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VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL CHILDRENS FESTIVAL

May 26th to June 1st, 2025

Thank you to everyone who came down and enjoyed the 2024 Festival. And thank you to all of our amazing artists, crew, volunteers, sponsors & supporters. We couldn’t have done it without you! Please join us next year for our Festival in 2025. 

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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.

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Tickets

It’s back! Join us for an exciting evening of good times, fun and trivia! Grab a team of 4 together and join us for Trivia Night, a fundraising event on Saturday, Oct. 26th, to raise funds for our Adopt a Class Program.

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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. 

Artists

Our 2024 children’s Festival will feature dazzling performances 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.

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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

1,003 adopt a class students
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20,000 audience members
47 years in business

Testimonials

I absolutely love this festival, my child and I look forward to it every year.
The mix of live theatre, muisc, dance and circus shows from Canada and all over the world.

Stephen A. 

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. 

Festival Attendee 

We loved it and are so grateful for all the effort that was put in so that my little boy and kids like him could have that special experience.

Parent and Festival Attendee 
  • Join Our Team

    Join our Team!! Interested in joining a great organization? We’re looking to hire a Volunteer Coordinator. This is an exciting opportunity to make an important contribution to BC’s premier cultural event for families, Educators and children.

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  • 2 Events at Vancouver Writer’s Fest

    Come see the 2 fabulous events we are presenting in collaboration with the Vancouver Writer’s Fest this October!

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  • Trivia Night

    It’s back! Join us for an exciting evening of good times, fun and trivia! Grab a team of 4 together and join us for our Trivia Night Fundraising Event on Saturday, Oct. 26th, to raise funds for our Adopt a Class Program.

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Thank You To Our Sponsors