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VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL CHILDRENS FESTIVAL

May 26th to June 1st, 2025

Mark your calendar! The Vancouver International Children’s Festival will return this spring to delight, exchange and engage children of all ages. School tickets and Public tickets are now on sale! 

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Schedule

We have over 47 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.

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Ignite your child’s playful joy and create unforgettable memories with your kids at this year’s Festival! Discover spectacular shows from around the world the whole family will enjoy! Come play with us!

Festival
4‑Pack

Good things come in fours! Save big with a Festival 4‑Pack! Pricing from $62 plus service fee and GST includes 4 tickets to 1 show & 4 activity village wristbands. 

Artists

Our 2025 children’s Festival will feature dazzling shows 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. 

Image of circus performers from the Won’Ma Africa group throwing one member in the air. Join us on May 31st-June 5th for this thrilling performance.
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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

1,003 adopt a class students
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20,000 audience members
47 years in business

Testimonials

I love the atmosphere — the Activity Village is great and all the families pouring out of various shows with big smiles, excited to talk about their theatre experience. It’s just the best. My children and I look forward to it every year.

Festival Attendee 

No matter what ages your children are, there’s something for your family at the Vancouver International Children’s Festival.

VancouverMom 

It fits Vancouver’s spring as naturally as the tulips, the daffodils and the cherry trees and it would be hard to imagine the city without it. 

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