Free First Friday Nights at the Vancouver Art Gallery – Monthly Admission-Free Evenings

📅 When: First Friday of Every Month
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Vancouver Art Gallery, 750 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC
🎟 Admission: FREE (advance booking recommended)

Enjoy Art for Free on the First Friday of Each Month!

Vancouver Art Gallery opens its doors to the public for free every first Friday evening of the month from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a long-time art enthusiast, this is your perfect chance to explore the Gallery’s renowned exhibitions without any admission fee.

Bring friends, family, or enjoy a solo visit — children and youth 18 and under are always free, making this an ideal cultural outing for all ages. Experience the vibrant creativity of local, national, and international artists in one of Canada’s most iconic art spaces.

Important Info:

• Reserve your free ticket in advance to guarantee entry: Book Tickets

• Walk-ins are accepted based on capacity; wait times may vary

• Limit of two tickets per group

• Cancel your ticket via email if you can't attend: customerservice@vanartgallery.bc.ca

FAQs:

• When are tickets released? Tickets for each month’s Free First Friday Night become available on the first Monday after the last event, unless it's a holiday.

• Do Gallery Members need tickets? Yes, due to capacity limits, even Gallery Members are encouraged to reserve tickets.

• Missed your slot? You’ll be admitted at the next available time based on space availability.

Plan ahead — tickets go fast, and capacity is limited due to safety regulations.

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