Vancouver Island Pride Guide 2026

Find all Pride events across Vancouver Island

June
July
August

Vendor, Performer, Parade, and Contact info for VI Pride Societies
https://queercentre.ca/pridecontacts

Parksville Pride – June 1

Parksville Pride 2026!!! Lots of vendors, entertainers, food, safe spaces.🌈💜
June 1 @ 6:00-9:30. Drop by 425 Stanford Ave!

Alberni Valley Pride Week – June 1-7

Tentative Schedule:

Monday June 1:
- Pride Spin 4pm
- Pride Yoga 7pm
Tuesday June 2:
- Pride Trivia at Twin City Brewing
Wednesday June 3:
- Bubbles and Chalk family BBQ at Valley United Church
Thursday June 4:
- Rollerblade Disco event put on by Parks and Rec Glenwood Centre 6:30-8:30
Friday June 5:
- Drag Story Time at the VIRL Library 4pm
- Teen Dance/Queer Prom event 7pm
Saturday June 6:
- Adult Pride Dance 7pm to midnight

https://www.facebook.com/albernivalleypride

Ladysmith Pride Celebration – June 7

Our third annual Ladysmith Pride Celebration is happening on June 7th, 2026 from 10:00am–2:00pm! 🌈

Join us for a day full of community, celebration, and connection. There will be dj music, artisan vendors, delicious food trucks, a free photo booth, and so much more.

Come celebrate love, diversity, and pride with us, everyone is welcome! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

**Please note: Our celebration is rooted in creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful space for everyone. All attendees are expected to follow our Safe Space Policy. Those who do not may be asked to leave. We work closely with event staff and security to ensure a safe environment for our community.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1595200471749079
https://ladysmithpridesociety.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093434922796

Register to Be Part of Pride

All registrations are applications until reviewed and accepted.

Due to limited space in the park, we can’t welcome everyone, but we’re committed to curating a festival that reflects the diversity, creativity, and strength of our community. We prioritize 2SLGBTQIA+ applicants and aim for a wide range of products, services, performances, and offerings.

Not accepted? No worries — registration fees are refunded 100% ASAP.

Once accepted, you’ll receive full event details, schedules, and participant info.

Nanaimo Pride Week – June 8-14

30 Years of Pride. 10 Years of Celebration.

In 1997, Nanaimo’s first Pride march took to the streets as a protest, and a powerful act of visibility, courage, and community.

Now, 30 years later, we’re still here. Still proud. Still showing up.This year marks 10 incredible years of the Nanaimo Pride Parade & Festival event as we know and love it today — a joyful, expressive, vibrant and collective celebration of 2SLGBTQIA+ lives, love, and resilience in the heart of Nanaimo.

From protest to parade, from resistance to celebration, Pride in Nanaimo has always been about community, and you’re invited to be part of this milestone year.

The Big Day

Sunday, June 14 Parade departs at 11:00 AM from the Old City Quarter, winding through downtown Nanaimo and finishing at Maffeo Sutton Park

Pride Festival: 11:30 AM – 5:00 PM at Maffeo Sutton Park

https://www.nanaimopride.ca/pride-guide
https://www.facebook.com/pridenanaimo/

Sidney Pride – June 13

Date: Saturday June 13, 2026
Time: 11am-3pm (set up begins at 9:30am)
Where: Beacon Park at the end of Beacon Ave. in Sidney

https://www.facebook.com/p/Pride-Sidney-100089534793299

Tofino Pride – June 13-14

Celebrating Love, Diversity and Community in Tofino!

Pride is back in Tofino on June 13 and 14, 2026!

Join us at Hotel Zed Tofino for an unforgettable Pride weekend! A free, all-ages event that celebrates 2SLGBTQIA+ pride, inclusivity, and self-expression on the stunning west coast of Vancouver Island.

Vendor and Performer applications are now open!

