Welcome to the Chemainus Theatre Festival! We are a vibrant, established and fully professional theatre nestled in the seaside community of Chemainus, BC.

Best Western Hotel Chemainus Inn, Chemainus, BC

Theatre Getaways

Make your visit a perfect getaway with a wonderful night’s stay in a well-appointed suite-style hotel room at the award-winning Best Western Plus Chemainus Inn. Enjoy a complimentary full breakfast, high-speed internet, an indoor pool, exercise centre, and convenient parking only blocks away from the Theatre.

About Us

We feature some of the finest performers and performances in Canada. The Chemainus Theatre Festival is your place to get together and liven up. As a non-profit society, we exist to serve Vancouver Island and its visitors by creating exceptional theatre that explores and nourishes truth, hope, redemption, love and the human spirit.

Image of Chemainus Theatre Festival building, Chemainus, BC
Footloose Photo:  Cast of Footloose, Chemainus Theatre Festival, 2025
Creative Team: Angela Beaulieu, Heather Burns, Mark DuMez, Crystal Hanson, Nicole Lamb, Lyrie Murad, Tracey Power, Evan Ren, and Hans Saefkow
Photo by: Barry J Brady