TAIWANfest returns to downtown Vancouver this Labour Day weekend with a three-day cultural celebration under the theme "Islands in the Wind."
The festival runs Sept. 5 to 7 at multiple downtown venues. Admission is free. Check the official website for the full schedule.
The official TAIWANfest website lists programming connecting Taiwan, Canada, and the world, with a Scotland cultural exchange theme this year.
What to expect
The festival features:
- Live music: Performances at outdoor and indoor venues
- Artist market: Local and international vendors
- Exhibitions: Cultural displays and installations
- Workshops: Hands-on programming
- Culinary programs: Food and cultural experiences
Venues and hours
TAIWANfest programming takes place at multiple locations:
- šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl'e7énk Square (north of Vancouver Art Gallery): Sat-Sun Sept. 5-6, noon to 10 p.m.; Mon Sept. 7, noon to 6 p.m.
- Granville Street: Noon to 6 p.m. all three days
- Vancouver Playhouse
- ANNEX
- Vancouver Public Library Central Branch
Admission is free.
Visitors should confirm the full schedule and venue-specific hours on the official TAIWANfest website.
