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. We will be announcing our full lineup soon and school tickets go on sale on Nov. 13th. 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.
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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 and Seeka: Friends with Everyone
Dance along to catchy songs about colours, the alphabet, days of the week, weather, food, animals, daily routines and family and friends. Kids will leave the show with joyous songs in their hearts and a skip in their step.
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
My class will most remember the quality of the act we saw. It was superb. Absolutely memorable for Kindergarteners. They laughed their heads off.
The performance was amazing! So many happy and unforgettable memory-making experiences…we’re inspired to keep tapping into our creativity. The Festival gets better and better every year!
Youngsters attending the festival will be exposed to more culture than many adults get on a night out.
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