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ragas for a ruptured world

july 9 - 19, 2026

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Be Part of What’s Next

For the past sixteen years, Indian Summer has produced our annual festival, modeling the kind of society we’d like to see: one that is creative, diverse, innovative, and inclusive—one that centers multiple perspectives and voices, and believes we’re stronger together.

Here are three key ways you can support our mission:

Donate

Attend an Event

Volunteer

  • "It is amazing to be a part of the South Asian community here, and see all the ways that people are forming community, performing their art, living, and thriving!”

    Nishant Jain (@thesneakyartist)

  • “ISF is a one-of-a-kind experience that must be felt. It has the power to transform your understanding of yourself and this beautifully mixed-up world we live in.”

    Zena Henriquez, Festival Patron

  • “I love the respectful collaboration with Indigenous peoples and the inclusiveness of Queer voices”

    Festival Patron

  • "Extremely and graciously sensitive to current times and issues"

    Festival Patron

  • “A sensual and cerebral smorgasbord—a veritable feast—for those with a curious mind.”

    Charlie Smith, The Georgia Straight

  • “When the world of culinary excellence meets sophisticated conversation, everybody wins.”

    Vancouver Magazine

Our Partners

  • Logo displaying text in an indigenous language with the English phrase 'THE COLLEGE OF HIGHER LEARNING.'
  • Logos for Granville Island, Creative BC, and British Columbia.
  • Logos of British Columbia Arts Council and British Columbia, with the text "Supported by the Province of British Columbia."
  • Text "Canada" in stylized font with maple leaf above the "a".
  • Canada Council for the Arts logo with tree symbol.
  • British Columbia logo with sun and mountains graphic
  • City of Vancouver Cultural Services logo with stylized leaves.
  • Metro Vancouver logo with tagline "Services and Solutions for a Livable Region."
  • Vancouver Civic Theatres logo in black and white with block letters V, C, T.
  • Logo of Vancouver Foundation with stylized text
  • CBC logo with a stylized black and white circular emblem and the text 'CBC' in bold letters.
  • Logos for 'Stir Arts & Culture Vancouver' and 'SP!CE Radio' at 1200 AM.
  • Text reading 'Langara' with additional text that is distorted or in a different script, and a note about Musqueam.
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