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AC/DC concert

AC/DC concert

Sep 16, 2026 Toronto
Starts today

Australian rock band AC/DC is scheduled to perform at Rogers Stadium in Toronto on September 16, 2026, as the final event of the venue’s summer season. However, the concert's status remains uncertain...

Music Concert Rock +2
Okanagan Vinyl Festival

Okanagan Vinyl Festival

Sep 19, 2026 Penticton
Upcoming

The 13th annual Okanagan Vinyl Festival is a one-day event in Penticton, British Columbia, dedicated to album and audio gear sales. Held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Okanagan College’s Penticton campus,...

Music Vinyl +5
The Lounge concert series

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
Grey Cup

Grey Cup

Nov 15, 2026 Calgary
Upcoming

The 2026 Grey Cup is a major Canadian football championship event hosted in Calgary, Canada. While the championship game takes place on November 15, the associated festival runs from November 11 to...

Canadian Football Sports +6
Westbank Farmers Market

Westbank Farmers Market

Jun 27 - Sep 26, 2026 West Kelowna
Ongoing

The Westbank Farmers Market is a seasonal weekly event in West Kelowna that brings together local agricultural producers, artisans, and the community. Held every Saturday morning from late June through late September,...

Farmers Market Shopping +4
Biophilia

Biophilia

Aug 1 - Oct 11, 2026 Nanaimo
Ongoing

The "Biophilia" exhibition at the Nanaimo Art Gallery focuses on the effects of climate change, running from August 1 to October 11, 2026. Curated by Marianne Cloutier and Anne-Marie St-Jean Aubre, the...

Exhibition Art +4
Arts Days

Arts Days

Sep 1-30, 2026 Lethbridge
Ongoing

Arts Days is a month-long celebration of local creativity held throughout September in Lethbridge, Alberta. Organized by the Allied Arts Council, the festival features city-wide events, including the "Downtown Lens" project which...

Arts Cultural Festival +6
SALT New Music Festival

SALT New Music Festival

Sep 1-20, 2026 Victoria
Ongoing

The SALT New Music Festival returns to Victoria, British Columbia, from September 1 to 20, 2026. Established in 2011, the festival explores the intersections of music, nature, and the act of listening...

Music festival Contemporary Classical +4
Regina Farmers' Market

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