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!
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.
Will’s Jams: My Best Friends
Get ready for an unforgettable family concert with Will’s Jam and special guests! Will and his band will have kids (and parents) dancing, singing, and laughing along to his catchy rock-pop tunes.
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.
Families from around Metro Vancouver look forward to the festival every year.
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.
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Squamish Ocean Canoe Family
In addition to paddling together, members of the Squamish Ocean Canoe Family are committed to sharing Skwxwú7mesh culture through traditional songs and dances. Squamish Ocean Canoe Family Cultural Sharing: Tuesday, May 26 at 11:00am in the Activity Village
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Odlum Brown’s Guide to Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs)
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