Vancouver International Music Festival 2025 – Downtown Vancouver

🎶 Experience six days of world-class classical music in the heart of Vancouver!

The Vancouver International Music Festival (VIMF) 2025 takes place from August 18–23, 2025, bringing together global artists, students, and music lovers for a week of performances, recitals, and masterclasses. Produced by the Canada International Arts & Music Society (CIAMS), the festival celebrates the artistry of classical music with both free community programming and headline concerts at premier downtown venues.

Highlights

• Mini Recitals & Artists-in-Residence
  Enjoy 10 intimate recitals featuring international artists at the VSO School of Music.

• Daily Masterclasses
  From 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM, world-class musicians guide students in professional development sessions and 1-on-1 mentoring.

• Student Performance Showcases
  Young talents perform live and receive expert feedback, with many sessions free to the public.

• Festival Gala Concert
  Don’t miss the finale on August 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the Vancouver Playhouse, celebrating the best of the festival.

Location & Venues

• VSO School of Music – 843 Seymour St, Vancouver (recitals & masterclasses)

• Vancouver Playhouse – Hamilton St & Dunsmuir St, Vancouver (Gala Concert)

Admission & Tickets

• Festival Passes: Options include single recital, day passes, and a full festival pass.

• Gala Concert: Free admission, with limited VIP reserved seating available for purchase.

• Student Sessions: Many are free and open to the public, making the festival accessible for all.

🎟️ Tickets and passes available at: vancouvercompetition.com

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