Top Picks - Best Events in Vancouver

VIFF CENTRE

45th Vancouver International Film Festival

Oct 1 - Oct 11

Various VIFF Venues

Film

Early Show: Chen Baker

Thu, Oct 1 | 7 pm - 8:45 pm

Guilt & Company

Music • Gastown • Jazz

GroundUp feat. Juh-Mill & Friends

Thu, Oct 1 | 9:30 pm - 1 am

Guilt & Company

Music • Gastown

BreakOut West Festival 2026

Oct 1 - Oct 3

Victoria

Festival

Vancouver International Film Festival

Thu, Oct 1 | 6 pm

Vancouver Playhouse

Event • Stadium District

The Debut VIFF 2026 Opening Gala Special Presentations

Thu, Oct 1 | 5:45 pm

VIFF Centre

Film • Yaletown

An Evening with VanDusen Experts

Thu, Oct 1 | 7 pm

VanDusen Botanical Gardens

Event • Kitsilano / West Broadway

CANADA’s OKTOBERFEST

Oct 2 - Oct 3

PNE Forum

Festival • Hastings-Sunrise / PNE Grounds

The Neighbourhood: THE WOURLD TOUR

Fri, Oct 2 | 7 pm

Rogers Arena

Music • Stadium District • Pop • Indie & Alternative • Rock

JUNGLE - World Tour 6

Fri, Oct 2 | 8 pm

Pacific Coliseum

Music • Hastings-Sunrise / PNE Grounds • R&B / Soul • Indie & Alternative