SCHEDULE / PERFORMANCES

Our 2023 Festival will feature dazzling performances 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. Discover our weekday and weekend performance times & schedule. View our event calendar.

• All
• Calendar
• Access Types 
  1. ASL Interpreter 
  2. Closed Captioning 
  3. DHH 
  4. Hearing Assistance 
  5. Neurodiverse 
  6. Relaxed Performance 
  7. Wheel Chair Accessible 
• Ages 
  1. 0–2 Years 
  2. 3–5 Years 
  3. 5–8 Years 
  4. 8–12 Years 
  5. Ages 7 and up 
  6. All Ages 
  7. Babes in arms 
• Formats 
  1. In person 
  2. Online 
• Genres 
  1. Circus 
  2. Clown 
  3. Dance 
  4. Drag 
  5. IBPOC 
  6. Music 
  7. Online Interactive Journey 
  8. Puppetry 
  9. QT+ 
  10. Storytelling 
  11. Theatre 
• Grades 
  1. Grades 1–3
  2. Grades 2 and up 
  3. Grades 3–4
  4. Grades 4–7
  5. Grades K‑12
  6. Pre‑K
• Languages 
  1. Bilingual 
  2. English 
  3. French 

1. Bienvenue Chez Missy D! 

   Missy D est une artiste hip-hop, rap et soul qui fait de sa musique une forme de thérapie pour exprimer tous ses sentiments, partager un message et se connecter avec son public. C’est une fusion des sons de son enfance allant des mélodies françaises, aux légendes du r&b, du rap, de la soul, du jazz, du rock et du hip hop. 

   Ages: All Ages (Grades: 1 and up) 
   Watch in person 
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2. A Simple Space 

   You’ll flip, fly and fall in love with this exciting, jaw-dropping show where seven acrobats push their physical limits to the extreme. A breathtaking display of fear-less acrobatics and death-defying feats, A Simple Space will blow you away. 

   Ages: Ages 7 and up (Grades: 1 and up) 
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3. Magnetic North 

   Magnetic North is an interactive, live looping, fun and high-energy show that will bring you to your feet. Using sound samples of BC endangered environments and animals, take a journey through sonic ecosystems. 

   Ages: All Ages (Grades: K‑7)
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4. Zooom 

   Inspired by Harold and The Purple Crayon, ZOOOM uses original music, lasers and projections, to take the audience on an immersive shared journey. Kids (and parents) will love this playful, interactive show where light is used to solve problems and build worlds. 

   Ages: Ages 3–10 (Grades: Pre K — 4) 
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5. Sakasaka 

   Expect the unexpected as this clown trio takes you on many adventures including a Thriller dance homage, a trip on the Titanic and open-heart surgery! Sakasaka, which means thirsty in Malagasy, is a word-less, physical comedy with live music and sound effects. 

   Ages: All Ages (Grades: K‑12)
   Watch in person 
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6. Small but mighty — Ginalina and Friends 

   Take a wonderful multilingual musical journey themed on the value of every child and the small but mighty roles we play every day. Sing, dance, and be part of the musical wonders of Accordion, Guitar, Ukulele, Percussion, Erhu, and Zither, alongside Ginalina with Friends and Guests from the Vancouver Chinese Music Ensemble. 

   Ages: Ages 0–9 (Grades: Pre‑3)
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7. The Wild Moccasin Dancers ft. Mz Shellz 

   The Wild Moccasin Dancers featuring award winning female hip hop artist, Mz Shellz are a collective of artists showcasing the contemporary fusion of pow wow drumming, dancing and hip hop. Get ready to be inspired by the regalia, songs, dances and stories! 

   Ages: All Ages (Grades: K‑12)
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8. 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. 

   Ages: Ages 0–8 (Grades: Pre‑3)
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9. Oopsie! 

   Candice Roberts performs this fun and clever story about growth mindset and the creative process through a seamless weaving of shadow puppetry, original music, tap dance and physical comedy in this fun short film. 

   Ages: All Ages (Grades: K‑7)
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10. Child Nation 

    Child Nation is a collection of interactive guides where kids turn their classrooms into a unique arts experience. With full control of an internet-connected device they follow a series of prompts to physically explore, discover, create and, most importantly, to play! 

    Ages: Grades: 1 and up 
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