
UPCOMING
EVENTS
HALLOWE’EN / OCTOBER / NOVEMBER / DECEMBER
Faye’s Room
Faye’s Room by Alex K. Masse is the story of Faye Murphy, an autistic lesbian who works at a queer cafe… and happens to have the power to summon and hide in a magical sensory room at will. Nov 7-23.
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
"At the Mountains of Madness" and "The Thing from Another World" Live!
"At the Mountains of Madness" and "The Thing from Another World" A Spooky Double Feature! Live! Oct 25-26.
Tomboy (Chłopczyca)
Inspired by upiory (vampires of Slavic folklore), this dance-theatre performance redefines masculinity. Mar 4-8.
Vancouver Men’s Chorus - Making Spirits Bright
This year, The Vancouver Men’s Chorus celebrates the warmth, resilience, and togetherness that brightens even the chilliest Canadian winters. Dec 5, 6, 7.
QueerProv presents: PWYC improv workshops
Join QueerProv & learn the improv games & skills you see at our live improv shows. Fun is the goal, no experience necessary, all welcome! Oct 20•27.
October at the RIO
BC Queers love the Rio Theatre! Here’s the lineup for the next few weeks. Oct.
Oscar: Homage to the Rebel Maestro of Flamenco
“Oscar” tells the story of the spectacular life and flamenco works of dancer, choreographer and maestro Oscar Nieto, brought to life by the professional flamenco dancers he mentored throughout his storied career and the musicians with whom he has shared the stage. Nov 6-9.
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.
An Auspicious Beast, a solo exhibition by Makoto Chi
Exhibition & Opening Night: An Auspicious Beast, featuring the works of Makoto Chi. Oct 16.
Drag Me to the Opera
"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.
Bells and Whistles Burlesque
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.
1-800-SEX-WYZE: The Health Hotline Musical
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.
The Queen In Me
The Queen In Me arrives in Vancouver for its final performances —and hometown debut— at SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts. Sept 12-13.
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
Free Events To Celebrate Emancipation Day
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.
Writing The Queer In Literature
Join authors Lydia Kwa, Carrie Mac and Candie Tanaka as they discuss their own unique processes for "Writing the Queer" in Literature. Aug 11.
Portals - curated visual exhibitions
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.
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