Spring is just around the corner, and with it comes stunning cherry blossoms that liven up Vancouver. The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival (VCBF) is back for its most exciting year yet, with a dynamic lineup of programming and events across the city from March 26th to April 28th.  Vancouver’s favourite springtime events will be back, including The Big Picnic, Blossoms After Dark, Sakura Days Japan Fair, Tree Talks & Walks, Bike the Blossoms, Haiku Invitational, Pop-Ups, Workshops, and more! Many events are free and accessible for all ages. Along with returning favourites, this year’s festival brings a brand-new signature event, Blossom Block Party. The VCBF invites attendees to celebrate Vancouver’s cherry tree heritage through accessible arts, culture, and nature programming in the city’s parks and neighbourhoods. The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival is a charitable not-for-profit organization that educates and engages diverse communities through accessible local arts and culture activities that celebrate the fragile beauty of the cherry blossom. Its events celebrate nature, creativity, and Vancouver’s cherry tree heritage. “We are so excited for the biggest Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival the city has seen to date. After having welcomed over 75,000 attendees during our 2024 Festival Season, we are delighted to be able to bring even more events to celebrate not just Vancouver’s iconic cherry blossoms, but also our community and lively neighbourhoods,” says Andrea Arnot, VCBF Executive Director. “We are particularly excited by the addition of a brand-new signature event, the Blossom Block Party, developed with our friends at Public Disco, and hope to see the same excitement as we do for our other long-standing events! As always, we thank our Presenting Sponsor TD Ready Commitment, along with Destination Vancouver and Stay Vancouver Hotels, our Premier Partners, sponsors and community stakeholders for making our series of events possible.”

JR Country Artist and multi-platinum singer-songwriter Kip Moore is set to hit the road for the Canadian leg of his highliy anticipated "SOLITARY TRACKS World Tour" this spring. Making 12 stops, including Vancouver and Victoria this April!  Kip Moore SOLITARY TRACKS World Tour Friday, April 4th 2025 at The Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver - TICKETS Sunday, April 6th 2025 at The Royal Theatre in Victoria - TICKETS Both with Special Guest Austin Williams The presale runs from 10am - 10pm on Friday, January 31st.  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram for the presale code. General on sale starts at 10am on Monday, February 3rd.

JR Country presents Country Valley Nights featuring the Washboard Union, Shawn Austin, Tim & the Glory Boys and Danielle Ryan.  Grab your Friends & Family and come down for a great evening of music and fun. Fantastic tunes, a mechanical bull, special guest tattoo artists, a great vendor market, kids zone, food & drinks! Kids 12 and under are FREE! Tickets on sale at Showpass.com  

Brett Young is playing the Orpheum Theatre April 17 Tickets on sale Friday at 10am at Ticketmaster

B.C.'s largest Earth Day celebration is back!   We are excited to announce that Party for the Planet, presented by TD Bank Group, is returning to Surrey Civic Plaza on Saturday, April 26!    As B.C.'s largest Earth Day celebration, this free family-friendly event will feature a plant sale, over 25 local vendors and artisans in the sustainable marketplace, Indigenous cultural sharing, environmental  education, food trucks, and live music and dance battles across four  stages.   Learn to live greener at Party for the Planet! Discover sustainability tips from local environmental groups and find out how you can make a positive impact.

Get ready to lace up your running shoes! The 41st Annual Vancouver Sun Run presented by Herbaland is scheduled for April 27, 2025. Early Bird Registration runs until January 31st. Special launch pricing is in effect through to October 31st.  Everyone who registers before October 31st is automatically entered to win a set of Nokian Tires from Kal Tire, $200 Kintec Gift Card, and  Herbaland prize packs.  Participants are encouraged to register early, as prices will increase again after January 31, 2025.  This highly anticipated event promises to bring together thousands of runners and walkers of all ages and abilities to celebrate health, fitness, and community spirit in the heart of Vancouver. In addition to promoting health and wellness, the Vancouver Sun Run is proud to support local charities. For 2025, participating charities include: Hope Air, BC Cancer Foundation, BC Epilepsy Society, Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver, Charlford House Society for Women, the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Raise-a-Reader, the Greater Vancouver Food Bank, Family Services of Greater Vancouver, Family Network for Deaf Children and new this year: City Dream Centre, Crohns Colitis Canada, SAINTS and the Stanley Park Ecology Society. Create a team or run as an individual. The EVA Air Mini Sun Run is also back and great for kids and families. Participants can register online at VancouverSunRun.com. Be sure to sign up early to take advantage of the discounted rates and to secure your spot in one of Canada’s most beloved running events!

