Events
Featuring great music, vibrant performances, and a fun night out.
An unforgettable night of rhythm, harmony, and soul. Namibia’s renowned Collective Singers Choir is brings their high-energy tour. These 36 powerful vocalists are known for performances that move the spirit (and the feet!). This isn’t just a concert—it’s a collaboration. Collective will be joined by our very own Brooks Secondary Chamber Choir.
Hailed as the best Beach Boys tribute on the planet, BACKBEAT’s Let’s Go Surfin’! show has dazzled audiences everywhere with its mind-blowing harmonies and top tier musicianship. Hit after hit—you don’t just hear this incredible music.
Deadline May 31st. The 4th Annual SCWES Book Awards for BC Authors Contest opens Feb. 1st, 2026 for books published both traditionally or self-published for poetry, fiction, non-fiction and children's. Must be a BC resident to enter. Send one electronic copy (PDF or ebook) to sunshinecoastwritersandeditors@gmail.com and one hardcopy of your book to 787 Madison […]
Deadline May 2nd. The District of Sechelt’s Community Public Art Program is inviting artists to apply for the opportunity to showcase their work during the 2026 Sunshine Coast Art Crawl Selected artists will display their work in two beautiful, high-profile community spaces: Rockwood Lodge and Mission Point House, during Art Crawl weekend. October 23, 24 […]
July 8 to Aug 26. We are ramping up for our summer midweek markets and still have a few spots to fill. If you’re an artisan maker then please get in touch with our market curator, Amanda, at Sweetlilajanes@gmail.com
Did you know you can apply for a complimentary booth at the Sechelt Market? It's a wonderful opportunity to connect with market attendees, raise awareness, and share what your organization is all about. We believe in the power of community — and we'd love to help you shine. Apply today at secheltmarket.com
CCA member Sarita Moodie of 'Wolfpups' is looking for an artist to take over this Ready-to-sell screen & block printing business with everything you need to start earning at Sunshine Coast craft markets THIS season. She has been selling at these markets for the last 8 years. She uses organic, sustainably sourced materials throughout. Ideal […]
Deadline June 5. Each local qathet resident is eligible to submit one photo. For prizes and competition rules : https://prpl.ca/.../2026-Wildlife-Photo-Competition... For information contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca
Our Summer Night Markets are some of the most vibrant events at the Gibsons Public Market and the Lower Coast, bringing together local makers, food vendors, live music, family-friendly activities and a lot of community spirit! 2026 Summer Night Market Dates: Friday, June 26th Friday, July 31st Friday, September 4th Time: 4:00 PM – 10:00 […]
Deadline May 15. Closing out our festival on June 27 at Willingdon Beach! Enjoy an evening of music with the PRISMA Festival Orchestra and special guests. This FREE event is perfect for the whole family! Vendors, apply now! Limited spots available for food and craft vendors-sign up. Email us at events@prismafestival.com for details.
Join us at the Central Farmers' Market and bring your grown, baked, homemade, or harvested goods. Our season runs June 6th to October 10th and we'd love to have you join us. Email or DM for more info here
Saturdays to Thanksgiving weekend Oct 10th 9am-2pm. Enjoy strolling through over 60 vendors offering fresh produce, baked goods, delicious treats, pottery, artwork, jewllery, entertainment, and MORE!
The largest flea market on the Sunshine Coast! 40+ vendors sell unique items, homemade crafts, and fantastic home decor at bargain prices. From dishes to doilies, telescopes to reading glasses, there is something for everyone! Saturday, April 25 Saturday, May 9 Saturday, May 23 Saturday, June 6
Engage with makers about artwork and practices that are sustainable and gentle on planet earth. Featuring the work of over 30 local and guest artists from Vancouver Island and surrounding areas, who are pushing the limits of traditional craftsmanship by using upcycled, recycled and sustainable materials.
In this fun annual event, teams of up to 4 people build a boat in 3 hours from the materials provided, but nobody knows what the materials will be until the day of the race! Then they race around the harbour for cash prizes. There are also youth races featuring boats built by local high […]
- a marketplace within a market - entry from Marine or Walnut Ave. Stop by to peruse vendors wares, check out our amazing shops or sit and have a bite to eat, our market has it all. Spaces still available if you'd like to join us. Thanks for purchasing local.
Join us for our one-day writers' retreat to give yourself time away from distractions to focus on your work-in-progress, and/or engage in activities, like a group poem, in a peaceful, scene setting at Davis Bay by the sea. Come and go as you wish. Your polished pieces may be submitted to Not An Island literary […]
We’re excited to welcome local artist Jan Poynter to Gibsons Public Market! Her work will be on display from March 16th to April 30th, bringing beautiful, expressive landscapes to our space. Join us for a special opportunity to meet Jan in person on March 22nd and 29th from 10am – 4pm, where she’ll be painting […]
Basic Level Workshop 01 takes place at Hand Reef and Sew’s studio shop in beautiful lower Gibsons. In this workshop, Participant’s will learn a basic understanding of the hide, common types of leather and their applications, characteristics and general tanning practices. We will look at the basic tools, their uses, hand stitching in order to […]
First, third and last Saturdays from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Need something repaired, come on in to the hall for those who like to fix things.
Open during April Tools. We are located just up the stairs from all the boatbuilding fun. Come on up! We have our big April Sale happening, plus a show of student art work from Madeira Park Elementary and Secondary! Last year’s show was very successful and interesting…
Mia Dungeon lived on the road and made art out of her van for several years. Navigating the ever-changing landscape, her work is a sponge to the constant influx of vast visual stimuli innate to life on the road. The windshield of her 6’ x 12’ live/workspace on wheels served as a viewing portal that […]
