Solstice 2020
Vancouver, BC, CanadaWhen everything changed in the blink of an eye, Secret Lantern Society artists stayed home and developed a series of workshop videos to help you create lanterns, headdresses, and sun-coloured […]
When everything changed in the blink of an eye, Secret Lantern Society artists stayed home and developed a series of workshop videos to help you create lanterns, headdresses, and sun-coloured […]
With this work, Vanessa Goodman and Caroline Shaw offer many pleasures, but two are of special note. Firstly, there is the chance to see a visual and sonic album emerge before one’s eyes: what these two artists make will live on, and this live-streamed genesis is, among other things, a powerful display of the creative […]
Coastal Jazz and Blues Society announces Winter Jazz, the annual free celebration at Performance Works on Granville Island, presented with the support of CMHC Granville Island. This year’s edition takes place February 19, 20, and 21, as live-streamed, online performances. In the tradition of Winter Jazz festivals past, events will be available free of charge. […]
The TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival returns June 25th-July 4th with three stages on Granville Island: Ocean Artworks will have two 60-minute concerts each day from June 25-July 4th, at 12pm and 1:30pm Performance Works will have two shows a day at 2:30pm and 8pm Towers in the Public Market Courtyard and Island Plaza will […]
In partnership with CMHC Granville Island, New Works presents Summer Dance and Music: a live outdoor performance event at Ron Basford Park. Sunday August 22nd, stop by the outdoor stage […]
We dedicate this years festival To Victor, With Love The Vancouver International Flamenco Festival’s 31st edition proudly announces its 2021 lineup of local and national flamenco artists September 4 – […]
For the third consecutive year, Latincouver will celebrate Latin American Heritage Month in BC, and we are excited to say that Granville Island will be playing host to many events […]
The Winter Solstice Lantern Festival is now in its 28th year and celebrates Vancouver’s diverse multicultural heritage, bringing together people from neighbourhoods around Vancouver. This year’s festival will consist of virtual, live-stream, and in-person events. Video and Live-stream Festival Components Throughout December lantern making and other instructional videos will be available on the Secret Lantern […]
Featuring Vancouver’s premier drag talent together in one place, Drag at The Improv will be a night you won’t want to miss! From a dynamic duo that gives you music video realness and matching choreo, to non binary stardom that puts the ‘excel’ in excellence, with a drag TV star shaping the future of modern […]
After a two year hiatus our buskers have returned! Granville Island Buskers can be found performing throughout the day at 5 locations. From amplified performances to acoustic music to performance art and circle acts, these talented performers come to Granville Island from all over the world. Granville Island buskers are juried, auditioned and licenced, and […]
Each year the Vancouver Writers Fest hosts a whisky tasting event called Whisky & Words—previously A Dram Come True. Please join us at the 2022 Whisky & Words in support of the Vancouver Writers Fest’s youth education outreach programs. Enjoy unlimited drams of whisky from distilleries around the world, including Scotland, Canada, and Japan, as […]
The Vancouver Youth Fiddle Summit is an opportunity for advancing young fiddle ensembles in Western Canada to make and perform great music together. Young musicians from Calgary, Whitehorse, and Vancouver Island will be joining Vancouver's very own North Shore Celtic Ensemble for a musical gathering that will culminate with a public performance at Performance Works […]
This May, Granville Island Brewing turns 38! To commemorate the landmark anniversary, one of Canada’s original microbreweries will be hosting an unforgettable free birthday party featuring samples from local food trucks, award winning brews, games, and arts and live entertainment suitable for the whole family. The line-up includes pop-up performances by Teon Gibbs & Clear […]
This spring, the Youth Singers of Calgary will tour western Canada with a completely immersive, happiness-generating, musical experience. It is about embracing singing & dance to find joy & celebrate all that we have. It is about exploring the things that make us smile. It is about singing and dancing like everyone is watching! Youth […]
