Fun June Festivals
Are you looking for new ways to enjoy your stay in Vancouver?
Plan an outing with your friends to one of the June festivals coming up now!
Vancouver comes alive with a variety of fun festivals and events. These festivals are a great idea if you want to:
- Plan a fun activity with your friends
- Find volunteer work
- Meet Canadian people and practice your English
Check out these upcoming festivals around Vancouver!
TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival
| Where | All over Vancouver |
| When | Friday, June 22nd to Sunday, July 1st |
| Time | Varies |
Every year towards the end of June, Vancouver hosts a jazz festival with approximately 300 different concerts in various places around Vancouver. Some of the concerts are ticketed, so you have to buy the tickets ahead of time. However, there are many free concerts in places like Granville Island, outside the Art Gallery, and at David Lam park in Yaletown.
For more information about this festival, visit the TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival website for the festival guide.
Car Free Days
| Festival | West End Festival | Main Street Festival | Commercial Drive Festival |
| Where | Denman Street from Robson to Davie | Main Street from Broadway to 30th | Commercial Drive from Venables to N. Grandview |
| When | Saturday, June 16th | Sunday, June 17th | Sunday, July 8th |
| Time | Noon to 7 P.M. | Noon to 7 P.M. | Noon to 7 P.M. |
Every year on 3 separate locations, a major street is closed to cars and a big festival is organized for people to enjoy their neighbourhoods. Business owners, community organizations, artists and volunteers come together to promote and celebrate the idea of a more livable city. On this festival you can eat delicious food, listen to live music, and enjoy the many events planned for festival-goers.
For more information, visit the Car Free Days website.
Greek Day on Broadway
| Where | Broadway from McDonald to Blenheim |
| When | Sunday, June 24th |
| Time | 11 A.M. to 9 P.M. |
This is a large event that celebrates Greek culture with lots of food, drinks, entertainment, live music, and art! The festival itself has won awards and is a great way to meet people and enjoy the best that Greek culture has to offer.
For more information, visit the Greek Day on Broadway website.
