Murder Comes Out at the Inn
The Leaping Thespians return to the Culture Lab Theatre with their world premiere of the original queer comedy, Murder Comes Out At The Inn. Feb 18-22.
Queering the PuSh Festival 2026
For the queer and 2SLGBTQiA+ communities, PuSh remains a space where bodies, identities, and histories can show up without translation. Jan 22-Feb 8
Warrior Festival - The Cultch
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.
Queer & Trans Choir Project - Victoria
hello choir friends! Welcome to Vol. 4 of Queer and Trans Choir, we hope to see you there. Jan 28.
Gender Mutual Opening Reception
SUM gallery's first exhibition of 2026, Gender Mutual brings together six trans, non-binary, and gender-nonconforming artists — Liam Murley, Taliruq, Dee Twentee, Paige Bowman, Addison Finch, and curator-artist Jamie Lauder. Jan 22.
Bardaje - 2026 PuSH Festival
Part live art and part embodied meditation, Bardaje moves with feathers, ash, metallic paper, and ancestral ayoyotes to explore muxheidad—a third gender beyond binaries. Feb 2-3.
OUT IN HARMONY presents HOME: An Afternoon of Song.
An Afternoon of Song. Join us to hear songs surrounding the theme of HOME. Jan 24.
Valentine's Day: Burlesque Duos
The highly-anticipated Burlesque Duos returns… the ultimate spectacle of partnership and creativity, coupling burlesque performers together to perform truly memorable numbers. Feb 14.
SLUGS - 2026 PuSH Festival
From the award-winning performance/comedy duo Creepy Boys comes SLUGS: a techno-punk concert, clown show and basement puppet nightmare about trying to have a good time while the world burns. Jan 29-31
Demons Naturally Freaky Cabaret: Traitors
Join the murderous Traitors or pledge your innocence to the Faithful. Whatever you do, try and survive the night. A Cabaret with twists, turns, games and prizes. Drag, Burlesque, Comedy and more! Mar 7
DanceHouse and The Cultch Present Recirquel’s Paradisum
Recirquel’s Paradisum transforms the ruins of a fallen world into a breathtaking fusion of dance, circus, and myth. Jan 21-24.
La utopia de la mariposa / TIERRA - 2026 PuSH Festival
Two visionary films featuring Lukas Avendaño—an internationally acclaimed performance artist and leading voice of the Muxe community in Oaxaca’s Isthmus of Tehuantepec—trace the intersections of body, land, and resistance within contemporary Mexico. Feb 2-3.
TESTO - Wet Mess (UK) - 2026 PuSH Festival
In TESTO, Wet Mess dives headfirst into the gloriously messy edges of drag, testosterone, and transition. Expect dykey desires, moustache meals, and a choreography of guttural sexuality that turns everyday life inside out. Feb 7 & 8.
T’əl: The Wild Man of the Woods on Tour
T’əl: The Wild Man of the Woods marks a bold new chapter in the Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s repertoire. Choreographed by RWB School alumnus, Choreographer Cameron Fraser-Monroe, this west-coast première unfolds an Indigenous legend through the lens of a fully Indigenous creative team. Jan 27 - Feb 10.
PuSh International Performing Arts Festival 2026
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
Tomboy (Chłopczyca)
Inspired by upiory (vampires of Slavic folklore), this dance-theatre performance redefines masculinity. Mar 4-8.
Transform Festival 2025
TRANSFORM Festival returns for its sixth year, featuring five nights of incredible performances all centrestage at the iconic Vancouver Playhouse! Nov 6-15
Christmas Craft Market by Cap Services
Join us for a festive day filled with 45 local vendors, selling handmade arts, crafts, treasures, and holiday cheer! Nov 15.
Circle Craft Holiday Market
This beloved annual event is a premier showcase of excellence in Canadian craft and design, encompassing traditional, contemporary, one-of-kind, and production works. Nov 11-16
Shipyards Christmas Market
Get ready to sip, shop, and celebrate as the Shipyards transforms into a 81,000 sqft sparkling winter wonderland, with Santa, entertainment, and over 140 vendors. Nov 28 - Dec 24