Ignite your child’s playful joy at the Vancouver International Children’s Festival! Enjoy spectacular shows from around the world for kids and families of all ages from May 31 to June 12. The 2022 Festival will offer a mix of In-person on Granville Island and Online performances featuring circus arts, puppetry, theatre, dance, music and lots […]
The Performance Works Series features an eclectic mix of nine ticketed 7:30pm performances. Tickets are priced between $37 and $45, including service charges. One of the exciting things about our Performance Works lineup this year are our double bill shows, of which there are four to choose from. There is something for everyone at Performance […]
The 2022 TD International Jazz Festival is thrilled to be offering many ticketed and free events at Ocean Artworks Pavilion this year. These shows will cover a wide variety of genres, and will include late night DJs. The festival is working in collaboration with Full Circle: First Nations Performance to bring many wonderful Indigenous acts […]
Every day is Culture Day on Granville Island! As a premier destination for arts and cultural activities year round, Granville Island looks forward to hosting a number of Culture Days activities this fall. The kick-off day September 24 will feature All Over the Map - a presentation of free dance performances, Vancity Roots and Culture, […]
Experience the vibrant flamenco arts outdoors on Granville Island. Flamenco Rosario presents Jhoely Triana with Peter Mole (guitar) and Maria Avila (cante) in a series of short pop-up performances of live flamenco dance and music. There will be three 20 minute performances popping up between noon and 2pm. As an extra treat, Jhoely will briefly […]
For the fourth consecutive year, Latincouver will celebrate Latin American Heritage Month in BC, by bringing a series of interactive events that include a combination of artists performances, art exhibitions, online workshops, forums, Video mapping and events to commemorate the rich and fascinating Latin American heritage and its influence in BC and Canada. Latin American […]
The Secret Lantern Society presents the 29th annual Winter Solstice Celebration! Celebrate the darkest night and the turning of the year with the Vancouver Morris Men on a sweet little lantern walk. Bring your lanterns to the front of the False Creek Community Centre and follow the big sun lantern to a mystery location! Performances […]
The Turkish-Canadian Society (TCS) is proud to present the annual concert of the Turkish Choir Ensemble Vancouver, celebrating 100 years of the Turkish Republic. Our concert will consist of Turkish Folk Music and Turkish Classical Music. We have revised the program after the massive earthquake in Türkiye and Syria on February 6th. A portion of […]
The North Shore Celtic Ensemble is a dynamic community of young musicians from North Vancouver, Canada. The Ensemble brings raw energy and a whole new style to the Vancouver music scene. What started as Celtic is now a spirited no-boundaries exploration of music that inspires all those who participate. This ensemble, comprised of musicians from […]
Celebrate the mesmerizing sounds of Carnatic music with an evening of intercultural collaboration at the Waterfront Theatre. The concert will take place on May 5, 2023, and feature the renowned Carnatic flautist Raman Kalyan, along with The Offering, multi-talented ensemble led by Curtis Andrews and featuring Shruti Ramani, Jared Burrows and Robin Layne.
Caravan World Rhythms presents, in collaboration with Gamelan Gita Asmara, presents two days of shimmering and mesmerizing music and dance from Bali and beyond! The evening will be co-directed by Balinese artist-in-residence Putu Swaryandana, and joined by acclaimed Balinese dancer Shoko Yamamuro. Music groups “Only a Visitor” and Zhambai Trio will open the show each […]
Deep within the darkest forest, a coven of witches has discovered there's more to life than broomsticks and bats. There are profiteroles, lemon tarts, pain au chocolat, and blanc mange! Yes, the witches are baking!
On the Rise, presented by Jade Music Festival and CMHC-Granville Island, is a free pop-up music concert in the Public Market Courtyard. Come on out on May 20 for an afternoon of music featuring local singer-songwriter Van Lefan; DJ Chip$ and her creative mix of Chinese-language music; and multilingual musicians Sophie Yung and Iris Lee. […]
Enjoy spectacular performances from around the globe for kids and families of all ages at the Vancouver International Children’s Festival. The 2023 Festival will offer a mix of in-person (on Granville Island) and Online Performances featuring circus arts, puppetry, theatre, dance, music and lots of arts activities created just for children.
