We are excited to announce:
PACTcon 2026 in Whitehorse, YT
Shifting Grounds
The seasonal breakup of ice and snow is a moment of creative release, and of potential risk. Periods of waiting, tension, and anticipation give way to flow and unpredictability, allowing ideas to move freely and relationships to change and form in the fertile ground of transition.
Times of transition, change, or the in-between can feel fragile, yet they are rich with potential. Just as ice breaks on a river, the spaces of instability allow movement, experimentation, and the emergence of new pathways.
PACTcon 2026 brings theatre leaders together for the first time in conference history in the Yukon for an exciting opportunity to convene for an invigorating renewal amongst colleagues. We will have the opportunity to engage with our local member company Pivot Theatre (formerly known as Nakai), and the lively artistic community. Our experiences will extend beyond the conference with the opportunity to engage with the Awaken Festival which brings local and international work up North with more opportunities to gather and connect through art.
Join us to rediscover a meaningful opportunity for rootedness and awareness. Being deeply connected to place while remaining attuned to wider contexts allows ideas, art, and collaboration to extend our perspectives and flourish in new and exciting ways.
PACTcon 2026 will take place in Whitehorse, YT, located on the territories of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council, and hosted by Pivot Theatre (formally known as Nakai) and the Yukon Arts Centre.
Join us for the conference Wednesday, April 22 to Saturday, April 25, 2026.
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PACTcon 2026 Hotel Block & Flight Discounts:
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PACTcon 2026 Registration:
Conference registration will open in January. Annoucements will be made via our email list.
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PACTcon 2026 Overview:
To learn more about the overview of the PACTcon 2026 schedule click here.
Interested in hosting a session or sharing your work?
PACT is interested in hearing from you. Submit your idea below!
Submit your Expression of Interest to lead a session here.
Submit your expression of Interest to share a short case study here.
The deadline for submissions is Friday, January 23rd at 12pm ET (noon).
Early proposals are welcome & encouraged.
The Awaken Festival hosted by Gwaandak Theatre
Seventh Annual Awaken Festival - April 12-26, 2026 - Whitehorse YT & Online
Already in Whitehorse for PACTcon 2026? Join Gwaandak Theatre on Friday, April 24 - Sunday April 26 for the final weekend of the Seventh Annual Awaken Festival!
In-person events at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre will include three national Performance Showcases (taking place Friday April 24 at 7:00pm and Saturday April 25 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm) as well as the one-day Awaken Theatre Gathering on Sunday April 26 from 10:00am - 4:00pm.
A limited number of discounted ticket/registration packages for the Showcases and Awaken Theatre Gathering will be made available to PACTcon attendees!
For more information, please follow Gwaandak Theatre on social media (Facebook and Instagram) or check out their website at gwaandaktheatre.ca.
Gwaandak Theatre looks forward to sharing the full festival schedule, including more details about the Showcases and Awaken Theatre Gathering, over the coming months.
About PACTcon
PACT's annual gathering is an opportunity to share vital experiences and build genuine connections with your theatre colleagues from across Canada. The conversations started at the event carry through the rest of the year and often spark creative partnerships, mentorships, and joint projects.
PACTcon is open to theatre leaders and other staff at PACT Member Companies and PACT Colleagues, as well as anyone from beyond the membership who would like to attend. Theatre artists, managers, administrators, and board members are all encouraged to join us. The more voices in the room, the richer our conversations will be.
Questions about PACTcon? Please contact Program Manager Patricia Cerra (patriciac@pact.ca)
Interested in being a PACTcon host?
PACT is interested in hearing from you!