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!
Online Auction
Our VICF Online Auction is officially live! All funds raised will support our Hospital Program. Check out all the fabulous items up for grabs and start bidding today! Auction closes June 7th.
The Pursuit: 1, 2, 3 let’s go, let’s keep going!
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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
You get to experience shows from all around the world and you really get to experience the magic. You get to experience magic in a way that is so different from your other everyday opportunities. It’s the arts, it’s performance, it’s all of these fun things.
You may know the Vancouver International Children’s Festival for its face-painting, and activity centres. But what really make it worth checking out are the innovative, wildly imaginative shows that come to it from around the world.
It was an amazing visit to see talented, creative performers and be swept up in the creativity with hands-on crafts.
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