5X Fest in Surrey and Vancouver This Weekend
5X Fest is Canada’s leading festival for Panjabi music and South Asian creative culture with events in Vancouver and Surrey this weekend.
5X Fest in Surrey and Vancouver This Weekend
Presented by the Vancouver International Bhangra Celebration Society, the festival continues to be one of Canada’s most important platforms for diasporic Panjabi music, art, and creative expression. What began as a celebration of bhangra has evolved into a cultural force, spotlighting emerging artists, building community, and creating space for South Asian talent to be seen, heard, and taken seriously.
This year’s festival includes 5X Access, an invite-only industry gathering; the iconic 5X Art Party (at Beaumont Studios, Vancouver), rooted in the theme of Adhikar, meaning the power of claiming and reclaiming space, identity, and creative ownership; the flagship 5X Blockparty at Surrey Civic Plaza; the official 5X Afterparty; and a one-night-only 15-Year World Tour experience with globally renowned Punjabi artist Inkquisitive.
View the full event lineup online and book your tickets or VIP upgrades.
5X Block Party
- Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
- Location: Surrey Civic Plaza
- Admission: Free
Featuring a lineup of some of the most exciting artists shaping the sound of Panjabi music today, including JUNO-nominated hitmakers Chani Nattan and Inderpal Moga; Supreme Sidhu making his highly anticipated Metro Vancouver debut; and rising voices like Simar representing the next wave. Other featured artists include Bhalwaan & Signature by SB, DJ Frenzy, Raj Singh Hayre, GAV, Japjeet Sandhu, Merza, 40K, and more surprises. The free outdoor event will feature food trucks, a vendor village, and a 19+ VIP section.
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About 5X Fest
5X is a non-profit arts organization dedicated to amplifying diasporic Panjabi culture to the world. Through its flagship festival, digital platforms, and artist development initiatives, 5X creates inclusive spaces where Panjabi artists, audiences, and allies can explore identity, creative expression, and community. Originally founded in 2004 as Vancouver International Bhangra Celebration, 5X has been at the forefront of supporting emerging Panjabi artists for over two decades. In 2018, the City of Bhangra festival evolved into 5X Fest, expanding its scope to reflect the full spectrum of contemporary Panjabi creativity.
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