StrideFest 2026
March 21 - 28
Burnaby, British Columbia
Just Wonder!
An art installation in a library? Poetry in the streets? Tiny artworks for the taking in a free little art gallery? Expect diverse art forms in unexpected places as festival host The Long Table Society and Burnaby’s creative community present StrideFest 2026, a celebration of curiosity, creativity and connection.
Enjoy visual and live performing arts, workshops, demos and more! With accessible and FREE family-friendly programming and experiences spreading across Burnaby, StrideFest is a colourful reminder that creativity happens all year long.
Let’s connect with the arts and with each other during StrideFest — not an art fair but an arts platform and arts showcase amplifying our city’s creative voices.
Just Wonder!
Team StrideFest is working hard behind the scenes to bring you all the info you’ll need to enjoy this year’s festival (events calendar, Art Walk map, artist profiles, etc.). Follow @stridefest on IG and FB for updates, event teasers and workshop registration links and watch for our promo posters around the city.
Some exciting creative changes have been happening behind the scenes and we are making your favourite parts of StrideFest even better
New Name
Stride Burnaby Arts Festival is now StrideFest
New Season
We’ve moved down the calendar from cool February to mild March.
New Ideas
The Art Walk (a crowd favourite) continues to grow as more artists and exhibition venues join the fun. Watch for new additions to our Story Walk and Poets Corner features. Burnaby has lots to say!
Burnaby’s Long Table Society and We Are Burnaby have joined forces to showcase the resilience of our local community members and support them in breaking down barriers. This is a collaborative, grass-roots venture that focuses on the well-being of our residents. We believe in building community for the people who live here.
Long Table Society
The Long Table Society’s passionate work involves supporting the health and well-being of citizens experiencing barriers around food security and isolation. We introduce our neighbours to food resources, community organizations, and each other through our warm and welcoming community gatherings, programs, and events.
We Are Burnaby
We Are Burnaby is an online community gallery that features local stories in the form of written and visual works. As a community-inspired initiative, We Are Burnaby amplifies and celebrates community voices by showcasing the resilience and determination of Burnaby community members.