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Vines Art Festival 2026 in Vancouver
Experience the 12th Annual Vines Art Festival 2026, a free multi-day celebration of art, music, dance, poetry, storytelling, and community taking place August 5–15, 2026 in parks across Vancouver.
This year's festival theme, "What Does the Spirit of the Setting Sun Say?", explores transformation through site-specific performances and artistic experiences inspired by land, water, community, and connection. Presented by Vines Art Society, the festival brings together artists working across music, dance, theatre, visual arts, poetry, and interdisciplinary performance.
Event Details
Event: Vines Art Festival 2026
Dates: August 5–15, 2026
Locations: Multiple Vancouver Parks
Admission: Free
Festival Highlights
- Free admission to all events
- Live music performances
- Contemporary dance
- Theatre and interdisciplinary performances
- Poetry and spoken word
- Visual art installations
- Site-specific public art
- Community gatherings
- Family-friendly programming
- Events hosted in parks throughout Vancouver
2026 Festival Theme
What Does the Spirit of the Setting Sun Say?
The 2026 festival explores transformation, inviting audiences to experience artistic works that reflect our relationships with nature, community, and place. Performances are designed to celebrate healing, creativity, and the connections between people, land, and water.
2026 Festival Schedule
Wednesday, August 5
Opening Ceremony – Echoes of Sunset
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Second Beach, Stanley Park
Thursday, August 6
Go Freely
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Pandora Park
Friday, August 7
Golden Rhythms
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Dude Chilling Park
Saturday, August 8
Honouring the Children, in Kat Norris Legacy
A Family-Friendly Celebration
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Oppenheimer Park
Wednesday, August 12
Pure Hearted Junction
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Oppenheimer Park
Thursday, August 13
We—Are—Everything
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Sunset Beach
Friday, August 14
Land Testimonies
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Grandview Park
Saturday, August 15
Closing Event – Alchemy: Never Static
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Trout Lake Park
About Vines Art Society
Founded in 2015, Vines Art Society is a Vancouver-based arts organization that supports artists exploring themes of land, water, relational justice, healing, and community. The organization presents year-round programming while creating opportunities for Indigenous, emerging, and marginalized artists through performances, mentorship, and public art initiatives.
Why Attend?
Vines Art Festival offers a unique opportunity to experience free outdoor performances and installations in some of Vancouver's most beautiful parks. Whether you're interested in live music, dance, poetry, visual arts, or meaningful community gatherings, the festival provides an inspiring cultural experience for all ages.
Event Information
Event: Vines Art Festival 2026
Dates: August 5–15, 2026
Locations: Multiple parks across Vancouver
Admission: Free
Official Website: https://www.vinesartsociety.com/festival/2026
