September 23 – October 2, 2021
Curated by Corey Payette & Heather Redfern

That’s a wrap on Urban Ink and The Cultch’s 2021 TRANSFORM Cabaret Festival! Congratulations to all the festival artists—your work was powerful, political, and joyous.
Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us at the Historic Theatre and from home, and to everyone who worked so hard to make this festival possible.
See you next year for more groundbreaking TRANSFORM Cabaret Festival performances!
TRANSFORM Cabaret Festival is unlike any other festival in the world. With a focus on empowering Indigenous artists and encouraging collaboration with non-Indigenous artists, this unique festival builds relationships and brings communities together to create lasting social change and groundbreaking performance.
Your Festival.
Your Experience.
How will you experience the TRANSFORM Cabaret Festival?
Select a performance and choose the path that works best for you.
JOIN ONLINE
Stream all festival performances from the comfort of your own home.
Tickets from $15
ATTEND A WATCH PARTY
A new way to cabaret!
Join artists and community for a night out at TRANSFORM Cabaret Club on the stage of the Historic Theatre. Enjoy a film screening of the performance.
Tickets $29
All-Access Festival Pass
Your online passport to all festival screenings. A great deal with 20% savings off single ticket prices!
Passes from $72
After Show
Whether you attend an Online Stream or a Watch Party (in-person film screening), join us for After Shows featuring interviews with artists, beats by DJ Kookum, and fabulous performances, all hosted by Joyce Rosario and Virago Nation’s Sparkle Plenty.