VANCOUVER, JUNE 02 –
Vancouver’s beloved Kitsilano Showboat is back with a bang. Showboat is proudly presenting its trademark brand of fun family entertainment five nights a week, starting June 18 and continuing until Aug. 17.
 
Showboat is still recovering after the seaside venue was severely damaged by fire in April 2023, but we are still here — bigger and better than ever. Our team of dedicated volunteers have been working with the City of Vancouver and the Park Board to make it possible to hold performances Wednesday through Sunday every week.
 
“Showboat has been offering new and established talent a venue to display their talents for 90 years,” says Kitsilano Showboat Society President Barry Leinbach. “We support the performing arts in B.C and provide a place for the young stars of tomorrow to get their start.”
 
More than 75 groups will appear on the Showboat stage over the course of 46 nights this year. They include Captain R and The Yacht Rock on June 19, featuring Kits resident Richard Lowy, well- known for his superlative cover versions of your favourite pop and rock classics; on June 28, the Band of the 15 th Field Regiment, a first-class Royal Canadian Artillery wind ensemble and marching ensemble; and on July 26, guaranteed crowd-pleaser Sambacouver, a high-energy Brazilian band.
 
Showboat will also be showcasing National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21), Canada’s Multicultural Day (June 27), and Canada Day Celebrations (July 1) with a full day of children’s activities and family entertainment from 2:30 to 9:00
 
And don’t forget that Showboat is one of the best places to watch the Honda Celebration of Light fireworks display, with Simulcast Fireworks Music scheduled for July 19 (Yukon), July 23 (Quebec) and July 26 (Nova Scotia).
 
“Everyone associated with Showboat is a volunteer, including the performers, hosts, program sellers, directors and committee heads. No one is paid other than a small staff funded by the Federal Canada Summer Jobs Program,” says Leinbach.
 
Please check out our 90 th  Anniversary Program Schedule at KitsilanoShowboat.com
 
Shows start at 7 pm – and admission is free!