Pacific Contact is BC Live’s annual showcase conference for the performing arts. This 4-day conference attracts performing arts professionals who gather to plan performances, network, and learn. Pacific Contact features juried showcase performances by 38 different artist groups, a trade show-style exhibit hall (Contact Room), networking events, panels, meetings, and workshops. Visit the Pacific Contact Schedule.
Family & Young Audience Showcases
Friday, October 2
The Kif-Kif Sisters – Returns Department
Théâtre Motus and Nubila Teatro – Cosmo
Wild Mint Arts – nimihitowin!
Family & Young Audience Pitch & Performs – October 2 & 3, 2026
Many of the Pitch & Perform artists also offer programming for family and young audiences. Visit the Pitch & Perform line-up.
How to Register
To register, select either member or non-member. If you are listed in our Presenters / Venues Directory, you are a current member.
You can then register as a *Presenter for the 4-day conference, or pick single-day registration if you only want to attend on Friday October 2, 2026.
To register, visit Pacific Contact 2026 – Register.
What is a Presenter?
Presenters essentially book shows to perform in schools, venues or festivals. They may work within non-profit organizations, municipalities, universities, schools or festivals, but they all share a common passion: supporting artists, developing audiences and building community.
Accommodation: Book by August 31, 2026
There are two hotel options with conference rates, including the Marriott Courtyard and the Coast Bastion Hotels. Both are located in downtown Nanaimo within walking distance of conference venues.
The deadline to book the Marriott Courtyard is August 30, 2026 and the Coast Bastion Hotel booking deadline is August 31, 2026. Information, including rates and booking, is available at Pacific Contact 2026 – Hotels.
Travel Information
Information about travelling to and around Nanaimo is available on our website – see Pacific Contact 2026 – Travel.
Questions?
Visit Pacific Contact – FAQs for frequently asked questions and answers.
See Pacific Contact – First Timer’s Guide for useful information for conference first-timers.
Contact us at admin@bclive.ca.