VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL CHILDRENS FESTIVAL
May 27th to June 2nd, 2024
The Vancouver International Children’s Festival will return to Granville Island this spring to enchant and engage your child. Both school tickets and public tickets are on sale now!
Schedule
We have over 46 years of experience finding the best international performing artists and shows for children. Take a look at the super shows we’ve specially selected for this year’s Festival.
Tickets
Share a special moment with your kids and ignite your child’s playful joy at this year’s Festival! Enjoy spectacular shows from around the world for kids and families of all ages.
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.
Otosan
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.
Artists
Our 2024 children’s 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.
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
Testimonials
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Vancouver International Children’s Festival Announces 2024 Lineup
The 47th Annual Vancouver International Children’s Festival takes place May 27 – June 2 in person on Granville Island where world-class theatre, music, dance, circus, puppetry and storytelling performers come to entertain Metro Vancouver children and families.
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Opening Night
Join us for our Opening Night event! The evening begins with an Indigenous Welcome ceremony with Elder Statesman Xwechtaal Dennis Joseph of the Squamish Nation, an evening performance of Robot Song and complimentary refreshments afterwards.
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Squamish Ocean Canoe Family
In addition to paddling together, members of the Squamish Ocean Canoe Family are committed to sharing Skwxwú7mesh culture through traditional songs and dances. Squamish Ocean Canoe Family Cultural Sharing: Tuesday, May 28 at 11:30am in the Activity Village