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. In the summer of 2024 they had events on Granville Island, at the City Centre Artist Lodge, and at the Bentall Centre. They also had a Pride Block Party in August.
The final Public Disco event of the summer of 2024 was the Downtown Block Party which took place on September 7th. Other unrelated events that same weekend included the Everything Electric Canada electric vehicle and appliance show, Vancouver Fringe Festival, Flats Fest, Polish Festival Vancouver, and Port Coquitlam Car Free Day. In the Fraser Valley there was also Carnavalito in Langley and Circo Osorio Circus shows in Abbotsford.
To learn about the above and other events, see our articles about Vancouver Festivals & Events or What’s Happening in Vancouver This Weekend. To learn more about Public Disco and its events, continue reading.
This article includes information about the following events from 2024:
Granville Island Block Party (June 8th) | Public Disco x SLAB Party (July 20th) | Pride Block Party (August 3rd) | Downtown Block Party (September 7th) | Other Information
Public Disco Summer Series
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.
Between June and September of 2024, the Public Disco Society hosted its Summer Series of events. There were four different pop-ups last season. Two were free and open to everyone, whereas the other two were ticketed events for ages 19 and over. Continue reading below for more details about the summer events from this past year. Details about 2025 events are to be confirmed.
Granville Island Block Party (June 8th, 2024)
Public Disco’s Summer Series kicked off with a free event on Saturday, June 8th, in 2024. The Granville Island Block Party took place at Lot 55 on Granville Island. The outdoor venue is behind the Granville Island Brewing building at 1411 Cartwright Street. Festivities started at 2:00 pm and ran until 10:00 pm.
The event featured music by Chi & Ro Lee, Delacru, La Zonida, Table Tutors, and Maxey & J Squeezy. There were also dance performances by Amy, Jamn Camrn and Maria Belen. Although the Granville Island Block Party was open to all ages, it was a fully licensed event. There was lots of drinking, dancing and socializing. A small market with local vendors and food trucks was on site throughout the event. There were also special activities for children available until 6:00 pm.
Public Disco x SLAB Party (July 20th, 2024)
The first ticketed event in the Summer Series was an Open Air Day Party on Saturday, July 20th. It was held at City Centre Artist Lodge, located at 2111 Main Street in Vancouver.
Headliners of the pop-up event were Justin Martin and Nala. Also performing were Just Sheila, G-Luve and Dane, all of whom are local artists. The event ran from 3:00 pm until 10:00 pm. In addition to music, there were also open artist studios to explore, along with various food trucks and pop-up bars.
General admission to this event ranged from about $31 to $53 per person.
Pride Block Party (August 3rd, 2024)
The Pride Block Party was the other ticketed event in Public Disco’s 2024 Summer Series. It ran from 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm on Saturday, August 3rd. The event happened at West 3rd Avenue and Ontario Street. It was in the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood just a few blocks south of Science World.
The Pride celebration was for adults only. It included queer dance music by international and local performers. The 2024 lineup featured Shaun J. Wright, Sappho, DJ Grooveheart, Adam 2 and Sam Steele. Everyone was encouraged to dress in expressive clothing. There were a couple of food trucks to choose from at the event, along with a bar serving alcoholic drinks.
Tickets to the 2024 Pride Block Party cost between about $23 and $45 each.
Downtown Block Party (September 7th, 2024)
Last but not least, the Downtown Block Party took place on Saturday, September 7th. It was held at the Bentall Centre at 1025 Dunsmuir Street in Vancouver. The location was a short walk away from Canada Place and the Vancouver Convention Centre. The event began at 2:00 pm and finished at 10:00 pm. It was free to attend.
The final event of the 2024 Summer Series featured music with The Ryze, Lerma, Mother Mary and more. Similar to the Granville Island Block Party in June, there were market and food vendors, pop-up bars, plus kids activities until 6:00 pm. The event was a fun place to be for all ages.
Other Information
For more information about the series of events, visit the official Public Disco website.
Other articles that might be of interest include the following:
- Summer Activities in Vancouver
- Free Summer Outdoor Concerts
- Shows and Entertainment Calendar
- Festivals and Events in Vancouver