10 of the best things to do in and around Vancouver this weekend (Sept. 25-27)

Is it just us, or has this week really flown by? We’re now into the first few days of fall, and there’s plenty on our radar for the weekend, whether you’re looking for a live show, an art exhibit, or want to get inspired for your home decor. Here are 10 of the best things to do in and around Vancouver this weekend (Sept. 25-27).

This one’s for lovers of all things interior design. IDS Vancouver is the West Coast’s must-visit event, bringing together Canada’s top architects, interior designers, makers, manufacturers, and design enthusiasts for four days of exhibitions and keynote talks at the Vancouver Convention Centre. If you’re curious about what makes Vancouver’s design community tick, this is the place to connect with new people and peruse some incredible immersive installations.

Highlights include an entrance feature exhibition by Stark Architecture called Reflection, and the Central Bar by Vancouver-based Synthesis Design Architecture, which stands at the heart of the show.

When: Thursday, Sept. 24 to Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on IDS Public Days
Where: 1055 Canada Place
Cost: $19 per adult for single-day admission 

From now until Oct. 1, you can check out 100 original artworks by emerging Canadian artists at the Pendulum Gallery in support of Arts Umbrella’s programming for children and youth. Visitors who want to bring a piece home can place their bids online, but it’s completely free to check out this neat local exhibition.

When: Until Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
Time: Gallery open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Wednesday, until 9 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays, and until 5 p.m. on Saturdays
Where: 885 West Georgia St.
Cost: Free admission

It’s also CFL season! This Friday, the Lions are up against the Saskatchewan Roughriders at BC Place.

When: Friday, Sept. 25, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: 777 Pacific Blvd. 
Cost: $25

GRAMMY-winning artist Chance the Rapper is bringing his 10th anniversary tour to Vancouver’s Freedom Mobile Arch this Friday, Sept. 25. He is known for hits like “No Problem,” “Blessings,” and “Same Drugs.”

When: Friday, Sept. 25, 2026
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: 2901 East Hastings St. 
Cost: $94.10+

Looking to stock up on some quality fall and winter layers? Canadian brand Black Goat Cashmere is having a huge warehouse sale this weekend, and everything is up to 80 per cent off.

When: Friday, Sept. 25 and Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026
Time: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, and until 6 p.m. on Saturday
Where: 1128 West Hastings St.
Cost: Free admission

The B-52s are an iconic rock band that have performed globally for decades, and they’re coming to Rogers Arena this weekend on Sunday, Sept. 27.

When: Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: 800 Griffiths Way 
Cost: $94.30

The Vancouver Flamenco Fest is celebrating over 35 years with a stunning array of dance and music performances deeply rooted in the traditions and aesthetics of the global flamenco scene.

This week, you can check out a myriad of free masterclasses by Flamenco experts from across the globe, with options for beginner, intermediate, and advanced dance levels.

When: Events all week until Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026
Time: Varies per event
Where: 6161 Cambie St. 
Cost: Free

The Improv Centre has a new show to check out starting this weekend called Deadly Dinner Party, and it’s going to get juicy. When the host of the show is mysteriously “murdered,” suspicion falls on everyone onstage. Detectives will interrogate each guest to solve the crime before it’s too late.

When: Thursday, Sept. 24 to Oct. 30, 2026
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: 1502 Duranleau St. 
Cost: $28.50 to $40 per person

Canada’s largest public participation campaign for the arts, BC Culture Days, is back and better than ever this year. Running from Sept. 18 to Oct. 4, there are thousands of events to check out across B.C., including stand-up comedy, an abstract art exhibition, historic walking tours, art and sip socials, and so much more.

When: Until Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026
Time: Varies per event
Where: Varies per event
Cost: Free

The Vancouver Maritime Museum is still running its immersive sailing experiences that explore Vancouver’s fascinating maritime past and present, and the views alone are well worth it.

When: Select Thursdays and Sundays in June, July, August, and September
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., or 2 to 5 p.m.
Where: The yacht departs from Vancouver Maritime Museum — 1905 Ogden Ave.
Cost: $1,099 per group (up to eight passengers)

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