Vine Arts Festival 2026 - Free
The 2026 Vines Art Festival (August 5–15, 2026) naturally weaves 2SLGBTQIA+, trans, 2-Spirit, and queer themes throughout its lineup, with a heavy emphasis on QTBIPOC artists, drag, and eco-queer performance.
FULL FESTIVAL PROGRAM HERE
Highlights with Direct Queer & 2SLGBTQIA+ Programming
1. We—Are—Everything
When: Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Where: Sunset Beach Park (1204 Beach Ave)
The Vibe: A beachside celebration showcasing drag, trans comedy, and 2SLGBTQ+ musical artists.
Featured Artists & Acts:
MC Kay: Comedian and creator dedicated to trans/queer standup showcases in Vancouver.
Drag Performances:
Bongganisa / Maiden China (House of Rice)
SKIM / Theoretical
KINGCHELLA (Toronto drag star featured on Call Me Mother and 1 Queen 5 Queers)
Kimmortal: Acclaimed queer, non-binary Filipinx hip-hop/R&B musician celebrating 2SLGBTQ+ resilience and community.
Rainbow Baby: A Ritual For Change: Interdisciplinary performance by AJ Simmons (she/they) and Claire Love Wilson (she/they).
DJ Set:AKAsublime, founder of Unity Arts Collective (a platform for QTBIPOC artists).
2. Land Testimonies
When: Friday, August 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Where: Grandview Park (1657 Charles St)
The Vibe: High-energy performances centered on Indigenous sovereignty, lived testimony, and 2-Spirit resilience.
Featured Artists & Acts:
MC Jaye Simpson: Indigenous 2-Spirit writer, poet, and performer.
No. 1 Special: Wet'suwet'en 2-Spirit alt-pop/punk musician and songwriter.
Scarlett Eagle: Vancouver-based Indigenous transgender alternative rock artist.
3. Closing Ceremony | Alchemy — Never Static
When: Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Where: Trout Lake Park
Featured Act:
Soya & Chantal – Be(ing) Moss: An interactive, contact-improvisation performance exploring earth-based art and ecosexuality.
General Festival Details
Cost: Free / Drop-in
Accessibility: ASL interpretation is provided for select events (including We—Are—Everything), along with accessible site perimeters and seating areas.