The Vancouver Men's Chorus presents our new "Sizzlin' Summer" concerts! Join us at the Performance Works theatre on Granville Island for hot hits and summer vibes that will transport you to the pool parties, backyard BBQs, and lazy beach days we’ve all been dreaming of. The VMC has curated the perfect soundtrack for all of […]
Experience an unforgettable evening at “Summer Solstice Celebration with Logan Staats,” where Indigenous art and culture come to life. This captivating event features a diverse mix of ceremony, storytelling, dance, music, fashion, and more. Be moved by headliner Logan Staats’ soulful melodies and amazed by the talent of ILA. Discover the powerful connections that unite […]
The Blind Pig Festival has created a magical space for artists to share their music with the public. With over 80 days of music on Granville Island – bringing a constant stream of ever-changing live entertainment accompanied by libations & laughter. Blind Pig Festival is dedicated to supporting live music and emerging artists.
Coastal Jazz returns to Granville Island this summer! As one of Canada's premier jazz festivals, this year's event promises to be an extraordinary experience for both seasoned jazz aficionados and newcomers alike. Spanning multiple venues across the city, the festival offers an extensive lineup of internationally acclaimed artists, emerging talents, and local jazz legends. There […]
Join us for an extraordinary journey into the realms of inter/dependence at the 13th Annual Indian Summer Festival, set to take place from July 6-16th in Vancouver. Prepare to immerse yourself in a distilled, powerful lineup of ten unforgettable events that will challenge the very notion of individual autonomy. Granville Island Events: Opening Party: Inter/dependence […]
New Works proudly presents All Over the Map, a free series of outdoor dance and music performances which will take place on Granville Island this summer! In partnership with CMHC Granville Island, New Works brings this annual series back to Granville Island for another summer of rich, joyful movement and sound. This year, they will […]
Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical JR., based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical. It's a "big bright beautiful world" as everyone's favorite ogre, Shrek, leads a cast of fairy tale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance. Students from […]
Place is a solo trilogy of cities, interpreted by Rosanna Terracciano, with choreography by Myriam Allard (Montréal), Juan Carlos Lérida (Barcelona) and Terracciano: CALGARY: a ghost story of love and hate; NAPOLI: a folk dance of language and seed; and SEVILLA: a lullaby to another life.
This 90-minute show features 11 dynamic performers from Vancouver, Cuba, and Mexico. Featuring traditional flamenco and Spanish Latin songs performed in a Cuban style with a Flamenco touch.
Expect the unexpected as intriguing and exhilarating dances pop up in unusual spaces across Granville Island. In celebration of New Works 30th Anniversary, Pop Up Dances will feature 30 performances over the two days involving more than 30 artists! Pop Up Dances are site-specific performances that celebrate dance in all its forms. From Indigenous Hoop […]
A showcase of some of BC’s most acclaimed Flamenco artists including Flamenco Rosario as part of the Vancouver International Flamenco Festival. We are pleased to present the work of Vancouver & Victoria-based Flamenco dance and music artists including Calle Verde, Liat Har Lev, Los Mozaicos, Peter Mole and Friends, Linda Hayes, Jhoely Triana, Kara Wiebe, […]
With this explosive and visceral show, La Otra Orilla (Montreal) wipes the slate clean and returns to its roots, to the foundations of the art of flamenco. RITE is the perfect balance of body, voice, guitar, and percussion—four artists at the height of their craft in complete harmony: Myriam Allard, Hedi Graja, Caroline Planté and […]
Introducing AMOR RENATUS (Rebirth of Love), new album release concert tour from the acclaimed cellist and composer, Ian Maksin, who has been known for his unique way of pushing the boundaries of cello and contemporary music. This concert features a collection of original instrumental compositions for cello, powerfully augmented into virtual orchestra through the use […]