More details for 2026 are coming soon, so check back here or keep an eye on our socials.

https://www.hotelzed.com/summer-of-pride/

Gabriola Pride – June 13-14

13 June
12pm – Pet Parade at The Village (meet at Agi Hall)

Bring your domestic pets (on leash!), your chosen family, your soft selves, your loud selves, all of it is welcome! Whether you’re serving full fantasy or just showing up in Gabriola fancy, you will be welcome. Let’s celebrate our lil companions in all their queer glory, outfits encouraged, tails wagging. Don’t forget your poop bags. Dress up, make signs, fly your flags, and then just follow the leader.

2-10pm – Gabriola Pride Festival at Ravenskill Orchards

There will be bands, drag, food trucks, kids activities, and (Y)Our Stage, (Y)Our Voice, (Y)Our Story Open Stage/Open Mic (sign up 1pm from, open mic runs 2-3pm)

Gabriola Pride Festival 2026 is PROUD to Invite YOU to Help Create Grassroots Energy and Authentic, Community-led Joy by pARTicipating in the Open Stage/Open Mic

All (Y)Our Artistic Expressions are Welcome!
Music, Dance, Poetry, Comedy, Storytelling, Circus, Ceremony, Drag… Something Missing… Bring It! PROUD to provide a platform for diverse local queer expression and talent, fostering a sense of community, belonging, and empowerment in a low-pressure, highly supportive space, where local queer talent – from amateur to seasoned artists – can Share Their Art and Expression!

(Y)Our Stage
Gabriola Pride Festival 2026!
Contact: Jade Evoy on messenger with any questions

14 June – Volleyball tournament at Gabriola Sands Provincial Park (Twin Beaches)

12–28 June – Living Out Loud: Queer Art on Gabriola at Nova Gallery, 575 N Rd, Gabriola

Nova Gallery is hosting a group art show for artists, makers, writers, and other creatives who identify as gender non-conforming, and or 2SLGBTQI+ to coincide with Gabriola Pride this year.

A show to honour and celebrate the LGTBQ2s + artists and creatives of our beautiful island. This will be a group art show, non-juried, of LGTBTQ2s+ artists of all disciplines. Everyone is welcome. See you opening night for the reception, there will be a cash bar, fun times, talented people, and music by Carolyn Bell & Dibs Barisic Sprem.

Opening night: June 12th
6:30pm-8:30pm

Contact Kate Wood through the Nova website, or in person at Nova Gallery if you wish to participate.

More information here.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094415558006

Saanich Pride – June 17

Saanich Pride in the Park

Come celebrate the fifth annual Saanich Pride in the Park event. Featuring a variety of entertainment, games and activities, info booths, inflatables and food trucks on site for purchase, this family-friendly event is a way for all ages to celebrate Pride Month. This event is in partnership with Intrepid theatre. Wear your pride colours and let’s celebrate together.

All are welcome.

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Beckwith Park, 857 Beckwith Ave
Free Admission

https://www.saanich.ca/EN/main/news-events/events-list/saanich-community-events/pride-in-the-park-2026.html

Cowichan Pride June 14-21

Cowichan Pride’s June Events

Date TBA- Pride Month Kick-Off Party and Drag Show at Red Arrow Brewing

June 15- Teddy Bear Picnic at Centennial Park in Duncan from 10am-2pm. Please bring a picnic + blanket!

June 19- Cosmic Love Dance (19+) at Heritage Hall starting at 6:30pm, with $25 tickets available here

June 20 – Drag Story time with Drag King Persi Flage at the Cowichan Library from 2-2:45pm

June 21- Parade and Festival at Duncan City Square from 11am-4pm

June 25- Queer Portals: a Pride Month Reading with Zena Sharman and Neil Surkan at Vancouver Island Regional Library-Cowi from 5-7pm. Free Entry!

https://www.cowichanpridesociety.com/
https://www.facebook.com/cowichanpridesociety

North Island Pride – June 27

Wednesday June 24th @ 7:30pm –Blue Taffeta Party dress and other stories at Rivercity Players

Friday June 26th @ 6pm –Pride Cruise Whale Watching Tour with Campbell River Whale Watching
Friday June 26th @ 7:30pm –Blue Taffeta Party Dress and other stories at Rivercity Players

