LunarFest
Celebrate the year of the rat with us at the 2020 LunarFest! This free two-day festival is steeped in lunar traditions, featuring culinary delicacies, crafts, traditional lunar performances, art installations and more.
Featured Performers & Special Events
Our 2020 Festival will feature dazzling performances from artists far and wide. From local treasures to rare and exotic finds, these captivating performers will put a smile on your child’s face and hopefully even make you hoot with laughter.
We’ve got many exciting shows and special events planned for you this year! School tickets are on sale now and Public tickets will be available on March 4, 2020! Check out the full 2020 lineup details below.
High Water
One performer, one fish tank, one horizon of water rising towards the inevitable. Don’t miss this delightful, clever and suspense-filled show! Presented with the PuSh International Performing Arts Festival in February.
Tricoter
Share a special moment with your little one in a world filled with play, exploration and discovery. A delightful mix of colours, patterns, movement and texture this show is sure to capture the imagination of babies.
White
White is a playful, highly visual show for young children. A magical, captivating journey where surprises are revealed behind every birdhouse door and through each peep hole.
Charlotte Diamond and the Hug Bug Band
Sing along with one of BC’s best-loved children’s singers at this year’s Festival! For over 30 years, this multi-award winning musician has inspired children to sing, dance and care for one another.
Mokatek and the Missing Star
Guided by the Spirit of Sounds and Animals, Mokatek embarks on a journey to find the missing North Star. A great introduction to Indigenous languages and First Nations beliefs.
Parents are a Drag
Add some rainbow to your day at this fun and inclusive event which reminds young ones, their parents, caregivers and everyone in between that it’s never too early (or too late!) to get silly and dress-up!
A Simple Space
You’ll be blown away by Gravity & Other Myths’ breathtaking display of daring acrobatics and death-defying feats.
Spirit and Tradition
You’ll be mesmerized by this rich and visual feast of a show! An innovative, multi-media piece brought to life by the Dancers of Damelahamid, beautiful cinematography and LED glow-in-the-dark puppets.
David Bouchard: Métis - des histoires, des flûtes, et plus...
Finaliste de prix littéraires, auteur et conteur fabuleux, David Bouchard partage son propre héritage Métis en racontant des histoires fascinantes et en jouant de sa flûte.
The Human Radio
Don’t miss this fun, interactive and dynamic performance. Through body percussion and beatboxing, Rup demonstrates and teaches how the body is a musical instrument.
One of a Kind
One of a Kind is a series of stories performed by a talented group of emerging artists. Each shares a one-of-a-kind tale from their childhood, filled with truths, different cultural perspectives, challenges, laughs and adventures.
Jam Side Up (Côté confiture)
Flying bunnies, speeding fries and identical twins?! The Kif-Kif Sisters’ surprising blend of comedy and audience interaction is enough to make vegetables explode!
Fana Soro & Masabo
Feel the explosion of energy when Fana Soro and Masabo hit the stage! Come celebrate this beautiful and thrilling expression of West African history and culture.
The Red Ball Movement
You won’t need your seat for this moving extravaganza highlighting multiple performance styles. Dianna David’s one-of-a-kind blend of movement storytelling, dance & prop-manipulation will bring you to your feet.