Vancouver Chinatown Festival 2025 – 23rd Annual Celebration

📅 Date
Saturday, July 12 & Sunday, July 13, 2025

🕒 Time
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Both Days)

📍 Location
Keefer and Columbia Street, Vancouver, BC
Downtown Vancouver Chinatown District

💵 Admission
Free for all ages!

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Event Overview

Get ready to experience one of Vancouver’s largest cultural celebrations of the summer—The 23rd Annual BMO Vancouver Chinatown Festival! Taking place on July 12 and 13, 2025, this vibrant two-day street festival transforms historic Chinatown into a colourful, family-friendly hub of entertainment, cultural discovery, shopping, and global eats.

Presented by BMO and hosted by the Vancouver Chinatown BIA Society, the festival showcases the spirit of one of the city’s most iconic neighbourhoods with a rich lineup of multicultural performances, themed zones, and hands-on experiences that celebrate both heritage and diversity.

Whether you're a local or visiting from out of town, this event is your perfect gateway to explore the culture, history, and excitement of Vancouver's Chinatown.

🎭 Live On-Stage Performances

Enjoy a wide variety of performances featuring both traditional and contemporary acts:

• Chinese cultural dance

• K-pop and Canton pop showcases

• Chinese orchestra

• Brazilian Samba dance

• Japanese traditional dance

• Tap dancing

• Live music bands

• Marching band

🎪 Children’s Theatre & Family Fun

A full lineup of interactive shows and character meet-and-greets awaits:

• Science World On the Road show

• The Penny Pom Pom Show

• Magic shows

• Meet & Greet with Elsa & Anna

• Storytelling performances

• Barbie and Ken show

• “Story on Wheels”

🎨 Themed Experience Areas

👧 Kids’ Corner

• Face painting & balloon twisting

• Henna & temporary tattoos

• Mini games

• T-shirt painting

• Fencing tryouts

• Free Sportball workshops

• Meet VanVan the festival mascot

🧧 Cultural Diversity Corner

• Walking tours: A Wok Around Chinatown with Bob Sung

• Calligraphy and Chinese painting

• Chinese fan-making & red packet lanterns

• Traditional Imperial Wedding Sedan photo booth

• Giant Mahjong photo op

• Asian body massage booths

🍜 Food & Artisan Market

• Multicultural artisan market with handcrafted gifts and crafts

• International food trucks with delicious global cuisine

• Free admission giveaways to:

  • Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden

  • Chinese Canadian Museum

  • Chinatown Storytelling Centre

📸 Social Media Challenge

Don’t forget to participate in the fun “Where’s VanVan?” challenge and win exciting prizes by spotting and snapping pics with the lovable festival mascot!

About Vancouver Chinatown Festival

Since its inception, the Vancouver Chinatown Festival has grown into one of the city's signature summer events, welcoming tens of thousands of attendees each year. It celebrates Chinatown as an inclusive, sustainable, and resilient neighbourhood, while inviting visitors to explore its heritage, local businesses, and community pride.

This year’s festival continues that tradition with even more experiences and new elements like the Bubble Stilt Walker, adding extra sparkle to an already iconic event.

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