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FESTIVALS


Taylor Mania at The Roxy

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As Taylor Swift wraps up her tour, The Roxy is throwing the ultimate dance party for three nights starting Friday, December 6th to December 8th!

 Enjoy the night filled with giveaways, epic surprises, and a dance floor filled with confetti.

​They’ll be pulling all the stops for this party and playing all the fan favourites, even the 10 Minute Version of All Too Well. Dress in your favourite TSwift Era or mix it up as you’d like, and dance the night away with hundreds of fellow Swifties!

Location: The Roxy, 932 Granville St, Vancouver
Price: $17
Time: 7pm - 10pm
Get your tickets now!

Vancouver Christmas Market

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At the Vancouver Christmas Market, holiday cheer is around every corner. Enjoy gourmet food, authentic German drinks, and festive sweets that keep your heart warm and belly full.

The Market has something for everyone – from family Carousel rides to treasured moments amongst friends; our holiday festivities are yours to enjoy.

Opening hours start from November 13 to December 24, 2024, at Jack Poole Plaza.

Location: Jack Poole Plaza
November 13 – November 30
  • Monday – Thursday: 4pm to 9:30pm
  • Friday – Saturday: 11am to 10pm
  • Sunday: 11am to 9:30pm

December 1 – December 19
  • Monday – Thursday: 11:30am to 9:30pm
  • Friday – Saturday: 11am to 11pm
  • Sunday: 11am to 9:30pm

December 20 – December 24
  • Dec 20: 11am to 11pm
  • Dec 21: 10am to 11pm
  • Dec 22 & 23: 10am to 10pm
  • Dec 24: 10am to 6pm​
Find More Details Here

Fleurs de Villes NOËL

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Join us for the 6th annual Fleurs de Villes NOËL floral trail – our self-guided tour throughout Downtown Vancouver and Robson Street in celebration of the holiday season.

New this year, our festive floral installations will be inspired by beloved holiday songs – the iconic tunes we hear during this magical time of year that celebrate the spirit of the season and evoke cherished memories. Vancouver's talented floral artists will bring these songs to life through stunning floral art, including our famous floral mannequins.

Date: December 6th - 15th
Location: Various locations in Downtown Waterfront  
Contact: [email protected]
Find More Details Here

The Vancouver International Children’s Festival

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The longest-running professional performing arts festival for young audiences and the first of its kind in North America and Europe, the Vancouver International Children’s Festival presents the world’s finest music, theatre, dance, puppetry, acrobatics and storytelling, as well as creative arts activities for the entire family. Families come from near and far to experience this extraordinary annual arts festival created specifically for children and families. We are dedicated to providing creative, diverse programming that engages and delights our young audience. Learn more about the family Festival from our 2023 Impact Report and our Strategic Plan.

Dates: Please join us next year for our Festival in 2025. 
Phone: 604-708-5655
Email: 
[email protected]
Cost: $13.5 - $60

Locations: Granville Island
Vancouver International Children's Festival

VIMFF Summer Fest

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The VIMFF seeks to connect the global outdoor community with international filmmakers, creators, and speakers, while promoting film-making and education. It offers mountain film screenings, live multimedia presentations, photography exhibitions, workshops, seminars & other special events that inspire, inform, and educate the public.

Festival Details:
  • Various in-person screenings in Vancouver and North Vancouver
  • Online shows available for the duration of the festival
  • Each screening presents a collection of short films 
  • Features film-makers from around the world
  • Live presentations from outdoor enthusiasts and speakers

Dates and time: 2025 times TBD
Cost: Free
Learn More Here

Canada Pride

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A diverse destination, it’s no surprise that Vancouver is home to one of Canada’s largest pride celebrations. Culminating in the Pride Parade on the Sunday of the August long weekend each  year, the Vancouver Pride Festival actually includes more than 20 official events that bring together the  LGBTQ community as well their friends, allies, and supporters.

Dates: Pride 2024 is over, check back next year
Locations: Various locations around Vancouver
Cost: Most events are free to attend
Canada Pride
Vancouver Pride

There are lots more events on our Arts & Culture page and Music & Movies page. Click below and check it out!
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