One of Vancouver's hottest art parties returns with immersive lineup next month

Music, art and culture lovers in Vancouver will want to mark their calendars for an epic event returning this spring.

The Vancouver Art Gallery is transforming for Art Party, an immersive late-night celebration with drinks and performances, on Saturday, June 6.

Guests will journey across time and imagination to check out the exhibitions in a brand new way. There are also plenty of interactive experiences to discover along the way.

Vancouver Art Gallery

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“Art Party is an invitation to Vancouver to gather, spark and encounter art with wonder,” said Sirish Rao, interim co-CEO at the Vancouver Art Gallery, to Daily Hive.

“Whether guests are drawn by a performance, wander through an exhibition, raise a glass with friends or simply absorb the charge of creative company, Art Party is about the Gallery coming fully alive. It is a place where community collides, ideas shimmer, and joy is not just felt, but shared.”

Tickets are on sale now, and every ticket bought for Art Party helps to support the exhibitions, education and public programs at the largest public art museum in Western Canada.

Vancouver Art Gallery

This year’s theme is Ancient Futures, and you can show off your style by arriving in an Art Party outfit made with upcycled materials, remixed garments, or references to histories both personal and cultural.

Then snap a photo of it in the Rotunda, where Jim Lambie’s colourful installation sets the tone for the evening.

Take your time in the thought-provoking exhibitions on at the Vancouver Art Gallery, including That Green Ideal: Emily Carr and the Idea of Nature, Future Geographies: Art in the Century of Climate Change, and Highlights from the Collection.

There are also several vibrant performances and interactive activities that you won’t want to miss at the late-night Art Party. And yes, drinks will be available to enjoy while you get your art on.

Vancouver Art Gallery

Landings for Six, a work by Action at a Distance Dance Society, is a reflection of time and space that investigates the moments between movement, memory, and the present.

Shion Skye Carter’s rhythmic ensemble showcases the power of community connection, including how it can help us respond to change, adapt, and move forward.

Guests are also invited to join FakeKnot for a hands-on activity to make wearable art using only paper fibres.

Art Party: Ancient Futures

When: Saturday, June 6, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Where: Vancouver Art Gallery – 750 Hornby St., Vancouver
Admission: Various prices, purchase online