✨ Hidden Gems & Live Performance: Vancouver Outsider Arts Fest

****** This is a self guided event *******
***** Kick-off celebration at 5:30 PM *****
The 10th Annual Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival (VOAF) runs from October 16 to 18, at the Roundhouse Community Arts Centre. This completely free public event celebrates self-taught, neurodivergent, and disabled artists, breaking down systemic barriers in the art world.
Things to do during your visit:
• View the Gallery: Explore over 400 original artworks by 28 featured visual artists.
• Watch Live Acts: Catch scheduled performances including music, poetry, theater, and drag.
• Visit Community Booths: Stop by the Connection Salon to connect with local mental health and arts advocacy groups.
• Support Local Artists: Purchase unique prints and merchandise directly from the creators; then grab a coffee or a bite at Yaletown nearby.

**You can find the full festival schedule, artist lineups, and event details directly on the official Community Arts Council of Vancouver (CACV) Portal. https://www.cacv.ca/programs/vancouver-outsider-arts-festival/**here

**For local transit directions and venue updates, you can also cross-reference the Roundhouse Event Page. https://www.roundhouse.ca/events/month/2026-10/**here

**Artist biography https://voaf.ca/the-2026-artists-performers/**here

Friday, October 16: 2PM - 8PM - Opening Event/Welcome Speeches @ 5:30PM (https://www.showpass.com/vancouver-outsider-arts-festival-2026-opening-event/)