Banff Pride Festival 2026, October 2 to 12
Banff Pride Festival returns October 2 to 12, 2026 with a program built on live performance: drag showcases at Melissa's, Sizzlers and the Moxy Banff, live music at the Pump and Tap, Big Gay Burlesque and Amateur Strip in Banff's historic Mason Hall, Reading with Royalty at the Banff Public Library, and a Pride Market for local makers. The festival opens with the March down Banff Avenue and Flag Raising on Friday October 2 at 4 PM. Community events are free and ticketed shows start at $15.