Things to Do in Vancouver This Weekend, Nov 6 to 8, 2026

Last Updated on November 3, 2026 by Explore Vancouver

Looking for things to do in Vancouver this weekend? From Friday, Nov 6 to Sunday, Nov 8, 2026, Vancouver has Diwali celebrations, big concerts at Rogers Arena, Bear Creek Lights in Surrey, holiday markets and the final days of the Emily Carr exhibition at the Vancouver Art Gallery. Many of the best options are free.

Here are the Vancouver events this weekend in date order. Times and tickets can change, so check each official page before you go. Planning further ahead? See our things to do in Vancouver in November guide.

Day	Highlights
Fri Nov 6	Free First Friday Nights, Teddy Swims, VSO Cinderella, Bear Creek Lights
Sat Nov 7	Diwali celebrations, Pentatonix, Made in the 604 Holiday Market, Burnaby Holiday Craft Market
Sun Nov 8	Diwali day, last day of Emily Carr, Jade Music Fest, Made in the 604 Holiday Market
All weekend	LUZIA, Astra Lumina, Eastside Culture Crawl preview

Free First Friday Nights at the Vancouver Art Gallery (Fri Nov 6)

Free First Friday Nights, presented by BMO, opens the Vancouver Art Gallery to visitors for free on Friday, Nov 6 from 4 to 8 pm. It is an easy way to see the gallery's current shows, including the last days of the Emily Carr exhibition. Lines can build up early in the evening, so arrive close to opening time.

Teddy Swims at Rogers Arena (Fri Nov 6)

Teddy Swims brings The UGLY Tour to Rogers Arena on Friday, Nov 6, with Freak Freely as the opener. Downtown gets busy around the arena on show nights, so plan transit or parking early. Tickets are available through the official venue and promoter pages.

VSO Prokofiev’s Cinderella at the Orpheum (Fri Nov 6 and Sat Nov 7)

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra performs Prokofiev's Cinderella at the Orpheum on Friday, Nov 6 and Saturday, Nov 7, both at 7:30 pm. The concert runs about two hours with one intermission. For tickets and accessible seating, use the VSO's official page.

Bear Creek Lights in Surrey (open this weekend, to Nov 20)

Bear Creek Lights is open this weekend from 5 to 9 pm each night, turning the trails of Bear Creek Park in Surrey into a walk-through light display. It runs to Nov 20 and is closed on Nov 11. Entry is free, but check Surrey's official Bear Creek Lights page for ticket requirements. Wear shoes you do not mind getting muddy. Read our Bear Creek Park guide for what to expect.

Jade Music Fest at Granville Island (Nov 6 to 8)

Jade Music Fest finishes its run on Granville Island this weekend, with a free celebration on Saturday and Sunday starting at 11 am. Live shows at venues such as the Revue Stage, Performance Works and the Waterfront Theatre need tickets. Make a day of it by visiting the Granville Island Public Market.

LUZIA by Cirque du Soleil at Concord Pacific Place

LUZIA is playing under the Big Top at Concord Pacific Place this weekend, including a show on Friday, Nov 6 at 7:30 pm. It is the first Cirque du Soleil show built around rain and runs to mid December. Check the official calendar for Saturday and Sunday showtimes, since popular times sell out.

Diwali celebrations in Vancouver and Surrey (Sat Nov 7), Diwali on Sun Nov 8

Diwali falls on Sunday, Nov 8, and the festival of lights is celebrated across the region this weekend. These events are free unless noted:

• Sat Nov 7, 12 to 4 pm: Diwali celebration at Central City in Surrey
• Sat Nov 7, 2 to 5 pm: Diwali in Vancouver at the Roundhouse Community Centre
• Sat Nov 7, evening: Diwali Fusion Bollywood Boat Party, a ticketed cruise now in its 7th year

Read our Diwali Fest guide for the full schedule.

