If you’re looking for something delicious (and budget-friendly) to do in Vancouver this winter, Street Food City is officially back.
Running from January 22 to January 25, 2026, this beloved food festival takes over šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énk Square (formerly known as Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza) outside the Vancouver Art Gallery, bringing together some of the city’s best food trucks in one central downtown location. Best of all? Entry is completely free.
Now in its 14th year, Street Food City has become a winter tradition for Vancouver food lovers, offering a chance to explore the city’s diverse street food scene without having to chase down individual food trucks across town.
Event Details at a Glance
- 📍 Location: šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énk Square (Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza)
- 📅 Dates: January 22–25, 2026
- ⏰ Hours:
- Thursday & Friday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Saturday & Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- 🎟️ Admission: FREE
- 🎪 Covered seating: Yes (tented eating area)
- 👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly: Absolutely
Street Food City is presented by Street Food Vancouver, with support from Destination Vancouver, Street Food Vancouver Society, DowntownVan, and EVO Car Share.
What to Expect at Street Food City Vancouver
Over the past decade, Vancouver’s street food scene has evolved dramatically. What started as a handful of carts has grown into a rich mix of global flavours, creative comfort food, and chef-driven concepts.
Street Food City is the perfect snapshot of that evolution. Expect everything from bold Southeast Asian flavours and Mediterranean classics to indulgent grilled cheese and next-level mac and cheese.
There’s also a tented eating area, so even if Vancouver’s winter weather doesn’t cooperate, you can still enjoy your food comfortably. Think of it as an outdoor winter picnic, downtown.
Food Trucks You’ll Find This Year
Here’s the full lineup of vendors attending Street Food City 2026:
- Cazba Express
- Chickpea
- Disco Cheetah
- Dos Amigos
- Green Coast Coffee
- Indish
- Kampong
- Mom’s Grilled Cheese
- REEL Mac and Cheese
- Shameless Buns
- Slavic Rolls
- Super Thai
- The Mad Greek
- Via Tevere
Whether you’re craving something savoury, cheesy, spicy, or sweet, there’s plenty of variety to make repeat visits worthwhile.
Why You Should Go
- Free entry makes it one of the most accessible food events in the city
- Central downtown location steps from shopping, transit, and galleries
- Perfect for groups and families with something for everyone
- Great way to sample multiple food trucks in one visit
- Limited-time winter event — only four days
If you love Vancouver’s food scene or just want an excuse to eat well downtown this January, Street Food City is an easy win.
Street Food City runs January 22–25, 2026, outside the Vancouver Art Gallery. Come hungry, dress warm, and bring friends — this is one winter food festival you won’t want to miss.
We’ll definitely be heading out to this event, so be sure to check out our coverage over on Instagram, where we’ll be sharing live updates, food highlights, and must-try vendors throughout the weekend.
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