Aug 8 – Aug 9, 2026
Light Up Chinatown on Columbia Street
Light Up Chinatown returns free August 8–9, 2026 on the 500-block of Columbia Street with live performances, festival eats, pop-ups, shopping deals, and a neighborhood passport hunt.
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Light Up Chinatown, presented by RBC, takes over the 500-block of Columbia Street August 8–9, 2026. Organizers list Saturday 11 a.m.–7 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.–5 p.m. for a free outdoor festival of live music and cultural performances, limited-time festival bites, exclusive pop-ups, and weekend shopping deals.
A passport-style stamp hunt encourages walking the neighborhood for prizes. Expect packed sidewalks; SkyTrain to Stadium–Chinatown or walk from downtown is the practical move.
When: August 8–9, 2026 (Sat 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–5 p.m.)
Where: 500-block Columbia Street, Vancouver, BC
Confirm entertainment and Festival Eats updates on lightupchinatown.ca. Pair with Thai Festival Vancouver the same weekend if you are downtown both days.
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