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FESTIVAL Schedule
From October 2-12, Banff Pride brings queer celebration, connection and visibility into full view, from community spaces and live stages to the trails of Banff National Park.
Full schedule :
There’s more than one way to experience Banff Pride. Explore the full schedule and start planning your festival.
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6500+
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60+
volunteers
Want to volunteer for one of our pride events?
Help us make the magic happen.
Want to be part of something joyful, bold, and unforgettable? Join our volunteer crew and help bring queer celebration to life in the heart of the Rockies. From rainbow balloon wrangling to backstage heroics, we’ve got a role for everyone. Whether you’ve got a few hours or a few days, your time, energy, and sparkle help make Pride events possible.
Banff Pride Festival Launch Party
Kick off the countdown to Banff Pride at the Rose & Crown with drag, local DJs, festival announcements, prizes and early access to tickets. Be among the first to discover the 2026 festival headliners and what’s coming to Banff this October.
March & Flag Raising
Take to the streets for the Banff Pride March, a vibrant all-ages celebration of visibility, belonging and 2SLGBTQIA+ community in the Canadian Rockies. Everyone is welcome to march.
Donuts & Conversation
Begin Pride with fresh donuts and meaningful conversation in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Connect with community, meet new people and share what Pride means to you.
Alpenglow
Start Banff Pride Festival with a high-energy night where mountain culture meets queer nightlife. Club Detour brings DJs, dancing and Pride-weekend energy to the heart of Banff.
Reading with Royalty
Stories come alive with a little extra sparkle at Reading with Royalty. This welcoming family event celebrates imagination, self-expression and the joy of being exactly who you are.
Wild Things
A drag-centred party is taking over Sizzlers for one electric night of performance, music and queer celebration. Come out, dress up and discover what happens after dark in Banff.
Drag Brunch
Brunch gets a fabulous Banff Pride makeover with crowd-pleasing drag, great food and plenty of personality. Gather your friends for a lively daytime celebration at Moxy Banff.
Sunday Funday
Keep Pride weekend moving with an energetic Sunday night of music, community and queer celebration presented with C.Series. Come for the beats and stay for the people.
Gender Free Haircut Club
Hair has no gender. Drop into the Gender-Free Haircut Club for an affirming styling experience built around comfort, self-expression and getting the look that feels right for you.
Banff Punk Night
Turn up the volume at Banff Punk Night, an unapologetic evening of live music, raw energy and queer community. Expect loud guitars, local character and a Pride event that plays by its own rules.
Night Bloom
Step into the dark and let the night unfold.
Night Bloom is an immersive, freeform dance experience designed to bring you back into your body. The evening begins with grounding meditation and guided breathwork, creating space to arrive, settle and connect with the room.
From there, the lights dim and the music rises. A live DJ set blending deep bass and melodic house will carry the space from stillness into movement, inviting you to dance in whatever way feels natural.
There is no choreography, no performance and no right way to move. Ecstatic dance is about listening inward, following the music and allowing movement to become a form of expression, connection and release.
What to expect
The experience will begin quietly, with guided grounding and breathwork, before gradually building into an open dance floor.
You can move freely, take breaks, sit at the edge of the room or simply be present. The space is non-judgemental and designed to support personal expression without pressure.
No dance experience is required.
A sober-encouraged space
Night Bloom is a sober-encouraged event created for presence, awareness and meaningful connection. Guests are invited to experience the music, movement and atmosphere with a clear mind and respect for the shared space.
Come as you are
Wear something comfortable that allows you to move. Bring water, arrive with curiosity and leave expectations at the door.
Whether you dance for the full night, move gently or spend time observing, you are welcome to take part in the experience in the way that feels right for you.
Ground. Breathe. Move. Bloom.
Flow State Yoga Studio - Registration Required
Big Gay Burlesque
Banff Pride turns up the heat with an unforgettable night of bold burlesque, dazzling performances and unapologetic queer expression. Expect glamour, humour and plenty of surprises.
Amateur Strip
Dare to bare (just a little) at Amateur Strip, Banff Pride’s wildest, sassiest, body-positive stage show. No experience needed. All bodies welcome. Prizes, performers, and queer chaos await!