VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL
May 31st to June 6th, 2027
For the past 50 years, we’ve brought generations of children and families together through theatre, music, dance, circus, storytelling and play. This year, we’re celebrating that incredible history. Get ready for extraordinary shows, creative experiences and plenty of Festival magic for the whole family.
Join us to celebrate our very special 50th Festival!
THE COUNTDOWN STARTS NOW!
This 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
Join us for an exciting evening of good times, fun and trivia at this special 50th Anniversary edition of our Trivia Night Fundraiser! Grab a team of 4 and let’s raise funds for our Adopt a Class Program on Saturday, Nov.21st.
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.
The Merry Marching Band
A zany brass band is ready to whisk you away on a hilarious musical adventure! Under the guidance of a bossy yet bird-brained bandleader, this merry crew sets off to explore the world (and beyond!)—from Canada to Brazil to Ukraine and back, with a detour to Planet Mars!
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
I absolutely love this festival, my child and I look forward to it every year.
The mix of live theatre, music, dance and circus shows from Canada and all over the world.
To see queer culture represented and celebrated at the children’s festival was a pretty powerful thing for my kids and I. Thank you children’s fest, you did good!
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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VICFS Seeking New Board Members
The VICFS is in its 50th year and is looking for new Board members. There are currently a number of exciting opportunities.
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Orange Shirt Day
September 30th is Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. A day to honour the Residential School survivors, their families and communities and to recognize the many forms of harm the residential school system has inflicted on Indigenous Children and their families.
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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, Nov. 21, to raise funds for our Adopt a Class Program.
Thank You To Our Sponsors
