VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL CHILDRENS FESTIVAL
May 25th to May 31st, 2026
Mark your calendar! The Vancouver International Children’s Festival will return this spring to delight, exchange and engage children of all ages. Both School tickets and Public tickets are on sale now!
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.
Doodle POP
A mischievous duo begins to doodle… and suddenly an imaginative world bursts to life! What surprises await as their drawings carry us into a magical world beneath the waves—and will the turtle find its way safely home to the sea?
Artists
Our 2026 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
Rave Reviews
The performance was amazing! So many happy and unforgettable memory-making experiences…we’re inspired to keep tapping into our creativity. The Festival gets better and better every year!
My class will most remember the quality of the act we saw. It was superb. Absolutely memorable for Kindergarteners. They laughed their heads off.
Extraordinary. Spectacular. Wonderful. Beautiful. And best of all the children LOVED it. Thank you.
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Squamish Ocean Canoe Family
In addition to paddling together, members of the Squamish Ocean Canoe Family are committed to sharing Skwxwú7mesh culture through traditional songs and dances. Squamish Ocean Canoe Family Cultural Sharing: Tuesday, May 26 at 11:00am in the Activity Village
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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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Fuel the Fun: 7 Best Kid-Approved Treats at the Granville Island Public Market
Granville Island isn’t just home to the festival—it’s also home to the Public Market, which is full of some of the tastiest, most kid-approved treats in the city.
Thank You To Our Sponsors