Pentatonix at Rogers Arena (Sat Nov 7)

Pentatonix plays Rogers Arena on Saturday, Nov 7, the third arena night in a row after Smashing Pumpkins on Thursday and Teddy Swims on Friday. Expect crowds downtown before the show, and book transit or parking ahead.

Made in the 604 Holiday Market (Sat Nov 7 and Sun Nov 8)

More than 50 local makers fill the Pipe Shop at The Shipyards in North Vancouver on Saturday and Sunday with handmade gifts, jewellery, home decor, art and holiday treats. The market also has food trucks, drop-in craft workshops and a Dog Zone, and admission is free. It returns on Nov 14 and 15.

Holiday Craft Market in Burnaby (Sat Nov 7)

The Holiday Craft Market at 4585 Albert St in Burnaby has more than 45 artisans and free admission on Saturday, Nov 7. It is a good first stop for early gift shopping. While you are in Burnaby, see our Burnaby guide for more to do nearby.

The Beauti Market (Sat Nov 7)

The Beauti Market at 316 W 5th Ave in Vancouver brings together 25 women-owned businesses on Saturday, Nov 7. Entry is free, and a complimentary matcha is offered while supplies last.

Last chance: That Green Ideal, Emily Carr at the Vancouver Art Gallery (closes Sun Nov 8)

That Green Ideal: Emily Carr and the Idea of Nature closes on Sunday, Nov 8. It is the gallery's largest Emily Carr exhibition in more than two decades and has been on view since February. Free First Friday Nights on Nov 6 is a good chance to see it at no cost, and the gallery's other shows, including SANCTUARY: The Ancient Forest Experience, run longer.

Eastside Culture Crawl preview (open now to Nov 28)

The preview exhibition for the Eastside Culture Crawl, called P.A.R.T.Y., is open at 716 E Hastings from Wednesday to Sunday afternoons through Nov 28. Admission is free. The main crawl, when more than 525 artists open their studios, runs Nov 19 to 22.

Astra Lumina at Stanley Park (nightly, to Dec 31)

Astra Lumina is a night walk through Stanley Park with immersive light and sound installations, running to Dec 31 at the old railway site on Pipeline Road. It is ticketed and a good rainy-weather evening plan with warm layers. Make a daytime trip of it with our Stanley Park guide.

More concerts and shows this weekend

• Fri Nov 6: The Tallest Man On Earth at the Commodore Ballroom
• Fri Nov 6: Sammy Virji at the PNE Forum
• Fri Nov 6: Skydiggers at the Hollywood Theatre
• Fri Nov 6: Countess Luann de Lesseps cabaret at the Vogue Theatre
• Fri Nov 6: Vancouver Giants vs Tri-City Americans at Langley Events Centre, 7 pm
• Sat Nov 7: Syd at the Commodore Ballroom
• Sat Nov 7: Gorgon City at the PNE Forum

Also on this weekend

• Sat Nov 7: Chouette Bakery pop-up at Sweet Barrel Creamery, 2729 Arbutus St, free entry
• Through Nov 8: Burnaby Halloween Festival, final weekend
• Through Nov 12: North Shore Craft Beer Festival

Free things to do in Vancouver this weekend

• Free First Friday Nights at the Vancouver Art Gallery on Friday evening
• Bear Creek Lights in Surrey (check Surrey's page for tickets)
• Jade Music Fest celebration on Granville Island, Saturday and Sunday
• Diwali celebrations in Vancouver and Surrey on Saturday
• Made in the 604 Holiday Market, the Burnaby Holiday Craft Market and The Beauti Market
• The Eastside Culture Crawl preview exhibition
• A walk along the Stanley Park seawall or a stop at the last fall colours in our fall photo spots guide

Rainy weekend ideas in Vancouver

November rain is common, so keep indoor plans ready. Galleries, markets, theatres and concerts above all work well, and our rainy day activities guide has more ideas by city.

Coming up next week

Remembrance Day ceremonies take place on Wednesday, Nov 11, and the Vancouver Christmas Market opens at Jack Poole Plaza on Monday, Nov 16. See our Vancouver Christmas Market guide and the full November events guide.

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