August 18–23, 2025 | Downtown Vancouver
Celebrate the power of music, youth, and global artistry at the 2025 Vancouver International Music Festival (VIMF)!
Join us for a spectacular week filled with concerts, student showcases, and masterclasses — all open to the public, and many offered for free!
🎻 A World-Class Lineup of International Artists
Don’t miss performances and masterclasses led by our 2025 Artists-in-Residence.
👉 Meet all the artists
🎫 Festival Passes On Sale Now!
10 concerts over 5 days | August 18–22
Choose from Single, Day, or Full Festival Passes.
Be inspired by talented young musicians from across Canada and beyond as they perform in daily themed mini-recitals.
🎟️ Get your Festival Pass on Eventbrite
📅 View Schedule & Program:
All student performances and masterclasses are free and open to the public.
Check the full schedule and lineup here:
👉 vancouvercompetition.com/2025-vimf-program
🌟 Gala Concert – A Classical Celebration
📍 Saturday, August 23 | 2:00 PM | Vancouver Playhouse
The week culminates in a grand Gala Concert featuring the top young performers in each age and instrumental category — joined by our guest artists including renowned pianist Henri-Paul Sicsic and internationally acclaimed pipa virtuoso Guilian Liu.
🎫 Free Admission & VIP Tickets Available
Reserve your spot today — donations are warmly appreciated to support the next generation of artists.
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🎉 Join the Celebration
Whether you’re a music enthusiast, educator, or community supporter, the 2025 VIMF is your chance to experience world-class performances and uplift rising musical stars. Let’s celebrate excellence and passion in music — together!
Canada International Arts & Music Society 