June in Richmond, BC

There are plenty of ways to score some great days out in Richmond this month––including lots of FIFA World Cup 2026™ activities. But you don’t have to be a soccer fan to enjoy the official start of summer here, with everything from live music to art happenings to tasty seafood events on the menu. Peruse our top 10 list below, then fill up your calendar with a full serving of fun. And don’t forget to share your experiences using the #RichmondMoments hashtag!

1. SPOT PRAWN DAY

Steveston Village, Richmond, B.C.
June 6 (11:00am to 5:00pm)
Admission: free

Don’t miss this delicious day out, part of the 2026 Steveston Spot Prawn & Seafood Celebration. Staged on the village shoreline, you’ll find live music, chef demonstrations, spot prawn sales, hands-on activities and a side dish of World Ocean Day fun at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site (complete with free admission). Kids will also love Spot Prawn Day’s bouncy pirate boat, face painting and circus performers. While you’re here, check out some of the local restaurants that are serving special Dine About seafood dishes.

2. DOORS OPEN RICHMOND

Various locations, Richmond, B.C.
June 6 & June 7 (10:00am to 4:00pm)
Admission: free

A much-loved annual event, this weekend-long extravaganza invites you to go behind the scenes at more than 45 Richmond hot spots. From art studios to National Historic Sites and from a recycling facility to the city’s official Artefact Storage Warehouse, you’ll discover exactly what makes each site, organization or community group tick. Most places simply ask you to turn up on the day, but others require prior registration––click the link above for details and visit this map to see all the participating places.

3. SOLD OUT! THE FISHERMAN’S TABLE

Fishers Walk, Steveston Village, B.C.
June 7 (6:00pm to 8:30pm)
Admission: tickets from $50

Local and visiting foodies will love this year’s brand new addition to the Steveston Spot Prawn & Seafood Celebration. Be sure to book ahead to enjoy this unique waterfront alfresco evening––complete with live music, maritime vibes and five delicious dishes created by a handpicked array of seafood-loving restaurants. Tickets are $50 each, which includes food and non-alcoholic drinks. You can also add an alcoholic beverage pairing option for an additional $35. Visit the link above to reserve your spot.

4. RICHMOND CELEBRATES SOCCER

Various locations, Richmond, B.C.
June 12 to July 19
Admission: free

One of the world’s biggest sporting events starts this month––and Richmond is officially onboard with a host of goal-tastic happenings. The fun starts on June 12 when the Richmond Olympic Oval stages the city’s World Soccer Day Kick-Off Event, a daylong, family-friendly extravaganza with live music, interactive activities and big screen viewings of the first two games. It’s followed by six weeks of citywide community activities, concluding with a screening party for the final match at Aberdeen Park on July 19.

5. THE NIGHT IS LUMINOUS WITH STARS

Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Road, Richmond, B.C.
June 13 (7:00pm)
Admission: tickets $45

Closing out this year’s Canadian Multicultural Arts Festival, book your tickets ASAP for this extra special evening filled with award-winning, virtuoso musicians performing traditional Chinese music. This sparkling concert offers a rare opportunity to experience a wide array of distinctive instruments, including the pipa, erhu, guzheng, zhongruan and bamboo flute. Expect a culturally immersive show filled with memorable music and brilliantly talented performers.

6. STEVESTON FOLK GUILD PRESENTS SAVOIR FAIRE

Chinese Bunkhouse, Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, B.C.
June 18 (7:30pm)
Admission: tickets at the door $15

Gather your friends and head to one of the region’s most intimate and unusual performance venues for an evening of delightfully engaging live music from Savoir Faire, a colourful, richly entertaining B.C.-based act. With five expert musicians on hand––and a roaming repertoire ranging from the Balkans to the US to regional Canada––you’ll enjoy a good-time fusion of folk tunes and world music as well as a tasty serving of audience participation.

7. MINORU PARK & CITY HALL PUBLIC ART TOUR

Meet outside Richmond-Brighouse Canada Line Station, Richmond, B.C.
June 20 (10:30am to noon)
Admission: free (registration required)

The third in a series of monthly, cost-free spring and summer art walks staged at various locations around the city (peruse the full line-up here), June’s event is aimed at Mandarin speakers. Your expert guide will lead you on an entertaining and informative stroll around the public art in Richmond’s favourite urban park before taking you to City Hall where further creations and installations await. The walk will last around 90 minutes and is aimed at participants of all ages.

8. NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY

Garden City Community Park, 6620 Garden City Road, Richmond, B.C.
June 21 (5:00pm to 8:00pm)
Admission: free

The centrepiece of a month-long series of local events marking National Indigenous History Month, this family-friendly alfresco activity is actually a dual celebration. Alongside arts and crafts, interactive cedar weaving, cultural performances and authentic food (tasty bannock included), you’ll also find a full array of FIFA World Cup 2026™ fun to check out. Part of the Richmond Celebrates Soccer program, there will be sports-themed activities for visitors of all-ages here.

9. RICHMOND GARDEN CLUB SPEAKER SERIES PRESENTS DANTE BAIES

South Arm United Church, 11051 No. 3 Road, Richmond, B.C.
June 24 (6:30pm to 8:30pm)
Admission: $10 (free for Garden Club members)

Craving inspiration for your own green-thumbed endeavours? Join the friendly folks from the Richmond Garden Club as they host a delightful presentation by local artist Dante Baies entitled A Painter’s Garden: Monet’s Garden at Giverny. French-speaking Baies personally worked in the world famous garden for several summers, and he will share his insights and photos on its illustrious history as well as its floral transformations as the seasons unfold. 

10. STEVESTON BEER & WINE FESTIVAL

Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site, 12138 Fourth Avenue, Richmond, B.C.
June 27 (7:00pm to 9:30pm)
Admission: tickets $79.95

Newly combining two formerly separate beer and wine events into one lip-smacking celebration, snag your tickets ASAP for what promises to be a sell-out Steveston night at one of B.C.’s most evocative heritage sites. You’ll find more than a 100 provincial and international libations to wet your whistle, and your ticket also includes delicious snack-sized treats from an array of handpicked local restaurants. Partial proceeds from the event will be directed to area charities.

Last Updated on June 1, 2026 by Tourism Richmond