Drink It
Boba District
Every shop, every flavour, in one place. Classics, seasonal pours and festival-only drinks.
Canada Bubble Tea Festival
Canada's Largest Celebration of Bubble Tea Culture
Five years in. Four worlds. One drink that brings a whole city together — and we're already building the next one.
What This Is
Not a Food Festival With Boba in It
Canada Bubble Tea Festival is an annual celebration of bubble tea culture: the drinks, the brands, the games and the people. Taste it, play it, share it — every year, in one place.
The Festival
Four Worlds, One Festival
Shop It
Boba Market
Boba-inspired brands, artists and makers — merch, design and the people behind them.
Play It
Boba Dreamland
Challenges, blind tastings, passports and hidden boba. The festival you step into.
Feel It
Boba Stage
Music, dance and cultural showcases — the soundtrack of festival day.
Five Years of Boba, in Numbers
90,000+
visitors since 2022
200+
businesses & organizations
5
years of growth
This Is What Festival Day Feels Like
Thousands of people. Hundreds of flavours. One shared celebration.
GOLDEN BOBA AWARDS
Canada's bubble tea, judged and celebrated
Organized by Boba Lab and hosted live at the festival: professional blind tasting decides the national awards, while every visitor helps choose the People's Choice on site.
Organized by Boba Lab. Hosted live at the Canada Bubble Tea Festival.
Bring the Festival to Your City
Bring Canada Bubble Tea Festival to Your City
Canada Bubble Tea Festival is growing beyond one city.
We're looking to work with experienced local event operators and community organizations to bring the festival to new Canadian markets.
Local partners bring the knowledge of their city. We bring the brand, festival framework, signature experiences and national platform.
A Proven Festival Brand
Built over five years with an established identity, audience and festival format.
A Festival System, Not Just a Name
Access the brand framework, signature experiences, operating playbook and supporting systems.
Built Locally
Local Operators lead local execution, partnerships and market development while bringing the festival to life in their city.
BOBA, ALL YEAR ROUND
The Festival Ends. Your Boba Journey Doesn't.
Keep discovering what's new in boba with Boba Lab — from shops and drinks to games, experiences and member perks.
Discover
See what's new in the world of boba.
Play
Take on Boba Arcade games and Maestro challenges.
Boba Pass
Unlock year-round discoveries, perks and experiences.
Join 2027
Be Part of the Next One
Vendors, partners, performers, creators and volunteers — every way into the festival starts here.
2027 Vendor Interest
Join Us in 2027
Interested in joining us in 2027? Request our early vendor information package and learn about upcoming opportunities and early reservation benefits.
Become a Vendor
Partnerships
Partner With Canada Bubble Tea Festival
Put your brand inside the festival experience — activations, sampling, digital engagement and community connection.
Become a PartnerPartners Who've Been Part of the Festival
Canada Bubble Tea Festival has grown with the support of brands, organizations and community partners who believe in bringing people together through culture and shared experiences.
Public Support
Festivals Burnaby Grant ProgramSame Worlds Every Year. Never the Same Day Twice.
Follow along for 2027 dates, lineup and applications.
Festival Experiences by BOBA LAB