# Event Details - **Event Name**: Victoria Pride in the Word 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 10:30 pm - **Event Description**: Celebrate and showcase 2SLGBTQIA+ pride through literature, poetry, and spoken word at Pride in the Word 2026!About this EventSaturday July 4, 2026DOORS: 6:30PMSHOW: 7:30PMLecture Theatre, Victoria Conference Centre 720 Douglas StreetTicket 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 BrosnanFeaturing readings from our Keynote:Billy-Ray BelcourtBilly-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 SharmanThistle DunsmuirMiranda JayDex NeilyEryn Alexander RoseWilder SimpsonMischa OakLocal Market featuring a variety of vendors including:JLBR PressEaves Drop MagazineWest Coast Hygge DesignsWhimsical AttitudeGirl in ReadBar 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 Closed Captioning with attendees personal device will be available.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/accessibilityABOUT THE VICTORIA PRIDE FESTIVALPresented 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 SOCIETYVPS 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. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/victoria/victoria-pride-in-the-word-2026/100001991236591247 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, festivals, lgbt-pride, business, nonprofit, conferences, meetups, theatre, spoken-word - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 4 hours - Location: Lecture Theatre at Victoria Conference Centre - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 63, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Victoria - **state**: BC - **country**: Canada - **location**: Lecture Theatre at Victoria Conference Centre - **lat**: 48.42169179999999 - **long**: -123.3665466 - **full address**: Lecture Theatre at Victoria Conference Centre, 720 Douglas Street, Victoria, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Victoria Pride in the Word 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/1e2d4936fda6241048578c5a399022f550c6fab08af8f63531744f23dd932361-rimg-w1200-h600-dc1a150f-gmir.jpg?v=1781623327 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Victoria Pride in the Word 2026 being held? - **A:** Victoria Pride in the Word 2026 takes place on Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 10:30 pm at Lecture Theatre at Victoria Conference Centre, 720 Douglas Street, Victoria, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Victoria Pride in the Word 2026? - **A:** Victoria Pride in the Word 2026 is organized by Victoria Pride Society. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Victoria Pride in the Word 2026 is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Victoria, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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