Overview

• Georgia Straight’s twin guides outline 30 curated summer happenings in Vancouver from July 3 to late August.
• The citywide programming balances free cultural attractions such as the Indian Summer Festival and Taiwanese Canadian Cultural Festival with art exhibitions and open-air film screenings like Deckchair Cinema.
• Weekly free outdoor concerts run through mid-August with Musical Nooners at CBC Vancouver Place on Wednesdays and Summer Sounds performances at šxʷƛ̓exən Xwtl’a7shn.
• Surrey’s FVDED in the Park EDM weekend on July 4–5 features headliners Tiësto, Kaytranada and Zedd.
• Ticketed concerts span genres and venues, from stadium shows by The Weeknd at BC Place to intimate acts at the Commodore Ballroom.