Black Block Party

The Black Block Party is a celebration of black culture with live music, art installations, market vendors and more outside the Vancouver Art Gallery in August.

The event takes place towards the end of the summer. It happened on August 22nd in 2026.

Black Block Party in Vancouver

The Black Block Party is a fun way to immerse yourself in black culture in downtown Vancouver. It’s a free and inclusive one-day event that showcases the black community and fosters friendships with allies.

The first ever Black Block Party took place in 2022. It features talented black singers, artists and cooks. There are live performances, visual art displays and other activities throughout the afternoon and evening on the day of the event.

The Black Block Party attracts thousands of people each year! It’s a fun event and has a great atmosphere.

When and Where?

The Black Block Party typically takes place on a Saturday from the early afternoon until sometime later in the evening. In 2026 it happened on August 23rd from 1:00 to 9:00 pm.

The event happens at šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square outside the Vancouver Art Gallery at 750 Hornby Street.

Entertainment Schedule

The 2026 Black Block Party featured several talented artists throughout the day. This year’s lineup of performers is listed below. There wasn’t an exact scheduled released of which times each artist took to the stage.

Teon Gibbs
WAVFAY
Slim Tyme
DJ Jiggy
Bad Boi DJ
SNOWCHILD EDGE
GrooveGirlies
Maya Jade
Anna Santos
ALPHA CENTURAI

Food Vendors

The Black Block Party is a great opportunity to taste food inspired by different regions of Africa and the Caribbean. Be sure to enjoy snacks and a tasty meal from one of the many vendors on-site.

Food vendors at the 2026 event included Aris Cuisine, Aboki Grill, Rachy’s Afrofood, New Altitude Foods, The Jerk Shack and Caribbean Soul.

There are also some non-food vendors as well. You can shop for art, beauty and other products from local, Black-owned businesses.