Public Disco on Granville Island

Public Disco is a non-profit that hosts pop-up style events in Metro Vancouver. It hosts one, for example, in June on Granville Island.

Some of the events are free and some are ticketed. The next Public Disco event is the Granville Island Block Party at Lot 55 on June 7th and 8th, 2025.

Later in the summer are events at the Vancouver Art Gallery and the City Centre Artist Lodge. There’s also a Pride Block Party in August.

This article includes information about the following events:

Public Disco Events in Vancouver

The Public Disco Society works to bring Metro Vancouver communities together through music. The non-profit organization hosts various disco-style events each year. Some are free for all ages to attend, while others are ticketed and for adults only. The events feature DJs and artists, as well as inclusive and welcoming environments. In some cases, there are also market vendors, pop-up bars and food trucks.

In 2025 the Public Disco Society hosts one event in April. They have four pop-up events during their Summer Series too. Continue reading below for details about all of this year’s events.

Blossom Block Party

Presented by both the Public Disco Society and the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival, the Blossom Block Party was a one-day event on April 5th, 2025. It ran from 2:00 to 9:00 pm at the Bentall Centre at 1055 Dunsmuir Street.

The event is free to attend and open to the public. It’s a celebration of the beginning of spring with live music, dancing, activities for kids and more. Food trucks are on site and there’s a pop-up bar with alcoholic beverages for adults. The entertainment lineup in 2025 featured DJ Dairy Free, Esette, Abasi and Souldoze.

Granville Island Public Disco Event — Granville Island Block Party

Granville Island Block Party

Public Disco’s 2025 Summer Series kicks off with a free event on the Saturday and Sunday of June 7th and 8th. The Granville Island Block Party takes place at Lot 55 on Granville Island. The outdoor venue is behind the Granville Island Brewing building at 1411 Cartwright Street. Festivities run from 2:00 to 10:00 pm on the Saturday and 2:00 to 9:00 pm on the Sunday.

The event features music by Donna Dada, Tyler Stadius, G-Luve, INNEZZ, and DJ Josephine La Noire on the first day. ESCOBUTT, Daniel Rincon, Binky, Brendocha and Nikki Kush perform on the second day. There were also dance performances by Jammin’ Cameron, Deji, and Kika & Gato over the course of the weekend.

Although the Granville Island Block Party is open to all ages, it’s a fully licensed event. There’s lots of drinking, dancing and socializing. A small market with local vendors and food trucks is on site throughout the event. There were also special activities for children available until 6:00 pm.

Public Disco x SLAB Party

The first ticketed event in the Summer Series is an Open Air Day Party on July 19th, 2025. It happens at City Centre Artist Lodge, located at 2111 Main Street in Vancouver.

Headliners of the pop-up event are Soul Clap and Ash Lauryn, both from the United States. Also performing are local artists Max Ulis, DJ dood and Sayang.

The event runs from 4:00 pm until 10:00 pm. In addition to music, there are also open artist studios to explore, along with various food trucks and pop-up bars.

General admission to this event ranges from about $42 to $51 per person. The event is restricted to those who are ages 19 and up.

Pride Block Party

The Pride Block Party is the other ticketed event in Public Disco’s 2025 Summer Series. It runs from 4:00 pm to 11:30 pm on August 2nd. The event happens at West 3rd Avenue and Ontario Street. It’s in the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood just a few blocks south of Science World.

The Pride celebration is for adults only. It includes queer dance music by international and local performers. The 2025 lineup features Jason Kendig, DJ Hermano, Fisher Bryce, LIONESSA, Riki Rocket, and more.

Everyone is encouraged to dress in expressive clothing. There are a couple of food trucks to choose from at the event, along with a bar serving alcoholic drinks.

Tickets to the 2025 Pride Block Party cost between about $21 and $42 each.

Downtown Block Party

Last but not least, the Downtown Block Party takes place on September 6th, 2025, at the Vancouver Art Gallery’s North Plaza at 750 Hornby Street in Vancouver. The event begins at 2:00 pm and finished at 10:00 pm. It’s free to attend.

The final event of this year’s Summer Series features a music lineup curated by DJ Dairy Free. Similar to the Granville Island Block Party in June, there are market and food vendors, pop-up bars, plus kids activities until 6:00 pm. The event is a fun place to be for those of all ages.