UPCOMING
EVENTS
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
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
Murder is a Drag: Wake the Dead
You’ve gathered to celebrate the life of a recently deceased millionaire so you expect some drama: a widow, the ex wife, the spoiled son and the business manager are there as guests. Also on the guest list: a murderer! Nov 28.
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.
Parents Are A Drag
Parents Are A Drag celebrates diversity with songs, laughter and play. With opportunities for the audience to become part of the show... Nov 22-23.
My Friend Fritz - Vancouver Fringe Festival
Written by a non-binary playwright and featuring 2 gay characters, this play is focused on environmental awareness from the viewpoint of a giant rat. Sept 11-13.
Wrenched: The Renovation Musical At The Vancouver Fringe Festival
In this fast-paced musical comedy, the cracks in Larry and Twyla Young’s seemingly perfect marriage start to show when the installation of a new mailbox snowballs into an epic renovation. Sept 5-8 • 11 • 13
Witch With Her Skirt On Fire by Megan Markham
Witch with Her Skirt on Fire follows the pagan mythos of the maiden, mother, and crone while exploring heartbreak, growth, and magic. Sept 4-7. Sept 9-11.
Duck Duck Moose
This is Duck Duck Moose: a Canadian satire inspired by Squid Game, starring a powerhouse cast you might recognize from stage, screen, and everything in between. Sept 5•7•9-10•13-14
The Pole Shebang At The Vancouver Fringe Festival
One Pole. One Person. One Hour. Take a behind the scenes detour on this journey of a tomboy pole dancer, as she is unexpectedly called up to the biggest stage in the country… Sept 5-8 • 11 • 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
Untitled Flamingo Play
Hilarious, whimsical, and charming, Untitled Flamingo Play is a love letter to queer kids’ right to be as femme and fabulous as they flocking well please. May 28-30
Carrie The Musical!
Bug's Backyard Theatre presents Carrie: The Musical. In this revamped version of the 1988 production, Carrie: The Musical follows a teen girl with telekinetic powers. June 27/28
How To Disappear Completely
A lighting designer illuminates his mother’s passing in a brave and intimate work of theatre. March 15-22.
Ronnie Burkett Brings "Wonderful Joe" to The Cultch
Joe and his dog Mister lose their home, and facing separation, head into the world for one last grand adventure together. Created & Performed by Ronnie Burkett. Feb 4-23.
PuSh International Performing Arts Festival
PuSh brings groundbreaking work in theatre, dance, multimedia & music. Jan 23 - Feb 9.
The Cafe - PuSh Festival Vancouver
The Café invites audiences to explore seven vignettes by nine playwrights of various ethnicities, ages, beliefs, sexual orientations and gender identities. Jan 27 - Feb 5
Transpofagic Manifesto
Transpofagic Manifesto is a courageous and thought-provoking work that challenges commonly-held views around gender diversity. Feb 7 & Feb 8.