Soak Up the Sun at Outdoor Festivals Across Vancouver This Summer

Mountain Stage, Photo: Ambleside Music Festival

Festival season in Vancouver is in full swing. From local music to car-free street festivals and block parties, there’s something for everyone across Metro Vancouver’s many neighbourhoods, parks, and outdoor spaces.

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Soak Up the Sun at Outdoor Festivals Across Vancouver This Summer

Ten acts to see at this weekend’s big outdoor neighbourhood party Khatsahlano

Will Little Destroyer bring the rock to the Khatsahlano Street Party this Sunday? Of course they will.

The annual Khatsahlano Street Party is a celebration of music, food, and Vancouver’s Westside, in particular the stretch of West 4th between Burrard and MacDonald. The festival takes place this Sunday, July 6, from 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Now in its ninth year, Khatsahlano features performers ranging from established West Coast heavies to local up-and-comers. Below you’ll find links to songs by 10 of the nearly 40 acts. Check out the bands, and visit khatsahlano.com to see a full lineup.

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Ten acts to see at this weekend’s big outdoor neighbourhood party Khatsahlano

Vancouver Neighbourhoods: Kitsilano

Welcome to dazzling Kitsilano! (Tourism Vancouver/Tanya Goehring)

In the ‘60s, beachside Kitsilano was considered Vancouver’s hipster hangout; today, the neighbourhood has flourished into a trendy hub appealing to sun-worshippers, yogis, wellness warriors and shopaholics alike (it’s also the birthplace of global yoga brand lululemon athletica). Kitsilano is a healthy combination of parks, beachfront, the shopping mecca of West 4th Avenue, cozy coffeeshops and eclectic eateries.

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Vancouver Neighbourhoods: Kitsilano

Khatsahlano: the Massive (and Free!) Music & Arts Street Party is Coming to Kitsilano

khatsahlano street party 2018

Image sourced from the Khatsahlano Facebook page

On Saturday, July 7, 2018, Kitsilano’s popular West 4th Avenue shuts down to host Khatsahlano, a massive street party that spans 10 city blocks! It’s Vancouver’s largest free Music & Arts Festival and it’s one excellent party.

Created just 7 years ago, the Khatsahlano Street Party features multiple stages showcasing more than 50 of Vancouver’s top music performers as well as the eclectic work of local artisans and street performers.

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Khatsahlano: the Massive (and Free!) Music & Arts Street Party is Coming to Kitsilano

Things to Do in Vancouver this Weekend: July 6, 2017

The name of this weekend is diversity! The Indian Summer Fest brings themes of war and peace from the East, there’s a Greek festival, a Latin American festival, Theatre Under The Stars begins, the MOA has an Indigenous art exhibit with insight from contemporary Indigenous artists and community members, and there’s a few street parties on both sides of town – the Khatsahlano fest in Kitsilano, and Car Free Day on Commercial Drive.

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Things to Do in Vancouver this Weekend: July 6, 2017

Lineup for 2017 Khatsahlano Street Party announced

Jody Glenham performing with her band at the 2016 Khatsahlano Street Party. Christine McAvoy photo.

The lineup for the 2017 Khatsahlano Street Party has just been announced.

Now in its sixth year, the family-friendly one-day event takes place in Vancouver’s Westside, on West 4th Avenue from Burrard to MacDonald on Saturday, July 8th from 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Along with Vancouver-based headliners like The Zolas and Louise Burns on no less than six stages, partygoers will have access to more than 50 food trucks, assorted activities for all ages, and some of the summer’s best people-watching – just blocks from the beach. Here are a few of the musical highlights.

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Lineup for 2017 Khatsahlano Street Party announced