VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL CHILDRENS FESTIVAL
May 25th to May 31st, 2026
That’s a wrap! Thank you to everyone who came down and enjoyed the 2025 Festival! And thank you to all of our amazing artists, crew, volunteers, sponsors and supporters of all kinds. We couldn’t have done it without you! Please join us next year for our Festival in 2026.
Schedule
We have over 48 years of experience finding the best international performing artists and shows for children. Come back soon to take a look at the super shows we’ve selected for next year’s Festival.
tickets
Ignite your child’s playful joy and create unforgettable memories with your kids at this year’s Festival! Discover spectacular shows from around the world the whole family will enjoy! Come play with us!
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.
Festival 4‑Pack
Good things come in fours! Gather your family or friends and save big with a Festival 4‑Pack! Pricing from $62 plus service fee and GST includes 4 tickets to 1 show & 4 activity village wristbands.
Artists
Our 2025 children’s Festival will feature dazzling shows 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.
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
Testimonials
The quality of the festival is beyond question…In fact, I would be willing to say there are few events of similar magnitude for adults that can boast such a high quality.
I love how this festival supports new faces and art, and makes space for them on the festival stages, to share their traditions, cultural practises and creative expression.
My class will most remember the quality of the act we saw. It was superb. Absolutely memorable for Kindergarteners. They laughed their heads off.
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Odlum Brown’s Guide to Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs)
If you are a parent or guardian, then you’ve probably heard about Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs). But what exactly is a RESP—is it worthwhile to open one, and how do you do that?
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Guided by Each Other: When Girls Take the Lead
Every child should have the chance to explore, imagine, and lead in their own way. That’s why we’re thrilled to welcome Girl Guides of Canada to this year’s Festival, an organization that shares our commitment to nurturing confidence, curiosity, and connection in young people.
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100% Canadian, 100% Kid-Approved—Stirring Up Snacks and Smiles with Tree Island Yogurt
We all want wholesome, delicious, and fun meals for our families—and that’s why we love Tree Island Yogurt, made in small batches on Vancouver Island using 100% Canadian milk from grassfed family farms.
Thank You To Our Sponsors
