Doors Open Richmond

June 6-7, 2026 | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

19th Annual Doors Open Richmond 2026

Doors Open Richmond is a free annual event that invites residents and visitors to explore the people, places, and stories that make Richmond unique. Celebrating the city’s rich cultural diversity, the event fosters civic awareness and offers behind-the-scenes access to community spaces across Richmond.

This year, 45 partner sites will participate, including art studios, national historic sites, working farms, and faith-based organizations, each offering a unique window into the communities that shape Richmond.

Looking for something new this year? Don’t miss out on the five new sites welcoming in-person visits:

• Alexandra District Energy Utility

• Branscombe House – Kai Liu

• Marion Webber Art

• Richmond Arts Coalition

• Richmond Potters’ Club
  

While most programs are available on a walk-in basis, the following sites require advance registration.

• Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site
• Richmond Art Gallery
• Richmond Artefact Collection Storage
• Richmond City Hall
• Richmond Museum
• Richmond Olympic Experience Museum at the Richmond Olympic Oval
• Richmond Public Library – Brighouse
• Richmond Recycling Depot

Bus Tours

The highly anticipated, free bus tours will continue to be in operation this year. Register with the 8-digit Course ID at www.richmond.ca/register. Spaces are limited and often sell out well in advance of Doors Open weekend.

Sacred Spaces Bus Tour 

Saturday June 6, 11:45am – 3:15pm | #00512126 [FULL]

Eastern Catholic Church, Lingyen Mountain Temple, and Nanaksar Gurdwara Gursikh Temple

Sunday June 7, 11:45am – 3:15pm | #00512136 [FULL]

India Cultural Centre of Canada – Gurdwara Nanak Niwas, Richmond Jamia Mosque, and Minoru Chapel 

Discover Doors Open Richmond Bus Tour 

Saturday June 6, 12:30 – 4:00pm | #00512139 [FULL]

BCEHS Station 269, The Sharing Farm, and Alexandra District Energy Utility

Sunday June 7, 12:30 – 4:00pm | #00512141 [FULL]

LuLu Island Winery, Marion Webber Art, and Sea Island Heritage Society

In addition to the in-person program, learn more about the city through two new videos released online and screened at the Richmond Cultural Centre Annex Lounge in the week leading up to the event. 

• Mary Point, a member of the Musqueam Indian Band, will speak about the history of her family in the city now known as Richmond.
• Celebrate the dance and music of the Philippines with the Philippine Cultural Arts Society of British Columbia.

Since launching in 2008, Doors Open Richmond has welcomed more than 269,000 visits to some of the city’s most popular museums, places of worship, cultural organizations, food and beverage businesses, civic facilities, and more.

Use the site map to plan your weekend.

Photography

Please note that photographs will be taken during this public event. Images may be used for promotional and publicity purposes, including on our website and social media channels. By attending, you consent to being photographed and your image being used in this way. If you do not wish to be photographed, please speak to a member of staff on arrival.

Contact Us

To get in touch with event organizers, email doorsopen@richmond.ca