Surrey calendar highlights festivals, music and family events

Surrey’s event calendar for late August and September includes cultural festivals, live music, food events and family activities across the city.

The ACCESS Festival, an Afro-Caribbean cultural celebration, is scheduled for Aug. 22 and 23 at Surrey Civic Plaza. Also on Aug. 22, the Salmon Sessions Music Festival will be held from 3 to 9 p.m. at Semiahmoo Fish and Game Club in South Surrey; admission is $25, while children 12 and under attend free with a parent or guardian.

Upcoming September events include Folklore Festival 2026 from Sept. 2 to 6 at three Surrey venues, Crave Halal Fest at Surrey Civic Plaza on Sept. 5 and 6, and Filipino Fest at the Museum of Surrey on Sept. 12. Fleetwood Festival is set for Sept. 12 at Francis Park, while the Harvest Fair will be held Sept. 19 at Historic Stewart Farm and Totest Aleng.

Music listings include a free Mazacote salsa event at Surrey Civic Plaza on Aug. 26, the Swahili Music Legends Tribute Concert on Sept. 5 at Surrey Arts Centre, and Playing for Proz on Sept. 12 at the same venue. Bell Performing Arts Centre will host stage productions including “Jaane Pehchaane Anjaane” and “Frozen in Time.”

Community offerings include picnics, a Godwin Farm biodiversity talk, apple-press demonstrations at Historic Stewart Farm, the Surrey Urban Farmers Market on Saturdays through early October, sensory-friendly swims and youth arts programming. Dates, tickets and further details are available through the City of Surrey and individual event organizers.