Indonesian Festival in Vancouver

Authentic Indonesian culture comes alive with food, music, performances and prizes at the Indonesian Festival outside the Vancouver Art Gallery in August.

Indonesian Festival in Vancouver

The Indonesian Festival is back in British Columbia for the first time since 2019, offering a full day of cultural celebration, Indonesian cuisine and family-friendly entertainment. This vibrant festival showcases the rich traditions of Indonesia. Included are traditional music, dance, arts and crafts, games and traditional foods from across the archipelago. It’s a good way to experience Indonesia’s diverse culture in Vancouver.

Where and When?

In 2025 the festival took place on Sunday, August 24th, in the north plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery which is located at 750 Hornby Street. The events usually happen from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. Admission is free and everyone is welcome to join the festivities. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to explore the food, cultural activities and live performances throughout the day.

What to Expect

Visitors can taste authentic Indonesian dishes and drinks from a variety of food vendors such as Panasbung, Wat-a-melon, Neng’s Kitchen, Warung Betawi and others. Attendees can expect sizzling satay, aromatic noodles, rich curries, tropical beverages and sweet treats that capture the flavours of Indonesia.

The festival also features official Indonesian product vendors offering handmade, sustainable and halal-certified items such as batik scarves, stylish hijabs, natural cosmetics, artisan foods and eco-friendly gifts.

On stage, people can enjoy a mix of cultural performances including traditional dances, pencak silat demonstrations, gamelan music and modern live music. Attendees can also participate in fun games, enjoy arts and crafts, and celebrate Indonesia’s 80th Independence Day, celebrated in 2025.

Special activities at the event include a grand prize giveaway: offered in 2025 was a round-trip premium economy ticket from Vancouver to Jakarta, courtesy of festival partner EVA Air.

With various things to see, taste and experience, the Indonesian Festival promises an interesting and lively celebration for all ages.

Other Information

See the Indonesian Consulate General‘s Facebook page for more information about this festival.

Other multicultural festivals taking place in late summer that you might also find of interest include the following (all of which happen on the Labour Day long weekend):