Upcoming Events

All Upcoming Events

The Birds and the Bees

September 26, 2019 to October 26, 2019

Rib-tickling realizations about life and love. Sarah, a turkey farmer, has split up with her husband and moved in with her mum, Gail, a beekeeper....

Performing Arts

Halloweenie

October 27, 2019

Join Kids Market for a spooktacular good time!!! We’ll have trick or treating, hotdogs for kids in costumes...and LOADS of spooky fun!...

Kids Stuff

Ghosts of the Lower Mainland

October 25, 2019 to October 28, 2019

An exhibition of BC landscapes by Josh Bryer, each painting contains a hidden image that is revealed when exposed to UV light. Special flashlights will be provided to attendees....

Visual Arts

Spooktober

October 22, 2019 to October 31, 2019

Whether it’s with a group of ‘ghoulfriends’ getting together for a night out, or a romantic date, Vancouver TheatreSports dares you to laugh this October with its spirited lineup of ...

Performing Arts

Circle Craft Christmas Market Preview

October 3, 2019 to November 1, 2019

Circle Craft Gallery presents a special exhibit: an opportunity to check out a selection of Circle Craft Christmas Market exhibitors’ work in advance....

Art & Crafts

Visual Arts

Beanstock Coffee Festival invites coffee lovers from Vancouver and beyond, to join us at Granville Island and connect with local micro-roasters, sample some of the best craft coffee in Western Canada,...

Festivals

Food and Drink

Christmas Fair at the Kids Market

November 10, 2019

Kids Market is hosting its first ever CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR!!! Join us from 11-5 on November 10th to see all the amazing handmade items from local kids!

Art & Crafts

Kids Stuff

Markets

Visual Arts

The Incredible Adventures of Mary Jane Mosquito

October 30, 2019 to November 10, 2019

In this story of a young girl feeling like a misfit and searching for her place in the world, Mary Jane is a mosquito who doesn’t have wings, but her voice soars to the stars in this new play by...

Kids Stuff

Performing Arts

Roller Coaster

November 13, 2019 to November 15, 2019

Jessie Award-winning Fringe vet and solo show meister TJ Dawe returns with a monologue about why we go to war, who our real gods are, the bizarre phenomenon of Donald Trump’s presidency, and the...

Performing Arts

Workshops, Talks & Forums

Live Flamenco Show

April 13, 2019 to December 14, 2019

The one-hour production welcomes audiences of all ages with live traditional flamenco music dance storylines puppetry and magic....

Performing Arts

The Shoe Must Go On

December 11, 2019 to December 14, 2019

It’s Panto Time! Celebrate the holidays with this irreverent take on the classic Cinderella tale: rival Fairy Godmothers, unfortunate weddings, magic potions, and two pairs of glass shoes!...

Live Music

Performing Arts

TheatreSports

September 20, 2018 to December 21, 2019

Relying on razor-sharp wit and lightning-fast reflexes, two teams of performers are pitted against each other in competitive improv matches....

Performing Arts

OK Tinder – Swipe Right Comedy

September 20, 2018 to December 21, 2019

Vancouver TheatreSports pokes fun at Vancouver’s notorious dating scene with the help of audience suggestions....

Performing Arts

Rookie Night

September 20, 2018 to December 22, 2019

Rookie Night puts our young improvisers to the test in front of a hungry crowd. They may just be the future stars of tomorrow....

Performing Arts

Improv Mondays with Michelle

May 6, 2019 to December 23, 2019

You’ve fallen in love with her on YouTube and now the indomitable Michelle Gidard (played by VTS ensemble member Angela Galanopoulos) is coming to the live stage at The Improv Centre....

Performing Arts

The Late Show - Adult Only Improv Comedy

March 23, 2019 to December 28, 2019

Are you a grown-up? If you are, join us late Saturday nights for The Late Show – Adult Only Improv Comedy, Saturdays at 11:15pm....

Performing Arts

Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley

December 5, 2019 to January 4, 2020

A holiday confection filled with classic Jane Austen charm, Miss Bennet is a modern sequel about the bookish middle child of the Bennets....

Performing Arts

Peter Pan

November 20, 2019 to January 25, 2020

Pirates. Lost Boys. A ticking crocodile. And a child who never wants to grow up....

Performing Arts

Highlights of the Year

Ocean Construction and Building Supplies Open House

Have you ever wanted to honk one of those horns from the inside of a concrete truck? The Ocean Construction Supplies Open House is your opportunity to fulfill these desires!
April

Vancouver International Jazz Festival

The Vancouver International Jazz Festival will animate Granville Island for twelve days. From noon to the wee small hours, a rich tapestry of jazz, blues, funk, Latin, fusion, electronica and world music will fill the air in spaces indoors and out.
June

Canada Day

Granville Island is bursting at the seams with culturally diverse national pride! Around every corner you’ll find entertainment, artwork and food, inviting you to wrap yourself in the flag and embrace the rich tapestry of our multicultural nation.
July

Fringe Festival

The Vancouver Fringe is a celebration of theatre for everyone featuring more than 700 performances by 80 artists over 11 days.
September

Vancouver International Writers Festival

The Annual Vancouver International Writers Festival on Granville Island offers a world of ideas to explore with writers from around the world.
October