SkirtsAfire is back in Old Strathcona and celebrating its 12th anniversary. SkirtsAfire is a theatre and multidisciplinary arts festival featuring women running February 29th – March 10th, 2024! They create space for artistic excellence to be cultivated, experienced and passed on.

SkirtsAfire takes place in various venues in the heart of Old Strathcona and the French Quarter: including their MainStage play Mermaid Legs by Beth Graham at Gateway Theatre.

Ready to be inspired? Take a stroll along Whyte and take part in an interactive found poetry display, then stop in at Chianti Cafe and enjoy some singer-songwriters! Whether you’re looking for dance, theatre, concerts or workshops – there’s something for everyone! Check out their full event calendar here.