The Strathcona Blocks Party is a street festival in Vancouver with live music, food trucks, kids’ activities, local shopping and more.
The event takes place in the 600 to 900 blocks of East Hastings Street and admission is free! In 2026 the party was on July 25th. It will likely happen around the same time in 2027, although exact details are to be confirmed.
To learn more about the Strathcona Blocks Party, keep scrolling or visit the Official Event Website for the full lineup, participating businesses, activities, and event information.
Strathcona Blocks Party
In 2026 the Strathcona Blocks Party celebrated its 5th year, transforming the neighbourhood into a lively community gathering filled with local flavour, creativity, and fun. Attendees could join in on the fun with activities hosted by Strathcona businesses, enjoy live music and entertainment, meet local artists and makers, and experience everything that makes Strathcona one of Vancouver’s most vibrant neighbourhoods.
Visit the Low Tide Properties website for full details about the event.
Where and When
In 2026 the Strathcona Blocks Party took place on Saturday, July 25th, from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, with the festivities continuing into the evening as Strathcona Beer Company celebrated its 10th anniversary with live DJ entertainment and Beer Garden open from noon until 8:00pm.
The Blocks Party spans the 600–900 blocks of East Hastings Street, just a few blocks east of Chinatown. Once you’ve explored the Strathcona Blocks Party, the fun doesn’t stop there. In 2026 you could head over to the Eastside Arts Festival at MacLean Park, where celebrations continued until 8:00 pm the same day. (Note: MacLean Park is just a few blocks away, at 710 Keefer Street.)
Unlike some block parties, the Strathcona event doesn’t shut down the entire street. Instead, the activities happen at various locations along the sidewalk and in a few lots with open spaces. In one area there is the stage where bands play. In the same location there are food trucks and picnic tables. Further down the street there is a Kids’ Zone area. Across the street along the sidewalk there are market vendors. In an open area between the Strathcona Beer Company and Lucy’s Frozen Custard there is the beer garden where there are more picnic tables and other activities.
Click Strathcona Blocks Party for the event’s official website.
What to Expect at the Blocks Party
The Strathcona Blocks Party features an afternoon of community fun with live music, performances, food trucks and kid-friendly activities. Admission is free!
The centre of the action is in the parking lot at 840 East Hastings Street with live performances happening all day long. The beer garden is hosted by the Strathcona Beer Company which is located at 895 East Hastings Street. The beer garden features Strathcona Beer’s famous craft brews, a summertime barbecue menu, live DJ entertainment, and lots of fun games such as giant Twister! Other confirmed food vendors at the event in 2026 included Nami Vietnamese, JAPADOG, and REEL Mac & Cheese.
At the block party there is a Kids Zone on Campbell Avenue where you’ll find family-friendly activities including arts & crafts, musical instruments to play, large building blocks, and a community mural you can contribute too. 873 East Hastings Street hosts a pop-up market with lots of local goodies and treasures. Back by popular demand is the passport scavenger hunt involving participating Strathcona businesses where once completed, participants may redeem a free ice-cream voucher from Lucy’s Frozen Custard or HYPE Chocolate (while supplies last, so be there early!).
This is a weekend plan for you are your family you won’t want to miss!
For the event’s official website, visit lowtideproperties.com.
Performers and Schedule in 2026
The Strathcona Blocks Party features live music and other performances throughout the afternoon. The lineup brings a mix of local talent and vibrant sounds to the neighbourhood. Performing at the event last year and back again in 2026 were the Marlin Ramazzini Band and Slow Sippers Band. Other groups are there too.
Below is the entertainment schedule for this year. (Note: Exact times and other details were subject to change.)
- 12:00 pm – Marlin Ramazzini Band
- 1:00 pm – Official Event Welcome
- 1:10 pm – Marlin Ramazzini Band
- 2:30 pm – The Slow Sippers Band
- 3:15 pm – The Happening Dance Studio
- 3:45 pm – Street Dance Battle by Tight Circle Productions
- 4:15 pm – Pinebarren Band
What is Strathcona
Strathcona is an older, primarily residential neighbourhood in East Vancouver. It’s bordered more or less by East Hastings Street to the north, Great Northern Way to the south, Main Street to the west, and Clark Drive to the east. In other words, Strathcona is the area east of Chinatown and False Creek, south of East Hastings and the core of the Downtown Eastside, west of Grandview-Woodland, and north of Mount Pleasant.
Click Strathcona Blocks Party for the event’s official website.
Other Information
See the Low Tide Properties website to learn more about this event.
Other articles that might be of interest include the following:
- Vancouver’s June Calendar of Events
- Vancouver’s July Calendar of Events
- Festivals & Events
- Free Events in June
- Free Events in July
Other websites you might also find of interest include VancouverFoodFestivals.ca and VancouverForKids.ca.