Saturday June 27th Noon-4pm – Campbell River Pride Festival at Spirit Square (Vendors, performances and more)
Saturday June 27th @ 7:30pm –Pride at the Tide at Tidemark Theatre

Sunday June 28th 6pm-10:30pm –Queers and Beers Does Pride at Beachfire Brewing

https://northislandpride.ca/
https://www.facebook.com/northislandpride

Tri-Port Pride – June 27-28

June 7 – Pancake Breakfast & Bake Sale in the Port McNeill IGA parking lot from 10am-1pm

June 27 – Join us the Port VI Regional Library Port Hardy from 11am-1pm on Port Hardy Pride Day to make you very own sign! Everyone is welcome

June 28 – Pride in the Park at Carrot Park in Port Hardy from 12-3pm. Decorate your car and meet at the Port Hardy Secondary School parking lot at 11am, or wear your brightest outfit and bring a sign to the Thunderbird Mall parking area at 11:45am if you want to participate in the parade!

https://www.facebook.com/people/Tri-Port-Pride-Society/61562888732486/

Langford Pride – June 12

Join us for an extended Fridays at The Station on June 12th with Langford United: Pride at The Station!

Enjoy live music, yummy food truck options and shopping at the local businesses and art studios. Check out the Minibar serving cold beer and cocktails on tap as well as a selection of other canned alcoholic and non-alcoholic refreshments.

No tickets required. This is an all-ages event. Dogs & families are welcome!

Featuring a lively Drag Show hosted by Shelita Cox and Chaz Avery, you won’t want to miss it!

Pride Event Itinerary

Main Stage

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | DJ Support – DJ Bellyfish
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Go-Go Performances
Robyn Hearts, Miss Demeanor, Aria Okay, Kilo Charlie
2:45 PM – 3:15 PM | Drag Showcase (Hosted by Shelita Cox) Aries Moon, All Steps Desi Group, G Wiz Drag
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Live Music – C’ntastrophe
4:15 PM – 4:45 PM | Go-Go Performances – Robyn Hearts, Auntie Boday, RJ, Lucy Liqueur
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Drag Finale – (Hosted by Chaz Avery)
ReeFlexi Devi & Maddy Menace, Sad Turation, Drag Company (Passion and Performance Group Number)

HUT Programming

https://www.facebook.com/events/langford-station-british-columbia/pride-at-the-station-langford-united/984483544479154

July

Qathet Pride – July 4

qathet Pride Society’s Pride Parade and PrideFest is taking place on Saturday, July 4th, 2026.

The parade starts at 2:00 PM from Marine Avenue & Duncan Street, and ends at Willingdon Beach. PrideFest opens after the parade with vendors and buskers until 6:00 PM.

https://www.facebook.com/qathetpride/

https://www.instagram.com/qathetpride

Victoria Pride – July 1-12

July 1 – Memorial Drag Ball Game @ Vic West Park from 12-3pm
July 4 – Pride in the Word @ Victoria Conference Centre from 7:30-10:30pm (Doors at 6:30pm)
2026
July 8 – Big Gay Dog Walk @ Banfield Park in Vic West from 5:30-8pm
July 12 – Pride Parade @ Downtown Victoria at 11am
July 12 – Festival in the Park @ MacDonald Park in James Bay at 11am (quieter atmosphere than parade)

https://victoriapridesociety.org/pride-2026/
https://www.facebook.com/VictoriaPrideSociety

Salt Spring Pride – July 16-19

July 16 – Parade: Queer Acts of Love and Resistance Film Screening @ Salt Spring Island Public Library at 7pm

July 17 – Community Potluck @ United Church Meadow from 4:30-6:30pm

Start off the weekend with our kick off potluck in this beautiful meadow. Ease into Pride weekend with connection, food, and friends. Bring a dish of your choice, label it if possible. Tables and chairs provided. In case of foul weather, the event will be held in the lower hall. Event supported by the Salt Spring Island United Church Social Justice Committee.

