Heading into the Summer Solstice a bounty of entertaining picks take advantage of the long hours of daylight
Art: Wrapping up June 22nd, the Vancouver presentation of The Art of Banksy Without Limits is a brilliantly comprehensive and educational exhibition features 200+ pieces of art celebrating Banksy’s works, on display 1 Alexander Street in Gastown.
Jazz: Coastal Jazz celebrates the 40th Anniversary of the Vancouver International Jazz Festival with free and paid programming to bring everyone across the city great performances and music from June 20 to July 1
Dancing: Dancing on the Edge Festival one of the highlights of Vancouver’s contemporary dance season, presents its 37th annual festival at Firehall Arts Centre and SFU Woodwards until June 21.
Swing: On Friday, June 20th Summer Swing, brings the glamour, energy, and timeless music of Vancouver’s golden era to Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, the time-travelling celebration of vintage elegance, live jazz, and refined dining, takes over the hotel’s iconic 15th floor venue, The Roof.
Lobster: Provence Marinaside’s Lobster Festival returns until the end of June with special three-course prix fixe menu is priced at $89 per person with an optional two-course wine pairing at $36 those who love the flavours of fresh Atlantic lobster.
Climate: The 90 minute documentary-style theatre production Eyes of the Beast, presented by Neworld Theatre, takes the stage June 18 -22 at the Fei and Milton Wong Experimental Theatre at SFU’s Goldcorp Centre for the Arts.
Roar: Winnipeg Blue Bombers come to BC Place on June 21 for the BC Lions Summer Camp game the ultimate summer outing, packed with entertainment for fans of all ages.
Pop: Iranian musician, singer and songwriter Siavash Ghomayshi Final Curtain Tour comes to Rogers Arena Saturday June 21st
Bachelornation: Fridays & Saturdays until June 28th The Improv Centre presents The Bachelor-ish – one lucky improvisor is looking for love in this hilarious, audience-led send up of The Bachelor
Serving: The Arts Club Summer season bakes up the acclaimed musical Waitress at Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage until August 3.
Market: Junction Public Market, continues at Granville Square – 200 Granville Street. For its second year, the unique shipping container marketplace, will feature rotating pop-ups, local artisans, food vendors, a licensed patio, live entertainment, and special events planned throughout the season, all for with free entry.
Beach: A sure sign of Summer, Bard on the Beach 2025 gets underway with Much Ado About Nothing running June 10 to September 20 alongside Two Gentlemen of Verona running June 13 to September 19 on the BMO Mainstage.
Amusement: Now open on weekends, visit Playland, for your favourite thrills and excitement on fan favourite thrill-rides like the THUNDERVOLT, Atmosfear and The Beast.
Exhibitions: On display until June 26th, Coquitlam’s Place des Arts has two new exhibitions: Place des Arts’ Community Exhibition showcasing artwork by current and past students, teachers and staff of Place des Arts and Images and Ideas featuring artwork by students of Don Portelance.
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.