West Vancouver Bridge Festival

West Vancouver’s Community Cultural Fest is a two-day event with family-friendly activities and live music at Ambleside Park on a weekend in early June.

The event was called West Vancouver Community Day a number of years ago when it was just a one-day event. It then changed its name to the Bridge Festival and became a two-day event. Since 2023 it once again has a new name. It’s now called the West Vancouver Community Cultural Fest. It’s pretty much still the same event, though, just with a new name.

In 2026 the event happens on June 5th and 6th. Other things also taking place that same weekend are the Shipyards Night Market, White Rock Night Market, Pitt Meadows Day, Fraser Valley Car Show, Doors Open Richmond and Cars & Coffee with VIAS (all of which also have free admission).

This article contains the following information about the West Vancouver Community Cultural Fest:

Hours | Activities | Festival Schedule | Getting to the Festival | Other Information

West Vancouver Community Cultural Fest

West Vancouver‘s community festival has been taking place in the Ambleside neighbourhood on the first Saturday in June for many years. It’s a fun event at one of the Lower Mainland’s most popular oceanfront parks.

Ambleside Park is just off Marine Drive southwest of the Park Royal shopping mall. The mall itself is just a short distance from the north end of the Lions Gate Bridge. The park’s address is 1150 Marine Drive. However, its main access is via 13th Street which turns into the park and Argyle Avenue.

People at West Van Bridge Festival

West Vancouver Community Cultural Fest Hours

The 2026 West Vancouver Community Cultural Fest takes place on Friday, June 5th, and Saturday, June 6th at Ambleside Park. Hours on the Friday are from 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm while the hours on the Saturday are from 11:00 am until 7:00 pm.

There is free parking available in the area, but spaces are limited. The organizers of the festival encourage people to take transit, bike or walk to the event.

West Vancouver Community Cultural Fest Activities

The West Vancouver Community Cultural Fest activities typically include live music, dance performances, food vendors, a kids’ zone, and cultural pavilions.

Featured pavilions in 2026 include China, Peru, Ukraine, Armenia, Hong Kong, and many more. Each pavilion features unique activities such as demonstrations, art displays and traditional food. Meanwhile, this year’s kids’ zone offers a zipline, carnival games and other fun things to do.

West Vancouver Community Day

Festival Schedule

Below is the schedule of performances for the 2026 West Vancouver Community Cultural Fest. (Note: Exact times and details are subject to change.)

Friday, June 5th (2026)

Main Stage

4:00 pm – Mike Battie
4:45 pm – Navay_e Iran (Persian Female Choir)
5:30 pm – Mike Battie
6:30 pm – HOPS
8:15 pm – Tewanee and the Dreamwalkers

West Vancouver Schools’ Stage

4:00 pm – Westcot Elementary (Grade 6 & 7 Band)
4:40 pm – École Cedardale Elementary (Grade 6 & 7 Band)
5:00 pm – Chartwell Elementary (Grade 6 & 7 Band)
5:20 pm – Ridgeview Elementary (Grade 6 & 7 Band)
5:40 pm – Hollyburn Elementary (Concert Band and Second Year Band Club)
6:20 pm – Caulfeild Elementary (Grade 6 & 7 Band)
6:50 pm – Irwin Park Elementary (Grade 6 & 7 Band)
7:20 pm – École Pauline Johnson Elementary (Grade 6 & 7 Band)

Cultural Dance Stage

4:35 pm – Pro Dance
5:10 pm – Vanleena Dance Academy
5:50 pm – West Vancouver Senior’s and Silver Harbour Centres
6:30 pm – North Shore Academy of Dancing
7:05 pm – AMED Dance Academy
7:40 pm – Driftwood Dance Academy
8:15 pm – Sudnya Dance Academy

West Vancouver Youth Band at Ambleside Park

Saturday, June 6th (2026)

Main Stage

11:15 am – Spakwus Slolem Eagle Song Dancers
11:45 am – JP Fell Pipe Band
12:20 pm – Dombra Music and Traditional Karazhorga Dance
1:15 pm – Hurricane Nanta Drummers
2:00 pm – Hong Kong Pop Performance
2:45 pm – Romanian Treasure Group
3:15 pm – Chinese Lion Dance by The Hong Hsing Athletic Club of Vancouver
3:45 pm – Hamazakayin Massis Dance Group
4:30 pm – Sambacouver
6:00 pm – En Karma

West Vancouver Schools’ Stage

11:00 am – Sentinel Secondary (Jazz B Band)
11:40 am – Sentinel Secondary (Jazz A Band)
12:20 pm – Sentinel Secondary (RnB Band)
1:30 pm – Rockridge Secondary School (Jazz Combo)
2:05 pm – West Vancouver Secondary (Senior Concert Band)
2:50 pm – West Vancouver Secondary (Rock Band)

Cultural Dance Stage

11:00 am – Mozaico Flamenco
11:35 am – Inspired By Dance Company
12:15 pm – VANTA Korean Drummers
12:50 pm – Pro Dance
1:25 pm – Dance of Joy Academy
1:50 pm – Vanleena Dance Academy
2:25 pm – North Shore Academy of Dancing
3:00 pm – Tomoe Kai Traditional Japanese Dance
3:35 pm – Method of Modern Movement
4:10 pm – AURA School of Dance
4:45 pm – Driftwood Dance Academy
5:20 pm – Kitka and Kosta Bozhinov
5:55 pm – APPARE Yosakoi Vancouver
6:20 pm – Sentinel K-Dance Crew

Getting to the West Vancouver Festival

Getting in and out of the Ambleside Park area can be a challenge during major events for a number of reasons. First, there is a fair bit of parking at the park itself, but on event days the area is usually closed to cars. Second, Ambleside Park is a popular place on a regular day and so it is particularly crazy when something special is happening.

Given limited parking, it’s wise to use public transit, carpool, or ride your bike if possible. If you need to drive, there’s a lot of parking at Park Royal mall which is close by (although parking there is “just for customers”). You can also get to West Vancouver early and look for street parking further west past Marine Drive and 18th Street.

If you go as far as Dundarave, which is over three kilometres away, you’ll be able to get some good exercise walking back to Ambleside while enjoying one of Metro Vancouver’s finest walks along the waterfront.

Bridge Festival Main Stage