PuSh International Performing Arts Festival 2026

A Festival for the Culturally Fearless

The PuSh International Performing Arts Festival 2026 returns to Vancouver with an audacious, boundary-breaking program that brings together visionary artists, bold ideas, and unforgettable live performances from around the world. Running from January 22 to February 8, 2026, PuSh transforms Vancouver into a global stage for theatre, dance, music, film, and interdisciplinary performance.

Presented on the unceded territories of the Coast Salish First Nations — including Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations — PuSh Festival is one of Canada’s most influential and internationally respected performing arts festivals.

If you’re culturally curious, creatively fearless, and ready to experience the future of live performance, PuSh 2026 is your festival.

Event Overview

Event Name: PuSh International Performing Arts Festival 2026
Festival Dates: January 22 – February 8, 2026
Location: Multiple venues across Vancouver, BC
Organizer: PuSh International Performing Arts Festival Society
Program: Theatre, Dance, Music, Film, Indigenous, Interdisciplinary & Online Performances

🎟 Tickets & Passes: Now on sale
📘 Program Guide: PDF and online schedule available
🌐 Official Website: https://pushfestival.ca

About PuSh Festival

PuSh Festival is Vancouver’s signature international performing arts festival and one of the most exciting cultural events in Canada. Each year, PuSh presents a bold and adventurous lineup of local, national, and international artists whose work challenges convention and expands what live performance can be.

From intimate theatre to large-scale dance, from experimental music to interdisciplinary storytelling, PuSh invites audiences into worlds of imagination, resistance, memory, identity, ritual, and transformation.

This is not a passive arts festival. PuSh is an invitation to feel, think, question, and connect.

2026 Festival Dates

Festival Runs:
📅 Thursday, January 22 to Sunday, February 8, 2026

Over 18 days, PuSh presents dozens of performances across Vancouver, with shows happening daily at theatres, cultural spaces, and alternative venues throughout the city.

Festival Highlights

2026 Festival Program Launched

The full PuSh 2026 Festival Program is now live, featuring a powerful lineup of international and local artists working across:

• Theatre

• Dance

• Music

• Film

• Indigenous performance

• Interdisciplinary work

• Online & digital experiences

Audiences can explore shows by date, theme, genre, and accessibility features, making it easy to build a personalized festival experience.

Opening Party 2026

Start the festival in style at the PuSh 2026 Opening Party, a high-energy celebration of community, creativity, and audacious live art. This signature event brings together artists, audiences, and cultural leaders for a night of connection and inspiration.

Encuentro: Latin American Performance Spotlight

Encuentro returns in 2026, celebrating Latin American artists through performance, conversation, and celebration. This special program stream highlights powerful voices, contemporary storytelling, and cross-cultural dialogue.

PuSh Industry 2026

PuSh Industry Dates: January 27 – February 1, 2026

PuSh Industry brings together more than 240 arts professionals from around the world for a week of exchange, learning, and collaboration. Artists, producers, presenters, and cultural leaders connect through talks, workshops, and networking events.

PuSh Industry Passes provide access to exclusive industry programming and discounted performance tickets.

Shows & Performances

The 2026 program features a diverse and daring lineup of performances, including:

• Theatre & Performance Art

• Contemporary Dance

• Live Music & Experimental Sound

• Indigenous Storytelling

• 2SLGBTQIA+ Performance

• Film & Multimedia

• Interdisciplinary & Immersive Works

From large-scale productions to intimate experimental pieces, PuSh presents performances that explore themes of memory, land, resistance, ancestry, futurism, identity, ritual, ecology, queerness, transformation, and liberation.

Many shows sell out quickly each year, so early booking is highly recommended.

Accessibility at PuSh Festival

PuSh is committed to removing physical, social, and financial barriers to the arts. The festival offers a wide range of accessibility options, including:

• Relaxed performances

• Audio description

• ASL interpretation

• DHH-friendly shows

• BLV-friendly performances

• Surtitles

• Online programming

PuSh continues to lead the way in inclusive, accessible arts experiences in Vancouver.

Tickets, Passes & Booking

Single Tickets

Single tickets are available for all 2026 performances. Availability varies by show and venue.

PuSh Passes

Passes allow audiences to bundle multiple shows and save on ticket prices. Some passes are limited and may sell out quickly.

Youth Pass

A limited-quantity Youth Pass is available for ages 16–24, making PuSh more accessible for young audiences.

Visitor Offers

Travelling from out of town? Festival-goers can access free PuSh tickets with a 1 or 2-night hotel booking through PuSh’s travel partner.

Festival Venues Across Vancouver

PuSh Festival takes place at multiple venues across Vancouver, including theatres, performance spaces, and cultural centres throughout the city. Each venue is carefully selected to match the spirit and scale of each production.

Why You Should Experience PuSh 2026

PuSh is not just a festival — it’s a cultural movement.

It’s where global artists premiere bold new work.
It’s where Vancouver becomes a hub of international creativity.
It’s where audiences discover what live performance can be.

Whether you love theatre, dance, music, film, or experimental art, PuSh Festival 2026 promises unforgettable moments that will stay with you long after the curtain falls.

Stay Connected

• Subscribe to the PuSh newsletter for sneak previews and special offers

• Follow PuSh for behind-the-scenes content and artist stories

• Listen to the PuSh Play Podcast for in-depth conversations with festival artists

Plan Your PuSh Festival Experience

With dozens of shows across 18 days, PuSh makes it easy to build your own festival journey. Use the online shortlist tool to save shows, share your picks, and book your tickets with ease.

🎭 Discover the full 2026 program and book your tickets:
https://pushfestival.ca