Free Two-Day Festival in Chinatown This Weekend
Join a free, two-day community celebration at the Vancouver Chinatown Festival this Saturday and Sunday. Hosted by the Vancouver Chinatown BIA July 12-13, 2025, festival-goers can look forward to a variety of entertainment, culinary options, cultural experiences, community activities, and more.
Free Two-Day Festival in Chinatown This Weekend
- When: Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13, 2025 from 12:00pm to 6:00pm
- Where: Keefer and Columbia
- Admission: Free!
This year, festival-goers can look forward to a variety of entertainment, culinary options, cultural experiences, community activities, and more.
Special Features and Prizes
During the two days of the Chinatown Festival, make a single purchase of $20 or more (before tax) at participating Chinatown merchants, service, or restaurants. Then, bring your original receipt to the VCBIA booth to receive a special token, and redeem it at the Panda surPRIZE! Machine to get your very own collectible panda figurine. Redemption Period: July 12 – 13 during the festival only.
The VCBIA encourages people to share their experiences by participating in the festival’s interactive “Where’s Van Van the Panda?” contest. Using the Vancouver Chinatown Festival app following Visit Chinatown on Instagram, participants can track the beloved mascot around Chinatown for a chance to win tickets to the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, Chinese Canadian Museum, and Chinatown Storytelling Centre.
Vancouver Chinatown Festival Activities
The Main Stage will feature a range of performances throughout the weekend including Cindy Yang Dance Academy of Canada, Boogaloo Dance Academy, and Colours of Dance Academy. Musical artists include Muevete, the BC Chinese Music Association, and Rain City 6. Watch cultural showcases like Japanese Yosakoi dance by Appare, Brazilian rhythms by Samba Fusion, and even more community-driven dance and musical acts.
This year’s expanded Children’s Theatre will feature interactive shows and activities tailored for families, with appearances by Barbie and Ken, Elsa and Anna, and the return of magician Blake Aleong.
New this year is the addition of roving giant bubble stilt walkers (Story on Wheels), and Science World On the Road. Kids can also enjoy face painting, balloon twisting, t-shirt painting, MiniMakers crafting, and games.
The Cultural Zone will feature Vancouver Chinatown walking tours hosted by Bob Sung of A Wok Around, Chinese painting and calligraphy demonstrations, mini massages, paper lantern and fan-making, and giant Mahjong setup. The Artisans Market will highlight a curated group of local makers and food vendors; participants will be announced closer to the event date.
Miss604 is a Media Partner of the Vancouver Chinatown Festival
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