Expect intimate small-batch performances of dance, theatre, poetry, puppetry, drag. Enjoy film-screenings, movement and writing workshops. Apr 26 - May 24

The Vancouver International Burlesque Festival (VIBF) is Canada’s longest running burlesque festival and a cornerstone of Vancouver’s performing arts scene. Mar 31-Apr 5

The Cultch presents the second annual Warrior Festival, a multi-week theatre festival focused on bold, urgent work from Canadian and international artists. Feb 11 - Mar 29.

Girls to the Front is a rock music festival dedicated to spotlighting female, non-binary, and 2SLGBTQIA+ artists, along with their passionate fan bases, at the forefront of the stage. Mar 14.

For the 2026 Just For Laughs Vancouver festival there is a strong lineup of queer-led shows and LGBTQ+ performers. Feb 12-22.

Join Sunshine Coast Pride Society for our first Winter Pride! Feb 27 - Mar 8.

For the queer and 2SLGBTQiA+ communities, PuSh remains a space where bodies, identities, and histories can show up without translation. Jan 22-Feb 8

PuSh has been the city’s midwinter anchor for more than two decades—a place where live arts are celebrated, where risk is rewarded, and where audiences engage with bold, audacious performances. Jan 22-Feb 8

The 29th annual Crawl will welcome visitors to intimately experience this vibrant and inspiring Eastside Arts District – the most densely populated community of artists across Canada. Nov 20-23

The Whistler Pride Festival returns this year bringing a full week of winter sports, parties, and festival events. Jan 25-Feb 1.

The 25 ^th Annual Chutzpah! Festival will include comedy that will have you in hysterics, theatre and dance pieces that explore belonging and togetherness, community-engaged storytelling, and a variety of musical offerings.   Nov 12-23.

The Whistler Film Festival returns with a diverse lineup of independent films from Canada and abroad.  Dec 3-7.

The 2025 Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival takes place at the Roundhouse, featuring over 400 works, live performances, workshops. Oct 10-12.

The Salmon Arm Pride Project presents the Loud and Proud Celebration at Song Sparrow Hall. The weekend includes live music, food trucks, workshops, a DJ dance party, and a drag brunch with Freida Whales and the Pod. Oct 17-19.

The 37th annual Vancouver Queer Film Festival takes place September 11-21, 2025 (online Sept 22-28) and will feature 100 bold, beautiful films from 25 countries.

This year’s 2SLGBTQiA+ program at VIFF brings together films that spotlight queer and trans lives from around the world, ranging from intimate personal stories to bold cultural expressions.   Oct 2-12.

This year’s Vancouver Writers Festival is once again bringing together some of the world’s most exciting voices, and we’ve highlighted the events that speak directly to queer readers and allies. Oct 21-25.

Welcome to iSAFF 2025 — A Celebration of South Asian Cinema. Dive into a world of powerful storytelling, award-winning films, and unforgettable moments that spotlight South Asian voices across the globe.   Sept 24-28.

Spanning 150+ feature films, 84 shorts, 90+ premieres (including 15 world premieres), #VIFF2025 brings together films, live performances, industry talks, and interactive experiences to connect audiences...  Oct 2-12.

A week full of Queer Community Events all around the Island! Parade | Queer As Funk | Drag King Sylvester Stalletto | And More…Sept 7-14.