canadian
Outdoor
Family Day
Free
Performance

Listing page →Official site ↗

Details checked Jul 29, 2026

Downtown, Vancouver

Vancouver TAIWANfest

šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énk Square (north of the Vancouver Art Gallery) and nearby venues, Vancouver, BC

September 5, 2026 to September 7, 2026

TAIWANfest brings free Taiwanese and international cultural programming to downtown Vancouver through performances, talks, markets, and exhibitions. The 2026 edition runs September 5 to 7 at šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énk Square and partner venues, with published weekend and Monday hours.

Price and cost notes

Free admission

Festival
Taiwanese
Outdoor
Performance
Free
Family Day
Annual

Listing page →Official site ↗

Details checked Jul 29, 2026

Richmond

1 place

Bridgeport, Richmond

Richmond Night Market

8351 River Road, Richmond, BC V6X 1Y4

April 24, 2026 to September 20, 2026

Richmond's weekend night market runs through September 20, 2026, with food stalls, retail vendors, and evening entertainment near Bridgeport Station. City traffic notices confirm Friday-Sunday (and holiday Monday) hours, and Tourism Richmond lists general admission plus free entry for children under 7 and seniors 60+.

Price and cost notes

General admission $7; children under 7 and seniors 60+ free; Zoom Pass $40 (confirm current rates)

Market
Food Event
Evening
Outdoor
Family Day
Multicultural
Series

Listing page →Official site ↗

Details checked Jul 29, 2026

Burnaby and New Westminster

2 places

Deer Lake, Burnaby

Burnaby Blues + Roots Festival

Deer Lake Park Festival Lawn, 6450 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby, BC

August 8, 2026

A free, family-friendly outdoor music day at Deer Lake Park with a community stage from mid-afternoon and a main-stage evening lineup. The City of Burnaby sets Saturday, August 8, 2026, as rain-or-shine, with published transit, accessibility, and no-onsite-public-parking guidance.

Price and cost notes

Free

Festival
Concert
Outdoor
Free
Family Day
Annual

Listing page →Official site ↗

Details checked Jul 29, 2026

Burnaby South, Burnaby

Nikkei Matsuri

Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby, BC

September 4, 2026 to September 6, 2026

Burnaby's Japanese summer festival expands across three days with Zenyasai on September 4 and main festival hours September 5 and 6. Youth under 18 and seniors over 65 enter free, and a new free Fun Park community zone adds kids crafts beside the ticketed festival grounds.

Price and cost notes

Advance online $12 + GST; gate $15 incl. GST; free for under 18, seniors 65+, and Nikkei Centre members

Festival
Japanese
Japanese Canadian
Outdoor
Family Day
Food Event
Annual

Listing page →Official site ↗

Details checked Jul 29, 2026

North Shore

2 places

Lower Lonsdale, North Vancouver

Shipyards Night Market

The Shipyards / Shipbuilders Square, foot of Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, BC

May 15, 2026 to September 11, 2026

A free Friday-night waterfront series of food trucks, makers, and live music beside the SeaBus in Lower Lonsdale. Organizers run the 2026 season every Friday from May 15 through September 11, generally 3 to 10 p.m., with an all-ages plaza and a 19+ beer garden.

Price and cost notes

Free entry; beer garden 19+ with ID

Market
Food Event
Concert
Evening
Outdoor
Free
Family Day

Listing page →Official site ↗

Details checked Jul 29, 2026

Ambleside, West Vancouver

Harmony Arts Festival

Millennium Park and John Lawson Park / Argyle Avenue waterfront, West Vancouver, BC

July 31, 2026 to August 9, 2026

West Vancouver's waterfront arts festival stretches ten days with free outdoor concerts, art markets, and family-friendly programming between Millennium Park and John Lawson Park. The District calendar opens Friday, July 31, 2026, and partner listings close the run on Sunday, August 9.

Price and cost notes

Free outdoor concerts and core programming; some ticketed experiences may apply

Festival
Concert
Market
Outdoor
Free
Family Day
Annual

Listing page →Official site ↗

Details checked Jul 29, 2026

Tri-Cities

1 place

Town Centre, Coquitlam

Kimchi & K-Food Festival

Coquitlam Town Centre Park, Coquitlam, BC

August 28, 2026 to August 29, 2026

Western Canada's large Korean food and culture festival returns to Coquitlam Town Centre Park with free admission on August 28 and 29, 2026. Daytime stages, kimchi demos, K-street food, and evening dance championships run roughly 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day.

Price and cost notes

Free admission

Festival
Korean
Food Event
Outdoor
Free
Performance
Family Day

Listing page →Official site ↗

Details checked Jul 29, 2026

Surrey, Delta and White Rock

1 place

Fleetwood, Surrey

Diwali in Surrey

Surrey Arts Centre, 13750 88 Avenue, Surrey, BC

November 1, 2026

A free Diwali Fest celebration at Surrey Arts Centre on November 1, 2026, from 3 to 5 p.m. Registration is required for each person, and the organizer notes dates can shift if venue or funding changes.

Price and cost notes

Free; individual registration required

Diwali
South Asian
Indoor
Free
Family Day
Registration
Annual

Listing page →Official site ↗

Details checked Jul 29, 2026

Langley, Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows

1 place

Langley Regional Airport, Langley

Air Fair at the Langley Regional Airport

Langley Regional Airport (YNJ), 5385 216 Street, Langley, BC

August 29, 2026

A free Township of Langley family day with static aircraft displays, a kids zone, marketplace, and entertainment at the regional airport. The 2026 fair runs Saturday, August 29, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine, with a free shuttle from KPU Langley.

Price and cost notes

Free admission

Festival
Family Day
Outdoor
Free
Market
Children
Annual

Listing page →Official site ↗

Details checked Jul 29, 2026

A few things worth checking

Build the day around the event

Check whether the event is a drop-in street festival, a night market, a seated program, or a timed registration. That distinction affects arrival time, parking or SkyTrain planning, meals, and how long younger children or older relatives may want to stay.

Outdoor celebrations may have limited shade or seating. Look for the site map, transit advice, accessibility information, and weather policy when those details matter to your group.

Treat annual dates as year-specific

A festival that returns every year may move by a weekend, change venues, or skip a season. Use the listed date for the stated year and check again before adding a recurring reminder.

For events with several stages or activity areas, choose one or two priorities in advance. A shorter plan can make a large festival much easier with children or a multigenerational group.