Tsatsu Stalqayu (Coastal Wolf Pack) – FREE

Exhibition Hall

Tsatsu Stalqayu (Coastal Wolf Pack), the multigenerational, traditional Salish song and dance group, opens BIG BANG with song, dance and stories.

12:00 PM

The Carnival Band – FREE

Exhibition Hall

Follow the Carnival Band as they march throughout the Roundhouse!

1:00 PM  |  1:45 PM  | 3:15 PM | 4:45 PM

Bounce House – FREE

Gymnasium

Come take a rhythmic jump in Bounce House, the BIG BANG bouncy castle! At the Bounce House, you don’t just jump at random: drummers follow the jumping children like a living score to create a rhythmic and musical soundtrack. Featuring drummers Greg Samek and Kevin Romain.

12:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Tone the Colours – FREE

Room B

Listen through headphones and take an imaginative, interactive audio trip through colour.  Speed up and slow down, move together and then solo again. Will the sounds make your body twist and swing in a weird way? Come find out.

12:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Face painting, temporary tattoos and other activities – FREE

Exhibition Hall

12:30 PM – 5:00 PM

The Musical Playground by Publik Secrets – FREE

Exhibition Hall (behind the stage)

Co-presented by Chapel Sound and INTER/MEDIATE, the Musical Playground is an interactive installation featuring graphic score activities for all ages, and Publik Secrets’ unique sonic instruments.

12:40 PM  – 4:00 PM

Origami with Yukiko Tosa – FREE

Mezzanine (upstairs)

Yukiko shares a story while you learn to make origami.

12:40 PM  |  1:10 PM  |  2:10 PM  |  2:40 PM  |  3:40 PM  |  4:10 PM

Chill Zone – FREE

Room C

This is a low-sensory calming room.

All day

Saina’s Music Room ($5)

Dance Studio

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. Update: Online sales have ended. A limited number of tickets will be available at the Box Office on the day of the Festival.

12:30 PM | 2:00 PM | 2:30 PM | 3:30 PM

Qing Ensemble Music Room ($5)

Performance Centre

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. Get your tickets here!

1:30 PM   | 3:00 PM |   4:30 PM