Free First Friday Nights at the Gallery
Visit the Gallery for FREE on the first Friday evening of every month!
Through the generous support of BMO, we offer free admission for all visitors to the Gallery from 4 PM to 8 PM on the first Friday of every month. At the start of each month, come down to the Gallery for an inspiring evening of art, free of charge. Admission is always free for children and youth aged 18 years and under, so this is the perfect opportunity to bring the whole family.
If you plan on joining us for our next Free First Friday Night, please reserve your spot in advance to guarantee entry into the Gallery. Walk-in tickets are also available based on capacity.
*Tickets are limited to two per group due to space capacity.
Did you book a ticket to Free First Friday Nights and now you can’t make it? Free your spot for someone else! Please cancel your booking by e-mailing us at customerservice@vanartgallery.bc.ca.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When can I book tickets to Free First Friday Nights?
Due to the popularity and capacity constraints for this event, tickets for each Free First Friday Night become available on the first Monday following the last event (unless that Monday falls on a stat holiday). When they become available, tickets can be booked here »
Tickets are claimed quickly and are often sold out within a few days. Walk-in tickets are available based on capacity. If you do not have a reserved ticket, you will be asked to wait in the non-ticket line. Wait times vary and can be up to one hour or more.
Do I need to reserve a timed ticket?
Due to the popularity of Free First Friday Nights and capacity constraints, we highly recommend that you reserve a spot in advance to guarantee entry into the Gallery. Tickets are limited to two per group due to space capacity.
Walk-in tickets are available based on capacity. If you do not have a reserved ticket, you will be asked to wait in the non-ticket line. Wait times vary and can be up to one hour or more.
I am a Gallery Member. Do I need to reserve a timed ticket?
Due to the popularity of Free First Friday Nights and capacity constraints, we recommend that all visitors, including Members, reserve a timed-entry ticket in advance to guarantee admission into the Gallery.
We encourage Gallery Members and Access Pass Holders to visit any other day of the week to avoid the lines. Become a Gallery Member »
What if I can’t make my reserved time?
If you can’t make your original booked time slot, you will be admitted at the next possible entry time, based on capacity.
If you are no longer able to visit that evening and would like to release your ticket, please e-mail us at customerservice@vanartgallery.bc.ca.
Why are there limited spaces for Free First Friday Nights?
We are required to limit indoor capacity per hour due to fire safety regulations.
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