Why Donate to PuSh?
We’re building the future through live art.
Last year, we celebrated our 20th year of introducing Vancouver audiences to trailblazing artists from around the world. These two decades are a testament to the demand for memorable live expereinces, underrepresented voices, and new perspectives. And they’re a monument to the contributions of PuSh donors, whose support has been critical to the Festival’s existence.
As we look ahead to the next 20 years, we’re leaning into the challenges and potential before us. We’re expanding community programs and new works in development. We’re making the arts accessible to more people. And we’re not shying away from art that is sometimes challening, something surprising, and always transformative.
How your contributions help our 2026 Festival
- $20 provides a pass for youth ages $16-24
- $50 provides a ticket for a low-income patron to attend a show
- $100 covers gear, training, and hospitality for a Festival volunteer
- $250 contributes to an artist’s travel and accommodation costs
Bringing world-class performance to Vancouver is a collective effort—and your support plays an essential part.
Join our Patron’s Circle
PuSh Festival is a registered charity, and we rely on donations to offer a vibrant and dynamic lineup of contemporary performances, including theatre, dance, multimedia music and circus.
In addition to helping PuSh engage 365 artists and arts workers throughout the festival, supporting costs for travel, accommodations, and meals, 2025 donor contributions also directly enabled:
- 212 free community tickets for patrons in need
- 114 discounted youth passes
- 24 artist-facilitated talkbacks
- 2 residency projects
- 19 podcast episodes featuring Festival artists
- Dramaturgy clinics connecting 25 local, national, and international artists
Donor Benefits
By supporting the PuSh Festival, you’ll be joining the PuSh Patrons Circle of those who have stepped forward to ensure that cutting-edge performing arts stay at the centre of Vancouver life. We offer various benefits to honour all levels of support:
Friend
$20–149/$5–12 monthly
Friends receive:
- A charitable tax receipt for the full amount of your donation
- Recognition on the PuSh website
- Membership to PuSh International Performing Arts Festival Society
Supporter
$150–499/$12.50–41 monthly
Supporters receive all of the above, plus:
- An invitation to a donor recognition reception at the PuSh Festival
Advocate
$500–999/$42–83 monthly
Advocates receive all of the above, plus:
- A curatorial newsletter from our Artistic Director
Curator
$1,000–2,499/$84–208 monthly
Curators receive all of the above, plus:
- Reserved seats at select general seating venues upon request
Producer
$2,500–4,999/$209-416.50 monthly
In addition to all of the benefits above, our Development team will support and tailor your benefits. For further information, please contact our Development Team at development@pushfestival.ca.
Sustaining Donors
$5,000–14,999
In addition to all of the benefits above, our Development team will support and tailor your benefits. For further information, please contact our Development Team at development@pushfestival.ca.
Catalyst Donors
$15,000+
In addition to all of the benefits above, our Development team will support and tailor your benefits. For further information, please contact our Development Team at development@pushfestival.ca.
Other Ways to Give
Donate Aeroplan Miles
Each year PuSh flies in hundreds of artists and arts workers from around the globe. Support us by donating your Aeroplan points to help us off-set those costs. Note that according to the Canada Revenue Agency, Aeroplan Miles do not have monetary value.
Donate Aeroplan Miles today