Festivals in Vancouver

Chinese New Year
Traditional 15-day celebration of food, family, gods and ancestors. Parade, live music, storytelling, and fortune analysis.

Hyack Easter Antique Car Parade
This popular parade, in New Westminster, features over 120 antique cars.

Kerrisdale Carnival Days
This annual spring festival is one of the Lower Mainland's largest free admission family events, including the "Biggest Little Community Parade in Vancouver" on Saturday morning.

New Music West Festival
International music festival and conference including club crawls, seminars, workshops, and industry forums. Robson Square Conference Centre and various venues

Vancouver Jewish Film Festival
Pacific Cinematheque and Norman Rothstein Theatre.

Hyack Festival, New Westminster
This popular festival includes fireworks, family day, May Day celebrations, an anvil salute, an antique fair, and a parade.

Vancouver's International Children's Festival
This family festival held at Vanier Park features theatre, music, dance and puppetry from around the world.

Canada Day Celebrations
Attend the largest Canada Day celebration west of Ottawa. The event will be packed with a full day of non-stop live entertainment and activities for the whole family. International Jazz Festival Some of the biggest names in jazz take the stage at 25 venues in the Vancouver area. In addition, a free, two-day New Orleans-style street festival is held in historic Gastown.

Vancouver Folk Music Festival
Music from local and international folk singers, songwriters, musicians, and storytellers. Daytime and evening performances and special children's programs.