10 of the best things to do in and around Vancouver this weekend (June 26-28)

It might not be the sunniest first weekend of summer, but you better believe the city is abuzz with excitement. And of course, we’re here to bring you a snippet of the best events in town. Here are 10 of the best things to do in and around Vancouver this weekend (June 26-28).

This weekend, five female-founded Vancouver brands have teamed up to bring the city a local warehouse sale for the books. Shoppers will find up to 80 per cent off locally designed jewellery, summer dresses, loungewear, and more.

When: Friday, June 26 to Sunday, June 28, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, and until 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday
Where: 323 West 6th Ave. 
Cost: Free admission

This Saturday, everyone’s favourite pop-up wine bar is rolling up to Bar Bravo, where there will be fresh oysters, delicious pours, and impeccable patio vibes from noon to 3 p.m.

When: Saturday, June 27, 2026
Time: Noon to 3 p.m.
Where: 4194 Fraser St. 
Cost: Free admission

The prestigious Vancouver International Jazz Fest is now in full swing, and there are dozens of free and pay-what-you-can shows coming to venues across the city and the North Shore. If you’re on Granville Island perusing the public market or catching a FIFA match this weekend, you’ll find a whole host of talented performers on the Ocean Artworks stage.

When: Friday, June 19 to July 5, 2026
Time: Varies per concert
Where: 1531 and 1601 Johnston St., and venues across Vancouver
Cost: Free and ticketed concerts

SUM Gallery and locations across the city have transformed for the Queer Arts Fest, which started June 5, and holds space for the queer and trans communities at a time when rights are being stripped away, and futures are uncertain. This year’s festival, On the Edge, embraces both danger and possibility, with immersive exhibits, art workshops, a clothing swap, and the opening ArtParty on June 5.

When: Friday, June 5 to June 30, 2026
Time: Noon to 4 p.m.
Where: 268 Keefer St. 
Cost: Free admission

The iconic Shakespeare comedy, The Merry Wives of Windsor, is kicking off this year’s Bard on the Beach program, and you won’t want to miss it. The music-filled adaptation is set in the community athletic centre of a (fictional) Vancouver suburb that happens to be obsessed with soccer. In it, the main character, John Falstaff, attempts to woo two married women so he can steal their husbands’ fortunes, but the two women instead come together to turn the tables on him.

When: Shows throughout the weekend
Time: Showtimes at 2 and 7:30 p.m.
Where: 1695 Whyte St.
Cost: $30 to $103 per person, depending on seating

Always wanted to learn how to salsa? The community is vibrant and welcoming in Vancouver, and dancers take over Sun Hop Park in Mount Pleasant every Friday this month. Learn some new moves, no matter your skill level, and make a couple of friends in the process!

When: Friday, June 26, 2026
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: 3333 Main St. 
Cost: Free

If you’d rather be on a patio than at a sports bar, consider checking out one (or a handful) of these patios and outdoor watch parties for the FIFA World Cup this weekend. You’ll get to sip delicious craft beverages in the sun, enjoy live entertainment between matches, and soak up all this amazing sunshine.

Where: Locations across Vancouver and the North Shore

Fans can dive into how both early adjustments and more recent innovations have changed the way we experience professional soccer. This Science World exhibition also highlights the host nations of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with objects connected to Canada’s recent international football history on display.

When: Friday, May 15, 2026, to Sept. 7, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: 1455 Quebec St. 
Cost: $37.50 per adult

This year is a big one for the iconic Shipyards Night Market, a.k.a. North Van’s free-to-enjoy weekly spring and summer event. Grab a beer from the brewery district, a bite from a rotating roster of local food trucks, and take it all in.

When: Every Friday from May 15 to Sept. 11, 2026
Time: 3 to 10 p.m.
Where: The Shipyards, North Vancouver
Cost: Free admission

The zipline is back, the less-than-$10 happy hour items are back, and tons of exciting new attractions await at this year’s Richmond Night Market, which kicks off at the end of the week. Soon, millions of visitors from across the globe will gather to share in the city’s excitement for the FIFA season and beyond.

When: Opens Friday, April 24, 2026, operates Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
Time: 7 p.m. to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, and until 11 p.m. on Sundays
Where: 8351 River Rd., Richmond
Cost: $7 for GA

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