Jam-packed with great music, zany characters and wild antics, our 2008 Festival Variety Show features three music acts from our American neighbours. Musical powerhouse Linda Tillery and the Cultural Heritage Choir, the King of Zydeco Terrance Simien with ... more

An enchanting adaptation of a fairy tale classic by a masterful puppeteer. Once upon a time two children lived in a tiny cottage their father, a poor woodcutter, and their stepmother. So begins this classic fairy tale by the Grimm Brothers, brought to ... more

Red Thunder: The Next Generation from ALberta. Celebrate the unique heritage of Alberta's First Nations Peoples with an energetic display of dances and songs. All ages, 50 minutes, Variety Theatre. Tickets: $17 Thursday May 15 at 10:30am Friday May 1 ... more

A mind-blowing visual and musical extravaganza featuring funky life-sized puppets. This far out group will have you laughing, dancing and agreeing with audiences all over the world that there is nothing on planet Earth quite like BIG NAZO. Giant go-go da ... more

Songs and stories from one of Canada's most popular folk artists. With her shimmering voice and delightful songs, Canadian folk music legend Connie Kaldor will grace our stage in this rare appearance for family audiences. While this masterful performer ... more

Les Parfaits Inconnus from Québec is a Rock and Roll Circus mixing zany comedy, circus acts and electrifying music from Montreal. For all ages, 55 minutes in tent #3. Tickets are $19. ... more

A touching story of love, loneliness, fear and hope told through beautifully crafted rod puppets. Living in an unfriendly town, an old man is very lonely. When he goes for a walk and puts signs up on trees looking for a friend, the results are eye-open ... more

This dynamic duo spins humor, music and visual antics into a wonderful theatrical confection. With self-described “elegant buffoonery” and “artistic zaniness,” the terrific twosome of the mischievous Bigoudis and her more well-behaved juggler friend Bo ... more

Vancouver's own pirate-inspired, minstrel-infused kid's music trio. Looking for something a little different? Look no further than this quirky trio, whose original, irreverent music has been keeping kids giggling and singing along since 2004. As heard ... more

A world-renowned festival of performing arts for young audiences, the Vancouver International Children's Festival has been educating, entertaining and inspiring young audiences since 1978. The Children's Festival brings you a world of imagination with ca ... more