Kick off Banff Pride with an electrifying big dance party! Club Detour returns to Banff with rotating DJs. HOUSE, CLUB, DISCO and DANCE POP. With Special Guest PYTHIA!
Step into the dazzling world of Pride! Join us for an unforgettable night of wonder, glamour, and extravagance as Drag Stars Scarlett Bobo and Pythia take center stage. This immersive circus experience will transport you to a realm of vibrant performances, awe-inspiring acts, and a celebration of love and diversity. Don’t miss out on this spectacular fusion of circus magic, burlesque and drag excellence!
Presenting nonstop talent featuring DJ Bass Caravan, DJ Adam DoubleYou, Karla Marx, Bitch Sassidy, Beau Valley Circus, Eda Mami, Luna Luv, Master Gerardo, Beau Creep, Cruella Corbeau, Tony Esteves, Rip Em, Valerie Hunt, and Tangerine Dream.
Come dressed in your finest circus attire and be prepared for an all out extravaganza!
the ultimate summer send off at banff ave brewery’s tap room. celebrate the final sundown session with dj adam doubleyou and banff pride for a charli xcx dance party.
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
18+ | all are welcome
no cover
Let's do the time warp again, #Banff! That's right, full participation Rocky Horror Picture Show! is happening during Banff Pride Week at the Lux Cinema Banff 🍚📰🍞 Tickets include your participation kit and all ticket sales (generously) go to Banff Pride. Dress in your RHPS best to win prizes. Stop shivering with anticipation and get yer tickets at luxbanff.com 👠
A night of queer country magic featuring the legendary drag star Jaylene Tyme. Think rhinestones, cowboy boots, and a whole lotta sass as we take you on a ride through Dolly’s world—where country meets camp, and glitter meets grit.
A night like no other! Two-Spirit Indigenous artists take centre stage, celebrating the very best of Banff Pride.
Starring Jaylene Tyme, Prairi Cherri, Argintina Hailey, Dogiichow, Ella Lamoureux, Monday Blues, Sheer Modesty, Glitter Sauvage, Cedar T, The Pyroneer, Backroad Bandits , Faith Big Charles, Craig First Rider, Krystal OneSpot.
Doors: 6:30pm
Performance begins: 7:00pm
Location: Jenny Belzberg Theatre, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
ALL AGES are welcome for the first set of the performance. Following the intermission the performance will be 18+.
Tickets are general admission.
Where do I arrive?
Maps and directions to Banff Centre are available on the Banff Centre's website
banffcentre.ca/maps-and-directions.
Parking is located in the Becker parking lot beside the Professional Development Centre and at the parkade under the Music & Sound Building. All parking is complimentary.
Wheelchair accessible and balcony seating that encircles the theatre available.
Wheelchair entrances and access throughout the Banff Centre Campus - map
Washrooms are available on either side of the theatre entrance.
All gender washrooms are available.
Map of all gender washrooms throughout campus
Come for the show. Stay for the view.
Easy access to pristine wilderness and endless outdoor adventures, stay with the Banff Centre hotel.
Nestled on the side of Tunnel Mountain and just five minutes from downtown, Banff Centre hotel features newly renovated rooms and breathtaking vistas.
All guests enjoy property-wide complimentary Wi-Fi, parking, admission to Banff Centre's Walter Phillips Gallery, and PLUS Membership at our extensive fitness and recreation facilities.
YOU'RE A STAR WAITING TO BURST ONTO THE STAGE!
YOU'RE FLASHY AND FLIRTY AND MORE FUN THAN CAN BE MANAGED!
YOU LOVE PRANCING WHILE YOU'RE DANCING!
A ROOM OF PEOPLE CHEERING FOR YOU MAKES YOU BLUSH, GIGGLE, AND BEAM!
YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR A MOMENT LIKE THIS...
The ALL BODIES AMATEUR STRIP SHOW is an open, friendly competition that celebrates all bodies in all their glory!
How does it work?
Babes show up, sign up to compete, receive free entry for joining the competition
Once signed up, you're given a fun bop of a party song and an order for you to jump onstage.
Tell us how you would like to be introduced by the iconic Karla Marx and Bitch Sassidy.
