Vancouver’s June 2024 Concert Calendar has a lineup of celebrations and shows you won’t want to miss. Highlights include Vancouver International Jazz Festival, The Wise Hall Fundraising Concert Series, and Black Music Month celebrations. Catch DJ sets, dance parties, and performances by local and international artists.
Vancouver Concert Calendar June 2024
Check out an impressive lineup of artists coming to Vancouver venues June 2024. For more music, visit Black Music Month Vancouver Festival, a free event hosting over 70 local and international BIPOC artists and vendors from May 31 to June 2, 2024. Also check out the Vancouver International Jazz Festival hosting events including free shows around the city from June 21 to 30, 2024. Show your support for The Wise with The Wise Hall Fundraising Concert Series. Enjoy four evenings of performances on June 14-15 and 28-29, 2024 by various artists, all coming together to raise funds for an independent Vancouver venue.
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by Rebecca BollwittDisclosure: Sponsored Post — Sponsored by the Dancing on the Edge Festival Please review the Policy & Disclosure section for further information.
The Dancing on the Edge Festival (DOTE) returns for its 36th year from June 13 to June 22, and you can enter to win tickets to opening night! The festival will take place at various venues across the Lower Mainland including Firehall Arts Centre, Scotiabank Dance Centre and SFU’s Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, as well as an off-site presentation at select Vancouver parks.
The festival will feature over 30 performances over 10 days, where audiences will be witness to world premieres, Western Canadian debuts, and works-in-progress from some of the most sought-after contemporary Canadian choreographers.
Belle Spirale Dance Projects – Credit David Cooper
This year’s Festival will once again deliver high caliber, exhilarating, innovative, and spell binding dance works showcasing the diversity of dance across Canada, reflecting its rich tapestry of cultural influences and contributing further to the evolution of this multifaceted art form.
Dancing on the Edge kicks off with the world premiere of Company 605’s latest work, lossy, co-presented with SFU Woodward’s Cultural Programs; and features OURO Collective’s 7y98D; the world premiere of EDAM’s Dead Weighting; Kelly McInnes’ Late Stage Remedy; the Western Canadian premiere of Gorgeous Tongue by Lara Kramer Danse (Montreal); the B.C. premiere of Wéi 成为 by tiger princess dance projects (Toronto); the Vancouver premieres of Method Dance Society’s Behind Veiled Eyes (Prince George) as well as Lasterday, with choreography by Hanna Kiel/Kaeja d’Dance (Toronto); Calder White’s Nowing; Simran Sachar’s Act Twenty Five; the world premiere of Clala Dance Project’s Uchi うち; the Western Canadian premieres of FakeKnot’s Croquis as well as since then, with choreography by Peggy Baker (Toronto); the world premiere of Helen Walkley’s blocking; Belle Spirale Dance Projects’ assemble; the Canadian premiere of Joshua Beamish/MOVETHECOMPANY’s SALT; Cristina Bucci’s Sisu; and the world premiere of Furious Grace Dance Theatre’s Gravity in Your Eyes.
“Dancing on the Edge is recognized nationally for the kinesthetic ripples and blasts of energetic waves brought to the stage each year by a wide range of artistic visions and experiences.” – DOTE’s Artistic Producer Donna Spencer
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I have a pair of tickets to give away to the opening night performance, here’s how you can enter to win:
Canada Together at Canada Place, happening July 1st along the waterfront in Vancouver, has been planned collaboratively with representatives from the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.
Canada Place July 1st – Miss604 Photo
This year marks the 38th annual event at Canada Place at the Port of Vancouver, which has historically been the largest Canada Day celebration outside Ottawa. From programming to the name and theme itself, the details of the day were carefully considered to create a welcoming experience for all people who live in this country.
Canada Together at Canada Place July 1st
Admission: Free!
Date: Monday, July 1, 2024 11:00am to 6:00pm
Location: The indoor and outdoor spaces at Canada Place, Jack Poole Plaza, and surrounding city streets.
The theme of the event is “Weaving together the fabric of a nation,” which honours Canada’s diversity and marks the day as one for gathering, celebrating, learning and sharing. Weaving is a common activity across many cultures and is a metaphor for the way the beauty, strength, and wisdom from the past can combine through multiple perspectives to create something meaningful for today and tomorrow.
Event Highlights
Main Stage sponsored by Downtown Van 📍In front of Canada Place: The main stage will feature incredible performances from acts including Said the Whale, Fake Shark, The Free Label, DJO Show and more
Kids’ Zone sponsored by CN 📍 Jack Poole Plaza: Family–friendly entertainers and activities, including the Rock N’ Beau Dance Party, the annual mascot dance-off, Indigenous storytelling, and performances from Karima Essa, School of Rock Kids, and Higher Ground Dance Troup
Port Community Zone sponsored by Alliance Grain Terminal, ILWU Canada, Neptune Terminals, West Coast Reduction, Western Group and Wallenius Wilhelmsen 📍 Inside the ballrooms at Canada Place Learn about the Port of Vancouver, Canada’s largest port. The zone will feature displays, fun activities, a speaker series and more.
Summer Sips sponsored by Stanley Park Brewing 📍 North Point of Canada Place Sit back, relax and relish the beautiful view of the North Shore mountains while enjoying a delicious barbeque, a live DJ, and beverages by Stanley Park Brewing
Citizenship ceremony 📍Inside the ballrooms at Canada Place At 9:30am, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada will host a citizenship ceremony where 60 new citizens will be welcomed into Canada’s multicultural family
Indigenous displays: Learn about Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations by speaking with traditional weavers and carvers and learn some hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh sníchim words through colouring activities
Food trucks: Experience the multi-cultural tastes of Canada with a variety of food trucks along Canada Place Way
Want to get involved? Every year, more than 200 volunteers help welcome over 200,000 guests who take part in the free event activities organized around Canada Place on July 1. Apply here for a variety of positions available.
Miss604 is a Media Partner of Canada Together at Canada Place
This weekend the event list is heating up with festivals, music, baseball, markets, and more! Miss604 is proud to be a sponsor of More Than a Movie at BC Place on Sunday presented by Kids Up Front Vancouver, along with the summer season at Burnaby Village Museum. Find these events and more listed below:
June is here and so is the new event list for Metro Vancouver along with a change of seasons. This month Miss604 is sponsoring More Than a Movie at BC Place in support of Kids Up Front Vancouver (June 2), and Summer at Burnaby Village Museum; and supporting the Vancouver Canadians. Find these activities and so many more things to do listed below:
