Saturday, 19 September, 2026 to Sunday, 27 September, 2026
VanDusen Botanical Garden
5251 Oak St.
Vancouver
, BC
, V6M 4H1
Canada
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British Columbia CA
Join us for Artists for Conservation Festival 2026 this fall in Vancouver, with live preview events starting September 19 and main event starting September 24.
The Artists for Conservation Festival is a multi-day nature-themed arts and culture event that immerses visitors in a cohesive blend of visual art, musical and First Nations cultural performances, plein-air painting, live music, art demos and films. In 2026, the festival returns to VanDusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver (operated by Vancouver Parks Board) as the primary programming base with additional programming at Maplewood Conservancy (operated by Wild Bird Trust of BC). Programming is free (Maplewood Conservancy) or free with standard admission (VanDusen Botanical Garden) with easy access from the street and free parking.
Meet-the-Artists & Awards Reception
- Sept 24 | 7pm-10:00pm | Advanced Tickets Required
Festival Hours at VanDusen Botanical Garden
- Sept 24 | 10am-4pm
- Sept 25 | 10am-5pm
- Sept 26 | 10am-5pm
- Sept 27 | 10am-4pm
Exhibit Hours at Maplewood Flats Conservancy
- Sept 19/20 | 11am-4pm
- Sept 19-Oct 4 | Tues/Thurs/Sat 10am-4pm
To learn more about parking, hours of operation, accessibility and more, please visit https://vandusengarden.org/plan-your-visit/hours-admission/
General Public
Book your ticket to VanDusen Botanical Garden online in advance to save on admission!
Gardens Members receive free entry to the event and you do not need a ticket.
AFC Artist Members
Log into your personal AFC website and register for the artists program