The Amazing Ride 2.0 returns May 25th.    The Amazing Ride 2.0 is a unique motorcycle ride through the Lower Mainland for an incredibly important cause - supporting men and their loved ones affected by the #1  cancer in Canadian men. This 16th Annual event has raised over 1.94 million dollars for the foundation.    Come  as an individual, or part of a group, to support the 1 in 8 men who  will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.   Limited to the first 200 bikes registered so JOIN TODAY! IN PERSON EVENT: SUNDAY, MAY 25th, 2025 VIRTUAL EVENT: Feb 1st - SEPTEMBER 3rd, 2025   For more information and to register visit: www.ridetolive.ca

Cody Jinks with special guest Ward Davis Hippies & Cowboys Tour Friday, July 4 at the Abbotsford Centre Tickets on sale Friday, February 14 at 10am

Sunfest Country Music Festival is back July 31 - August 3 2025 Concert Bowl Gates are open from 4 PM - 2 AM on Thursday, and 12 PM - 2 AM Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Line up: Thursday: Tim Hicks Friday: Jordan Davis & Ashley Cooke Saturday: Bailey Zimmerman & Chase Rice Sunday: Owen Riegling, Sawyer Bown & Brothers Osborne Tickets are on sale now  

Keith Urban High and Alive Tour Rogers Arena, Wednesday, September 10 2025 With Chase Matthew, Alana Springsteen and Karley Scott Collins Tickets on sale: Friday, Janaury 17 2025 at 10AM    

Live Nation Presents Morgan Wallen: I'm the Problem Tour With Miranda Lambert and Ella Langley (Sept 12) and Brooks & Dunn and Ella Langley (Sept 13) September 12 & 13, 2025 at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton All ages event. You can register for access to the ONLY presale through Morgan Wallen's website HERE until Tuesday, January 28 at 10pm PT.

