Event Details

White vendor tents filled with colorful art in Esther Short Park.

Vancouver Arts & Music Festival – Friday

Friday, August 7, 2026
11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Add to Calendar Friday, August 7, 2026 11:00 am Friday, August 7, 2026 11:00 am America/Los_Angeles Vancouver Arts & Music Festival – Friday Dive into a world of electrifying creativity at the Vancouver Arts & Music Festival! This spectacular free event is open to all ages and will transform Esther Short Park and downtown Vancouver into a stage for artistic brilliance! From vibrant stages to pop-up galleries, awe-inspiring juried art shows, toe-tapping family activities and tantalizing food vendors, the Vancouver Arts & Music Festival is a sensory explosion like no other. Brought to you by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA and the City of Vancouver, this festival is a celebration of culture, community and the unbridled joy that comes with experiencing the arts together. View… Esther Short Park

Event Dates

Esther Short Park
605 Esther St., Vancouver

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Dive into a world of electrifying creativity at the Vancouver Arts & Music Festival! This spectacular free event is open to all ages and will transform Esther Short Park and downtown Vancouver into a stage for artistic brilliance! From vibrant stages to pop-up galleries, awe-inspiring juried art shows, toe-tapping family activities and tantalizing food vendors, the Vancouver Arts & Music Festival is a sensory explosion like no other.

Brought to you by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA and the City of Vancouver, this festival is a celebration of culture, community and the unbridled joy that comes with experiencing the arts together.

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Volunteers Needed: This free festival is made possible thanks to the support of outstanding volunteers! Be part of the excitement and sign up to volunteer for setup, vendor support, artist assistance and more.