Welcome to the first week of spring, Vancouver! Keep your eye out for blooming cherry blossoms, and get ready to enjoy a host of festivities to kick off one of the most beautiful times of the year. From a three-day block party to Blossoms After Dark, here are 10 of the best things to do in and around Vancouver this week (March 24-28).
Every spring, Vancouver transforms into a beautiful sea of pink, and the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival returns to celebrate the most vibrant time of year. Kicking off this week, festival-goers can check out a Yaletown pop-up at Bill Curtis Square on Wednesday, March 26 and Blossoms After Dark starting Friday, March 28.
When: Wednesday, March 26 to April 28, 2025
Where: Locations around Vancouver
Cost: Free and ticketed events
Franz Ferdinand
For two nights this week (Tuesday, March 25, 2025, and Wednesday, March 26, 2025), Scottish rock band Franz Ferdinand is performing at the Commodore.
When: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 and Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Where: 868 Granville St.
Cost: $84.50+
The Greater Vancouver Food Bank (GVFB) presents the 11th annual East Side Beer Fest & tasting event on March 26, 2025, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Wise Hall. Tickets are just under $30, and they’re all-inclusive – meaning guests get access to all 22 participating craft breweries of the event!
Tickets are available to pick up at any Liberty Wine Merchants locations.
When: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Where: 1882 Adanac Street
Cost: $29.99
For three electrifying days, the Let’s Hear Iat Live Juno Block Party is taking over šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square in front of the art gallery with a range of free performances by local artists, Juno-nominees, and a diverse variety of emerging Canadian talent.
There will also be a vibrant night market from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on each day of the block party, with tasty food and local vendors galore.
When: Thursday, March 27 to Saturday, March 29, 2025
Where: 750 Hornby St.
Cost: Free admission
The Chefs’ Table Society of B.C. and the Mount Pleasant BIA are hosting the 11th annual Curry Cup at Heritage Hall this week, and curry lovers won’t want to miss it. Vancouver’s top chefs will compete from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. to create the winning bowl of curry, inspired by cuisines from around the globe.
When: Monday, March 24, 2025
Where: 3102 Main St.
Cost: $87.21 for GA
Looking for a chance to jumpstart your career or pivot to a new one? There’s a career expo coming up with exhibiting businesses from across the city, with opportunities for startups and freelancers to showcase their talent, services, and products.
When: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Where: 900 West Georgia
Cost: Free admission
There are still tickets left to see Amyl and the Sniffers at the PNE Forum this week. The Australian pub rock band hails all the way from Melbourne, consisting of vocalist Amy Taylor, drummer Bryce Wilson, guitarist Declan Mehrtens, and bassist Gus Romer.
When: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Where: 2901 East Hastings St.
Cost: $65.90
Experience the passion, drama, and breathtaking music of Manon, Jules Massenet’s iconic French Romantic opera, which kicks off this Friday. Starring internationally acclaimed soprano Emily Pogorelc as Manon and tenor Frédéric Antoun as Des Grieux, this production by the Opera West Society brings world-class artistry to the stage alongside the talented students of UBC Opera.
When: Friday, March 28, 2025, and Sunday, March 30, 2025
Where: 6344 Memorial Rd.
Cost: $60 to $100 per person
It’s not too late to check out the Museum of Anthropology’s multimedia exhibition (and the world premiere of) To Be Seen, To Be Heard, which tells the stories of First Nations communities across B.C. during the period of “potlatch prohibition” and other forms of erasure in Canada.
When: Now until March 31, 2025
Where: 6393 North West Marine Dr.
Cost: $25 per adult
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.
So whether you’re planning a cute spring date, going on a food crawl, or just want to support a local business near the end of the month, this is a great reason to do it all.
When: Now until April 27, 2025
Where: 10 participating locations in Metro Vancouver
Enjoy the week!
