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'Like' the Vancouver International Children's Festival on Facebook before April 30 and you will be entered to win two tickets to see the fabulous Variety Show.

This high-energy showcase offers more bang for your buck with five of our headliners all on one dynamic bill. Our host for the evening, Norman Foote, will keep things rolling and provide laughs a-plenty. Musical guests Mauvais Sort will fill the night with toe-tapping, exhilarating joie de vivre. Music and acrobatics fuse with the ethereal soundscape sculptures of Lelavision's Physical Music.  Clap, dance and stomp along to the African rhythms of Step Afrika! Then catch your breath to the heart-pumping thrills and acrobatic feats of Australia’s Circa in 46 Circus Acts in 45 Minutes.

Granville Island Stage – 90mins

Saturday June 4, 6.30PM

Want even more chances to win?  Tweet "I entered to win tickets to the Variety Show at Kids' Fest @vicf! May 30-June 5 on Granville Island. http://ht.ly/4o6HT".

Stay up late with Kids' Fest!

We know that you don’t have to be a kid to enjoy the Kids’ Fest, so we have some evening shows to delight adults and youth who can stay up that little bit later.

Farfalle - Thursday, June 2 @ 7:00PM & Friday, June 3 @ 7:00PM

46 Circus Acts in 45 Minutes - Thursday, June 2 @ 7:00PM   

Step Afrika! - Friday, June 3 @ 7:00PM

Tickets on sale NEXT WEEK - April 4!
Get ready, the Kids’ Fest is coming May 30-June 5 at our new home on Granville Island!

There are great shows planned for children of all ages from preschool on up, as well as interactive zones to provide you and your children a full day of fun.  

Check out the Kids’ Fest website for information on all the shows.