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May 25 — May 31, 2026
Creatively Playful
Norman Armour was a passionate and visionary leader who shaped the arts community in Vancouver building connections between artists, presenters and arts organizations worldwide. The Vancouver International Children’s Festival Society was incredibly fortunate to work with him over the past 10 years.
Just as wolves travel in packs and work together to flourish in life, our group runs with one heart and one mind. Teaching our children the songs, dances, and stories will keep our traditions alive for generations to come. Come see us perform traditional Salish song and dance at this year’s Festival.
Flying bunnies, speeding French fries and identical twins?! This show has it all and then some! The Kif-Kif Sisters’ surprising blend of comedy and audience interaction is enough to make vegetables explode! Get ready to howl with laughter at The Kif-Kif Sisters’ out-of-this-word antics.
Powwow and hoop dance are beautiful expressions of Indigenous Peoples’ rich history and culture. Nimihitowin! will mesmerize audiences with dramatic dancing, spectacular regalia and the subtle beauty of flute songs.
BMX, basketball, breakdancing, MC-ing, acrobatics and drumming take center stage at this super-charged urban circus. A spectacular fusion of artistry with energetic street culture.
Rooted in African oral tradition, Yassama and the Beaded Calabash is the story of a young girl who, with the help of the old Baobab tree, saves her village from drought and delivers a powerful lesson about the importance of respecting and honouring Mother Earth.
Home First Time? Page 7 First Time? Go to show description Photo by Tilly Nelson Considering a field trip to the Vancouver International Children’s Festival? Not sure where to start or what to expect? We’ve put together a handy video with school field trip highlights…
Learn moreLes Soeurs Kif-Kif cheminent dans la comédie et le théâtre de rue et offrent un mélange d’humour inattendu, de coopération avec le public, et de bonheur à faire exploser les légumes ! Préparez-vous à mourir de rire avec l’humour tendre et pétillant des soeurs Kif-Kif.
Little Shizu hides in her Otosan’s suitcase and secretly travels to a dangerous destination…The North. Facing snowy owls, white wolves and grizzly bears in the most remote of locations, Otosan and Shizu must learn to tackle challenges together.
