
UPCOMING
EVENTS
HALLOWE’EN / OCTOBER / NOVEMBER / DECEMBER
Loud and Proud Celebration - Salmon Arm
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.
29th Annual Eastside Culture Crawl
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
Queering the 25th Annual Chutzpah! Festival
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.
Queering the 2025 Vancouver Writers’ Festival
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.
Outsider Arts Festival
The 2025 Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival takes place at the Roundhouse, featuring over 400 works, live performances, workshops. Oct 10-12.
2025 Vancouver Queer Film Festival
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.
Queering the 2025 VIFF
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.
Queering the International South Asian Film Festival
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.
44th Vancouver International Film Festival
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.
Salt Spring Island Pride
A week full of Queer Community Events all around the Island! Parade | Queer As Funk | Drag King Sylvester Stalletto | And More…Sept 7-14.
41st Annual Vancouver Fringe Festival
With 87 shows, returning Kids Fringe, and a brand-new comedy series in partnership with Little Mountain Gallery, there’s so much fun in store this year. Sept 4-14
Comox Valley Pride 2025
This Pulse on the Plaza is going to be unforgettable! Come be part of an evening filled with fun, connection, and celebration — and discover more about your 2SLGBTQ+ community. Aug 22.
New West Pride 2025
The 2025 New West Pride Street Festival features a wide variety of vendors, performers, sponsors, and volunteers. Aug 16.
Queer Arts Festival
From artist talks to workshops, new exhibitions and community collaborations, there’s a whole month of queer creativity to explore. June 6 - 28
Portals - Queer Arts Festival
Mark your calendars for “Vancouver’s” only festival dedicated to the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities during Pride Month! June 6-28
Sunshine Coast Pride Festival
Stronger Than the Current is our 2025 Pride theme — a call to remember who we are, where we come from, and how we persevere.. June 1.
Victoria Pride Festival
Creating opportunities for visibility, collaboration, and celebration within our diverse community. July 1-6
Gender Equity in Media Festival - GEM Festival
GEMS Vancouver's signature event, GEMFest, is the only film festival dedicated to women and gender-diverse people in Western Canada, and one of just three international film festivals for women and gender-diverse people in Canada. Mar 5-9
VIFF highlights 2SLGBTQiA+ creators and their works
The annual Vancouver International Film Festival showcases exceptional cinema, talks, industry sessions and other unique events. Here is a listing of 2SLGBTQiA+ creators and their work. Sept 26 - Oct 6
Vancouver Queer Film Festival 2024
The Vancouver Queer Film Festival (VQFF) returns for its 36th year, showcasing 97 films from 25 countries. Sept 11-22.