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Cowichan Exhibition

Sep 17-20, 2026 North Cowichan

Upcoming

The Cowichan Exhibition is an annual community and agricultural fair celebrating its 158th year at the Cowichan Exhibition Grounds in North Cowichan, British Columbia. Running from September 17 to 20, the event...

Agricultural Fair Community festival +8

Stillpoint Festival

Sep 17-19, 2026 Kimberley

Upcoming

The Stillpoint Festival, an arts and culture event, is organized by Wildsight Kimberley-Cranbrook in Kimberley, Canada. Originally planned as a three-day festival from September 17 to 19, 2026, it has been scaled...

Arts Cultural events +8

Love Medicine

Jun 11 - Nov 1, 2026 Regina

Ongoing

Love Medicine is a contemporary exhibition at the MacKenzie Art Gallery in Regina featuring works by 22 Indigenous 2SLGBTQIA+ artists exploring themes of love, healing, belonging, and resistance.

Exhibition Visual Art +2

Royal Canadian Legion Centennial Celebration

Jul 18 - Oct 3, 2026 Lethbridge

Ongoing

The Royal Canadian Legion Centennial Celebration in Lethbridge, Alberta, marks the organization's 100th anniversary with a series of public events from July 18 to October 3, 2026. Activities include a community pancake...

Heritage Event Centennial +6

Sweetness of Circles

Aug 19 - Sep 20, 2026 Chilliwack, Fraser Valley

Ongoing

Sweetness of Circles is a collaborative art exhibition by Tracie Stewart and Teresa Klein hosted at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre's Odlum Brown Art Gallery. The display features thirteen large scrolls created during...

Exhibition Visual Arts +4

September Exhibitions at McMillan Arts Centre

Sep 1-27, 2026 Parksville

Ongoing

The McMillan Arts Centre in Parksville hosts four concurrent art exhibitions during September 2026. The diverse showcase includes wildlife-focused reflections, intricate fibre arts, contemporary paintings of the human form, and a digital...

Exhibition Visual Arts +5

Prince Edward County Chamber Music Festival

Sep 5 - Oct 4, 2026 Picton

Ongoing

The Prince Edward County Chamber Music Festival is an annual event held in Picton, Ontario, showcasing world-class chamber music performers. It typically commences with a free opening concert, followed by the main...

Chamber Music Music festival +5

In This Day and Age: Northern Image Photographers Annual Exhibition

Sep 8-23, 2026 Prince Albert

Ongoing

The Northern Image Photographers Club presents its annual exhibition, ‘In This Day and Age’, from September 8 to September 23, 2026. Held at the John V. Hicks Gallery within the Margo Fournier...

Photography Art exhibition +3

Beginner Square Dance Lessons

Sep 11-18, 2026 Chilliwack

Ongoing

The Fraser Valley Square and Round Dance Federation offers two free introductory square dance lessons in Chilliwack. These beginner-friendly sessions are open to singles, couples, and families with participants aged 11 and...

Dance Community +4

A Gathering of Indigenous Voices

Sep 14 - Oct 8, 2026 Trail

Ongoing

A Gathering of Indigenous Voices is an art exhibition held at the VISAC gallery in downtown Trail, British Columbia. Featuring works by Métis, Anishinaabe, Cree, and Hesquiaht artists Johnny Mukwa, Mark Anthony...

Indigenous Art Art exhibition +5

SweetWater Music Festival

Sep 16-20, 2026 Owen Sound

Starts today

The SweetWater Music Festival is a multi-day classical and chamber music event held in Owen Sound, Leith, and Thornbury. The 2026 edition features a special theme titled 'The Keys of Life,' focusing...

Music festival Chamber Music +5

Drayton Entertainment Tribute Concerts

Aug 24 - Oct 24, 2026 Cambridge, Wellington County

Ongoing

Drayton Entertainment presents a series of tribute concerts across Wellington County and surrounding areas from August 24 to October 24, 2026. These performances honor music icons such as Dolly Parton, Buddy Holly,...

Music festival Tribute Concerts +5

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