SUMMER SERIES ✴︎

SUMMER SERIES ✴︎

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SUMMER 2025 BLOCK PARTY INFO COMING SOON!

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PoPping up ACROSS VANCOUVER

2024 feature artists

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TICKETED 19+ EVENTS
FT INTERNATIONAL DJS

  • Public Disco x Slab ft Justin Martin, Nala, Dane, Just Sheila & G-Luve

    July 20 2024 • PUBLIC DISCO X SLAB FT JUSTIN MARTIN (SF), NALA (LA), Dane, Just Sheila & G-Luve

    City Centre Artist Lodge | Mount Pleasant

  • Aug 3 • Public Disco Pride Block Party FT Shaun J. Wright, Sappho, Sam Steele, Adam 2 & DJ Grooveheart

    Aug 3 2024 • Pride Block Party FT Shaun J. Wright (Chi), Sappho (Pdx), Sam Steele, Adam 2 & DJ Grooveheart

    West 3rd & Ontario (Laneway Entrance) | Mount Pleasant

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FREE ALL AGES EVENTS
FT LOCAL DJS

  • Public Disco Granville Island Block Party

    June 8 2024 • Granville Island Block Party

    Lot 55 | Behind Granville Island Brewing

  • Public Disco Downtown Block Party

    Sep 7 2024 • Downtown Block Party

    Bentall Centre | Dunsmuir Patio

• All Welcome • RESPECT & Unity on the Dance FlooR

• All Welcome • RESPECT & Unity on the Dance FlooR

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CODE OF CONDUCT

Public Disco events are for people of all walks of life to to come together and enjoy dancing side by side.

RESPECT PERSONAL SPACE

Honour peoples' right to dance without unwanted advances. Always check if it's cool to dance closer and take a step back if someone says no. Don’t touch others without their consent.

BE kind to each other

We have zero tolerance for violence, racism, transphobia, sexism or other discriminatory language or actions. Those acting in breach of this will be asked to leave.

CONSUME RESPONSIBLY

Stay hydrated, watch out for friends, and plan a safe ride home. You are responsible for your actions on site, consume responsibly and stay in control.

ASK FOR HELP

If you ever feel uncomfortable or unsafe, seek out a harm reduction buddy or staff member for assistance. Summer Series events have Good Night Out staff with first aid and a variety of harm reduction supplies.

Series Curators

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS

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 FAQ

  • Public Disco events offers a variety of music ranging from disco and funk to house. We collaborate with curators from the community to highlight artists from various corners of the local and international music scene. You can anticipate a vibe that's fun, uplifting, and inclusive, fitting for both music heads and those just discovering the local dance music scene.

    Free events tend to feature music that’s more easy listening for a wider audience while ticketed events dive a bit deeper into eclectic corners of dance music.

  • Our Sumer Series consist of two all ages friendly block parties (June 8 & September 7) as well as two 19+ events (July 20 & August 3). The best time for families is the first 4 hours of our all ages events while crowds are smaller.

  • Our opening Granville Island Block Party on June 8 and our series closing Downtown Block party on September 7 are free to attend. However, our two paid events are on July 20th and August 3rd. Tickets are required for these events as they feature international headlining artists.

  • As per our liquor permits, outside liquor is not prohibited on site. Additionally, bar sales are important part of funding these public events. There will be bag checks to enforce this policy at check-in.

    While outside snacks are allowed, we will have food vendors on site at each event with a variety of options, including vegan choices to cater to different dietary preferences.

  • For free events, the answer is yes. Should we reach capacity however you may need to wait in line upon return.

    At our ticketed events there will be no ins and outs allowed. Once you leave, re-entry will not be permitted, so make sure to plan accordingly. This ensures that we can control event capacity and maintain a safe number of people on site throughout the day.

  • Yes, portable restroom facilities will be available at the event for your convenience, including a wheelchair accessible unit.

  • For free events, we won't be enforcing a pet policy, but we request that you use your discretion regarding whether it's appropriate and comfortable for your pet to attend. Similar to children, the first 4 hours are generally better suited for pets, as it tends to be less crowded.

    For paid events, to ensure the safety and comfort of your pet, we kindly ask that you leave them at home. These parties will be busy with loud music, which may not be suitable for pets.

  • Yes there will be various lower stimulation places to sit and relax throughout the site with tables and chairs. For accessible seating requests please email nick@publicdisco.ca

  • In addition to our alcoholic options, our events provide alcohol-free drinks, including mock-tails, sparkling water and bottled water to purchase as alternatives.

  • Yes, our bars are cashless. To purchase drinks simply tap with your phone or pay with a debit/credit card.

  • Drinking water will be available onsite, we encourage everyone to bring a reusable water bottle to re-fill during our events.