Fairy Tales Queer Art & Film Festival is Alberta’s only queer arts festival held during International Pride Month, celebrating 2SLGBTQIA+ stories through an electrifying blend of film, visual art, and live performance. Hosted at Contemporary Calgary, the four-day festival spotlights underrepresented voices in cinema and beyond, with screenings of bold, boundary-pushing films from around the globe. Alongside the films, the festival features a vibrant Artist Market showcasing local queer makers, DJ sets that keep the energy high, and a range of creative workshops that invite participants of all skill levels to explore storytelling through art. Alcohol and non-alcoholic beverages, and snacks will be available at the Contemporary Calgary bar located in the Atrium.
The festival also hosts dynamic panel discussions and performance art showcases that foster dialogue, connection, and visibility. From drag to dance performances, these events highlight the creative brilliance and diversity of queer expression. Designed to be inclusive, accessible, and community-driven, Fairy Tales is more than a festival—it’s a gathering place for joy, resistance, and radical imagination.
For up to two barrier-free tickets per screening, please email administration@calgaryqueerartssociety.com by June 6, 2025.
Thursday - June 12
Exhibition & Market
5:00 - 9:30 PM
Pride vs Prejudice
7:00 PM
The Astronaut Lovers
9:30 PM
Shorts Package: Tangled Hearts & Quiet Revolutions
9:30 PM
Friday - June 13
Some Nights I Feel Like Walking
7:00 PM
Streets of Gloria
7:00 PM
FAIRY TALES AFTER DARK: Love, Lust & Liberation
9:30 PM
Carnage for Christmas
9:30 PM
Saturday - June 14
Exhibition & Market
1:00 - 9:30 PM
Lakeview
2:00 PM
Shorts Package: Before the Break
2:00 PM
NEIRUD
4:30 PM
Really Happy Someday
4:30 PM
Sauna
7:00 PM
1-800 On Her Own
7:00 PM
Shorts Package: Not That Kind of Phase
9:30 PM
This Is Ballroom
9:30 PM
Sunday - June 15
Exhibition & Market
1:00 - 7:00 PM
Avant Drag!
2:00 PM
Shorts Package: Hold that Thought
2:00 PM
Winter Kept Us Warm
4:30 PM
All the Colours of the World are Between Black & White
4:30 PM