FIFA Fan Festival in Vancouver: What to know before you go

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The FIFA Fan Festival kicks off tomorrow and runs for the next 28 days with free, family friendly activities to make being one of the World Cup host cities something special.

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Over 100 hours of live match broadcasts will be screened at various sites across the festival grounds, while more than 120 artists from Canada and around the world perform for fans of the Beautiful Game. These include popular groups such as Vancouver party ambassadors Five Alarm Funk, who will perform twice on June 14.

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Once the Mexican and South African teams meet on the pitch for their first game at noon on Thursday, soccer fans and everybody else who just loves a great day of free entertainment in the park will be good to go.

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Here’s everything you need to know to have the best possible experience at the event

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When is the Fan Festival?

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The World Cup matches and live music celebrations run from June 11 to July 19.

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What time will matches be played and concerts commence?

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The schedule changes daily depending on kickoff times. A downloadable schedule is available at vancouverfwc26.ca.

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Where is the Fan Festival taking place?

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The festival takes place at the Hastings Park fairgrounds, including the Freedom Mobile Arch amphitheatre and other locations in the PNE fair area.

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Are tickets available for matches and concerts?

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Tickets are on sale now to be purchased for premium experience packages, including preferred reserved seating. There are also additional signature concert experiences with artists such as Mötley Crüe (July 12). All tickets are available at ticketleader.ca.

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Where is the free non-ticketed seating for matches and concerts?

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Seating for the general admission lawn is first-come, first-served with no fixed seating.

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Where are the general entry gates located?

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There are five general entry gates, including: Gate 1: Renfrew Street at East Hastings Street; Gate 2: Renfrew Street (stroller and accessible entry); Gate 4: Miller Drive; Gate 10: Miller Drive (stroller and accessible entry); and Gate 14: East Hastings Street.

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Where are the ticket-holder entrance gates?

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There are ticket-holder fast track entry locations at Gate 4: Renfrew Street; Gate 10: Miller Drive (accessible entry); and Gate 14: East Hastings Street.

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Is there a site map available for the Fan Festival?

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Yes, a site map can be found at vancouverfwc26.ca.

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Are there any bag restrictions at festival venues?

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Bags or backpacks larger than 30 centimetres by 30 centimetres by 15 centimetres will not be permitted into the festival grounds. A complete list of what guests may or may not bring is listed in the ‘what to bring and not to bring’ section at vancouverfwc26.ca. NOTE: All policies are strictly enforced.

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What is the best way to get to the Fan Festival?

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Owing to limited available parking on-site, guests are encouraged to take public transit to the event.

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