
VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL CHILDRENS FESTIVAL
May 26th to June 1st, 2025
Mark your calendar! The Vancouver International Children’s Festival will return this spring to delight, exchange and engage children of all ages. School tickets and Public tickets are now on sale!

Schedule
We have over 47 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.

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!

Festival
4‑Pack
Good things come in fours! 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.
Kym Gouchie & Band
Join Kym Gouchie and her band on an unforgettable musical journey where singing, dancing, and learning come together! Embodying the spirit of her latest release, Shun Beh Nats’ujeh/We are Healing Through Songs, Kym’s high-energy, interactive performance invites all ages to celebrate and connect.
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
Families from around Metro Vancouver look forward to the festival every year.
I have such great memories of the Festival after going every year for 20+ years of teaching.
…the festival has become the liveliest attraction of the year.
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Guide to Feasting at the Festival
We are excited to offer a wide selection of local Food Trucks at this year’s festival, with enough variety to satisfy each family member’s tastes and cravings! Check out our Guide to Feasting at this year’s Festival!
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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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Vancouver International Children’s Festival 2025 Announces: A Week of Wonder, Creativity, and Live Performance
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