Vancouver's artistic heart beats louder this spring as the Vancouver International Dance Festival (VIDF) returns for the 2025 season. Running from March 5-15, VIDF 2025 will celebrate 25 years of presenting dance with no aesthetic boundaries.
Immerse yourself in a fun celebration of dance and dynamic artistry across cultures and styles that emanates innovation beyond the margins. You'll feel a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere that invites you to experience the transformative power of dance with live and original music, while supporting Vancouver's vibrant local arts community.
From contemporary choreography that pushes creative limits to time-honoured traditional styles that explore cultural roots, VIDF’s more than a festival — it’s a gateway to the city's rich cultural fabric.
Engage with both emerging and seasoned artists, whose originality will stimulate your imagination and leave you inspired and enriched. VIDF 2025 features 25 performances by 14 local, national and international artists/companies — many of which break away from traditional formats and offer fresh perspectives.
These high-quality shows are held in accessible venues including the Roundhouse and Annex, (with three shows per day starting at 6pm). Additional events will be held at 312 Main, Morrow, Museum of Anthropology and Vancouver Playhouse.
Feel the rhythm. See the passion. Live the moment at VIDF 2025.
At VIDF 2025, you can expect a showcase of world-class performances and non-mainstream dance forms, including street dance, Butoh, Indigenous expressions, Bharatanatyam, and other contemporary works that blend performance with sound, costuming, visual art and film.
Dancers from Africa, Middle East, Europe, North America and the local scene highlight a deep tapestry of cultural backgrounds — artists that push boundaries to challenge norms, communicate beyond language and reflect societal issues.
Additional programming includes street dance battles, parties, offsite partnerships, classes and community workshops. For a complete list of artists and performances with dates, times and locations, check out the VIDF 2025 programme.
Your donation makes a difference, festival passes
VIDF features women-led projects in conjunction with International Women’s Day, and what better way to celebrate the woman in your life than with a VIDF festival pass. If you want to purchase a pass as a gift, you'll be provided with a digital gift card with instructions on how to redeem it.
To get the most out of your VIDF 2025 experience, the $300 festival pass gives you access to up to thirteen performances, as well as other festival events like the Stage Crasher! dance party.
Your online purchase is processed through CanadaHelps (a registered charity and social enterprise), as a donation to the VIDF Endowment Fund. Once your donation is processed, you'll receive a tax receipt and detailed instructions on how to select your shows.
You'll be provided with a form to select your preferred dates, events and shows, with assistance from VIDF to guide you through the process. There are thirteen different shows across 25 dates (each show performs twice between March 5 – 22, 2025).
Thanks to your generous contribution, you help VIDF to continue showcasing extraordinary dance performances. Supporting VIDF means you are the unseen hero who bridges the worlds of Vancouver dance, Canadian national arts and international talent. With 4-Show and Day Passes, these flexible donation tiers further offer opportunities to this vital cultural event, ensuring its legacy continues to thrive.
Single tickets start at $25. To keep ticket prices as low as possible, VIDF is incorporating sliding scale prices to all shows in an effort to extend access to people who face financial barriers. Attendees are encouraged to pay what they can afford, ensuring everyone can access inspiring live art.
During the festival, you’ll find moments to relax, reflect and recharge while supporting a cause that impacts Vancouver’s arts scene for years to come. Each performance is not just a display of creativity but an opportunity to spark conversations and create shared memories.
Get your tickets and passes early so you don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind festival designed for everyone. Whether you come with friends, family or solo, prepare to relish in an experience of connection and joy as VIDF 2025 celebrates Vancouver's creative spirit, all while providing valuable support to the arts community.
For more information, visit vidf.ca.