Then prepare yourself to THROW DOWN and PEEL OFF as much as you feel comfortable with - underwear bottoms must stay on or you will be disqualified
Three celebrity judges will choose one competitor from each heat to move onto the GRAND FINALE
This is the LAST CHANCE for you to WOW the audience and judges with your incredibly fine self, your magnetism, your playfulness, your sass, your particular brand of hubba hubba
Grand Prize $250
with runner up prizes, and gifts for participating!
Costumes, props, and surprises are welcome!
Please, no glitter dumps, water pours, bodily fluids etc - get in contact if you have questions! There is a green room you can get ready in, this is for contestants only.
Please see our Code of Conduct for more information
thecabaretcompany.com/code-of-conduct
SAVE THE DATE! Beers For Queers returns the first Wednesday of each month at Banff Ave Brewing Co ‘s Tap Room (ground floor). 8pm-Late.
SAVE THE DATE! Beers For Queers returns the first Wednesday of each month at Banff Ave Brewing Co ‘s Tap Room (ground floor). 8pm-Late.
Drag Bingo at The Moxy! Featuring Cabaret Calgary’s Karla Marx and Holtasoli!
Bingo 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
First Bingo Card Free!
Additional cards can be purchased onsite in support of the Banff Pride Society.
Free to attend! Tipping encouraged!
18+ Event
SAVE THE DATE! Beers For Queers returns the first Wednesday of each month at Banff Ave Brewing Co ‘s Tap Room (ground floor). 8pm-Late.
Get ready to spice up your night at Moxy Banff with a wild night of wacky, wonderous, whimsical, and WOWOWOW!
Join Cabaret Calgary as Karla Marx, Lilith Fair, and Anne Xiety from Cabaret Calgary bring that sparkle and boom that can only come from the fiercest drag!
Get ready to be enchanted, entertained, and maybe even a little bit shocked by their antics, drama, and elegance! So, grab your friends, bring your excitement, and get ready to experience a night full of "WERK DIVA SLAY"
June 15
8PM show
Free show
Tipping encouraged
18+ Event
The ultimate brew-tiful adventure with Pursuit's Lake Minnewanka Beer Voyage Cruise! It’s a celebration of Pride paired with comedy, drag and craft beer on a boat!
🍻 Cruise the stunning Lake Minnewanka at sunset, surrounded by the majestic Rockies, all while sipping on your favorite local craft beers.
But wait, there's more! Get ready to laugh 'til your sides hurt with hilarious stand-up comedy and fabulous drag performances by Karla Marx and Smother Theresa!
And the best part? You're supporting a great cause—the Banff Pride Society! Don't miss out on this brew-tiful blend of beer, laughs, and scenic views. Grab your tickets now and let's cruise into the sunset together!
*** Minimum 2 guests per booking
*** 18 plus only
*** Weather dependent
Set sail across the wide-open emerald waters of beautiful Lake Minnewanka at dusk on the Lake Minnewanka Cruise.
While you enjoy a selection of local craft beer, you’ll be treated to an engaging interpretive tour to help you connect to the stunning Rocky Mountains all around plus —it's a magical time of day and a wonderful chance to learn, relax and socialize on Lake Minnewanka.
We’re fortunate here in Banff and the Bow Valley to have outstanding microbrews and craft breweries. Try some of our personal favourites on this cruise!
On the Beer Voyage cruise, we’ve teamed up with an amazing local bakery to serve the perfect treat to compliment your beer—a fresh and warm pretzl-sourdough bun.
GETTING THERE:
Lake Minnewanka Cruise is located at Lake Minnewanka, a 15-minute drive from the town of Banff along the Minnewanka Loop Drive, in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. Upon arrival, proceed to our Boathouse for check ins and other information.
Lake Minnewanka is one of Banff’s most popular destinations and the parking lot fills quickly. For the best experience, consider taking the bus. Board a bus from downtown Banff no later than an hour prior to your cruise time to ensure you arrive on time. Review Roam's bus schedule to find the most appropriate timing*
If you're driving, please arrive at least two hours prior to your cruise time to ensure you find a parking spot and have time to explore the area from the shore.
SAVE THE DATE! Beers For Queers returns the first Wednesday of each month at Banff Ave Brewing Co ‘s Tap Room (ground floor). 8pm-Late.
The program will take place on May 25, 2024, from 8:00am-4:00pm on Treaty 7 Territory. We will confirm the meeting location with participants a few days prior to the event. The routes chosen will be introductory level and no previous experience is required. We welcome all bodies and the event will be set at a pace to fit everyone's needs. Climbing equipment can be provided if needed.
