Still from the Rocky Horror Picture Show film of the Time Warp performance. (Image Credit: 20th Century Studios / Chilliwack Cultural Centre)
Annual Festivities

2nd annual Queer Arts Festival comes to Chilliwack Cultural Centre this October

Sep 26, 2026 | 4:39 PM

CHILLIWACK — October is going to be painted in all the colours of the rainbow as the annual Queer Arts Festival comes back to Chilliwack for its second year.

The Harvest Café is set to kick off the celebration from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. next Saturday, October 3, for Clay & Coffee – a social night inviting queer folk of all skill levels to decorate clay tiles and connect.

This year’s festival then continues with Myth Valley Studio’s Shining with Colours, an exhibit from October 21 to November 1, and on October 23, residents are invited to an evening of entertainment with Drag in the Wack at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre.

“Expect big personalities, dazzling performances and plenty of reasons to cheer, as these performers take to the stage in bold costumes,” said the Centre.

The Queer Night Market will run alongside the performances from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., with host Wan-Ting Moi coming out for two performances at 6:30 and 9:00 p.m.

The festival wraps up on Halloweekend, when Art of Halloween returns to the Centre with cocktails, pizza and costumes on October 30 before leading into a special screening of the cult classic Rocky Horror Picture Show the following day.

“Whether you’re looking for a night of drag, a chance to discover local makers, an opportunity to connect through conversation, or simply an excuse to dress up and celebrate, the Queer Arts Festival has something for everyone.”

More information is available on the Chilliwack Cultural Centre’s website.