Street Party on Granville Street

The Granville Block Party is a free two-day event at Vancouver’s Granville and Robson streets featuring live music, vendors, drinks and more.

In 2025 the party happens on August 23rd and 24th. Other events taking place that same weekend include the Salmon Sessions Music Festival in South Surrey, Summer Music & Fireworks Festival in New Westminster, and both The PNE Fair and BEST Move in Vancouver. It’s also Fireworks Night at Nat Baily Stadium at the baseball game with the Vancouver Canadians on the Saturday.

To learn about the above and other events, see our August Calendar of Events. To learn about the Granville Block Party, continue reading.

This article contains the following information about the Granville Block Party:

Where and When | What to Expect | Live Entertainment | Other Information

Granville Street Block Party in Vancouver

The Granville Street Block Party debuted in downtown Vancouver two years ago. The event turns two blocks of Granville Street into a pedestrian-only zone. They’ll do it again on August 23rd and 24th in 2025.

The block party is free and includes market vendors, fun activities and live entertainment. There are also food and drinks on hand. One of the event’s sponsors is the Red Truck Beer Company.

Last August was the event’s second year, although there have been similar ones in the past. In 2022, for example, there was the Granville Promenade which was a series of events in August that shut down traffic on a nearby two-block stretch of Granville Street. Like the promenade, the block party is organized by the Downtown Vancouver BIA.

Where and When

The block party takes place on the 700 and 800 blocks of Granville Street (on either side of Robson Street). The event usually runs from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm on both weekend days in late August with an after-party at Donnellan’s Irish Pub. It’s free, family-friendly, and open to everyone.

No cars are allowed on those blocks during the festival’s run. Attendees can roam the streets and take in the entertainment as they please.

What to Expect

There is a lot that happens at the Granville Block Party. On top of the businesses that are already there, plenty of additional vendors are set up along the street. There are interactive activities to enjoy like arts and crafts workshops and painting displays.

Other fun stuff to check out are games set up by the BC Sports Hall of Fame and The Rec Room, a Kids Area featuring mini golf and street performances, and a behind the scenes tour of the Orpheum Theatre.

While the block party is meant for those of all ages it’s also a licensed event which means that alcohol can be consumed throughout. Expect there to be various food and drink options to choose from.

Live Entertainment

This year there are over a dozen groups performing at the event. Below is the 2025 lineup schedule.

Saturday, August 24th, 2025

Georgia Stage

- 12:50 pm – Welcome
- 1:00 pm – Leo D.E Johnson
- 1:55 pm – Vancouver Okinawa Taiko
- 2:30 pm – Cookin’with Brass
- 3:35 pm – Royal Academy of Punjab
- 4:15 pm – Bungalow
- 5:20 pm – Roots Peruvian
- 6:00 pm – Dawn Pemberton

Robson Stage

- 1:00 pm – Public Disco

Local Lounge Stage

- 1:30 pm – Locals Lounge

Sunday, August 25th, 2025

Georgia Stage

- 12:50 pm – Welcome
- 1:00 pm – Kata Kata Afrobeat
- 1:55 pm – Appare Osakoi
- 2:30 pm – Parlour Panther
- 3:35 pm – Wild Moccasin Dancers
- 4:15 pm – eBonEmpress
- 5:20 pm – Mexican Dance Ensemble
- 6:00 pm – Mazacote

Robson Stage

- 1:00 pm – Now or Never Crew
- 1:25 pm – Hip Hop with Natasha Gorrie
- 2:00 pm – Now or Never Crew
- 2:25 pm – Hip Hop with Natasha Gorrie
- 3:10 pm – Synthia Kiss, Tiffany Ann Co & Androgynass
- 4:00 pm – Van Vogue Jam