A Car-Free Summer Series | Sundays, July 5 –September 6
Water Street is turning into a stage, gallery, café patio, dance floor, and open-air playground – every Sunday from July 5 to September 6.
Each week features a fresh setlist of DJs, art drops, interactive installations, markets, games, and curated surprises. It’s street-level culture, served up weekly in the heart of Vancouver’s most iconic neighbourhood. This is your new Sunday ritual.
What to Expect
- Free weekly, family-friendly, programming from 12pm–8pm
- Music, art, culture, dining, shopping, and community vibes
- Patio seating, pop-ups, and people-first streets
- All happening on Water Street from Richards to Columbia
Signature Events
In addition to weekly programming, four rotating event takeovers will bring extra energy to the block each month:
Coffee, DJs, and a heavy pour of morning vibes
Coffee culture meets curated soundscapes in this upbeat streetside takeover. Hosted in collaboration with Public Disco, each stage will feature a distinct, thoughtfully curated progression of music, showcasing a diverse range of local selectors from communities like TableTutors and bside.radio. Expect a tasteful blend of Jazz, Funk, Soul, Latin, House, Disco, and other eclectic sounds to set the Sunday mood.
July 5 · August 9 · September 6
1PM – 6PM
Fresh stems, local growers, and street-level floral magic
Pop-up flower stalls, seasonal bouquets, and colour around every corner. Water St is transforming into a botanical promenade, inviting visitors to stroll, shop, and connect with nature in an urban setting.
July 12 · July 26 · August 23
1PM – 6PM
Live art battles, creative chaos, bold takes
Artists take over the streets with brushstrokes, installations, and live competitions. Experience art in all its forms, from live painting and street performances to the many established galleries lining the cobblestone streets.
July 19 · August 2 · August 30
1PM – 6PM
No agenda. Just open streets and room to breathe
Unstructured, unhurried, and totally unplugged – these are your slow Sundays.
August 16
1PM – 6PM
Where It’s Happening
Water Street – from Richards to Columbia – will be car-free every Sunday, creating space to explore, relax, and connect.
Getting Here
We’ve teamed up with local partners to make it easier to get to Gastown every Sunday.
- Free Parking: Park for free for up to 3 hours with proof of purchase on Sundays at the Easypark lot at 151 W Cordova St – just steps from the action.
- Free Transit: Show this event listing to a participating business to enjoy free transit on Sundays.
- Free Bike Valet: Ride your bike and enjoy complimentary bike valet on-site at 200 Abbott St from 10am – 7pm. Powered by BEST.
- Discounts with Lime e-scooters: Scoot in style – sign up for our e-blast to receive a weekly discount code off your ride to the Sunday Set.
From late May to August, Cordova Street will also be temporarily two-way from Gore Avenue to Richards Street throughout the summer, improving neighbourhood accessibility.
Why We’re Doing This
Gastown Sunday Set is part of the larger City of Vancouver Public Spaces Plan. The Sunday closures are meant to test a pedestrian-friendly environment in Gastown aimed at enhancing the area’s public realm while maintaining access for businesses and residents.
What we learn this summer will inform the Gastown Public Spaces Plan, which will guide future investments in the area.
The Sunday Set is a celebration of the businesses, artists, and people that make this neighbourhood hum – brought to life with music, movement, and community creativity.
Whether you’re grabbing a coffee, hunting for flowers, catching a DJ set, or just wandering car-free streets, there’s something new every week.
Stay in the Loop
Follow @mygastown for weekly setlists, artist announcements, and all things Sunday Set.
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