Metro Vancouver is hosting numerous cultural festivals and events this weekend, including Carnaval del Sol, Vancouver Chinatown Festival, Tour de Concord, Taiwanese Canadian Cultural Festival (in Surrey), Fiji Festival (Burnaby), Greek Summerfest (East Vancouver), Festivibe (North Vancouver), Fridays on Front (New Westminster), New West Craft Summer Night Market, and classical music events at Deer Lake Park (Burnaby).
Cultural festivals galore: Things to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Metro Vancouver is hosting numerous cultural festivals and events this weekend, including Carnaval del Sol, Vancouver Chinatown Festival, Tour de Concord, Taiwanese Canadian Cultural Festival (in Surrey), Fiji Festival (Burnaby), Greek Summerfest (East Vancouver), Festivibe (North Vancouver), Fridays on Front (New Westminster), New West Craft Summer Night Market, and classical music events at Deer Lake Park (Burnaby).
- 1 This weekend (July 11-13, 2025): Carnaval del Sol, Vancouver Chinatown Festival, Tour de Concord, Taiwanese Canadian Cultural Festival, Fiji Festival, Greek Summerfest, Festivibe, Fridays on Front, New West Craft Summer Night Market, Symphony in the Park, and Opera in the Park are all taking place.
- Increased cultural engagement and community activities
- Potential for increased traffic and crowds in event areas
What: More than half a dozen street parties, cultural festivals, and community gatherings are planned across Metro Vancouver.
When: This weekend (July 11-13, 2025). Specific event times vary.
Where: Metro Vancouver, including Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, North Vancouver, and New Westminster. Specific locations include Jonathan Rogers Park, Chinatown Plaza, Concord Pacific Place, Surrey City Hall, Swangard Stadium, Greek Orthodox Community of East Vancouver, Shipyards District, Front Street Mews, River Market, and Deer Lake Park.
Why: To celebrate diverse cultures, provide community entertainment, and offer various activities during the summer festival season.
How: Events feature live performances, food trucks, artisan vendors, children's activities, bike races, art exhibitions, and more.