What to bring:
● Lunch+snack and plenty to drink (1.5L)
● Day pack
● Rain gear
● Clothing allowing for easy and complete range of movement
● Warm weather gear as necessary for the season
● Running shoes or hiking boots (must be closed-toed)
This course is for members of Banff's 2SLGBTQIA+ community, who are ages 18+.
Participants from the Banff, Canmore, and Lake Louise area will be prioritized and folks from other areas will be invited to join if there is space.
Banff Pride will do its best to facilitate transportation options for those not able to transport themselves.
Participants will be emailed a confirmation with full event details 72hrs prior to the climbing date.
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: Sunday May 12 @11:59pm.
*Note: this event will happen rain or shine.
Cabaret Calgary returns to Banff with an evening of Burlesque at the Moxy!
Featuring Karla Marx, Scarlet Disdain and Bitch Sassidy.
Saturday May 18 - 9PM
Banff Pride and Walter Phillips Gallery are excited to partner on an edition of Beers for Queers in conjunction with the exhibition, Cassils: Movement.
Join as us at Walter Phillips Gallery to experience our current exhibition by the internationally acclaimed artist, Cassils.
Movement exists in the interstices of performance, photography, sound and light. The title references the sequential stages of a musical score, as well as social, political, physiological and somatic movements. This exhibition includes a series of new works that translate Human Measure (2021-ongoing), Cassils’ first contemporary dance, into a visceral, immersive, visual and sonic installation.
The event will be preceded by an artist talk by Rita McKeough as a part of the Spring Banff Artist in Residence 2024 program taking place at 4 p.m. in the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Building, Room 204.
Please note that the exhibition contains nudity and depictions of flashing lights which may not be suitable for people with photosensitive epilepsy or other light sensitivities.
The exhibition at Walter Phillips Gallery is made possible through the generous support of the Canada Council for the Arts, Alberta Foundation for the Arts, Government of Canada and Government of Alberta. The film installation,Movement was produced with support from the Canada Council for the Arts, in collaboration with Banff Centre and with additional support from a Paul D. Fleck Fellowship.
SAVE THE DATE! Beers For Queers returns the first Wednesday of each month at Banff Ave Brewing Co ‘s Tap Room (ground floor). 8pm-Late.
Winner's of Calgary's THEY GOT TALENT take the stage this spring in Banff!
Hosted by Rip Em and Karla Marx at Banff's Rose & Crown Pub.
General Admission $20
Location: Rose & Crown - Enter through the back alley
Doors Open at 8pm. Show starts at 9pm.
* The Rose & Crown is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible.
SAVE THE DATE! Beers For Queers returns the first Wednesday of each month at Banff Ave Brewing Co ‘s Tap Room (ground floor). 8pm-Late.
SAVE THE DATE! Beers For Queers returns Wednesday March 6 at Banff Ave Brewing Co ‘s Tap Room (ground floor). 8pm-Late.
The BIGGEST DRAG BRUNCH IN BANFF!
Starring PLASTIQUE TIARA of RuPaul's Drag Race, KENDALL GENDER, STEPHANIE PRINCE & SYNTHIA KISS, Stars of Canada's Drag Race!
Beers for Queers in the Bow Valley has returned! Join us April 21 at Banff Ave Brew Pub’s Tap Room. 7pm-11pm
Beers for Queers will be the 3rd Thursday of every month at pop up locations around Banff!
Come join us at Melissas Missteak on Sunday October 10th to wrap up an amazing week of Pride festivities. It's always a great show on the biggest stage in town.
We bring 10 days of pride celebrations to a close with a performance by The Corey Hotline. This Pop ‘N Roll trio bring their unique dive bar bangers to the stage for a night of high energy house party vibes. Check out their album Please Hold for a taste.
Doors at 9pm.
Tickets are by donation will all proceeds going to the Skipping Stone Foundation.
Price of entry: Free
Bingo sheets for purchase at the door: $2.00 each (max 8 sheets per person)
Drag Host: Misty Meadows
Main contact for booking tables: cheryl@banffcollective.com
**Portion of Proceeds from Bingo Sheet Sales will be donated to Banff Pride**
A special drag show featuring indigenous and two spirit queens from Morley and BC. We celebrate our Pride as Treaty Seven inhabitants in giving the stage back to these fierce performers to exert their resistance, resilience, and artistic excellence.
