Vancouver and Metro Vancouver have a busy lineup this week, from a major concert at Rogers Arena to new fall markets, family events and sports games.
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Vancouver’s calendar for Sept. 21 to 27, 2026 spans live music, sports, comedy, community gatherings and seasonal food events, with several venues across the city and nearby communities. For residents looking for weeknight plans, the range includes a stand-up show on Sept. 23 and a series of Friday and Saturday mystery comedy performances at The Improv Centre starting Sept. 25.
Music begins with Lily Allen’s North American run, with the English singer scheduled to play Rogers Arena on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026 at 8 p.m. The tour stop features her “West End Girl” North American tour branding, and tickets are available for purchase online, with the venue listed at 800 Griffiths Way in Vancouver.
For sports fans, the Canucks open their September pre-season slate at Rogers Arena with two games this week. Vancouver hosts the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday, Sept. 24 at 6 p.m., then faces the Seattle Kraken on Saturday, Sept. 26 at 4 p.m., with costs described as varying and available through online ticketing.
Live music also reaches the city’s hockey-and-concert crossroads with ’80s rock co-headliners The B-52s and DEVO, set to perform at Rogers Arena on Sunday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. The event is billed as part of the “Cosmic De-Evolution” co-headlining tour and is noted as Vancouver’s only Canadian concert stop on an eight-city run, with tickets listed as on sale online.
A new weekly social tradition is also starting at St. Augustine’s on Commercial Drive. The venue launches “Sunday Service,” described as a day-and-afternoon destination every Sunday beginning Sept. 27, with the location at 2360 Commercial Dr., about a block from the Commercial–Broadway SkyTrain station. Admission is listed as free, and the programming includes a DJ spinning throughout the afternoon, featured menu pricing and game-day broadcasts.
The St. Augustine’s “Sunday Service” details include entertainment infrastructure as part of the draw: the listing says the venue will have 11 brand-new televisions plus a big-screen projector, paired with game-day coverage. The menu is described as tailored for “saints and sinners,” and the offering features an authentic New Haven-style pizza referenced as being Vancouver’s only version of that style.
Food and drink make prominent appearances during the week, including a major tasting festival in the North Shore. The Vancouver Cheese and Meat Festival runs on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026 at The Pipe Shop in North Vancouver (115 Victory Ship Way), offering various tasting sessions and ticket options including a VIP option, with the festival described as centered on small plates and an all-inclusive ticket experience. The listing states there are over 150 curated pairings through vendor showcases.
Saturday also includes a community-focused market and an outdoor-friendly schedule for families and animal lovers. Vancouver Etsy Co’s “8th Annual Fall Pop-Up” is set at Robson Square Rink on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the market described as curated and featuring items designed and/or made in Canada. The event is free, with an RSVP tied to a draw for market cash, and the listing says workshops run throughout the weekend for an additional cost, including “Art of Watercolor,” a “Creamy Glue Accessory,” and “Create Your Own Buddy Charm.”
For those seeking a free afternoon activity, Canine Library is scheduled at John Hendry Park on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 1 to 3 p.m. The event is described as a puppy and poetry session for people of all ages, with children 14 and under required to be accompanied by an adult. The location is given as 3300 Victoria Dr. in Vancouver, behind the Trout Lake Community Centre on the east side and along the path, and the listing says the event is presented with the Vancouver Public Library Foundation, St. John Ambulance BC/Yukon and Trout Lake Community Centre.
Beyond Vancouver city limits, the week’s options extend to the Fraser Valley and beyond. In Fort Langley, the Second Annual International Ukulele Festival runs from Sept. 24 to 26, 2026 across various locations in the community, with performances by artists including Kalei Gameio, Chris Kamaka Sr. and Aldrine Guerrero, and additional lineup names such as UkuLenny, Matt Dahlberg and Peter Luongo. The listing notes that costs vary, with some free and some ticketed events.
The same weekend also brings a mix of sports and family entertainment in other municipalities. In Langley, the Vancouver Giants play a matinee at the Langley Events Centre against the Prince George Cougars on Sunday, Sept. 27 at 4 p.m., and in Abbotsford the Abbotsford Canucks begin AHL pre-season with back-to-back home games against the Calgary Wranglers on Sunday, Sept. 27 at 6 p.m. and Monday, Sept. 28 at 1 p.m. Both are described as costing various amounts through online purchase, with venue addresses listed for each arena.
For residents who prefer comedy and interactive entertainment, The Improv Centre is presenting “Deadly Dinner Party,” a whodunnit-style show aimed at fall’s spooky season. Performances run every Friday and Saturday from Sept. 25 to Oct. 30, 2026, plus a special opening night on Thursday, Sept. 24, and the show is scheduled for 7 p.m. each listed night. The venue address is 1502 Duranleau St. in Vancouver, and tickets are described as varying and available online.
If the week sounds crowded, it still includes options for regular drop-in routines and broader Metro Vancouver programming. Downtown Farmers Market runs every Wednesday until Dec. 23, 2026 from 2 to 6 p.m. at West Georgia Street at Hornby Street, described as featuring more than 30 farms and producers along with food and coffee trucks. In addition, the Metro Vancouver Croissant Crawl returns for its fifth year from Sept. 25 to Oct. 4, 2026, featuring 37 vendors offering limited-edition croissants across participating bakeries and cafes, with drink pairings at select stops mentioned as part of this year’s format.
The final stretch of the week lands on Sunday with more activities tied to arts and community interests, from the sports schedule to special events. The Rec Room Granville is hosting Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul Trivia on Sunday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m., described as a free quiz night with reservations available online at 855 Granville St., while the co-headlining B-52s and DEVO concert adds a major late-week anchor at Rogers Arena. With so many options concentrated between Sept. 21 and Sept. 27, the week offers a mix of ticketed highlights and free community programming suited to both quick after-work outings and full-day plans.
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