Events

Late February – Early March

Annual Community Art Auction

604-231-6425

Admission Free

Richmond Art Gallery's Annual Community Art Auction. Each year there is a different theme to pique the visitor’s interest. Call for exact dates and additional information

Mid May

Chorfiesta!

MacNeill Secondary School, 6611 No. 4 Roador

604-276-2747

Admission Charged

The Richmond Orchestra & Chorus is proud to host Chorfest 2004, the BC Choral Federation's annual gathering of singers from all over BC. "ChorFiesta!" features Latin-American music. This intensive three-day event culminates with a grand performance on Sunday.

Call for exact dates and additional information

Early July

Steveston Salmon Festival

604-718-8080

Steveston Community Centre and Community Park, Parade 10:00 am, Free Admission to the Fair Grounds, Bull Head Derby at Garry Point Park, Chowder Contest, and Flower & Garden Show. Fun for the whole family

Call for exact date and additional information

Summer

Richmond Night Market Summer Festival

At the Bridgeport Market.

604-244-8448

The annual season of the Richmond Night Market Summer Festival is usually held from early June to early October. The event attracts tens of thousands of families and tourists.Music, rides, fairway and electronic games. Sample delicious treats from over 30 food court vendors. Variety of clothing, accessories, electronics, crafts and household goods for sale.

Call for exact dates and additional information

Mid-October

Cranberry Harvest Festival

Richmond Nature Park, 11851 Westminster Highway, Richmond

604-718-6188

Celebrate Canada's largest cranberry harvest. Fresh Cranberry Sales, Guided Tours of Cranberry Fields and the Ocean Spray Cranberry Plant, Stalking the Wild Cranberry, Puppet Shows, Story Telling, Face Painting and Games and Live Entertainment.

Call for exact dates and additional information

December

Nature Comes to Light

Richmond Nature Park, 11851 Westminster Highway, at No. 5 Road,

Numerous nature themed displays and 200,000 lights greet the guests as they take a 15 minute stroll along the board walk through the Richmond Nature Park

Open 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm daily, call for exact dates

Arts and Entertainment

Richmond Orchestra & Chorus

10691 Shellbridge Way

Richmond, B.C. CANADA 604-276-2747

Call for schedule

Admission Charged

The Richmond Orchestra & Chorus have entertained Richmond since 1986. We perform up to six concerts per season and also make several public appearances.

Gateway Theatre

6500 Gilbert Road, Richmond, B.C. V7C 3V4

604-270-1812

Hours: Monday – Friday: Noon to 6 pm, Saturday: 2 pm to 6 pm

Admission Charged

As one of the most beautiful theatres in Canada, this 560-seat theatre offers some of the best live performances in the Lower Mainland.