Gastown Sunday Set 2025 – A Car-Free Summer Series in the Heart of Vancouver

📍 Location: Water Street, Gastown (from Richards to Columbia), Vancouver, BC
📅 Dates: Every Sunday from June 15 to August 31, 2025
🕒 Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (some signature events run 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
🎟 Admission: Free and open to all ages
🔗 Official Event Website

Experience the New Sunday Ritual in Gastown

From June 15 to August 31, 2025, Vancouver’s historic Gastown transforms into a vibrant, car-free playground every Sunday. The Gastown Sunday Set is a weekly celebration of music, food, art, shopping, and open streets – curated to showcase the neighbourhood’s unique charm through rotating creative themes and interactive experiences.

Each week, Water Street becomes a stage, dance floor, gallery, and patio – open from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM – featuring DJs, art installations, street vendors, cultural showcases, and surprise pop-ups. It’s family-friendly, totally free, and designed for spontaneous exploration.

What to Expect Every Sunday

• 🎶 Live Music & DJs

• 🎨 Art installations & performances

• 🛍️ Markets & local shopping

• 🍽️ Pop-up patios & Gastown’s best dining

• 🧩 Games, surprises, and immersive street experiences

• 🚫 Car-free zone on Water Street (Richards to Columbia)

Signature Sunday Takeovers

☕ Coffee & DJs: Morning Soundscapes

Dates: June 15 · July 27 · August 31 | 11 AM – 4 PM
Curated by Public Disco and featuring local artists from TableTutors and bside.radio, expect soulful blends of jazz, funk, house, disco, and more. It's brunch hour with a beat.

🌸 Flower Power: Urban Botanical Pop-Up

Dates: June 29 · July 20 · August 17 | 11 AM – 4 PM
Explore vibrant flower stalls and seasonal bouquets as Water Street becomes a fresh, floral promenade.

🎨 Street Art Battles: Live & Unfiltered

Dates: June 22 · July 13 · August 3 | 11 AM – 4 PM
Witness artists in action with live painting, street performances, and creative competitions throughout Gastown.

🌞 Slow Sundays: Unplug & Unwind

Dates: July 6 · August 10 · August 24 | 10 AM – 6 PM
No schedule. No agenda. Just open streets and time to relax, connect, and roam freely.

Getting to Gastown Sunday Set

Enjoy eco-friendly and convenient ways to reach the event each week:

• 🚗 Free Parking: Park up to 3 hours free at EasyPark (151 W Cordova St) with proof of purchase

• 🚇 Free Transit: Show this event listing at participating businesses to access free transit options

• 🚲 Bike Valet: Complimentary bike parking at 200 Abbott Street (10 AM – 7 PM)

• 🛴 Lime E-Scooter Discount: Sign up for the e-blast for weekly ride discounts

Cordova Street will also operate as a temporary two-way street (from Gore Ave to Richards St) throughout the summer to improve accessibility.

Why Gastown Sunday Set Matters

The Gastown Sunday Set is part of the City of Vancouver’s Public Spaces Plan, aimed at testing a pedestrian-first street model in historic Gastown. These weekly events not only energize the neighbourhood but also inform future investments in public spaces.

This is more than just an event—it’s a celebration of community, creativity, and culture, designed to support local businesses, artists, and the people who bring Gastown to life.

🔗 Plan your visit and view the weekly setlists at gastown.org/sundayset
🔗 Discover more local events in Vancouver at Vancouver Page – Discover Local Events