Get ready for another beautiful, sunny week of spring in Vancouver, filled with exciting concerts, festivals, and pop-up markets. From AC/DC and Nelly performances to a giant art festival and the next Vegan Night Market, here are 10 of the best things to do in and around Vancouver this week (April 21-25).
Rock band Rival Sons is on tour right now and performing at the Commodore Ballroom this week. Known for hits like “Pressure In Time” and “Shooting Stars.”
When: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Where: 868 Granville St.
Cost: $72+
Speaking of rock legends, AC/DC is bringing their Power Up Tour to Vancouver this week. With a career spanning decades, the Australian band has been a formative influence on the new wave of heavy metal bands, mixing together blues rock, heavy metal, and hard rock. So if hearing “Back in Black” live is on your bucket list, make sure you check back on Ticketmaster for last-minute tickets, because you never know!
When: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Where: 777 Pacific Blvd.
Cost: Check back soon
Vancouver is home to Canada’s first and only all-vegan market, and the popular beachside night markets will be back starting this May. But first, the Vegan Night Market has one more event planned at The Waldorf Hotel on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
When: Wednesday, April 23, May 22, June 5 and 19, July 3, 17, and 31, and Aug. 14 and 28, 2025
Where: 1489 E Hastings St. and Locarno Beach
Cost: $4 minimum donation
Art Vancouver brings together over 100 local and international art galleries and artists from over 15 countries, all at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Peruse countless pieces of contemporary art on Thursday, April 24, 2025.
When: Thursday, April 24, 2025
Where: 999 Canada Pl.
Cost: $29.36
Iconic rappers Nelly and Ja Rule are on a world tour together alongside some special guests, so get ready for a full night of rap and hip-hop like no other at Rogers Arena.
When: Thursday, April 24, 2025
Where: 800 Griffiths Way
Cost: $92.75+
Nature Girl by Candace Campo and Trent Maynard celebrates the arrival of spring, and their film will be screening at The Polygon Gallery in North Van on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. Following the screening, Campo and Maynard will engage in a discussion moderated by Joelle Johnston, Indigenous Liaison and Community Outreach.
When: Thursday, April 24, 2025
Where: 101 Carrie Cates Ct., North Vancouver
Cost: Suggested donation of $10-$20 per person
Scottish post-rock band, Mogwai, has been around since the ’90s, consisting of Stuart Braithwaite, Barry Burns, Dominic Aitchison, and Martin Bulloch. They’re best known for songs like “Glasgow Mega-Snake,” “Ratts of the Capital,” and “Mogwai Fear Satan.”
When: Thursday, April 24, 2025
Where: 868 Granville St.
Cost: $53.55+
Here’s one for the whole family to enjoy. From now until Monday, April 21, the Vancouver Aquarium is bringing back its Scuba Bunny dive shows, which make for a fun-filled addition to an already memorable trip to the aquarium.
When: Now until Monday, April 21, 2025
Where: 845 Avison Way
Cost: $35 per person
From Wednesday to Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., you can check out MONOVA’s rich museum collection, Echoes of Memory, which weaves together over 100 pieces telling untold stories of aging and memory loss and the power of community in the human experience.
When: Wednesday to Sunday until June 2025
Where: 115 Esplanade West, North Vancouver
Cost: Free with museum admission
The second annual Vancouver Cherry Blossom Food Festival will bring spring lovers together on a self-guided journey to over 20 participating vendors in Metro Vancouver with cherry blossom-themed treats, including Beaucoup Bakery, Mister Artisan Ice Cream, and Daan Go Cake Lab Cream, to name a few.
When: Now until April 27, 2025
Where: 20 participating locations in Metro Vancouver
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