Festivibe 2026 - North Vancouver's multicultural family festival

Start: Saturday, September 19, 2026 12:00PM
End: Saturday, September 19, 2026 10:00PM

Overview 20+ cultural performances. Live music. Food from across Metro Vancouver. A full day where your heritage gets the stage it deserves Festivibe is North Vancouver's multicultural family festival — free, open to everyone, and built around a single idea: every culture deserves a stage. For the past three years, thousands of families have made the trip to The Shipyards for one of the most culturally rich days on the Metro Vancouver calendar. They come for the performances. They stay for everything else. In 2026, we are going bigger than ever. This is not a generic community event. Every performer, vendor, and activation at Festivibe was chosen with this specific community at heart. We want you to have a full day dedicated to celebrating YOU & your beautiful culture. WHAT TO EXPECT The main stage runs all day. Cultural performances span continents — dance, music, and movement rooted in living traditions brought by communities that have made the North Shore and Metro Vancouver home. You will see many cultures, all coming together for the day & sharing the same stage. That is the point. Between sets, enjoy a full market and food experience. Cuisines from across the region alongside Artisan vendors. Inside the venue, the Kids Zone runs its own programming with activities like face painting, bouncy castle, hands-on activities, and dedicated space for families with younger children. Some activations are included with free admission. Premium Kids Zone attractions are available for purchase. THE EXPERIENCE A full day of live cultural performances across multiple stages International food and beverage vendors representing the diversity of Metro Vancouver. A curated artisan and wellness market. A fully programmed Kids Zone with free and premium activations Community organizations, local businesses, and hands-on experiences throughout the grounds. Live Entertainment and programming from gates open through final set ABOUT THE VENUE The Shipyards in North Vancouver is one of the most distinctive event sites in Metro Vancouver — waterfront, heritage, steps from Lonsdale Quay and the SeaBus terminal. Festivibe has called it home since the beginning, and the space earns what happens inside it every year. Produced by VibeHouse. Supported by Kids Life Foundation. Kids Life Foundation has served children and families on the North Shore since 2022 — through year-round programming, Rise & Shine, and events that make this community feel like home. The Kids Zone at Festivibe is a direct fundraiser for that work.