Part of the Gay Vancouver Guide — bars, events & things to do.

Friday, July 31, 2026
Downtown Vancouver (venue TBC)
Back for its fourth year, 4FTERWERK opens Pride weekend on the Friday night with a high-energy dance party — one of the anchor circuit nights before the parade. Venue and lineup confirmed closer to the date. Ticketed, 19+.
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Sat, Aug 1
10 AM - 10 PM
Downtown Vancouver, the West End & Davie Village
Vancouver Pride 2026 — the West End parade and festival, the city's gay bars and circuit parties, and where to stay for the weekend.

Sat, Aug 1
12 PM - 5 PM
Commercial Drive → Grandview Park, East Vancouver

Sat, Aug 1
7 PM - 10:30 PM
Burrard Queen (Vancouver Harbour)

Sat, Aug 1
9 PM - 4 AM
Davie Village, Vancouver (venue TBC)

Sun, Aug 2
1 PM - 4:30 PM
Downtown Vancouver (Davie & the West End)
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