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Foo Fighters at BC Place Stadium

Foo Fighters at BC Place Stadium

Sep 20, 2026 Vancouver
Recently ended

Rock band Foo Fighters performed a nearly three-hour headline concert at Vancouver's BC Place Stadium on September 20, 2026. Part of their Canadian tour, the event featured special guests Queens of the...

Rock Concert +4
Elk Valley Pride Festival

Elk Valley Pride Festival

Sep 16-20, 2026 Fernie, East Kootenay
Recently ended

The 10th annual Elk Valley Pride Festival, held from September 16-20 in Fernie, East Kootenay, celebrates the 2SLGBTQ+ community with 19 events. Festivities include a bike parade, opening ceremonies at City Hall,...

Pride Festival 2Slgbtq +9
Foo Fighters at BC Place

Foo Fighters at BC Place

Sep 20, 2026 Vancouver
Recently ended

Foo Fighters delivered a massive career-spanning performance at BC Place in Vancouver on September 20, 2026. This nearly three-hour rock concert served as the conclusion to their Canadian tour and featured a...

Music Rock +3
Foo Fighters Concert

Foo Fighters Concert

Sep 20, 2026 Vancouver
Recently ended

The Foo Fighters performed a nearly three-hour rock concert at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on Sunday, September 20, 2026. This event marked the conclusion of their Canadian tour and featured Queens...

Rock Concert +3
AERO Gatineau-Ottawa airshow

AERO Gatineau-Ottawa airshow

Sep 19-21, 2026 Gatineau
Recently ended

The AERO Gatineau-Ottawa airshow, held from September 19-21, 2026, in Gatineau, was the site of the Snowbirds' final Canadian air show demonstration, featuring their iconic red-and-white Tutor jets.

Airshow Aviation +5
Calgary Concert for Unity

Calgary Concert for Unity

Sep 20, 2026 Calgary
Recently ended

The Calgary Concert for Unity, organized by Forever Canadian, was a large-scale event held at The Confluence in Calgary on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Thousands gathered to promote Canadian unity and Alberta's...

Concert Unity +4
Richmond Night Market

Richmond Night Market

Apr 1 - Sep 20, 2026 Richmond
Recently ended

The Richmond Night Market, a major cultural gathering inspired by Asian night markets, held its grand finale in Richmond, British Columbia, concluding 26 years of operation. The final season ran on weekends...

Night Market Cultural events +3
Peace Ambassador Community Celebration

Peace Ambassador Community Celebration

Sep 20, 2026 West Kelowna
Recently ended

The annual Peace Ambassador Community Celebration gathers civic, faith, education, media, and community leaders in West Kelowna for an afternoon focused on cultivating inner and community peace. The event features discussions, networking,...

Community Event Peace +5
Sooke Harvest Festival

Sooke Harvest Festival

Sep 20, 2026 Sooke
Recently ended

The Sooke Harvest Festival is a free community event held at the Sunriver Community Orchard in Sooke, British Columbia. Hosted by the Sooke Region Food CHI Society, the festival celebrates local agriculture,...

Food Festival Agriculture +8
Ultimate Hobby & Toy Fair

Ultimate Hobby & Toy Fair

Sep 19-20, 2026 Saanich
Recently ended

The Ultimate Hobby & Toy Fair is a bi-annual event held at Pearkes Arena in Saanich, British Columbia. This gathering features over 200 vendors offering a vast selection of vintage toys, collectibles,...

Hobby Toys +6