ANNUAL EVENT

Every July, traffic disappears from West 4th Avenue in Kitsilano. Live music fills the street from multiple stages. People wander between food trucks, street performers, market stalls, and neighbourhood shops. For one day, the Khatsahlano Street Party transforms West 4th Avenue into a massive outdoor celebration.

Stroll from stage to stage and let the day unfold at your own pace. Walk one way and you'll hear surf-inspired indie rock or grunge. Head to another stage and you'll find post-punk or glam-pop. Along the way, discover unique creations from local makers, and cheer on kids competing in a donut-eating contest.

The Khatsahlano Street Party is a Vancouver event created by the Kitsilano West 4th Avenue Business Association in 2011. With no gates or admission fees, you can join from any cross street along West 4th Avenue between Burrard and Macdonald Streets. Come for an hour or stay all day, then walk to Kitsilano Beach to watch the sunset.

Live music on every corner

Multiple stages keep the music going all day. Wander between performances curated by Zulu Records, featuring Vancouver talent alongside artists from BC and beyond.

Endless food and drink options

Sample flavours from more than 50 food trucks, along with West 4th Avenue’s cafés and restaurants. Grab a drink, relax, and enjoy the summer vibe.

West 4th Avenue shopping

Explore Shops and boutiques as they spill onto the street with sidewalk displays and pop-ups featuring fashion, home décor, gifts, and speciality items.

Local makers and artisan stalls

Discover handcrafted goods, original designs, and unique finds from local creators. Take home a special piece of Vancouver’s creative community.

Family fun at Khats Kids Stage

Bring the family to Trafalgar Street for kid-friendly performances, games, activities, contests, and surprises designed for younger festival-goers.

A neighbourhood celebration

More than a music and arts festival, Khatsahlano brings West 4th Avenue together. Businesses, artists, makers, and visitors share a day of music, art, and summer energy.

The Khatsahlano Street Party takes place on West 4th Avenue in Kitsilano, a neighbourhood known for its beachside lifestyle and walkable, village-like atmosphere. The celebration stretches ten blocks from Burrard to Macdonald Streets.

Kitsilano

Kitsilano is located in the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

The Khatsahlano Street Party takes its name from Chief X̱ats'alanexw, also known as August Jack Khahtsahlano, a Squamish Nation leader and oral historian whose stories helped preserve the history of his people.

West 4th Avenue

West 4th Avenue is Kitsilano’s main shopping street, home to independent shops, restaurants, and record stores that have shaped the district for decades.

One of the neighborhood's most defining chapters came in the 1960s, when the street became the centre of Vancouver’s countercultural scene, drawing young artists, musicians, and free thinkers. At the time, some outlets called West 4th Avenue Canada’s hippie capital, rivaling Toronto’s Yorkville and San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury.

The hippie era left a lasting mark on the street's character. Today, West 4th Avenue's independent spirit is still visible in its local businesses, creative community, and relaxed atmosphere. That same independent spirit comes to life every July during the Khatsahlano Street Party.

By car, taxi, or rideshare: Set your destination to the area around West 4th Avenue. Because the street is closed to traffic, you will need to park or be dropped off outside the festival zone and walk the rest of the way.

By transit: Use the TransLink Trip Planner to find the best route from your location and walk to West 4th Avenue in Kitsilano.

By bike: The festival can be reached by bike from the Seawall and nearby bike routes. There are bike valet services on-site. Mobi Bike Share stations are also available throughout Kitsilano. Use Vancouver's interactive cycling map to plan your route.

By foot: Enter the festival from any cross street along West 4th Avenue between Burrard Street and Macdonald Street.

Parking: Street parking is extremely limited and fills up quickly. Avoid parking in restricted areas and check signs carefully before leaving your vehicle.

Accessible arrival: As West 4th Avenue is closed to traffic, drop-offs must take place around the festival perimeter. Vancouver buses are equipped with ramps and priority seating.

Arrive early: The Khatsahlano street festival runs from late morning into the evening, and the crowd builds steadily through the afternoon. Come early to enjoy shorter food truck lines and more room to wander.

Leave the car at home: West 4th Avenue closes to traffic for the entire event, and nearby parking fills up fast. Transit, biking, and walking are the easiest ways to get to the festival.

Plan around your favourite artists: With multiple stages and dozens of performances throughout the day, check the schedule ahead of time if there are artists you want to see. Then leave time to wander and discover something unexpected.

Come prepared: Khatsahlano is a walking, standing, dancing, and grazing kind of day. You’ll spend hours on hard pavement, so wear comfortable shoes. Bring a reusable water bottle and take advantage of the free refill stations.

Leave pets at home: Festival organizers ask attendees not to bring dogs or other pets for the safety and comfort of both animals and visitors.

Stay after the music winds down: When the stages wrap up, West 4th Avenue's restaurants and patios are still open. It's a great way to let the crowds thin out before heading home.