This annual exhibition makes exhibiting on a global scale a more reachable goal for international artists! Each year the Federation encourages artists to submit work on a thin 8" x […]
Can you spot a fake? Get your ticket to the Vancouver premiere of The Credeaux Canvas and find out! Our mission is to entertain even the most skeptical theatregoers! Set […]
Penguins Peaches and Izzy are the Zoo’s main attraction: two male penguins who put on daily shows to visitors’ delight. But when other penguin couples lay eggs and go on […]
Starry nights, food fights, and cabin competitions – just a few of the staples of a great week at camp! Will our campers have the greatest summer of their teenage […]
The Granville Island secure bike lock-up is on the road again from May 18th to September 30th! Located on Old Bridge Street, right behind the brewery, roll your bike (e-bike, […]
Come explore the inner workings of a concrete plant on Granville Island! There will be a live band, face painting, a giant sand box, and much more. We will also be sharing information and answering questions about what Heidelberg Materials is doing to be a sustainable company, not only here in Vancouver, but throughout North […]
Head down to Granville Island for the Vancouver International Children’s Festival May 27 to June 2 and enjoy spectacular performances from around the globe for kids and families of all […]
Experience the captivating work of Iranian-Canadian artist Negar Jazbi at the Circle Craft Store on Granville Island, June 1-2. Specializing in fashion accessories, Negar combines craftsmanship, design, and technology to […]
QUEER ARTS FESTIVAL 2024 is welcoming summer with Varied Editions, a group exhibition now running at Malaspina Printers that showcases the diversity and queerness of the printmaking community. Varied Editions […]
Lights Up Theatre Schools students aged 4 to 16 perform their end of year shows on Granville Island for parents and friends. 9 schools perform 'The Future is NOW' written […]
Boat for Hope benefitting Variety – the Children’s Charity of BC, is a fun-filled water expedition where children with disabilities and complex health care needs live out their favourite pirate […]
Les Grande Dames is an assemblage of figures depicting women as distinct entities. Artist Debra Sloan's objective has been to add her visual voice to those who have been and […]
Come by Arts Umbrella on June 8 to explore all the creative programs we have to offer for the upcoming year. We will have in-house experts at the ready to help you learn more about Art & Design, Theatre, Music & Film, and Dance. And to top it off, we will be able to register […]
Public Disco kicks off their 2024 Summer Series on Granville Island with a free, all ages block party! The event features DJs playing feel good dance music, food trucks, a […]
Come see some of the funniest performers from around Vancouver bring Cards Against Humanity to life! Using the hit party game as inspiration, the comedians will create twisted and hilarious […]
Bring your dad to The Improv Centre on Father’s Day for a special afternoon that’s all about him! Treat him to a brew on our waterfront patio, and then sit […]
Meet the photographers and artists of 100 for the Ocean at Waterfront Theatre on June 23rd. Paul Nicklen and Cristina Mittermeier will lead a discussion on conservation and storytelling, highlighting […]
The 39th edition of the Vancouver International Jazz Festival offers a balance of free and ticketed performances from June 21 to June 30, 2024. Granville Island will be the hub […]
Join the Vancouver Latin American Cultural Centre (VLACC) for an enchanting journey across Latin America through the voices and rhythms of CANTO VIVO, their community choir. Savour early twentieth-century Buenos […]
Canada Day, July 1st, is one of the busiest (and most fun!) days of the year on Granville Island! It falls on Monday this year. Many of our tenants host a variety of celebrations, promotions and family-friendly activities, a full summary of all events happening listed below. Ferry Ballet - False Creek Ferries | 8am-9:30am False […]
Celebrating its 14th year, the Indian Summer Festival in Vancouver, running from July 4-14, 2024, promises an extraordinary exploration of arts and culture under this year’s evocative theme, PARADOX. This […]
Have you ever thought you could write a movie better than the actual writer could? Get your chance with Summer Blockbuster! In this show, our improvisers recreate some of your […]
This is our annual exhibition dedicated to abstract and semi-abstract art. In a visual explosion of colour, texture, lines and layers, artists explore the abstract realm with dynamic compositions.
Experience collaborative relief print for a two- day Workshop led by artists Ryan O’Malley and Cassie Normandy White at New Leaf Editions. Dates: July 13 – 14, 2024 Time: 9:30 […]
In partnership with CMHC Granville Island, New Works is thrilled to announce the return of All Over the Map, a vibrant series of free outdoor dance performances on Granville Island. […]
Vancouver Community Gamelan in association with Vancouver Independent Music Centre Society (VIM) and Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia, presents: Show on Earth: Wallace Line and Deep Time An intercultural shadowplay, featuring Ali and Alfred Russel Wallace's Journey into Deep Time. Inspired by Balinese wayang (shadow puppetry). Based on a true story. Gamelan gendèr […]
The CCBC is proud to host an immersive VR viewing of Dance:Craft, our collaboration with Joe Ink about craft materiality and dance. The event will occur on July 27&28 at […]
CMHC-Granville Island would like to acknowledge that we are located on the traditional territory of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) First Nations.
