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VIFF Centre - Vancouver International Film Centre

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Beyond film exhibitions.

VIFF strives to engage and empower communities, encourage dialogue, educate, and champion local artists.

Enjoy great movies at the luxurious VIFF Centre, voted one of the best cinemas in Vancouver and home to the prestigious Vancouver International Film Festival. Be sure to subscribe to VIFF NEWS to find out what’s on now and the latest scoop on the annual festival.

Beyond film exhibition

At VIFF, we believe in the power of film to bring people together, spark meaningful conversations, and celebrate local voices. Over the years, we’ve grown into one of Western Canada’s most vibrant cultural hubs — home to an acclaimed annual festival and a beloved year-round arthouse cinema. With more than 1,500 screenings and events each year, VIFF is where communities connect through film, where emerging talent finds its stage, and where film culture thrives all year long.

We look forward to seeing you at the cinema!

Check out some recent reviews

“5 STARS – Hands down the best theater in town!”

“5 STARS – This is the place to be to see fresh films, sometimes accompanied with live music and lectures!! Terrific Venue!”

“5 STARS – The VIFF Theatre is an absolute gem and my favorite place to catch films! What sets it apart is its incredible atmosphere—intimate, welcoming, and buzzing with a shared love for cinema. I adore how VIFF curates its screenings, focusing on diverse, thought-provoking films from all corners of the globe… It’s a cultural hub that celebrates storytelling in its purest form, offering a window into different cultures, perspectives, and voices. Every visit feels like an adventure, and I always leave inspired. VIFF is a true treasure for film lovers!”

 

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VIFF – Vancouver International Film Festival

VIFF Centre - Vancouver International Film Centre
Vancouver
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October 1, 2026
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October 11, 2026
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The annual Vancouver International Film Festival showcases exceptional cinema in one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Our spectacular roster includes some of the best cinema from around the globe, one-of-a-kind live performances, talks, industry sessions, and other unique events celebrating film and film culture. With over 600 screenings and events each year, VIFF brings together curious audiences and passionate Read more...
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Future Geographies: Art in the Century of Climate Change?

Vancouver Art Gallery
Vancouver
Date:
May 14, 2026
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January 10, 2027
New
0.72 km
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Future Geographies: Art in the Century of Climate Change is the first major exhibition in Canada to examine the intersection of the climate crisis and contemporary art on a global scale. As the environmental crisis accelerates, artists around the world are responding with urgency, insight and vision. Featuring works from the past 25 years, this exhibition underscores the gravity and relevance Read more...
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Jim Lambie: Zobop (Colour-Chrome)

Vancouver Art Gallery
Vancouver
Date:
June 1, 2026
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October 12, 2026
0.72 km
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Jim Lambie transforms everyday architectural spaces into immersive, energetic experiences through his vibrant vinyl tape installations. These site-specific works are an extension of his acclaimed Zobop series, which uses brightly coloured strips of industrial vinyl tape to contour the architectural space, wrapping its form in optical rhythm and vivid saturation. Lambie is a Glasgow–based artist, DJ and musician. His practice Read more...
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Bard on the Beach | The Merry Wives of Windsor

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival
Vancouver
Date:
June 9, 2026, 10:00 am
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September 19, 2026, 6:00 pm
0.7 km
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The Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival launches its 37th season with a lively and contemporary take on The Merry Wives of Windsor, running from June 9 to September 19, 2026, on the BMO Mainstage at Vanier Park. Directed by Rebecca Northan and adapted with Bruce Horak, this reimagined production brings Shakespeare’s beloved comedy into a modern Vancouver setting. Set Read more...
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Momentum: Power and Identity in Sports | Chinese Canadian Museum

Chinese Canadian Museum
Vancouver
Date:
June 10, 2026
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September 5, 2027
1.63 km
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Sport is where identity, belonging, and national pride are put on the line. Momentum transforms the gallery into an electrified, sports bar–inspired environment that captures the energy of collective spectatorship, where history, media, and contemporary art collide. Through archival objects, striking photographic portraits, and a newly commissioned moving image work, the exhibition traces over a century of Chinese Canadian presence in Read more...
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Hope Meets Action: Echoes Through the Black Continuum | Museum of Vancouver

Museum of Vancouver
Vancouver
Date:
June 14, 2026, 10:00 am
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September 20, 2026, 6:00 pm
1.55 km
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Hope Meets Action: Echoes Through the Black Continuum June 14, 2026 – September 20, 2026 Created by the BC Black History Awareness Society (BCBHAS) in partnership with the Royal BC Museum (RBCM), Hope Meets Action: Echoes Through the Black Continuum highlights the contributions of BC’s Black leaders across the centuries—and it will be on display at the Museum of Vancouver Read more...
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The Little Mermaid | Theatre Under the Stars

Theatre Under the Stars – TUTS
Vancouver
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July 1, 2026
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August 22, 2026
2.46 km
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Disney’s The Little Mermaid Under the Stars and Under the Sea. Part of Your World This Summer! A curious, young mermaid, Ariel dreams of a world above the sea. After saving the life of Prince Eric following a disastrous shipwreck, Ariel strikes a dangerous bargain with the conniving sea witch, Ursula, exchanging her voice for a chance to be human. Read more...
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Tupananchiskama

MOA | Museum of Anthropology
Vancouver
Date:
July 21, 2026
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November 30, 2026
9.8 km
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Ancient Andean Cosmovision Cosmovisión Ancestral Andina Opens March 19, 2026 Tupananchiskama: Ancient Andean Cosmovision explores the enduring worldviews of ancient Andean civilizations through nearly 100 exquisite pre-Columbian ceramic, textile, bone and wood works, some dating back more than 2,500 years. These works were collected by former UBC Professor Alan R. Sawyer and donated to MOA. The Andes are home to some of the world’s most complex cultural traditions, and its knowledge lives Read more...
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That Green Ideal: Emily Carr and the Idea of Nature | Vancouver Art Gallery

Vancouver Art Gallery
Vancouver
Date:
July 21, 2026
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November 8, 2026
0.72 km
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That Green Ideal: Emily Carr and the Idea of Nature is the largest solo exhibition of iconic British Columbia artist Emily Carr (1871–1945) at the Vancouver Art Gallery in over twenty years. Featuring more than 100 works, it explores in-depth the artist’s obsession with the landscape of the Pacific Northwest, using close analysis of her paintings and writings to investigate how Read more...
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