Funny and Gay Comedy Festival 2026

The festival was founded on two very basic principles: being both funny and gay.

Over the past few years, we've seen incredible growth in Vancouver's queer comedy scene. From stand up to improv to drag, queer and trans comedians and producers have been creating spaces that are vibrant, joyful, and undeniably funny. We're literally busting at the seams with queer comedic talent, so it's about time we had our own festival.

FAG Fest is a celebration of that momentum. We want to showcase the incredible talent already thriving in the city while creating a space where audiences can discover queer comedy in all its forms. We know there’s queer comedy-loving audiences out there who haven’t found local shows they connect with - yet!

Aron MacDonald (they/them). Aron MacDonaldCO-FOUNDER/PRODUCER
Aron has been performing stand-up for two years. They host and produce Comedy in the Afternoon, Vancouver's daytime comedy show. They also co-produce, Boy-ish comedy, the only all enby/trans/dyke lineup in Vancouver. Aron's comedy explores queerness, sex positivity, and the absurdities of everyday life, delivered with sharp wit and an animated energy. Aron is also a visual artist with a focus on black ink illustration and acrylic painting.

Andrea Feltrin (she/they). Andrea FeltrinCO-FOUNDER/PRODUCER
As a hybrid filmmaker-comedian, Andrea’s been doing both those things unsuccessfully for well over a decade now. After dabbling in improv she transitioned to stand up comedy and has stuck with that since. She recently recorded her debut comedy special PITY PARTY alongside Arya Afshar and Lai Lai Liu with an impending release date in 2027. Her comedic style is mostly self-deprecating, drawing from personal misfortunes and stupidity. She previously served as the Event Manager at the Vancouver Short Film Festival. This bitch loves a festival.

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
- Open Michelle
Kick off the festival with an open mic for new comics and underrepresented voices.
Date & Time: Tuesday Nov 10, sign up at 7pm, show at 7:30pm
Venue: Little Mountain Gallery Racoon Room

- QueerProv - Improv Comedy
An unforgettable night of unscripted comedy!
Date & Time: Wednesday Nov 11, at 8pm
Venue: The Junction

- Camp! Comedy!
This show features a gorgeous cast of professional and emerging comedians.
Date & Time: Wednesday Nov 11, at 8:30pm
Venue: The Projection Room at Fox Cabaret

- Boy-ish Comedy
Hang out with a lineup of the most "boyish" comedians we could find! What even is gender, anyway?
Date & Time: Friday Nov, 13, at 7 pm
Venue: The Closet Upstairs

- That's Gay! Comedy
Vancouver's favourite forever sold out queer comedy show!
Date & Time: Friday Nov 13, at 9pm
Venue: Little Mountain Gallery-Salazar Stage

- Stand Up Comedy Workshop
This workshop teaches you the basics and readies you for your first open-mic. Recommended for newer comics.
Date & Time: Saturday Nov 14, at 1 - 3pm
Venue: Princess Ave

- Crowns & Clowns
A comedy drag show over brunch. Need we say more?
Date & Time: Saturday Nov 14, at TBD
Venue: TBD

- Punch Up!
Comedians roast audience submitted topics for 60 seconds…or get the BELL!
Date & Time: Saturday Nov 14, at 9:30pm
Venue: Little Mountain Gallery - Raccoon Room

- Comedy in the Afternoon
Brings you the energy of late night comedy to a cozy afternoon! You'll have a laugh and be home in time for dinner.
Date & Time: Sunday Nov 15, at 4pm
Venue: The Pleasant

-See Lai
All Asian comedy that features some of Vancouer's best Asian standup comedians.
Date & Time: Sunday Nov 15, at 7pm
Venue: VS. Creative Labs 1884 Main Street
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