08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Calgary Herald
Here are the 25 best B.C. summer festivals of 2025
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British Columbians love summer arts and cultural festivals. While other parts of the Canada might take in winter soirees, B.C. prefers to party in the heat.
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From May to mid-September, there is rarely a weekend that isn't hosting some major event.
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The post-COVID landscape has seen long-standing gatherings such as the popular Vancouver Island MusicFest and Vancouver Mural Festival shutter. Arts organizations across the province requested that the emergency fairs, festivals and events fund be renewed, but the reality of current economic challenges and the Trump tariffs make it unlikely that such funding will remain available.
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Westwood in the Wild
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When: May 23 & 24, 5:30 p.m.
Where: Malkin Bowl, Stanley Park
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What to know: Vancouver DJ duo the Funk Hunters headline a celebration of the group's Westwood Recordings label with two days of dynamic beats, including Moontricks, Z-Trip, the Sponges, Dirtwire and Balkan Bump.
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