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UBC PIT Official Holi Vancouver 2026 – Play Holi Festival of Colors
Event Overview
UBC PIT Official Holi Vancouver 2026 – Let’s Play Holi: Festival of Colors brings a vibrant Bollywood-inspired Holi celebration to Vancouver this spring. Presented by Event Collective by DROKTR and curated by UBC x SFU Bollywood communities, this high-energy event is part of one of Canada’s largest Holi party tours.
Taking place at the iconic UBC Pit, the festival blends Bollywood music, global dance beats, colourful powder celebrations, and immersive festival production to create an unforgettable nightlife experience. Guests are invited to wear white and celebrate Holi with neon colours, DJs, music, and festival-style visuals.
Date & Time
Friday, March 6, 2026
Additional Vancouver tour dates:
March 14, 2026
March 28, 2026
April 4, 2026
Location
The Pit Pub at UBC
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC
The Pit is a popular campus venue known for hosting student events, concerts, and nightlife experiences.
What to Expect
Neon Holi Colour Celebration
Guests are encouraged to wear white and celebrate Holi by throwing neon colours throughout the event, creating a vibrant festival atmosphere.
Bollywood & Global Music
Dance to high-energy DJ sets featuring:
- Bollywood hits
- Global party edits
- Festival dance tracks
Featuring performances by YVR DJs including DROKTR and MANCINO.
Festival-Style Production
Experience immersive party production including:
- Professional sound and lighting systems
- Visual stage effects
- Dynamic festival atmosphere
Food & Social Experience
Select events in the Play Holi tour feature food vendors and festival-style social experiences where guests can enjoy food, drinks, and community celebration.
Part of Canada’s Largest Holi Party Tour
The Play Holi tour spans multiple cities across Canada, bringing large-scale Holi celebrations to major nightlife venues.
2026 Tour Cities
Vancouver – March 6, March 14, March 28, April 4
Toronto – March 7
Calgary – March 6
Edmonton – March 7
The tour’s mission is to transform cities across Canada into colourful celebrations inspired by the traditional Festival of Colours.
What Is Holi?
Holi is a traditional Hindu festival that celebrates the arrival of spring, love, joy, and community. Known as the “Festival of Colours,” it is famous for vibrant powder throws, music, dancing, and festive gatherings.
Modern Holi celebrations around the world often combine traditional elements with music festivals, creating large community celebrations like Play Holi Vancouver.
Why You Should Attend
- Experience one of Vancouver’s biggest Holi parties
- Dance to Bollywood and global festival music
- Celebrate with neon colour throws
- Join a vibrant cultural celebration with friends
- Be part of a nationwide Holi festival tour
Due to limited capacity, early arrival is recommended as many shows in the tour sell out.
Official Updates & Tour Information
🔗 Discover all upcoming events in Vancouver at Vancouver Page – Discover Local Events.
