Name: Canada Together 2026
Start: 2026-07-01T11:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-07-01T18:00:00-07:00
Location: Canada Place

2026 marks the 40th anniversary of Canada Together, which is historically the largest Canada Day celebration outside of Ottawa. Planned collaboratively with representatives from the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, this is a July 1st festival that you won’t want to miss, packed with community energy and good vibes to celebrate all the people who live in this country.

Canada Together 2026

This year’s theme is “weaving together the fabric of a nation,” chosen to honour Canada’s diversity, as well as set an intention for the day to gather, celebrate, learn, and share.

The day will be filled with free, family-friendly fun and feature live music across multiple stages, and a citizenship ceremony to welcome new Canadians. There will also be a CN Family Zone, an Expo 86 exhibit, an Indigenous Marketplace, and more as well as performers, exhibitors and food trucks.

Here’s a look at the event highlights:

Main Stage,  sponsored by Downtown Van (in front of Canada Place): The Main Stage will be buzzing with incredible live performances all day long, featuring talented local artists including SPENDO, JESSAMINE, and Rebecca Sichon, before an unforgettable headline performance by The Strumbellas.
Family Zone,  sponsored by CN (inside Hall A at Canada Place): Families and children of all ages can enjoy a full day of fun in the Family Zone with all ages activities and nonstop entertainment on the CN Family Stage, featuring Science World On The Road, performances by School of Rock’s Junior House Band, the DJ Ira Dance Party, captivating Indigenous storytelling, and the fan-favourite annual mascot dance-off.
Expo 86 Exhibit (inside Hall A at Canada Place): Step back in time as we celebrate Canada Place’s 40th birthday and 40 years since opening our doors for Expo 86 — explore this nostalgic exhibit for a blast from the past and relive the excitement of 1986!
Indigenous Marketplace sponsored by Destination Vancouver, Indigenous Tourism BC, and Scotiabank: Discover the Indigenous Marketplace, where you can browse handcrafted jewelry, art, and home décor from local Indigenous artisans, connect with traditional weavers and carvers from the Musqueam Indian Band, Squamish Nation, and Tsleil-Waututh Nation, and explore interactive colouring activities featuring hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh sníchim words.
Citizenship ceremony (inside the ballrooms at Canada Place): At 9:30 a.m., Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada hosted a citizenship ceremony welcoming 60 new Canadians into the country’s multicultural family.
Food trucks: Guests experienced the multicultural flavours of Canada with a variety of food trucks along Canada Place Way.