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From July 28 to August 6, the Vancouver Pride Festival will bring a jam-packed lineup of events taking place at the Bubly Davie Lounge, VanPrideFest and other venues around the city.
Continuing with the takeover model from last year, programming will be curated by local 2SLGBTQAI+ groups such as Normie Corp, Ricecake, House of Bukuru, Queers & Beers, Comedy Here Often? and more.
This year we will also have the return of the iconic Posh Ball presented by Van Vogue Jam, bringing a lavish party to Parq Vancouver right on the first day of the Festival.
Here are some of the events...
Queers & Beers - July 28 | 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Bubly Davie St Lounge | Tickets
Step into a space filled with the spirit of summer, as we bring you a vibrant atmosphere inspired by poolside hangs featuring live music performances by Hoodie Browns, Leo D.E Johnson, Tonye Aganaba, Sieski and Toddy & Friends.
After the shows, keep the fun going until the late hours with Silent Disco hosted by Mango Sweet.
Silent Disco by Mango Sweet - July 28 - 30 | 10:00 PM - Midnight
Bubly Davie St Lounge
Mango Sweet will be hosting Silent Disco at the Bubly Davie Street Lounge after all events from 10 pm until midnight between July 28 and July 30
VVJ Posh Ball - July 28 | 6:00 PM- 11:00 PM
D6 at Parq Vancouver | Tickets
Vancouver Kiki Ballroom Scene is here for the 3rd annual POSH BALL 2023 - The Gallery Kiki Ball. DO NOT touch the artwork, but do feast your eyes on only the finest and highly curated ART that BALLROOM has to offer.
VVJ Posh Ball After Party - July 28 | 11:00 Pm - Late
D6 at Parq Vancouver | Tickets
Didn't get enough at the POSH BALL and wanna keep the party going? Join us at the luxurious D6 lounge for an evening of fab beats, drinks and moves to wrap up a fabulous night.
Summer Sampler - July 29 | 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Bubly Davie St Lounge | Tickets
Join us for an evening celebrating diverse QTBIPOC talent as DJ Softieshan curates a showcase that will amplify and uplift queer, trans, Black, Indigenous, and people of colour artists through a mesmerizing fusion of music, dance, and performance.
Featuring performances by Virago Nation, Haus of Bukuru, Mango Sweet, Ricecake and tunes by the Level Up, NormieCorp and Hotlatch DJs, this is an event you won't want to miss.
The Haven Take Over - July 30 | 1PM - 5 PM
Bubly Davie St Lounge
Celebrate the vibrant creativity and diverse perspectives of The Haven, an empowering collective of talented trans artists, as they illuminate the stage with their captivating performances and redefine artistic expression.
QTBIPOC Poetry Slam - July 30 | 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Bubly Davie St Lounge | Tickets
Featuring KP Dennis and hosted by Fanny Kearse, sign-ups for this poetry slam are only open to QTBIPOC poets.
This event is a chance for queers to be in a covid-conscious space this summer—masks required.
One Night Stand-Up - August 3 | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Bubly Davie St Lounge | Tickets
Comedy lovers will not be disappointed, as August 3rd brings One Night Stand Up, a side-splitting comedy show presented by Comedy Here Often? and hosted by the hilarious Shanda Leer. The lineup includes some of the city's funniest comedians, including Savannah Erasmus, Cassidy Anhorn, DJ On, and Patti Asvard, promising an evening filled with laughter and joy.
ENBY 6 & Virago Nation - August 4 | 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Bubly Davie St Lounge | Tickets
Queer. Iconic. Sexy! An evening of performances by drag super group ENBY 6 and Indigenous burlesque group Virago Nation.
Terry Wallace Memorial Breakfast - August 5 | 8:00 AM - Noon
Bubly Davie St Lounge
Enjoy a by-donation pancake breakfast in honour of Terry Wallace. In years of financial uncertainty, Terry Wallace funded and sustained the Pride Parade through the Castle Pub’s 50/50 and pull-tab machines.
This event is made possible by Your Independent Grocer on Davie Street who will be cooking up our fabulous breakfast.
VanPrideFest - August 5 - 6 | 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Concord Pacific Place | VIP Upgrade
Reconnect at VanPrideFest, a free two-day outdoor festival at Concord Pacific Place on Pride Weekend!
Don’t miss electrifying headlining acts, Coco & Breezy, Madison Rose and Fefe Dobson at the TD Main Stage alongside your favourite local artists. Dance all day to lineups curated by Haus Bukuru & RiceCake and Normie Corp. Upgrade your Pride experience with the VIP Area for a prime view of Vancouver’s queer stars on the TD Main Stage.
AfroQueer - August 5 | 5:00 PM - Midnight
Bubly Davie St Lounge | Tickets
Celebrate Black, Queer Joy! Afroqueer YVR is a Black Queer event for self-identifying queer Afrodiaspora, sharing music, art, dance, and culture representative of Black queer creativity worldwide.
With an all-Black line-up of DJs, dancers, vendors, security, and staff, AfroQueer is an affirming Pride event that facilitates Black connection, healing, celebration, and liberation, paying homage to Drag, Ballroom, Voguing, Dancehall, Afrobeats, Afrofunk, House, Drum and Bass, Hip Hop, and Caribbean sounds.
Vancouver Pride Parade - August 6 | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
New year, new parade! Check out the map for our new parade route HERE.
Let’s Reconnect! Join Vancouver Pride Society, 2SLGBTQAI+ communities, queer serving organizations, and allies in marching for the first time along the new Parade route starting in the West End. The new route will span 3.1km and include 120 Parade entries, 3 host stations and 3 accessible viewing zones.
Queen Titans - August 6 | 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Bubly Davie St Lounge | Tickets
Join drag icon Rogue as they host and curate an unforgettable showcase of drag performances by veterans and rising stars of the Vancouver scene. Featuring performances by Bebo, Diamonté, Albion Top, Bliss, Margaux Rita, Hazel, Batty B Banks and Atondra Deville.
