Shipyards Live Festival in North Van

Over eight weekends, Shipyards Live Festival will bring music, culture, food, and family activities to the waterfront in North Vancouver, starting July 30th. Fully compliant with all health and safety guidance contained in Step 3 of British Columbia’s Restart plan, Shipyards Live will bring celebration and joy back to the Lower Mainland’s most spectacular public event space.

Shipyards Live Festival in North Van

• Where: Fridays and Saturdays, July 30 to September 18, 2021
  • The entire waterfront from Lonsdale Quay Market, Shipyard Commons, Shipbuilders Square
• When: Forbes Ave to St Georges Ave, 3rd St E to Waterfront in North Vancouver
• Admission: Free!

The event will include daylong festivals every Friday and Saturday until the final event finale on Saturday, September 18^th. These events will be free for the public and will include a splash park, giant licensed patio, artisan vendors, food trucks, and live music programming until 10:00pm daily.

Full entertainment lineup to be announced soon

Each day of Shipyards Live, Shipbuilders Square will buzz with live music from the best local talent across a wide range of styles and genres including R&B, Soul, Funk, Country, Pop, Jazz, and Brazilian Samba. Over the course of the 10 events, everyone is guaranteed to hear sounds to please their ears and get their feet moving.

Along with the music, a vibrant collection of artisans and artists will display their wares along the walk from the Seabus, from Lonsdale Quay Market, Shipyard Commons, and Shipbuilders Square. Opening weekend celebrations will include a Pride Variety Show presented by the North Shore Pride Alliance, and performances by the Shenanigans and Sambacouver. 

​​“It is more important than ever before to find new ways to connect with the community,” said City of North Vancouver Mayor Linda Buchanan. “I think at some point over the past year and a half we’ve all longed for the large social gatherings we couldn’t hold safely during the pandemic. That is why I am so pleased that Shipyards Live is able to launch safely. The City has long been committed to making our waterfront a vibrant and fun space for all people. This festival is one more way that we are making the City the place to be.”

Shipyards Live will be operated under current local, provincial, and federal health and safety guidance, and guests are encouraged to comply with all relevant regulations.

Music Lineup

For full festival information, including performance schedules, food trucks, and special events, visit shipyardslive.ca and follow along on Instagram and Facebook.