INSPIRE Tour: History in Action
Solidarity in Resistance. Vision in Action. Power in Progress.
This year, the Day of Pink INSPIRE Tour travels across Canada, bringing over free events directly into classrooms & community spaces to celebrate 2SLGBTQIA+ trailblazers and inspire the next generation.
From classrooms to community halls, queer and trans voices have always driven change. This tour honours that legacy, marking two pivotal anniversaries in Canadian history:
The 50th Anniversary of the Montreal Olympic Raids
The 55th Anniversary of the 'We Demand' Protest
But this tour is not just about the past—it’s about history as an active tool to build a respectful, equitable, and affirming tomorrow.
🎙️ What to Expect
The INSPIRE Tour is an immersive experience featuring a brand-new play by Lawrence Aronovitch, short documentary screenings, and interactive discussions.
Our tour brings history to life through art and multimedia—sharing stories of intersectional solidarity and brave activism that laid the foundation for federal equality.
This is not just a show. It’s a movement to inspire action.
Upcoming events:
October 7-10, 2026 – Winnipeg
This is a paid event (with the additional play by Ethan Stark) (Click here for tickets)
Oct 7, 7:30 pm - the Gargoyle Theatre (585 Ellice Ave, Winnipeg)Oct 8, 7:30 pm - the Gargoyle Theatre (585 Ellice Ave, Winnipeg)
Oct 9, 7:30 pm - the Gargoyle Theatre (585 Ellice Ave, Winnipeg)
Oct 10, 2:00 pm - the Gargoyle Theatre (585 Ellice Ave, Winnipeg)
October 16, 2026 – Lac Seul FN
October 18, 2026 – Vancouver
3pm, The Junction Pub (1138 Davie St, Vancouver)October 21, 2026 – Edmonton
6:30 pm - EVO (11508 Jasper Avenue Edmonton, AB)October 22, 2026 – Calgary
5:45 pm - Calgary Library (800 3 St SE, Calgary)October 24, 2026 – Chestermere
12 pm - Chestermere Public Library (105B Marina Rd, Chestermere)October 24, 2026 – Beaumont
6 pm - Centre Chantal Bérubé Community Youth Centre (CBYC) (5202 50 St, Beaumont)October 27, 2026 – Halifax
7pm - Residence Inn (35 Shubie Dr, Dartmouth)October 30, 2026 – Sydney
6pm - New Dawn (37 Nepean Street, suite 100, Sydney)November 1, 2026 – Charlottetown
1:30pm - Beaconsfield Carriage House (2 Kent Street, Charlottetown)November 2, 2026 – Summerside
7pm - Black Box theatre at Three Oaks High School ( 10 Kenmoore Ave, Summerside)March 31, 2027 – Ottawa
April 2, 2027 – Kingston
April 4, 2027 – Peterborough
April 8, 2027 – Hamilton
April 10, 2027 – Toronto
April 11, 2027 – Walpole FN
April 14, 2027 – Fort McMurray*
April 18, 2027 – Thunder Bay
April 22, 2027 – Montreal
🎟️ Get Involved
Tickets are free and open to all. Join us for an unforgettable night of theatre, short docs and shared purpose.
🧠 Learn & Engage
💬 Share your message of inclusion in our Tour program.
🏆 50th Anniversary of Montreal Olympic Raids short documentary 🎥 and curriculum toolkits
🏛️ 55th Anniversary of 'We Demand' Protest short documentary 🎥 and curriculum toolkits
🎭 Lawrence Aronovitch's New Play script and post-show discussion guides
📥 Download campaign tools like posters, graphics, and more!
🛍️ Grab an INSPIRE T-shirt and limited-edition artwear by Marketing Therapy
💖 Donate to support free workshops and programming across Canada
🗣️ Let Your Voice INSPIRE
Use #DayOfPink2027 and #InspireChange to share your voice, your story, and your legacy. Because history isn't just the past—it's how we build tomorrow.
Event Details:
What’s happening? Theatrical performances of a brand-new play by Lawrence Aronovitch, short documentary screenings, and interactive discussions celebrating Canadian 2SLGBTQIA+ milestones.
*Please note the event in Fort McMurray will not include the play.
Are there any costs? All events are 100% free and bilingual. You are invited to make a donation to support our programming, but it is completely optional.
Please note that Winnipeg (launch) is a paid event (with the additional play by Ethan Stark)
What if I have accessibility needs? All venues feature accessible accommodations. If you have specific accessibility needs, please let us know 15 days before the event so we can accommodate you: info@dayofpink.org
The Gargoyle Theatre does not have accessible washrooms. They are in the basement, down stairs.
What if my school or community wants to host in the future? Sign up for our future tours here.
Join us in thanking our Sponsors: Government of Canada; Air Canada; Gargoyle Theatre; VIA RAIL; our amazing volunteers, and donors like YOU!
For more information on this project and to become a sponsor, please contact us at: info@dayofpink.org
Media Coverage:
Coming soon
Past events:
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