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We’re also opening a full-day care facility (ages 3-5) at this location new school designed by Westside Montessori Academy is a registered non-profit society. Since 2008, we have been in operation in East Vancouver.

Welcome to the 46th Annual Vancouver International Children’s Festival

On behalf of the Vancouver International Children’s Festival team, l am proud to present our stunning program comprised of six days of outstanding in-person performances and three weeks of online performances. Our goal is to reach as many children, families and educators as possible by presenting shows both in-person and online.

In 2023, four international artists, three national artists and eleven local artists including the commission, One of a Kind and the world premiere of Division Infinity, will grace our stages. This year we are excited to bring you works from Australia such as the extraordinary acrobatic show A Simple Space by world-renowned Gravity & Other Myths, ZOOOM by Patch Theatre, the outstanding company who create work specifically for children and Child Nation by the talented independent artist Jessica Wilson. In addition to our Australian focus, we have the pleasure of presenting Compagnie Zolobe from Madagascar for their inaugural Canadian tour of Sakasaka. Our diverse performers will share their extraordinary stories through music, dance, theatre, storytelling, circus arts, film and puppetry.

In addition to the shows, join us for interactive arts activities and workshops that invite you to be creatively playful with each other and the amazing artists that join us.

Please come out and experience a magical day at the Festival!

Katharine Carol Artistic & Executive Director

A Message from the Mayor

On behalf of my colleagues on City Council and the citizens of Vancouver, I want to extend my warmest greetings to everyone attending the 2023 Vancouver International Children’s Festival.

The Vancouver International Children’s Festival began as a theatre festival for young audiences presenting international performances. The Festival is multidisciplinary presenting theatre, music, dance, circus, puppetry and storytelling and over the years has been an inspirational to major cities throughout Canada and abroad. This year, the festival programming is culturally diverse and representative of regional, national and international artists offered through a mix of in-person and online performances.

I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the organizers, volunteers and the artists. Best wishes from the entire City Council for a wonderful and successful event.

Sincerely,

Mayor Ken Sim

Ticket Prices

In-person Festival Passes

All performances are ticketed and require one of the following passes. Tickets include 1 performance and Activity Village wristband.

1 Show Day Pass* excludes the shows listed below

• Child/Senior $12.50 • Adult $22

Festival 4 Pack* excludes Variety Show and the shows listed below

4 tickets to 1 performance • 4 Pack $62

Tree*

• Child (ages 0–2) $5

• Adult/Senior $22

Tree, a world in itself*

• Child (Ages 4+) $12.50

• Adult/Senior $22

One of a Kind*

• All tickets $12.50

Pyjama Nights*

• All tickets $12.50

Variety Show*

• Child/Senior $23 • Adult $25

Online Show Ticket

• Household $24*

Multiple viewers can watch 1 Online performance. Your ticket includes access to 2 Online Arts Workshops. Closed Captioning is available.

* All ticket prices subject to services charges and GST. No refunds or exchanges.

Site Activities Only!

Activity Village wristbands are available for purchase on-site using cash or credit.

• $6 per day per person (includes GST and Service Charges)

Accessibility

We strive towards creating an environment where any person or group feels welcomed, respected, represented, supported and valued to meaningfully participate. Please visit ChildrensFestival.ca for more information about accessibility.

The Vancouver International Children’s Festival Society acknowledges that we create and work on the ancestral, traditional, stolen and unceded territories of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ speaking xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) and sə̓lílwəta (Tsleil-Watuth) people and the Sníchim speaking Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) people. We acknowledge the on-going genocides of Indigenous peoples by Canada, particularly the atrocities committed against children. We commit to work with the Indigenous Peoples of this land to raise the voices of Indigenous children through creativity and play.

How to purchase tickets Visit our Website

Both In-person and Online show tickets can be purchased online and in advance through our website - ChildrensFestival.ca

In-person show tickets are available to purchase on our website up until 2 hours before the show. Online show tickets are available for purchase on our website until 2pm on Sunday, June 4. Pick Your Show(s) & Buy Now:

Purchasing Tickets On Site

During the Festival: Visit our Box Office in the Activities area between The Nest and Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island.

Cash, Debit & Credit Cards accepted. Tickets are at the Box Office until 2 hours before the show and then at the venue door 1 hour before the show. Shows often sell out so we recommend purchasing your tickets in advance.

Parking

Granville Island is readily accessible by public transit, car, ferry, bike or on foot. Parking is limited on Granville Island so consider an alternative method of transportation. Please visit ChildrensFestival.ca for off-site parking ideas and tips when planning your day.

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