→ Stay for the “Queer & Faithful Friday Night Cinema Series” hosted by and at the United Church at 6:30pm.

July 18 – Community Workshop Day @ Salt Spring Library starting at 10am

A day of workshops and socials as an opportunity to connect, learn, and grow as a community. Workshop proposal form launching soon! The form will be available on our website and on the DAISSI Facebook Page.

July 18 – The Rainbow Party @ Fulford Hall from 8pm-1am

Experience an unforgettable night of music, dance, performance, and celebration.

The night kicks off with festival favourite DJ canis loopus. From there, Alma Be — drag artist, nightlife icon, and rising DJ — serves up irresistible blends of tech house, nu-disco, bass house, and pop remixes. Known for reading the room, Alma Be keeps the vibes high, the energy flowing, and the dance floor moving.

The headline performance is none other than Vivian Vanderpuss, fan favourite and Miss Congeniality from Canada’s Drag Race Season 3. (Eat your heart out, Sandra Bullock!) Victoria’s vintage vixen, Vivian Vanderpuss has been charming audiences on Vancouver Island and beyond for nearly ten years!

Throughout the night, you’ll be treated to a lineup of still-to-be performances, including Victoria’s own bearded theatre queen Woofie, sizzling go-go dancers, and additional acts that promise to delight, surprise, and keep the energy soaring well past midnight.

July 19 – Parade and Street Party in Ganges starting at 12:30pm

Parade mustering location and route to be announced soon – check our website for updates! daissi.ca

Organizations, businesses, campaigns, services, performance groups, school groups, non-profits, charities, unions, political groups, or formal community contingents must apply to participate as a Registered Parade Entry. Please complete this form.

The DAISSI Pride Parade is free to enter. All Registered Parade Entries must be accepted by DAISSI before participating.

Families, friends, couples, neighbours, and informal social groups do not need to register and may join the parade at mustering at 12:30 PM. The Parade Coordinator and Safety Team will provide guidance to ensure the safety of community members walking in the parade.

A Sunday town takeover, starting with the Parade and ending with a Street Party hosted by Victoria’s vintage vixen and camp queen Vivian Vanderpuss! Street Party features music by Kele Fleming and Matthew Presidente, drag performances, music, and more! ‍

Vancouver-based artist Matthew Presidente blends piano-driven songwriting with dark electronic‍ textures, cinematic synths, and visceral pop hooks. His live shows balance intimacy and pulse,‍ creating something both cathartic and communal. Praised by Xtra Magazine as “one of the best‍ singer/songwriters in our LGBT scene,” He’s been a standout on Pride stages across BC and Alberta.‍ Kele Fleming is the distinct love child of Linda Perhacs and Ani DiFranco. She’s 70’s psychedelic, feministic, intelligent- quoting Darwin and Foucault mid song. Kele’s dynamic vocals range from choir girl naivete to raging Sinead O’Connor. Profound lyrics that are like calls to action, angry at humanity’s sad state of affairs.

Together, Kele and Matthew are a powerhouse duo singing their hearts out for love and the betterment of our world. July 2026 will see them on the road together again on their ‘Golden‍ Hour Tour. ’

More details to come.

https://www.daissi.ca/pride-festival-2
https://www.facebook.com/saltspringpride/

Cortes Pride – July 25

Cortes Pride celebration for all LGBTQ+ allies, aligned and curious humans.

Location: Gorge Hall

Denman Island Pride – TBD

denmanpride@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/1391457915306450

Hornby Pride – TBD

August

Pender Island Pride – August 17

1pm – Parade starts at the library

1:30-4pm – Pride festival at The Hall

4-6pm – After party with DJ Chris Martin

Speeches by Elizabeth May, Alex Ash, and Rob Botterell, live music by The Peachy Sundays and Sarah Smith Duo, drag entertainment by Joelene, Owen, Getta Gripp, and Bow Dangles, and MCing by Joelene and Nicole Coenen

https://www.penderislandpride.com/
https://www.facebook.com/penderislandpride/