Burlesque has always been a queer art form, a feminist art form, and a form of resistance. We celebrate our Pride in giving the stage to some bad ass burlesque performers to flaunt what they got!
Let's do the time warp again, #Banff! That's right, full participation Rocky Horror Picture Show! is happening during Banff Pride Week at the Lux Cinema Banff 🍚📰🍞 Tickets are $10 and include your participation kit and all ticket sales (generously) go to Banff Pride. Dress in your RHPS best to win prizes. Stop shivering with anticipation and get yer tickets at luxbanff.com 👠
Celebrate Banff Pride with us as we tap a very special cask! Taste the Rainbow will be a fabulous, fruity blonde. And did we mention it's a glitter beer!? A portion of the proceeds from this beer will be donated to the Banff Pride Society. Get here early - cask will be tapped at 2pm, once it's gone, it's gone!
The BIGGEST DRAG BRUNCH IN BANFF!
Canada's Drag Race host and star of season 11 of RuPaul's Drag Race, Brooke Lynn Hytes has arrived as the Queen of the Castle.
Fairmont Banff Springs in partnership with Banff Pride and Truly Hard Seltzers presents Fairmont Banff Springs 3rd Annual Drag Brunch! The best brunch in Banff.
Our DJ will keep the beats flowing all afternoon along with performances from local Alberta Queens Gogo Fetch, Jesse Hannibal, Chelsea Horrendous and Transgender Comedian Cindy Rivers, along with Aimee Beaudoin as emcee.
Tickets
Tier 1 - $65 includes brunch.
Tier 2 - $75 includes brunch and welcome drink (Truly Hard Seltzer).
Tier 3 - $95 includes brunch, welcome drink (True Color Cava Mimosa) and best seats in house.
If you do not book whole table, you will be seated with new friends.
Doors open at 11am. Performances starts at 12:00pm.
This event is LGBTQ2S+ and 18+
A portion of proceeds of all tickets sold will be donated to the Banff Pride Society
Canada's Drag Race host and star of season 11 of RuPaul's Drag Race, Brooke Lynn Hytes has arrived as the Queen of the Castle, here to Kick off Banff Pride week in style! Don't miss out on this epic performance.
Fairmont Banff Springs in partnership with Banff Pride and Truly Hard Seltzers presents the Banff Pride Kick Off Party!
Our DJ will keep the dance floor full all night long along with performances from local Alberta Queens Gogo Fetch, Jesse Hannibal, Chelsea Horrendous and Transgender Comedian Cindy Rivers, along with Aimee Beaudoin as emcee.
Downstairs Seats - $50
Upstairs VIP Seats - $90
VVIP Tables : 8 guests table/$1200 (1 available): 6 guests/$800 (1 available): 4 guests table / $600 (1 available): 2 guests table / $400 (2 available)
**Upstairs VIP seats include: unrestricted full night access to the private VIP Lounge; enjoy some extra breathing room, 2 Truly Hard Seltzers, table service, and better view of all performances. Meet + greet with Brooke Lynn Hytes
**VVIP tables include: best seats in house, unrestricted full night access to the private VIP Lounge; enjoy some extra breathing room, a bottle of True Colors Cava per two guests, snacks such as chips and dips and popcorn, swag and meet + great with Brooke Lynn Hytes.
Doors open at 9pm . Show at 10pm & 11:30pm
Full Rundle menu will be available for food options only.
The Rundle Bar, VIP Lounge may not be fully accessible to those with limited mobility—if you have questions about navigating the venue please contact event organizer taylor.jack@fairmont.com.
This event is LGBTQ2S+ and 18+
A portion of proceeds of all tickets sold will be donated to the Banff Pride Society
It’s Karla Marx birthday, and she wants to celebrate by bringing her friends and letting them loose on The Radiant stage, throwing a bash for all the Libras out there. This event is the unofficial launch of Pride Week at The Radiant and is sure to set exactly the right tone.
Banff Pride Drag Brunch featuring performances by local Drag Queens, Argintina Haily, Visa De'Klein, Penny Tense and Felicia Bonée!
Banff Pride Cask Night @ Brew Pub
