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. School tickets are on sale now and Public tickets will be available in early 2026.
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.
Nimihitowin!
Powwow and hoop dance are beautiful expressions of Indigenous Peoples’ rich history and culture. Nimihitowin! will mesmerize audiences with dramatic dancing, spectacular regalia and the subtle beauty of flute songs.
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 festival has become the liveliest attraction of the year.
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.
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.
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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, Feb. 7th, to raise funds for our Adopt a Class Program.
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Gift Certificate — Christmas Gift
Lighten Santa’s load this Holiday Season and opt to give an experience rather than a thing. Holiday memories come from the shared feasting, the family jokes, the carolling, the chaos, the crafting – the shared experience. This year, give the gift of a day at the Vancouver International Children’s Festival.
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Notice of our 2025 Annual General Meeting
You are cordially invited to attend the Annual General Meeting for the Vancouver International Children’s Festival Society on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 6:00 pm.
Thank You To Our Sponsors
