Get ready for Kits Point Patio Party 2026!
Kick off summer with an unforgettable evening at Vanier Park. Explore three unique waterfront patios at H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, Museum of Vancouver, and Vancouver Maritime Museum, and enjoy live music, local artists and makers, hands-on activities, astronomy experiences, food vendors, mocktails, and a waterfront beer garden, all just steps apart.
FREE ENTRY!
Date: Friday, July 3, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Venue: Patios at H.R.MacMillan Space Centre, Vancouver Maritime Museum and Museum of Vancouver
RSVP encouraged. Walk-ins welcome.
Why You'll Love This Summer Patio Party
Reach for the Stars on the Space Centre Patio
Experience a night of creativity, discovery, and cosmic exploration.
- View the Sun safely through a solar telescope
- Explore the Solar System through an immersive augmented reality experience
- Meet local artists and makers
- Participate in hands-on arts and crafts activities
Listen to the sounds of summer at Museum of Vancouver Patio
Enjoy an evening of live music from local artists and performers.
- Romeo Reyes
- Francis Baptiste
- DFX daffodil
- Lola Whyte
- Community Open Mic
- Non-alcoholic mocktails
Raise a glass by the sea at the Vancouver Maritime Museum Patio
Spend the evening on the Vancouver Maritime Museum patio with waterfront views, local refreshments, and after-hours museum access.
- Waterfront beer garden overlooking English Bay
- Food trucks and summer snacks available
Cosmic Creations & Summer Treats
Welcome to the Space Centre Patio where creativity meets cosmic curiosity. Explore a curated collection of local artists, makers, and food vendors, discover handcrafted goods and unique artwork, enjoy sweet summer treats, and take part in interactive activities for all ages. From tarot readings and alcohol ink art to solar observing and augmented reality adventures through the Solar System, the patio will be buzzing with discovery, creativity, and summer fun all evening long.
Waterfront Sips & Summer Vibes
At the Vancouver Maritime Museum, enjoy extended gallery hours until 8:00 PM and explore our fascinating exhibits, including the historic St. Roch. Then head out to our waterfront terrace, where you can relax in our beer garden, grab a bite from local food vendors, and take in spectacular views of English Bay.
Summer Sounds Under the Sunset Sky
Enjoy an evening of live music on the Museum of Vancouver patio featuring a diverse lineup of local artists, from soulful singer-songwriters to experimental electronic sounds. Bring a blanket, grab a mocktail, and settle in as the sun sets over Vanier Park.
Romeo Reyes
5:30 PM
Vancouver-based Filipino Canadian singer, actor, tattoo artist, and transgender advocate. Romeo blends influences from R&B, pop, and soul while championing cultural representation and community connection.
Francis Baptiste
6:30 PM
An Indigenous songwriter whose work explores cultural reclamation, fatherhood, recovery, and resilience. His music combines contemporary songwriting with the traditions and language of the Syilx people.
DFX Daffodil
7:30 PM
A transfemme nonbinary artist creating immersive soundscapes through digital collage, ambient textures, sampling, and experimental electronic music.
Lola Whyte
8:30 PM
Also known as Women Who Sings with the Clouds, Lola Whyte is a queer Plains Cree recording artist whose music blends electronic pow wow, rock, and acoustic influences.
Open Mic!
9:30 PM
Bring your musical talent and share a song or two. Sign-up begins on arrival. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
See you on the patio!
