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.

  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) 
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  2. A Simple Space  8 acrobatic performers standing next to each other, with one of them balancing upside down on another performer's head.

    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  3 smiling faces of performers for the show 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)
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  6. Small but mighty — Ginalina and Friends  Image of Ginalina wearing a red hat smiling and looking up while holding a guitar in front of a river in the forest

    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  Will and Seeks standing beside each other holding a guitar.

    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 pointing to a set of instructions.

    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  a child in a yellow rain coat and boots, standing in front of a yellow wall which has Child Nation written on it.

    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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