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.

In 2026 the event celebrates its second year on September 19th. That’s the same weekend as the Stinking Rose Garlic Festival and Agassiz Fall Fair & Corn Festival in the Fraser Valley and a Vancouver Rise FC Soccer Game at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby. There are also Terry Fox Runs all over the Lower Mainland.

To learn about other activities happening around the same time, see our September Calendar of Events. For a list of top child-friendly activities in the Lower Mainland, see the website VancouverForKids.ca. And to learn about Festivibe, continue reading.

Festivibe at the Shipyards in 2026

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

Little ones can explore the Kids Village with musical performances, karate demonstrations, dance workshops, face painting, balloon twisting, and more. There’s also an artisan market, a variety of food vendors, and the chance to win prizes and other giveaways.

Where and When is Festivibe?

In 2026 Festivibe happens on Saturday, September 19th, from noon onwards. The event takes place at the Pipe Shop in 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 this year include Salmon n’ Bannock, Che Bono, Tatchan Noodle, Le Parfait, and many more.

There’s also an artisan market with handmade goods, crafts and local art. Vendors include IndiArts Collective, Studio Dawn Co., Clani Clay, Awayu, Wild West Collections, plus many more local businesses and creators offering unique items and gifts.

Those who register for the event in advance are entered into giveaway prize draws. Admission is free, but access to the Kids Village requires purchasing an $8 ticket per child (parents can accompany them for free). Proceeds support the Kids Life Foundation.

2026 Entertainment Schedule

Festivibe features live demonstrations and cultural performances throughout the day, including in the Kids Village. Below is the schedule of events for 2026.

Pipe Shop

1:00 pm – Chocolate Tempering Demonstration
2:00 pm – Bannock Mix Demonstration
3:00 pm – Live Ikebana Demonstration
4:00 pm – Guided Meditation with Sahaja Yoga Vancouver
4:45 pm – Palestinian Tatreez & Contemporary Design
5:15 pm – Kimia Society and Iranian Laughter Club

Kids Village

12:10 pm – Kids Zumba, Dance Groove & Jazz
1:00 pm – Calligraphy and Fan Painting Workshop
1:50 pm – Musical Theatre Kids Performance
2:50 pm – Young Musicians Performance
3:30 pm – Karate Kata Demonstration
4:00 pm – Calligraphy and Fan Painting Workshop
4:45 pm – Musical Theatre Kids Performance
5:30 pm – Interactive Capoeira Workshop
6:00 pm – Cadenza Workshop Participant Mini Performance
6:00 pm – Calligraphy and Fan Painting Workshop

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 all, dozens of different organizations participate.

Food vendors on-site at the 2026 event include Che Bono, Gary’s Kettle Corn, Le Parfait, MATCHACHA Japanese Desserts, Mitradicion Mexican Cuisine, Salmon n’ Bannock, Tatchan Noodle, The Cookie Studio, and The Good Chocolatier.