BACK TO THE DEEP WATERS OF YOURSELF
The 5X Fest is back this year, and it's acting as a portal back to our collective selves. The multi-day, multi-venue festival explores themes in music, visual art, fashion, and South Asian youth culture. Explore a line-up of 5 different events, which include storytelling, dreaming, conversations, pride, music, and art.
The 6th annual 5X Fest is hosted by the Surrey Art Gallery & Surrey Civic Theatres at Surrey Arts Centre, at
This is the essential festival and digital community elevating South Asian youth culture.
Curious and want more deets? CHECK OUT THE EVENTS CALENDAR:
Tuesday June 13th, 6:00 PM
IMAGINING A NEW WORLD WITH DESI-FUTURISM
If you could build your own futuristic utopia, what would it look like? Multimedia artist Ruby Singh and 5X Press Editor-in-Chief Jeevan Sangha lead us through our imaginations as we dream up a new future in this interactive workshop.
Wednesday June 14th, 6:00 PM
AN EVENING WITH ROBYN SANDHU
Poetry, prose, and stories woven together for a passionate night of connection in this showcase of Robyn Sandhu’s finest words.
Thursday June 15th, 10:00 PM
A night of love, joy, vibes, and Queerness. Catch your favourite desi drag queen Jolene “Queen” Sloan, special guest performances, and a DJ set by Bianca Maeli (No Nazar, LA) and Sikh Knowledge.
Saturday June 17th, 2:00 PM
5X BLOCKPARTY
Our flagship music festival, showcasing Surrey’s finest, including a concert, an array of food vendors, art installations, and a vendor village of some of the coolest local brands.
Sunday June 18th, 4:00 PM
5X ART PARTY
The iconic 5X Art Party is officially making its debut in Surrey at the Surrey Art Gallery! The ultimate place to meet emerging artists, experience music, art, and connection.
