The 28th Annual Fairy Tales: Queer Art & Film Festival

The 28th annual (FTFF), presented by the , returns to from May 13–17, 2026, bringing together 42 films from 20 countries in a vibrant celebration of 2SLGBTQIA+ storytelling from around the world.

One of Canada’s longest-running queer film festivals, Fairy Tales will showcase eight feature films and 34 short films spanning genres from documentary and narrative cinema to experimental shorts and musical film.

With a Festival Pass, you’ll get access to every screening—perfect for those looking to fully immerse themselves in the festival experience, featuring12 bold, boundary-pushing film screening events, all celebrating queer storytelling from across Canada and around the world.

• Access to all 12 film screenings events
• Entry to screenings at Contemporary Calgary
• A curated journey through powerful, diverse queer cinema
• The flexibility to build your own festival schedule

If you’re planning to attend 6 or more screenings, the Festival Pass offers the best value.

Discover new filmmakers, support queer artists, and be part of a vibrant community experience!

Your Festival Pass gives you access to all screenings—but you must reserve a ticket for each film you plan to attend.

• Select “Festival Passholder (Free – Pass Required)”
• Complete checkout to secure your seat
  

• Your Festival Pass
• Your Screening Ticket(s)

Both will be scanned at entry.

• Each screening is limited to 193 seats
• Reservations are first come, first served
• Some screenings may sell out
  

We strongly recommend reserving your tickets as early as possible.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Contemporary Calgary, 701 11 Street Southwest, Calgary, Canada

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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