Festivibe at the Shipyards

Festivibe is at the Shipyards in North Vancouver. It’s a free summer event for the whole family. There’s food, live music, market vendors and a Kids Zone.

Keep reading or visit the Kids Life Foundation website for full details about this multicultural event.

Festivibe at the Shipyards

Festivibe is a free festival with international food, live entertainment, cultural shows and market vendors. There are many activities for everyone to enjoy all afternoon and evening.

Last year, kids explored the indoor Kids Zone inside the Pipe Shop Venue with bouncy castles, an obstacle course, crafts and face painting. Adults were able to enter the Cates Deck Beer Garden, and everyone was welcome to shop the market or watch live shows on the main stage.

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Where and When is Festivibe?

In 2026 Festivibe happens on Saturday, September 19th, from 12:00 pm onwards. The event takes place at the Shipyards which is located at 115 Victory Ship Way in North Vancouver.

Festivibe normally features food trucks and vendors with dishes from around the world. Highlights last year included Baba’s House, Dos Amigos, Egg Blanket, Frying Pan, Mahshiko, and many more.

There was also an artisan market at last year’s event with handmade goods, crafts and local art. Vendors in previous years have included Soumak Boutique, Hina Henna, Meraki Jewelrys, Parvin Art and Wetscoast Naturals, plus many more local businesses and creators offering unique items and gifts.

Everyone who registers for this event is normally entered into giveaways. Admission is free, but Kids Zone activity passes are available as ticket add-ons. Last year’s early bird add-on tickets were available until mid-June. For an idea of how much passes cost, last year, a single bouncy castle pass was $4.68 for one-time use. Unlimited access for one kid was $23.70 or $34.87 for two kids. Face painting and balloon twisting were $4.68 for each ticket. After mid-June the prices were slightly more. Prices will likely be comparable in 2026.

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2025 Schedule

Festivibe last year featured live music and cultural performances throughout the day with the stage running from 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm. The lineup brought together a mix of local talent and global rhythms at The Shipyards.

Below was the schedule of events in 2025. The lineup for 2026 will likely be comparable, although exact details are to be confirmed.

12:00 pm – Opening
12:30 pm – Nyla Bedard
1:00 pm – Wailele Wai Wai
1:30 pm – Chibi Taiko
2:00 pm – Vancouver School of Highland Dance
2:30 pm – Vancouver South East Asia Culture Heritage Society
3:00 pm – O´Connor School of Irish Dance
3:40 pm – Romanian Treasure Group
4:30 pm – Dance of Joy Academy
5:00 pm – Bulgarian-Canadian Society of BC
6:10 pm – Fame Art Group of BC
7:10 pm – Spirit of Dance Academy
7:40 pm – Nahualli Folklore Society
8:10 pm – Estilo Cubano
9:20 pm – Buddha Sax Music

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Participating Organizations

In addition to the live entertainment, beer garden and family-friendly activities, at the event there are market vendors, community organization stalls and food trucks. In total, over 60 different organizations participated last year.

Examples of community organizations you can expect to see at Festivibe are Monova: the Museum of North Vancouver, BC Hydro and Ocean Ambassadors Canada. Market vendors include artisans like Karma Collective, Westcoast Naturals and several others, plus local specialty businesses like Ayoub’s Dried Fruits & Nuts and Golestan Bakery.

Food vendors on-site typically include the Chai Wagon Tea Corp., Gary’s Kettle Corn, Great Canadian Cotton Candy Company, and Welcome Parlour Ice Cream. Participating food trucks in previous years were Cazba Persian Grill, Baba’s House, Egg Blanket Food, Betty’s Greek Honey Ballz, Mr. Arancino Sicilian Risotto Balls, Frying Pan, Dos Amigos and Mahshiko.