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Public Disco Block Party: Granville Island 2026
Event Overview
Public Disco returns to Granville Island for its biggest summer opener yet with the Public Disco Block Party 2026, a free two-day outdoor electronic music festival celebrating the organization’s 10th anniversary season. Taking place at Lot 55 beneath the Granville Bridge, this all-ages Vancouver event transforms a waterfront urban space into one of the city’s largest outdoor underground electronic music experiences.
Presented by Olé Cocktail Co., the weekend features live DJs, disco, house, Latin club music, food trucks, licensed bars, family-friendly activities, go-go dancers, and the debut of the exclusive Public Disco 10-Year Merch Collection.
More than 10,000 attendees are expected across the two-day celebration, making it one of Vancouver’s largest free outdoor dance music events of the summer.
Date & Time
Friday, June 5, 2026
4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Saturday, June 6, 2026
2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location
Lot 55 – Granville Island
1494 Old Bridge Street
Vancouver, BC V6H 3S6
Located beneath the Granville Bridge on Granville Island.
Admission
Free Event
All ages welcome.
RSVP available through the official Public Disco website.
For event details and RSVP information, visit:
Public Disco Block Party Granville Island 2026
What to Expect at Public Disco Block Party 2026
Friday Night – Latin Dance Music Curated by Brendocha
Friday’s programming celebrates Latin club sounds including:
- Salsa
- Dembow
- Guaracha
- Latin electronic music
- Latin tech and club sounds
Friday Lineup
- La Niña Kiwi (Montreal)
- mCherry (Montreal)
- Binky
- Brendocha
- SI HAY PERREO
- DJ Asukha
- Salseo
Salsa Lessons & Performances
Salseo, a queer-focused dance collective, will offer salsa lessons during the evening.
Go-go dancers:
- Dalirious
- Kika
Saturday – Disco & House Curated by 2flowers
Saturday explores the roots and future of disco and house music through groove-driven sets and community-focused dance culture.
Saturday Lineup
- Abasi
- Afrooz
- 2flowers
- &Rea
- CostaBesta
- Space Cadet
Featured Performers
- Mx. Bukuru
- Afro Queer Boi
Food Trucks & Vendors
Food Vendors
Across the weekend, visitors can enjoy:
- Romero’s Artisan
- Los Elotes
- Mimi’s Focaccia
- Yo Bones BBQ
- Shameless Buns
- Chai Wagon
- Meet2Eat
- Nami Vietnamese
Licensed Bars
Fully licensed pop-up bars will be available onsite.
Public Disco Pop-Up Shop
Shop the exclusive:
- Public Disco 10-Year Merch Collection
- Limited-edition anniversary merchandise
- Collectible apparel and accessories
Family-Friendly Activities
Kids’ programming by Pattern Nation includes:
- Colouring station
- Face painting
- Sparkle station
- Family activities
- Interactive experiences
Venue & Accessibility
Accessibility Features
- Fully wheelchair accessible site
- Flat concrete event surface
- Accessible washrooms onsite
Venue Atmosphere
Set beneath the Granville Bridge, Lot 55 offers:
- Open-air dance floor
- Waterfront surroundings
- Urban industrial atmosphere
- Social gathering spaces
- Expanded event layout for 2026
Transportation & Parking
Public Transit
Granville Island is accessible via:
- Aquabus
- False Creek Ferries
- TransLink bus routes
- Cycling routes
- Downtown Vancouver walking access
Parking
Paid parking is available throughout Granville Island, though availability may be limited during peak hours.
Public transit, cycling, and walking are strongly recommended.
About Public Disco
Public Disco is a Vancouver-based nonprofit organization focused on transforming unconventional urban spaces into accessible community dance floors and cultural gathering spaces through music and public events.
Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, the organization continues to produce free and low-barrier music events that bring together diverse communities through electronic music and public culture.
Why You Should Attend
Public Disco Block Party: Granville Island 2026 offers one of Vancouver’s most exciting outdoor electronic music experiences with free admission, diverse music programming, community atmosphere, and waterfront summer vibes. From Latin club sounds and disco grooves to food trucks, family activities, and dance culture, this two-day celebration captures the energy of Vancouver’s creative and inclusive nightlife scene.
