July’s final weekend brings the month to a close with a bounty of entertaining picks.
Mystery: Now held-over to August 24, history and mystery meet as Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap brings the long-running iconic manor house mystery to the Arts Club Granville Island Stage
Pie: The Arts Club Summer season has the perfect recipe for entertainment with the acclaimed musical Waitress at Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage until August 3.
Fireworks: The Annual Honda Celebration of Light continues tonight with Team Quebec taking to the skies and Team Nova Scotia wrapping up the festival on Saturday
Stars: Theatre Under the Stars 85th season is underway at Stanley Park’s iconic Malkin Bowl featuring Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Legally Blonde The Musical, on stage in repertoire until August 16, 2025
Folk: The 38th Annual Mission Folk Music Festival delivers a weekend slate of performances to Fraser River Heritage Park July 25-27.
Eastside: Continuing until July 27, Eastside Arts Society presents an expanded Eastside Arts Festival (formerly CREATE! Eastside Arts Festival) at various Eastside Arts District studios, breweries, and performance venues, plus an all-day outdoor musical event at MacLean Park.
Classical: BACH & MOZART: In Endless Ascent, the Early Music Vancouver 2025 Summer Festival is an exploration of the interconnectedness of music, nature, and the elevation of the soul playing at various Vancouver venues from July 26 to August 8.
Plaza: Vancouver Civic Theatres’ Summer on the Plaza gets underway this week, with Summer Sounds: Free Open-Air Concerts featuring Caravan World Rhythms Spotlight and Dance Dance Dance: Free Pop-Up Dance Classes featuring Salsa Class presented in partnership with DanceHouse at Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Film: July 25 to 31, the VIFF Theatre hosts the Canadian Premiere of Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore Canadian Theatrical Premiere a deeply personal, visually immersive documentary about trailblazing Oscar-winning actor and lifelong advocate Marlee Matlin, told in her own words and in her native American Sign Language.
Beach: A sure sign of Summer, Bard on the Beach 2025 gets underway with the comedy Much Ado About Nothing running until September 20 alongside the 80s-themed Two Gentlemen of Verona running until September 19 on the BMO Mainstage. With the hilarious The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again] now on the Douglas Campbell Stage until September 20, alternating with The Dark Lady playing until September 19.
Icon: Legendary singer-songwriter Paul Simon brings his “A Quiet Celebration Tour” to The Orpheum Theatre July 25, 26 & 28
Munsch: Opening July 25 until August 3, Coquitlam’s Place des Arts present its Summer Theatre Troupe, a free, by donation, family?friendly theatre production directed by the acclaimed Michael Fera, Munsch at Play is an exuberant adaptation by Irene N. Watts of Robert Munsch’s bestselling collection featuring beloved stories like Stephanie’s Ponytail, Mortimer, The Paper Bag Princess, Mud Puddle, and Murmel, Murmel, Murmel.
Market: Junction Public Market, continues at Granville Square – 200 Granville Street with free admission to the unique shipping container marketplace, will feature rotating pop-ups, local artisans, food vendors, a licensed patio, and special events planned throughout the season this week featuring Canadian singer-songwriter Vicky Sjohall for Saturday’s live performance.
Amusement: Now open five days per week – Wednesdays to Sundays Playland, is ready with your favourite thrills and excitement on fan favourite thrill-rides like the THUNDERVOLT, Atmosfear and The Beast.
Islands: Saturday, one of Hawaii and Polynesia’s top independent commercial recording artists Maoli: Last Sip of Summer tour stops at the Vogue Theatre
Kicks: Saturday at 7:30 BC Place hosts, Whitecaps FC vs Sporting Kansas City in the Pride Match presented by BMO
Sing: As Vancouver pride season approaches, The Vancouver Men’s Chorus presents The Big Gay Sing – Pride Sing-along takes place July 25th at The Annex
Transport: MONOVA’s newest Feature Exhibit ‘Are We There Yet? The Sustainable Transportation Journey’ exploring the ever-evolving landscape of urban transportation in North Vancouver until March 1, 2026
Star: Spend summer with the stars observing a new group exhibition, The Polygon Gallery’s Star Witnesses from June 27 to September 28 – featuring a line-up of acclaimed Canadian and international artists whose insightful observations of the cosmos
Cocktails: Saturday July 26, Punchbowl, Vancouver’s annual festival of Cocktails and Tacos returns to the PNE grounds on Saturday with 2000s throwback music from Hush Music Party and local DJs
Rose: More sips come on Sunday to the PNE Grounds with Rosé Disco Vancouver, enjoy 30+ rose wines, a culinary feast from top chefs, food trucks & live DJ sets from Felix Cartal & friends; all while immersed in a party of pink & white!
Value: The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at UBC presents an exhibition of acclaimed contemporary artist Rebecca Belmore. VALUE: Rebecca Belmore at the Museum of Anthropology, on display until October 19, 2025, is an exhibition offering an examination of four important large-scale works from the Anishinaabe artist’s four-decade career, challenging the ongoing condition of colonialism.
Nuxalk: Also continuing at MOA is the world premiere of Nuxalk Strong: Dancing Down the Eyelashes of the Sun, on display until January 5, 2026.
Haida: Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the Vancouver premiere of the retrospective exhibition Kihl ‘Yahda Christian White: Master Haida Artist running until February 1, 2026.