New underground music festival sails into North Vancouver this fall: What you need to know

The new festival is in North Van’s popular arts and cultural hub at the Shipyards.

“Public Disco has always been about transformation and the Shipyards District is a brilliant example of that same spirit, a post-industrial waterfront reimagined as one of the region’s favourite gathering spaces,” says Public Disco executive director Nickolas Collinet. “This fall, we’re bringing artists who have helped shape and sustain house music culture to a site that was built to be reclaimed by the public. We can’t wait to see it come alive.”

The event will feature three separate spaces.

An open-air main stage boasts an industrial vibe and harbour views under the night sky. The Pipe Shop Venue will include an all-vinyl listening room with curated visual art projections. The Shipbuilders’ Square: Food Market will feature a variety of culinary delights to keep you dancing.

This is the largest event presented by Public Disco in its 10-year history.

When is the Public Disco Underground Electronic Music Festival?

The event is on Oct. 3.

Where is the event in North Vancouver?

The event takes place in the Shipyards District of Lower Lonsdale in North Van. The address at No. 220 145 Chadwick Court is easily reached by public transit and vehicle.

What time is the festival?

The 19-plus event runs from 2 to 10 p.m.

When are tickets on sale for the Public Disco festival?

Tickets are on sale from $47.50 at admitone.com.

Who are the festival headliners?

Headlining the festival from the U.K. are DJ Leon Vynehall and Prosumer, New York’s Fred P and Detroit’s DJ Holographic (DET). Additional main stage DJs include Vancouver’s Dane and Calgary’s DJ Hannah.