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IGNITE! Youth Arts Festival 2026 in Vancouver
Event Overview
Celebrate the next generation of creative talent at IGNITE! Youth Arts Festival 2026, an eclectic multi-disciplinary arts festival showcasing emerging artists aged 13–30. Hosted at The Cultch’s Historic Theatre in Vancouver, the festival features theatre, film, poetry, dance, music, drag, visual arts, and live performances curated entirely by The Cultch Youth Panel.
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, IGNITE! continues to spotlight bold new voices and original artistic work from young creators across Metro Vancouver and beyond.
Dates
May 13 – May 17, 2026
Location & Venue Details
The Cultch – Historic Theatre
1895 Venables Street
Vancouver, BC
Located in Vancouver’s Grandview-Woodland neighbourhood.
Admission
Ticket information available through the official festival website.
What to Expect
Emerging Arts Festival
IGNITE! showcases:
- Theatre performances
- Short films
- Poetry and spoken word
- Dance performances
- Live music
- Drag performances
- Visual arts exhibitions
- New one-act plays by emerging playwrights
Visual Arts Exhibition
Featuring works by:
- Shivangi Singh
- Carmen Toledo Bores
- Film collaborations by Abby Ridd & Mimi Huszti
2026 Festival Lineup
Wednesday, May 13 — “Germinate” Opening Party
- Telling It Bent
- Stand-Up Comedian Showcase
Thursday, May 14 — “Recompose”
- Papa’s Pho
- Sahana
- Fried Fish and Plantain
- Harmeet Kaur Virdee Quartet
Friday, May 15 — “Pollinate”
- Baby
- Post-Haste
- Paranormal Cat-Napping (And How to Appease Spirits)
- Nicolottie
- Left Pinky Toe
Saturday, May 16 — “Entangle”
- Gooseland
- Regarding Old Wollemia (A Tree)
- MOB
- Broomance
- Allison Louis
Sunday, May 17 — “Bloom: The Big Finale”
- Salseo
- Malandro
- Cataleya
- Alyssa JB
- Ysadora Dias
Why You Should Attend
IGNITE! is one of Vancouver’s most exciting youth-led arts festivals, offering audiences a chance to discover emerging local talent and experience fresh creative voices across multiple art forms.
Whether you enjoy theatre, music, poetry, film, dance, or visual arts, IGNITE! delivers an inspiring celebration of creativity and community.
