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.
Glamily
Join Peach Cobblah and other local drag talents for a spectacular evening of dress-up at Glamily! Glamily is part drag show, part lip-sync open mic, part dress up party and 100% fun!
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
We left with our hearts full and memories to cherish. I highly recommend this festival to any family looking for an enriching and joyful experience. We’re already looking forward to next year’s event!
The Vancouver International Children’s Festival is all about the kids, but we know that adults love it just as much as younger humans do.
Extraordinary. Spectacular. Wonderful. Beautiful. And best of all the children LOVED it. Thank you.
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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.
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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…
Thank You To Our Sponsors
