BIG BANG Festival

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2025
THE ROUNDHOUSE | 181 ROUNDHOUSE MEWS | Google map
Doors at 11:30AM | Festival starts at 12:00PM

Ages 5 and up. (Each audience member requires a ticket; no babes in arms. Children must be accompanied by an adult.)

TICKETS | $5-$15 + free events!

BIG BANG Musical Journey BUY TICKETS
– Experience the Music Rooms: three concerts in intimate spaces throughout the Roundhouse.

Qing Ensemble Room BUY TICKETS
– The Qing Ensemble Room is included in the BIG BANG Musical Journey, but can be also purchased as a stand alone event.

Entry to the BIG BANG Festival is free with various free activities such as face painting, the Bounce House, a lively carnival band, plus our ticketed events, three music rooms where you’ll discover a variety of musical genres, each creating a unique and immersive experience.

Music on Main offers a limited number of complimentary tickets for all self-identifying Indigenous peoples. This policy is informed by our commitment to recognize and honour the original and ongoing stewards of these lands. Tickets can be reserved by contacting [email protected] or by calling 604-879-9888.

Photos by Jonathan Lorange and Karolina Maruszak

Adventurous music festival for young audiences.

Welcome to BIG BANG Festival, a festive ode to adventurous music and sound art for young audiences!

This joyful music festival promises a vibrant journey through colourful experiences: mini-concerts; interactive fun; surprise performances; and more! Children don’t just have to sit still and listen, but are swept up in the magic and excitement of music.

BIG BANG has already enchanted audiences across Europe, Canada, and Brazil. Now, it’s Vancouver’s turn to host this one-of-a-kind event: an unforgettable day of musical adventure for young audiences. For the first edition in Vancouver, Music on Main brings together local artists and international performers for a day filled with unique sounds and creativity.

Ages 5 and up can join in with free and ticketed concerts, hands-on activities, and more. With bouncing rhythms and colourful scores, the festival will fill the Roundhouse on Family Day weekend with sounds and celebration! This event is part of the Roundhouse Family Day.

Music Rooms

Meredith’s Music Room by Naomi Beeldens

Step into a world of whimsical and creative exploration of voice, inspired by the compositions of legendary vocal artist Meredith Monk. In a unique performance space, singer Naomi Beeldens guides you through the boundless possibilities of the human voice. Drawing inspiration from Monk’s imagination (like pondering if turtles can dream!), Naomi’s playful style creates a captivating experience where you’ll witness tongue-twisting melodies and an immersive environment that celebrates the joy of sound.

Qing Ensemble Room

Hear the power of nature as wind howls and thunder claps. With the Qing Ensemble’s Music Room, you’ll be surrounded by the incredible sounds of traditional Chinese instruments as they mimic the power of a storm. Will you get caught in the sound of rain? Be part of the experience and contribute to the soundscape of this awe-inspiring sonic journey. Featuring Dailin Hsieh, zheng; Bruce Bai, Mongolian Throat Singing; Charlie Lui, dizi & xiao; Zhongxi Wu, sheng & suona.

Saina’s Music Room

Welcome to Saina’s Music Room, a mesmerizing space of sound and imagination. Saina Khaledi, a renowned composer and virtuoso performer, brings the enchanting tones of the santour to life. Let the delicate and intricate melodies of Persian music transport you, while fascinating rhythms and Saina’s warmth create an atmosphere filled with wonder, curiosity, and cultural richness.

Presented by Music on Main and the Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre.

With the support of RBC, Alan & Elizabeth Bell, the Deux Mille Foundation, and the Beech Foundation.

Music on Main gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Department of Canadian Heritage, the Canada Council for the Arts, the City of Vancouver, and the Province of British Columbia.

BIG BANG is a creation of Zonzo Compagnie with the support of the Creative Europe Programme of the European Union.

Accessibility
The Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre (located at 181 Roundhouse Mews) is located at street level through the entrance off Roundhouse Mews, or accessible via a ramp or stairs through the entrance off Pacific Boulevard.

The venue is 200 metres from the Yaletown-Roundhouse Skytrain Station, and within feet of bus routes 6 and C23. There is also an underground parking lot on the premises, with an entrance off Drake Street. Parking is $4 per hour.

The Roundhouse features accessible rooms, an elevator to reach the second floor, and accessible washrooms. For more information, please contact the Roundhouse at [email protected]

Do you want to become a BIG BANG Ambassador?

For the first Vancouver BIG BANG Festival, organizers Music on Main & Roundhouse Community Centre are looking for assertive and enthusiastic kids that have a passion for music.

BIG BANG ambassadors are true hosts and proud ambassadors of the festival that bring the public and the stage closer to each other!

Are you between 10 and 12 years old?

Do you have a passion for music?

Then BIG BANG Festival is looking for YOU!

The deadline for the BIG BANG Ambassador program 2025 has passed.