Granville Island is a premier artistic and cultural hub steeped in a rich industrial and maritime heritage, hosting many festivals, dance, theatre, improv, comedy and live music events. While there are many arts and cultural venues on Granville Island, the list below highlights key Pacifc Contact 2025 venues.
Carousel Theatre
1411 Cartwright Street
Vancouver, BC
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Carousel Theatre was formed in 1974 to inspire, enlighten and entertain young people and their families through accessible theatrical experiences that develop audiences and artists. Their venue in the heart of Granville Island and across from the Waterfront Theatre will host Pacific Contact workshops and meetings in three of their vibrant rehearsal studios.
Venue Accessibility
- Fully accessible venue: wheelchair ramps/seating, accessible washrooms
Ocean Artworks
1531 Johnston Street, Vancouver
Ocean Artworks is a covered outdoor public space and pavilion located on Granville Island. It serves as a versatile venue, capable of transforming into a gallery, a bar, a working studio, or a performance space. The pavilion includes features like sculptures, a mini skateboard ramp, and a carver’s space. It’s a popular spot for various events, including many of the festivals hosted on Granville Island.
Venue Accessibility
- Street-level, covered outdoor pavilion with no steps; easy slope from street to main area
- Accessible parking is nearby, and transit stops are within 500 metres
- No permanent washrooms on-site, public restrooms are nearby
Performance Works
1218 Cartwright Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 1N1
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Performance Works is an accessible, flexible and beautiful performance and event space with a wooden floor surrounded by impressive wooden beams. It is a multifunctional, flexible black box theatre space which hosts some of Vancouver’s most exciting performance events and productions. Performance Works is the hub of Pacific Contact. It will host registration, the Contact Room, the Presenter PechaKuchas, the Awards Ceremony & Closing Party.
Venue Accessibility
- Fully wheelchair-accessible black-box theatre with no steps to the entrance
- Accessible washrooms available (note: narrow corridor to men’s room, no mechanical door switches; concrete floors can be slippery when wet)
- Flexible seating allows for any number of wheelchair spaces in the front row
- Assistance/service dogs are welcome
- Adjacent accessible parking is available, but can be used by anyone visiting Granville Island; allow extra time to find a spot
Revue Stage
1601 Johnston Street
Vancouver, BC
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Located across from the Arts Club Theatre and adjacent to the market, the Revue Stage was founded out of a collective desire to create a permanent home for DIY experimental art, music, and culture in Vancouver. The theatre, bathrooms and lobby are all accessible. The Revue will host showcases at Pacific Contact.
Venue Accessibility
- Fully accessible lobby, theatre, and washrooms – no steps or ramps within space; wheelchair seating in front row
- Nearby Granville Island parking is available; visual guides provided via Granville Island resources
- Extra-wide accessible corridors between seats
- Service animals are welcome
Waterfront Theatre
1412 Cartwright Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1B6
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The Waterfront Theatre is a beautiful soft-seat theatre with impressive drapes framing the raised proscenium stage. There is a raked seating area, ample performance space, a concession area, and a lobby art gallery, making this venue ideal for performances and festivals. Originally the old Tyee Machinery Building, the Waterfront Theatre was transformed over 30 years ago into the 224-seat theatre it is today. The Waterfront will be a showcase venue for Pacific Contact.
Venue Accessibility
- Wheelchair and scooter accessible entrances, washrooms, and seating (front row room for companions)
- No automatic doors
- Accessible parking spots adjacent to the venue, non-slip flooring, and support railings