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VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL CHILDRENS FESTIVAL

May 27th to June 2nd, 2024

The Vancouver International Children’s Festival will return to Granville Island this spring to enchant and engage your child. Both school tickets and public tickets are on sale now!

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Schedule

We have over 46 years of experience finding the best international performing artists and shows for children. Take a look at the super shows we’ve specially selected for this year’s Festival.

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Tickets

Share a special moment with your kids and ignite your child’s playful joy at this year’s Festival! Enjoy spectacular shows from around the world for kids and families of all ages. 

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Schools

Our diverse programming is an opportunity for students to gain new perspectives and experiences from which they can learn. Kids can see, hear, feel, think and imagine a better tomorrow. 

Artists

Our 2024 children’s Festival will feature dazzling performances from artists far and wide. From local treasures to international gems, these captivating performers will put a smile on your child’s face and make you hoot with laughter.

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Support us

As a non-profit organization, Vancouver International Children’s Festival uses private funding to subsidize ticket prices and ensure accessibility to our cultural programming for all children regardless of social or economic circumstance.

Our Impact

1,003 adopt a class students
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20,000 audience members
46 years in business

Testimonials

I love the atmosphere — the Activity Village is great and all the families pouring out of various shows with big smiles, excited to talk about their theatre experience. It’s just the best. My children and I look forward to it every year.

Festival Attendee 

We loved it and are so grateful for all the effort that was put in so that my little boy and kids like him could have that special experience.

Parent and Festival Attendee 

I have such great memories of the Festival after going every year for 20+ years of teaching. 

BC Educator 
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