Whether you're an artist, volunteer, vendor or sponsor, there's a place for you at the festival. Help us create something truly unforgettable in Vancouver!
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Performers
Thank you for your interest in performing at the 2026 Vancouver Arts & Music Festival! We invite performers of all genres to apply for this vibrant, community-celebrated event taking place August 7–9, 2026 at Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver, Washington.
This free festival, welcoming over 40,000 attendees, celebrates the rich diversity of our regional arts community. Selected performers will showcase their work on a professionally produced outdoor stage. Musicians, dancers, storytellers, and performing artists of all backgrounds and experience levels are encouraged to apply. Professional audio-visual support, stage management, and artist compensation are provided.
Apply: Performer application
Festival Art Exhibit
The Vancouver Arts and Music Festival welcomes your application to the 2026 Festival Art Exhibit. Thousands of art lovers and collectors attend this 3-day exhibit that concludes with an awards ceremony. This year we are looking for art by regional artists centering on the themes of community, environment and culture. Please visit this link to see the call for art and apply through CaFÉ.
Apply: Festival Art Exhibit
VENDORS
Visual Arts & Creative Makers Marketplace
The Vancouver Arts & Music Festival (VAMF) invites local and regional artists and makers to apply for the Visual Arts & Creative Makers Marketplace, a central feature of the festival. Showcase and sell original work while connecting with a diverse, engaged community. Artists at all stages are encouraged to apply, including those eligible for our Emerging Artist category.
Apply: Visual Arts & Creative Makers Marketplace
Food Vendors
VAMF is excited to feature a variety of food options that showcase local and regional flavors to enrich this year’s festival experience.
Apply (English): Food Vendor
Apply (Spanish): Food Vendor
SPONSORS
The Vancouver Arts & Music Festival is made possible through the generous support of local businesses and community partners. Sponsorship helps bring world-class performances, engaging activities and free public programming to tens of thousands of attendees each year, all while giving businesses meaningful visibility and connection with the community. If your business is interested in supporting this incredible event and being part of something truly special, we’d love to hear from you. Please reach out to info@vancouverartsandmusicfestival.com to learn more about future partnership possibilities. Let’s create something extraordinary together!
VOLUNTEERS
The success of the festival is made possible thanks to the support of outstanding volunteers who help with setup, vendor support, artist assistance and more. Please check back here to sign-up for 2026 festival volunteer shifts in the Summer of 2026.
