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Keeping it easeful at Peek Fest 2026!
Returning for its 10th year, Impulse Theatre’s Peek Fest returns to Victoria stages November 2 to 21. Four Mainstage Presentations, two Work-in-Progress Sharings, four Workshops, five Artists-in-Residence, two Admin-in-Residence, three Mentorship programs and one Community Gathering. November 2 to 21.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Five VIPs receive letters from an eccentric millionaire, summoning them to a mysterious dinner. When murder is served as the first course, a detective must interrogate each guest and solve the crime before it’s too late. Oct 2-30.
Don’t you DARE miss Vancouver’s scariest Halloween experience – The Largest Haunt in Western Canada. We’ve been waiting for you. Something nightmarish is lurking in the dark. Oct 7-31.
SUM gallery is proud to present A View From Above, a solo retrospective exhibition celebrating the life and work of Preston Buffalo, curated by Jordan King.
From the producers of Hot New Lez Party & Dyke Nite comes an intimate evening of sapphic seduction - NOW WITH TWO SEATINGS!
Back by popular demand! The Rock Horror Picture DRAG SHOW! Two nights, Oct 29 and Oct 30
A laid back, welcoming space for all sapphics.
Dyke Night is meant to serve as a step in for a lesbian bar. Come and go as you please, never any cover, just you and your local sapphic community
Celebrating its 51st anniversary, The Rocky Horror Picture Show comes to life on the big screen for an outrageous night of dance, song, and costume. Maple Ridge.
We’re summoning the spirits of Studio 54 ’cause DISCO NEVER DIES, BABY! A night of cocktails & disco fever in The Closet.
Get ready for a spectacular night of fun, friendship, and community! Join LesBiAns and queer women aged 35+ for an evening of costumes, dancing, laughter, and connection.
Get freaky AND fabulous with fierce looks and terror-iffic performances at NIGHT OF THE LIVING DRAG! Halloween’s fiercest show in Vancouver!
Live music, aerialists, DJ sets, tarot, a witches market, and a bit of magic.
Queer Halloween Bash!!! Picture scary stxp shows, costume contest, spiked cauldron, the funniest emcees, aerials, and the hottest cast of talent
Join us for a drag brunch & day party put on and hosted by ALMA BE + DISLEXIA!
Join Pivot Theatre for our Fifth Annual Halloween Event. Two shows Oct 31 (eve) and Nov 1 (matinee)
Welcome to THE HAUNT — a Halloween drag brunch celebrating everything we love about the season: horror, camp, costumes, chaos, and some of the best damn drag Vancouver has to offer.
Whether you’re a longtime superfan or a curious first‑timer, come ready to laugh, sing, and give yourself over to the Time Warp.
Halloween night at the Pumpjack Pub. Low cover, big prize for best costume. DJs Del Stamp and Jontin. Open til 4 am.
Get ready for a night of monsters, mayhem, drag, music, and a little bit of botanical horror!
FANDOM rises from the coffin returning to the world of eternal life for another very special, one-night-only HALLOWEEN ALL VAMPIRES SHOW!
IN THE MAGAZINE
Celebrate ten years of bold, contemporary performance with Impulse Theatre’s Peek Fest this November 2–21, featuring four groundbreaking multimedia works, hands-on workshops, and community gatherings across Victoria stages.
Bringing John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask's electrifying rock musical to life with a live band, unforgettable music, and a distinctly Vancouver perspective. Nov 12 - 26.
Holiday stage entertainment gets an unhinged overhaul this December as drag star Jimbo brings a live touring comedy production to the BC Lower Mainland.
Rushed Productions presents SIGMA ACAPELLA, an original musical running November 12–22, 2026, at Presentation House Theatre in North Vancouver.
The 30th annual Eastside Culture Crawl returns to Vancouver from November 19–22, 2026, inviting community members on a self-guided tour of individual artist studios and galleries across the Eastside Arts District.
The Funny and Gay Comedy Festival arrives November 10–15, 2026 bringing together stand-up, improv, drag, and comedy workshops across the city.
From immersive visual art exhibitions and clay comics to live music, theatre, and drag performances, VOAF invites audiences to engage with powerful stories of identity, healing, resilience, and creative liberation. Free. Oct 16-18.
Performing at the York Theatre the theatrical production blends dynamic visual storytelling, comedic interludes, live singing, multimedia, and an Indigenous twist on 90s anime favorite Sailor Moon.
Vancouver’s grassroots film scene is taking center stage as OFF-VIFF returns for its 2026 edition. Originally launched as a DIY, community-driven alternative to the Vancouver International Film Festival, OFF-VIFF has expanded into a multi-venue showcase for underground cinema.
The notion that Halloween became a queer holiday in the past decade or two is wrong. In fact, its roots to the queer community are almost a century old.
By transforming the historic 103-year-old Mill No. 3 building into an energetic performance stage for British Columbia drag artists, the museum has successfully created a vital queer gathering space in the Sea to Sky region while bridging historic heritage with vibrant modern community celebration.
In 1990, a historic kiss-in outside Commercial Drive's Joe's Cafe sparked decades of community debate and activism that forever reshaped local 2SLGBTQiA+ history.
WOQ SUPPORTERS
There's something special about walking into a community event and immediately feeling that you belong. Perhaps it's spotting a familiar face, recognizing a Pride flag, or noticing someone wearing merchandise from a local LGBTQ+ organization you support.
Walk into a small shop in France, ask a question immediately, and the exchange may feel colder than expected. Add a simple “Bonjour” first, and the tone can change completely.
For a queer arts collective, community group or independent publication, being easy to find online can help people discover events, services and stories they might otherwise miss.
Discover queer-friendly outdoor adventures in BC, from scenic hiking trails and beaches to inclusive community outings and relaxing camping trips.
Vancouver's queer arts community has a busy Halloween calendar in October 2026. Drag performances, theatrical cabaret, costume competitions and social gatherings will take place across the city, giving residents several ways to celebrate.
A small rainbow pin on a jacket. A colourful bracelet worn every day. A flag attached to a backpack. These might seem like simple fashion choices, but for many people, they carry a meaning that goes well beyond their appearance.
How inclusive gaming communities and online entertainment platforms are reshaping virtual events, representation and digital culture in 2026.
There's a particular kind of noise you only get at a soccer match. It starts somewhere in the stands behind the goal and gradually builds until people are singing along, waving scarves and celebrating every good chance.