The 25 biggest festivals in British Columbia 2026
Festivals and open-airs in British Columbia in 2026 — dates, line-ups, tickets and who's going.
62 events
5 Oct – 1 Oct 2027
2 free
Highlights: Penticton Elvis Festival, Vancouver International Film Festival, Vancouver Christmas Market
Any time
Today24This weekend103This month248Next month804Free54Highlights466Festivals62Christmas markets12Halloween42Date night739With kids341On your own569With friends481After-work & aperitivo66With a view4Birthday34Hen and stag parties39Volunteering2Pumpkin patches4Fireworks1Foraging1Autumn foliage8Rainy day458Day of the Dead1
1
Runs every yearTicketsPenticton Trade and Convention Centre
2
TicketsGranville Island Public Market
3
TicketsFirehall Arts Centre
4
TicketsRedstreak Campground
7
Runs every yearCowichan Performing Arts Centre
8
Fairmont Chateau Whistler
9
The Wildflower
10
The Grill Room
Questions
The 25 biggest festivals in British Columbia 2026: what's on?
62 events between 27 Oct – 1 Oct 2027. Among them: Penticton Elvis Festival · Vancouver International Film Festival · Vancouver Christmas Market.
What is the next event in British Columbia?
Spill the Tea Party on 27 Oct in Chilliwack.
Which events in British Columbia are free?
2 events are free, for example 2026 Vancouver Korean Book Festival · Heritage Holidays at Britannia Shipyards.
What are the biggest events in British Columbia?
The named events of the place: Penticton Elvis Festival (26 Jun 2027) · Vancouver International Film Festival (October) · Vancouver Christmas Market (November) · Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week (November).
Where in British Columbia is most going on?
Most events are in Victoria (17) · Penticton (8) · Vancouver (5).