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.

A cast of locally and internationally celebrated burlesque performers will be steaming up the Studio Theatre at the ACT in a cabaret style show for up-close burlesque storytelling. Sept 13.

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

The Queen In Me arrives in Vancouver for its final performances —and hometown debut— at SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts. Sept 12-13.

"Can I plausibly pursue this!?" Aida Cupcake is hitting operatic highlights and high notes in this autobiographical revue about finding your voice and following your heart. Sep 5 • 7 • 11-14.

If you’ve taken public transit in the last 30 years, you’ve probably seen ads for a certain sexual health information hotline. Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work there? Sep 5-7 • 9 • 11 • 13-14.

Join us at SUM gallery to mark Emancipation Day, the day in 1834 when the Slavery Abolition Act came into effect across the British Empire, by celebrating the creativity and resilience of Black queer artists. Aug 1-8.

Join authors Lydia Kwa, Carrie Mac and Candie Tanaka as they discuss their own unique processes for "Writing the Queer" in Literature. Aug 11.

For the 2025 Queer Arts Festival, Portals explores queer and trans experiences of crossing thresholds, stepping into new identities, and imagining futures beyond imposed boundaries.

From artist talks to workshops, new exhibitions and community collaborations, there’s a whole month of queer creativity to explore. June 6 - 28

Mark your calendars for “Vancouver’s” only festival dedicated to the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities during Pride Month! June 6-28

A crazy fun circus show, bursting at the seams with stunning acrobatics and banging party tunes.  June 5 -15

Recognized as the cornerstone of Vancouver’s contemporary dance season, presents its 37th annual festival, featuring an impressive line-up of established and emerging dancemakers. June 12 to 21

Unsavoury Witness is a photo-based installation that includes laser-engraved photographs, photographic murals, intermedia, print media, and court transcripts from the Supreme Court of British Columbia on the 2001 murder of Aaron Webster in Stanley Park. April - June

N.Ormes is a circus show where the duo Agathe and Adrien pushes the limits and expectations of their own bodies and gender norms. April 24-27

Join us for the highly anticipated anniversary show "The Rhythm of Broadway", a spectacular celebration of the music that defined generations. Jun 21.

When we take the chance to offer our inner strength out into the world, and take action to make the world a better place, we take our place as leaders, as matriarchs. Mnaajaadaanig eniigaaniijig kwewag . Let’s celebrate the women leaders; those who uplift one another and inhabit the strength of our resilience. Feb 20. 22

PuSh brings groundbreaking work in theatre, dance, multimedia & music. Jan 23 - Feb 9.

What are the blueprints of sexual desire and fantasy? In this unapologetic investigation of power dynamics and identity, Clayton Lee invites the audience to confront that very question through an intimate and unfiltered reckoning of his sexual and romantic history. Jan 30

This year’s program presents 7 deviceful, experimental performances by artists whose practices bound outside of convention — asking audiences to take new looks at long-time subjects and conversations. Feb 4-8