Carousel Theatre for Young People launches the inaugural Family Forward Festival over Family Day weekend, showcasing performances and activities designed for families of all types. Highlights include storytelling with drag legends Peach Cobblah and Rose Butch, a concert by Nigerian Canadian artist Buwa, and the community-driven conclusion featuring live storytelling and a dance party. This festival aims to celebrate the diverse definitions of family through the performing arts, making it accessible through donation-based entry. The event is directed by Carousel's Co-Artistic & Managing Director, Dave Deveau, and will take place from February 14 to 16, 2026.
The 1st Annual Family Forward Festival (2/14/26-2/16/26)
Storytime with Peach Cobblah & Rose Butch (2/14/26-2/14/26)
Drag Doc Double Bill: Becoming Ruby & Drag Is For Everyone! (2/14/26-2/14/26)
Club Carousel: Baby Rave (2/15/26-2/15/26)
The Gift Exchange by Meghan Gardiner (2/15/26-2/15/26)
The Family Flame (2/16/26-2/16/26)
CTYP Community Celebration (2/16/26-2/16/26)
Parents Are A Drag (11/22/25-11/23/25)
The Screamer (2/17/25-2/22/25)
The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe (12/4/24-12/15/24)
The Incredible Adventures of Mary Jane Mosquito (5/1/24-5/5/24)
It’s Okay to Be Different (3/16/24-3/24/24)
I Am William / Je Suis William (2/13/24-2/18/24)
Videos
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The Golden Anniversaries
Granville Island Stage (1/22 - 2/15) | |
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Carmina Burana and T’əl: The Wild Man of the Woods
The Centre Vancouver (2/9 - 2/10) | |
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Hermann's Presents NYC pianist - Drop Me Off in Harlem
Hermann's Jazz Club (1/22 - 1/22) | |
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PuSh International Performing Arts Festival
Vancouver Playhouse (1/22 - 2/8) | |
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Hazbin Hotel Drag Extravaganza
Hotel At The Waldorf (2/20 - 2/20) | |
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The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
Surrey Arts Centre (3/13 - 3/15) | |
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Starlight Pops presents 'WE HEART CANADA!'
Dave Dunnet Community Theatre (1/30 - 1/30) | |
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