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VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL CHILDRENS FESTIVAL

May 26th to June 1st, 2025

Thank you to everyone who came down and enjoyed the 2024 Festival. And thank you to all of our amazing artists, crew, volunteers, sponsors & supporters. We couldn’t have done it without you! Please join us next year for our Festival in 2025. 

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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.

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! 

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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. 

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.

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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 think everyone came out of the theatre with much to think about. For most in my class this was the first time they had ever seen live theatre. It is so much better than a movie. Thank you so much.

G Canning, Educator 

We loved the performance!!! It was well structured, energetic, informative, interactive and so joyful.

Festival Participant 

I absolutely LOVE this event! I like the variety of activities, the music, the roving artists, the general atmosphere, everything! I also love the shows — the variety of options is fantastic. Now I tell all my friends they have to go too!

Parent and Festival Goer 
  • Join Our Team

    Join our Team!! Interested in joining a great organization? We’re looking to hire a Volunteer Coordinator. This is an exciting opportunity to make an important contribution to BC’s premier cultural event for families, Educators and children.

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    Come see the 2 fabulous events we are presenting in collaboration with the Vancouver Writer’s Fest this October!

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  • Trivia Night

    It’s back! Join us for an exciting evening of good times, fun and trivia! Grab a team of 4 together and join us for our Trivia Night Fundraising Event on Saturday, Oct. 26th, to raise funds for our Adopt a Class Program.

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Thank You To Our Sponsors