ENJOY LIVE COMEDY IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS! Get ready for non-stop laughs, great vibes, and unforgettable moments! FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 - BERT KREISCHER, WHITNEY CUMMINGS, & DERRICK STROUP The Machine is coming back to the Great Outdoors. Bert Kreischer's career has evolved from being Rolling Stone's 1997 "Number One Partier in the Nation," to one of the top grossing stand-up comics in the business, and most recently, star of the major motion picture, The Machine. Kreischer recently released his highly anticipated 5th stand-up special, Razzle Dazzle and his previous specials, Secret Time, The Machine, and Hey Big Boy are currently streaming on Netfilx. He is also a world-renowned top podcaster hosting Bertcast and 2 Bears 1 Cave with Tom Segura and created, hosts and produces the YouTube cooking show, Something's Burning.  Joining Bert for an unforgettable night of comedy will be the multi-talented, hilarious Whitney Cummings and returning fan favourite, Derrick Stroup. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 - JOHN MULANEY, MIKE BIRGIGILA, NICK KROLL & FRED ARMISEN John Mulaney is a three-time Emmy Award, Critics Choice award and WA award-winning writer, comedian and actor. Mulaney's latest Netflix stand-up special, BABY J, released in April 2023, converts his personal turmoil into comedic brilliance. BABY J earned him 2023 Emmy nominations in Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded) and an Emmy win for Outstanding Writing For A Variety Special. BABY J also received the 2024 Critics Choice Award for Best Comedy Special (non-televised). Mulaney consistently tours, and he has sold out massive venues around North America, from Madison Square Garden multiple times to the Hollywood Bowl. Joining John Mulaney in Vancouver is a powerhouse trio of multi-talented performers; comedian, actor, storyteller, director, producer, and writer Mike Birbiglia; actor, comedian, voice actor, writer, and producer Nick Kroll; and actor, comedian, musician, and writer Fred Armisen, all set to bring their signature comedic styles to the stage for one extraordinary night of laughter. SUNDAY AFTERNOON, SEPTEMBER 14 - TRAILER PARK BOYS FT. BUBBLES & THE SHITROCKERS W/ SPECIAL GUEST JEREMY PIVEN Ricky, Julian, Bubbles and Randy are ready to rock.............SHITROCK that is! Join Ricky, Julian, Bubbles and Randy for an unforgettable night of laughter and live music! This ALL NEW live comedy and music show brings the boys’ outrageous antics back to the stage, with gut-busting comedy, audience participation and unpredictable chaos. Bubbles and The Shitrockers will rock the house with live tunes from their new album Longhauler, but not without Ricky and Julian taking the party to Sunnyvale level proportions! Also featuring a stand up set from the legendary and hilarious Jeremy Piven. The Trailer Park Boys (featuring Ricky, Julian, Bubbles, and Randy) are internationally celebrated as one of Canada’s most iconic comedy brands. With millions of fans worldwide, multiple seasons, movies, and live performances, the Trailer Park Boys have cemented their place as a cult classic and one of the most influential comedic franchises to ever emerge from Canada. Most recently, they released the feature film Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties: The Bubbles and the Shitrockers Story, which premiered across Canada, the USA, and the UK. Alongside the film, Bubbles and the Shitrockers released the album Longhauler—featuring songs from the movie—showcasing their unique blend of comedy and rock 'n' roll. Special guest Jeremy Piven became a household name with his 2x Golden Globe and 3x Emmy Award-winning performance playing the fast-talking, acerbic Hollywood agent ‘Ari Gold’ in the HBO series Entourage. An actor, comedian, and podcast host, he has appeared in numerous successful films and TV series. Piven tours the country with his hilarious stand-up comedy show, flexing a comedic muscle that few actors have been able to transition over to. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 - TONY HINCHCLIFFE & THE KILLER OF KILL TONY For the first time ever, Tony will join the Killers for an unforgettable night of stand up comedy killers! Tony Hinchcliffe is a touring stand up comedian, writer, and podcast host based out of Austin, Texas. Hinchcliffe began his career cutting his teeth at the renowned Comedy Store in LA. As the host of the No.1 live podcast in the world, Kill Tony, he has scaled his namesake platform to stream to over 100 million people since 2013. Hinchcliffe and his assembly of enthusiasts collectively made ‘The Store’ the place to be on Monday nights while discovering numerous fresh comics and elevating many more up-and-coming voices. With Kill Tony’s new home at The Comedy Mothership, this uniquely influential open mic has a legacy unrivaled by anything else out there. As a professional wordsmith with impressive edge, alongside his membership in the Writer’s Guild and his Comedy Central rolodex of credits, he partners his reputation as a roast comic with a long-working résumé alongside some of the most respected working stand-ups today. The Killers of Kill Tony are Kam Patterson, Ari Matti, David Lucas and William Montgomery. Kam Patterson is a comedian from Orlando who is quickly gaining recognition for his sharp, high-energy sets and effortless crowd work. His comedy career started at just 10 years old when performing his debut set at his grandmother’s 50th birthday. Hailing from Estonia and currently residing in Austin, Texas, Ari Matti Mustonen has a bright future ahead of him. With enough on-stage energy to power a small town and punchlines to match, Ari has been enthralling audiences around the world for 12 years with stories about life growing up in Eastern Europe. David Lucas started his career early on the MTV "Yo Momma" show. When David became a regular on the Kill Tony Show he was acknowledged by legendary comedians as a quick-witted joke writer and a vicious Roaster. He is solidifying his name as one of the greatest comics of his generation. William Flournoy Montgomery is known as the longest running regular on the #1 live podcast in the world Kill Tony. The Memphis Strangler can be seen on Showtime’s Comedy Store documentary. The Big Red Machine has his own podcast the William Montgomery Show which is available everywhere. Also The Vanilla Gorilla is currently headlining shows everywhere.   Tickets are exclusively available online through Tixr. Purchasing from third-party sites is at your own risk (ticket transfers are available through your Tixr account). Important Information: Age Restriction: This is a NO MINOR event (19+). Please bring a valid government-issued photo ID for entry. Rain or Shine: The event will proceed as scheduled, except in cases of hazardous weather. Recording Policy: Photography, filming, and other forms of recording of performers without consent from the Festival and/or the Artists are strictly prohibited. The vision of the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival is and will always be to create an inclusive and safe experience that celebrates and features all forms of performance comedy, from locals to superstars.  All while supporting the communities and celebrating the beautiful outdoor locations we visit. FOR FULL FESTIVAL DETAILS VISIT www.GreatOutdoorsComedyFestival.com