Victoria Pride in the Word 2026
About this Event
- Saturday July 4, 2026
- DOORS: 6:30PM
- SHOW: 7:30PM
- Lecture Theatre, Victoria Conference Centre 720 Douglas Street
- Ticket Details: All tickets are on a Pay What You Can Model. Suggested donation for tickets is $10-40. We encourage folks to purchase their tickets within their means and for folks who are able to donate more, we greatly encourage so that we can continue to showcase and share these events for EVERYONE!
Largest Pride Literary Event in Canada!
An Evening of Queer Literature! Pride in the Word brings together 2SLGBTQIA+ writers from across the province to discuss their work, their path as openly queer creators, and readings of their most recent publications. A fantastic opportunity for emerging writers, literary allies, and those looking to connect with the pride community away from the dance floor! We so look forward to seeing you there!
Hosted by Fierce Brosnan
Billy-Ray Belcourt
Billy-Ray Belcourt is from the Driftpile Cree Nation in northwest Alberta. He is an Associate Professor in the School of Creative Writing at the University of British Columbia. He is the author of six books; most recently, Coexistence: Stories and The Idea of an Entire Life: Poems.
Featuring local presenters:
Zena Sharman
Thistle Dunsmuir
Miranda Jay
Dex Neily
Eryn Alexander Rose
Wilder Simpson
Mischa Oak
Local Market featuring a variety of vendors including:
- JLBR Press
- Eaves Drop Magazine
- West Coast Hygge Designs
- Whimsical Attitude
- Girl in Read
Bar is available with ID for alcoholic beverages. N/A beverages will also be available.
*** Accessibility ***
The Victoria Conference Centre is an accessible venue, including including lifts, elevators, ramps, automatic doors, accessible parking, and wheel chair seating.
Gender neutral washrooms are available.
ASL interpretation included.
All ages event, content warnings given as needed.
Here is a link to an interactive accessibility map:
https://www.destinationgreatervictoria.com/meetings/victoria-conference-centre/accessibility
ABOUT THE VICTORIA PRIDE FESTIVAL
Presented by the Victoria Pride Society, the Victoria Pride Festival provides opportunities for local 2SLGBTQIA+ communities to be visible, to celebrate, to advocate and to feel connected to the community.
The Victoria Pride Festival 2025 will be July 1 to July 12. A full list of festival events can be found on the Victoria Pride website: https://victoriapridesociety.org/pride-2026/
ABOUT THE VICTORIA PRIDE SOCIETY
VPS creates opportunities for visibility, collaboration, ongoing conversations and celebration as we work towards equity for all community members who are Gender, Sexuality and/or Relationship Diverse (GSRD).
The Victoria Pride Society acknowledges that it organizes and works on the traditional territories of the Lekwungen peoples, and that the land’s historical relationships with the Songhees, Esquimalt and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples have existed since time immemorial. Further to this acknowledgement, the Victoria Pride Society affirms that colonialism, and the attitudes and practices that have accompanied it, contributes to systemic discrimination and violence against Indigenous Peoples.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 0.00 to CAD 63.00
