Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival and Public Disco are teaming up for a one-day block party in the heart of Downtown at Bentall Centre’s open-air Dunsmuir Patio, just steps from the scenic cherry blossoms outside Burrard SkyTrain Station.
Join us on Saturday, April 5th, for a free, all-ages celebration of music, dance, and community. Check out all vinyl DJ sets under an intimate dance tent, sip on warm drinks from FUNK. Coffee Bar, grab treats from Lee’s Donuts, and enjoy a pop-up bar, roaming dance performances and kids’ activities, all within a unique urban patio.
Winter is finally coming to an end, let’s welcome spring together ✿
✦ MUSIC
All vinyl sets featuring a range of World, Jazz, Funk, Disco and House music.
✦ ABOUT PUBLIC DISCO
✦ ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
Experience the beauty and energy of Vancouver in bloom! The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival runs from March 26 to April 28 and celebrates the season with a host of community events—from fan-favourite gatherings like The Big Picnic and Blossoms After Dark, to the vibrant Sakura Days Japan Fair. The Blossom Block Party is the festivals newest addition, bringing music and dancing to the Dunsmuir Patio at Bentall Centre across from the iconic blossoms at Burrard Skytrain Station.
Learn more about the full festival here.
✦ ABOUT PUBLIC DISCO
Public Disco reclaims public space for music, creating inclusive environments where people can gather, connect, and celebrate. Rooted in the underground ethos that built dance music culture, we bring the energy of the club into the open, accessible, community-driven, and free from pretense.
☞ More on our mission.
✦ CODE OF CONDUCT
Public Disco is committed to creating a safer, more inclusive dance floor for everyone. Respect personal space, look out for one another, and keep our events free from discrimination, harassment, or violence. If you ever need support, our harm reduction team is on site to help.
☞ Read our full Code of Conduct here.
✦ ACCESSIBILITY INFO
This event is situated on multiple levels. Wheelchair accessibility is limited to the top level where there will be shade, viewing areas, a bar, wheelchair accessible washroom and a food vendor. The top level is accessed via our entrance on Dunsmuir near Thurlow. Please note that there is no ramp access to the dancefloor or bar. Seating options on site include lounge chairs, concrete blocks, bistro tables and wood benches.
Restrooms are located inside Bentall Centre as well as our partners House of Funk Cafe (Wheelchair Accessible). Additionally, there are areas designated for those seeking a quieter environment away from the music, providing relief for individuals who may require lower stimulation. We understand that navigating this site might pose challenges for some individuals, so please reach out to nick@publicdisco.ca for further information or assistance.
✦ LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
At Public Disco Society, we recognize that our events and gatherings primarily take place on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations. We honor and respect the Indigenous peoples who have stewarded these lands for generations and continue to do so today. We acknowledge that the land on which we operate, celebrate, and build community is stolen land. Our events and parties are held in public spaces that have been home to Indigenous Nations long before the arrival of settlers. As team members, it is our responsibility to tread softly on the land and respect it, always leaving the spaces we occupy better than how we found them. We encourage all members of our community to take this acknowledgment to heart, reflect on its significance, and actively engage in respectful and meaningful actions that support Indigenous sovereignty and rights.
✦ SUPPORTED BY
TD Ready Commitment
Destination Vancouver
Government of Canada
Downtown Van
Bentall Centre
Lululemon
Driftwood Brewery
Driftwood Spirits
Lonetree Cider
Cabrón
PYUR Vodka Soda
Lee’s Donuts