Kick off summer at the continent’s flagship dragon boat festival on June 20-22, 2025. FREE ADMISSION!

Thank you for kicking off summer with us on the shores of False Creek in 2025. Despite the downpours, your energy shone through- whether on the water with 222 teams from around the world joining us, on land especially at the TD Main Stage with our friends Lights and Felix Cartal, celebrating our community at our community pavilions, or enjoying the best of our community with our local vendors and largest food truck selection ever (and who can blame you given how tasty they were)! Despite moving our entire Festival with just 3 months of planning, you came out to support us at our new home at Concord Pacific Place- thank you for being there with us.

In 2026, Vancouver will host the world as part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup- right in our backyard. Unfortunately, that means that our 2026 edition will be cancelled in order to meet the operational and security parameters of the games being hosted across the street at BC Place. However, that doesn’t mean we’re taking the time off. Just like any great athlete rests before coming back stronger, we’re taking the time to plan the next iteration of our Festival- and to set the stage for you to write your story.

We invite you to join us at Dragon Boat BC’s other events around BC this coming year; visit dragonboatbc.ca/race for more info. And, stay tuned for a special one-time event in 2026 to celebrate summer and start the countdown to June 2027, when we light up False Creek again at the Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival.

Greatness takes time. Are you ready?

NOTE: Information included below is from 2025, and provided for archival and reference purposes only. For any questions, please email info@dragonboatbc.ca.

Summer starts at North America’s flagship dragon boat festival! Meet us at the intersection of sport and culture at our new home on Concord Pacific Place and False Creek.

We’re back, and bigger than ever; come down to start off summer at with the continent’s biggest dragon boat race; the TD Main Stage’s 100% local lineup with top-notch headliners; the new and expanded Concord Community Stage; cultural pavilions; the city’s biggest outdoor local craft vendor market, food truck festival, and outdoor waterfront patio; and pop-up surprise performances- all just steps from Stadium SkyTrain Station!

When: June 20-22, 2025
Where: Concord Pacific Place and False Creek (across the street from Main Street Skytrain Station)
Cost: FREE ADMISSION!
What: Dragon boat racing, live music, and much more. Click below for more info!

Can’t watch the races in person? Visit concordlive.ca or www.youtube.com/@dragonboatbc1989 to watch the races on Saturday and Sunday for free online!

Click here for the 2025 Festival Map. All public activities are at Concord Pacific Place!

Getting here:

Public Transit: We’ve moved for 2025! Due to the seawall closure, we’re now across the street from Stadium-Chinatown Skytrain station at Concord Pacific Place, and a short walk from Yaletown Roundhouse Station. The first train on Saturday will get you here by 6:45 AM, and by 7:45 AM on Sunday. Go to www.translink.ca to plan your trip.

Biking: Bike lockups available outside Science World, Creekside Community Centre, and Andy Livingstone Park. Due to the high number of visitors, we strongly encourage you to lock your bike before going into the Festival. Cyclists on the seawall using routes running through the site may encounter detours and dismount zones- thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Parking: Visit Parq Vancouver, conveniently just a 5 minute walk away for pay parking options!

Festival Features and Amenities

TD Main Stage: TD Main Stage Zone
Concord Community Stage: Concord Pacific Presentation Centre
Chinatown, Indigenous, and Pride Pavillions: Concord Pacific Presentation Centre
ConcordLive.ca viewing screens: Concord Community Zone, TD Main Stage Zone

Racer Village: North side of Lot 39 on the corner of Pacific Boulevard and Carrall Street
Marshalling: Creekside Community Centre, 1 Athletes Way
Accessibility Shuttle Stops: Carrall and Pacific Boulevard (Racer Village) and Ontario and Athletes Way (Marshalling). Operating on a first-come, first-served basis for racers only on an ongoing shuttle basis
Dragon Boat Docks: Creekside Paddling Centre, 1 Athletes Way
Medal Podium: Concord Community Stage (all medals presented Sunday afternoon)

Festival Merchandise: Oddball Workshop Tent in front of TD Main Stage
Washrooms: Located throughout site and separately for racers at Creekside Community Centre
First Aid: At Carrall street at main entrance area, top of dragon boat docks, and Creekside Community Centre or ask any staff/volunteer for assistance. Red flag indicates all First Aid tent positions. AED available at Creekside Community Centre and dragon boat docks.

Baby Change Room: Creekside Community Centre

Bar Service: TD Main Stage Zone is fully licensed
Water Stations: TD Main Stage Zone, Racer Village, and Creekside Community Centre
Food Trucks: Around the foot of Carrall Street by the seawall in the TD Main Stage Zone

Got questions? Click here for our FAQs!

Meet us at the intersection of sport and culture; the Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival is back! 

© 2025 Canadian International Dragon Boat Festival Society