CA Upcoming

Queer Arts Festival

Name: Queer Arts Festival
Start: 2026-10-03
End: 2026-10-31
Location: Chilliwack

The Queer Arts Festival returns to Chilliwack, British Columbia, for its second year from October 3 to 31. Billed as a "joyful celebration of diversity, inclusion and authenticity" for the LGBTQ+ community, the festival features a variety of events including dazzling performances, local markets, meaningful conversations, spooky celebrations, and a Halloween film screening.

Date: Oct 3-31, 2026
Location: Chilliwack
Status: Upcoming

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Event summary

Highlights

Drag in the Wack performances
Queer Night Market with local artisans
Screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Spill the Tea Party discussions

The Queer Arts Festival is an annual celebration for the LGBTQ+ community, hosted in Chilliwack, BC. Running throughout the month of October, from the 3rd to the 31st, it offers a diverse program promoting diversity, inclusion, and authenticity.

Key events take place at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre and other locations, such as Harvest Café and Myth Valley Studio. Programming includes "Drag in the Wack" performances, the "Queer Night Market" showcasing local artisans, and discussion panels like "Spill the Tea Party." Workshops such as "Clay & Coffee" and "Arts Wellness" are also part of the schedule, alongside art exhibitions like "Shining with Colours" at Myth Valley Studio.

As the festival coincides with Halloween, it incorporates spooky celebrations like "Art of Halloween," featuring cocktails, pizza, costumes, and a comedic cabaret. The festival concludes on October 31 with a special screening of the 1975 cult classic film, *The Rocky Horror Picture Show*, encouraging attendees to dress in costume.

Practical details

Before attending

Check the sources below for current opening times, admission prices and registration requirements. A date range does not mean the event runs continuously or that admission is free.