{"id":504328,"date":"2000-02-01T05:58:35","date_gmt":"2000-02-01T13:58:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/?p=504328"},"modified":"2026-07-15T13:02:50","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T20:02:50","slug":"big-bang-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/big-bang-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"Feel the Music at the BIG BANG Festival!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This event has passed. Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/calendar\/\">Family Fun Vancouver Event Guide<\/a> for a current list of events.<\/p>\n<p><del>Get ready for a joyful, free music festival the whole family will love! Music on Main and the Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre present <a href=\"https:\/\/www.musiconmain.ca\/event\/big-bang-festival-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BIG BANG Festival<\/a>, which returns to Vancouver for the second year following a highly successful premiere in 2025. Prepare to be swept up in the magic and excitement of music, dance, and the arts this Family Day weekend!<\/del><\/p>\n<p><del>Audiences ages 5 and up will experience an adventurous journey through musical genres, sound art, and performances from a diverse range of musicians. This vibrant and colourful festival includes mini-concerts, interactive fun, sound installations, surprise performances, and plenty of opportunities for kids (and adults alike) to explore through sound and create their own magic.\u00a0 Children aren&#8217;t expected to sit still and listen; they are encouraged to let the music move them and experience the sounds as imagination takes centre stage.<\/del><\/p>\n<p><del>What makes the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.musiconmain.ca\/event\/big-bang-festival-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BIG BANG Festival<\/a> unique? There&#8217;s more than just performances waiting around every corner! Visitors can explore hands-on activities, like a NOISE-O-GRAPH experience or bounce to the beat in the &#8220;Bounce House&#8221; music playground. Join in and participate in a Scavenger Hunt, get your groove on in a &#8220;silent disco,&#8221; and enjoy the upbeat sounds of The Carnival Band. Worried that all the sounds might be overwhelming for your kids? There is a low-sensory, calming room called the Chill Zone so your kids (and you!) can take a much-needed break before you dive back into the fun. Families wanting to experience more can choose to join the $5 ticketed events on site: Julia&#8217;s Music Room and\/or Gamelan Music Room. Each room will feature exclusive performances that are sure to be a highlight of the festival!<\/del><\/p>\n<p><del>In addition to musical discovery, kids will love the colouring stations, face painting, and temporary tattoos to make for a fun and fabulous festival experience. This festival is popular in cultural hubs across Europe, North America, and Australia as a celebrated expression of sound, music, and free opportunities to access the arts for globally-minded families.<\/del><\/p>\n<p><del>Don&#8217;t miss this returning Vancouver festival that is designed with families in mind and promises to be a highlight of your Family Day weekend!<\/del><\/p>\n<h2><del>BIG BANG Festival:<\/del><\/h2>\n<p><del><strong>Date<\/strong>: February 15, 2026<\/del><br \/>\n<del><strong>Time<\/strong>: 12:00 PM &#8211; 5:00 PM<\/del><br \/>\n<del><strong>Venue<\/strong>: Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre<\/del><br \/>\n<del><strong>Address<\/strong>: 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver<\/del><br \/>\n<del><strong>Website<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.musiconmain.ca\/event\/big-bang-festival-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.musiconmain.ca<\/a><\/del><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This event has passed. 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