October 1-4, 2026
Pacific Contact 2026
Pacific Contact is BC’s annual performing arts showcase conference. Pacific Contact 2026 will be held on Vancouver Island for the first time in our 50 year history. We are proud to partner with The Port Theatre, Tourism Nanaimo and the City of Nanaimo to present the conference on the territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nation.
The conference will welcome hundreds of presenters, artists and agents for four packed days featuring 40+ multidisciplinary performances including Main Stage and Pitch & Perform Showcases. Pacific Contact will also feature an awards ceremony, Contact Room, interactive workshops, networking and hospitality. We look forward to seeing you there!
Pacific Contact Highlights
Family & Young Audience Focus
Pacific Contact’s Family & Young Audience Showcases features showcase performances by artist groups with a youth focus.
Contact Room
The Contact Room is an exhibit hall with booths designed to connect artists and presenters and create booking opportunities. All showcasing artists are required to have a booth in the Contact Room.
Network Meetings & Workshops
Pacific Contact creates deep connections through professional development opportunities and networking events.
Special Events & Hospitality
Throughout the conference, we offer plenty of ways to connect, unwind, and celebrate with your fellow delegates.
Closing Party – Dinner, Awards, Band/DJ
Pacific Contact 2026’s Closing Party will feature the BC Live Awards Ceremony.
Sponsorship
Make a meaningful contribution to the conference’s success while supporting the regional network of live performing arts in British Columbia.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions (and answers) about Pacific Contact.
First Timer Guide
Attending Pacific Contact requires preparation and an investment of time, energy and money. BC Live’s First Timer Guide will help you plan and maximize the benefits of your conference experience.
Program Advertising
The Pacific Contact Program Guide offers an exclusive advertising opportunity, connecting you with performing arts professionals in the vibrant arts and culture sector in BC and across Canada.
Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge and honour the traditional territory of the Snuneymuxw, Snaw-naw-as, and Stzuminus people, upon whose ancestral lands we gather.
We recognize the enduring connection that Indigenous peoples have to this land and express our gratitude for their stewardship over generations. We endeavour to support, uplift, nourish and honour Indigenous peoples in the reclamation and rejuvenation of their culture, history, and traditional lands.