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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

The Lounge concert series

Sep 16 - Oct 28, 2026 Sudbury

Starts today

The Lounge concert series is a weekly fundraising music event held in Sudbury, Ontario, supporting the financially struggling Northern Lights Festival Boréal (NLFB). From September 16 to October 28, 2026, The Lounge...

Music Concert Series +3

Shreya Ghoshal: The Unstoppable Tour 2026

Sep 1-30, 2026 Toronto

Ongoing

Renowned playback singer Shreya Ghoshal performed a high-energy concert at Toronto's Scotiabank Arena as part of her 2026 North American tour. The event attracted a massive audience of over 15,000 fans and...

Music Concert +4

DeCosmos Fine Arts Society: Monthly meeting and demo artist

Sep 17, 2026 Parksville

Upcoming

The DeCosmos Fine Arts Society hosts a monthly meeting and artist demonstration on September 17, 2026, in Parksville. Artist Silvina Lanusse will present her technique for creating landscapes from torn paper. Guests...

Fine Arts Art Demonstration +3

VIVID Art Festival

Sep 17-20, 2026 Sault Ste. Marie

Upcoming

The VIVID Art Festival is a four-day celebration of arts, culture, and heritage held in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. It features local and international artists through diverse forms including music, visual arts,...

Arts Cultural events +8

Greendale Acres Fall Season Events

Sep 8 - Oct 31, 2026 Chilliwack

Ongoing

Greendale Acres Fall Season Events is an agri-tourism festival in Chilliwack, Canada, offering a range of fall-themed activities from September 8 to October 31. Highlights include a corn maze, character days, cultural...

Fall Festival Corn Maze +6

Nanaimo Jazz Festival

Sep 12-27, 2026 Nanaimo

Ongoing

The Nanaimo Jazz Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2026, featuring 17 distinct performances scheduled across three weekends. The event highlights Nanaimo's deep jazz heritage through a mix of free outdoor concerts...

Music festival Jazz +4

Regina Farmers' Market

Sep 2 - Oct 10, 2026 Regina

Ongoing

The Regina Farmers' Market holds its outdoor season at Victoria Park in Regina, Saskatchewan, from September 2 to October 10, 2026. This market features a 2026 Nutrition Coupon Program designed to help...

Farmers Market Food & drink +4

All Things Bright and Beautiful

Sep 3-30, 2026 Harriston

Ongoing

All Things Bright and Beautiful is a multi-medium art exhibition at the Minto Arts Gallery in Harriston, showcasing works by members of the Saugeen Artists Guild. The event highlights local creativity through...

Art exhibition Visual Arts +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

Station House Gallery’s September exhibition

Sep 4-26, 2026 Williams Lake

Ongoing

The Station House Gallery in Williams Lake is hosting its September exhibition, featuring a dual showcase titled "Spirit of Things and Wander Through the Wilderness." This art exhibition, running from September 4...

Art Exhibition +6

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

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