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#PlayBC Games this Holiday Season

Celebrate the holidays with a journey through B.C.’s thriving gaming community. Whether you are a longtime player or searching for a great gift for a gamer, discover our handpicked selection, from beloved titles to undiscovered gems. Fresh Tracks Developed by a Vancouver-based game studio Buffalo Buffalo, Fresh Tracks is a seamless, music-based action game on skis, […]

B.C. Musicians win at Western Canadian Music Awards at BreakOut West 2024

Organized by the Western Canadian Music Alliance, BreakOut West is a yearly music gathering comprised of an immersive music development conference, music festival and award ceremonies. The 2024 edition of the BreakOut West Festival took place from September 25-29 in Saskatoon, SK. Industry professionals and artists from across Western Canada were honoured for their tremendous achievements […]

B.C.’s Creative Sector Honours National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2024

Each year, we honour both National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day on September 30th. This is a vital time of reflection on our collective past for those living and working on Indigenous lands now known as Canada, and locally the First Nations’ unceded traditional territories now collectively known as British Columbia. […]

LUNA Fest 2024 is “In Contrast”

LUNA Fest is a three-day festival running from September 20 to 22nd presenting a lineup of musical talent, mesmerizing installation art, interactive performances, and family-friendly fun. LUNA Arts is a celebration of curated light, art, performance, and family-friendly fun that will transform the downtown Revelstoke core. The entire town comes out to play as the […]

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Join the Celebration of 2SLGBTQIA+ People and Stories: Vancouver Queer Film Festival 2024

From September 11 to 22, 2024, Vancouver Queer Film Festival returns and showcases 97 projects from 27 countries, with 28 features, 5 series debuts and 64 short films. The festival features international film and episodic content authored by 2SLGBTQIA+ creators, centered on queer protagonists, and celebrating queer storytelling and joy along with parties, performances, post-screening […]

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Word Vancouver 2024’s 30th Literary Festival

Word Vancouver, Western Canada’s largest literary arts festival, marks the 30th anniversary this year and returns from September 8 to September 28, 2024. It is a free and family-friendly event that brings together established and emerging authors, aspiring writers, literary exhibitors, and book-lovers from across the Lower Mainland. View this year’s key programs: Opening Gala […]

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See you at VIFF 2024!

The 43rd Vancouver International Film Festival returns from September 26 to October 6, 2024. This year’s festival features more than 350 screenings, dozens of filmmaker Q&As, talks with top creatives, live performances, artist and industry development programs, parties, and many more celebrations of film culture. Below is a general overview of VIFF 2024: Films Showcasing […]