VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL
May 25th to May 31st, 2026
What a week! Thank you for making the 2026 Festival so special, filling Granville Island with creativity, laughter and curiosity. A huge thank you to our artists, crew, volunteers, staff, sponsors, partners, and the thousands of families, teachers, and young people who joined us to create, explore, and celebrate together.
Join us next year to celebrate our 50th Festival!
THE COUNTDOWN STARTS NOW!
Next year, we’ll be celebrating 50 years of inspiring imagination, creativity, and wonder. Join our e‑newsletter for special updates, and exclusive news as we count down to this milestone year.
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.
Baby Space Opera
Step into the night sky with your little one and share a moment of awe and wonder. Beneath the cosmos, twinkling stars dance and invite little ones to play. What stories do the constellations have to tell?
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 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.
Our students had never been to Granville Island before. The joy on the faces of the kids at watching live theatre was priceless and they had a lot of fun in the Activity Village! We really enjoyed our entire day.
I think everyone came out of the theatre with much to think about. For most in my class this was the first time they had ever seen live theatre. It is so much better than a movie. Thank you so much.
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The Summer round-up
While the Vancouver International Children’s Festival has wrapped up for another year, there’s still plenty of family fun waiting to be discovered this summer. Here’s a roundup of a few of our favourite events, activities, and experiences happening around the city, perfect for curious kids, creative families, and anyone looking to make the most of…
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More Summer, Less Stress for Families with Costco
Summer doesn’t always mean slowing down. It just means the structure looks a little different. Here are a few easy wins from Costco that can help the day run a little smoother:
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Why Outdoor Play Matters (Don’t Avoid the Sun, Just Be Smart About It)
Getting kids outside can feel like more of a decision than it used to be. There is always something else to do, and most days, screens are just easier. But don’t forget that outdoor play matters—here are some sun smart ways to spend some time outside!
Thank You To Our Sponsors
