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Melbourne's drag stages

Drag Shows
Melbourne

Weekly shows, drag brunches and cabaret across Melbourne.

Melbourne's drag scene is fierce and everywhere — weekly shows on the Smith Street strip, cabaret and burlesque rooms in the CBD, drag brunches across the inner suburbs and competition nights that launch the state's next headliners. KIKII tracks the queens, kings and shows so you always know where the next number is.

What's On MelbourneThis WeekendLGBTQIA+ Events MelbourneGay Bars MelbourneGay Clubs Melbourne

What's on

What's on — LGBTQIA+ events in Melbourne

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Drag Bingo at the Pride Centre!TomorrowNew — Added to KIKII in the last 7 days.

Drag Bingo at the Pride Centre!

dragsocial
Victorian Pride Centre· St Kilda
From$17
Dykes after Dark (A Lesbian/Queer+ Gathering) Naarm!This FridayOften sells out — Sold out previously.

Dykes after Dark (A Lesbian/Queer+ Gathering) Naarm!

lesbianqueer
Crystal Palace & Courtyard· Carlton North
From$15
e // 08.08.26This SaturdayNew — Added to KIKII in the last 7 days.

e // 08.08.26

queerhigh energy
New Guernica· Collingwood
From$17
FLASH★ MELBOURNE [ISSUE: 040]This SaturdayNew — Added to KIKII in the last 7 days.

FLASH★ MELBOURNE [ISSUE: 040]

clubtechno
UBQ· Fitzroy
From$22
Chapstick - A Very Sapphic PartyTHU 13 AUG+1 more date

Chapstick - A Very Sapphic Party

sapphiclesbian
Miranda Hotel/Carmens Nightclub· Melbourne
From$10
HAUS OF FANNIEFRI 14 AUG

HAUS OF FANNIE

lesbiantrans-inclusive
Wolfhound Function and Event Space· Fitzroy
From$30
Gay Singles - Bar TakeoverFRI 14 AUG

Gay Singles - Bar Takeover

gay nightsingles night
Valhalla· Melbourne
From$17
Snap Crackle Pop: Club Crank - Slayyyter Tribute NightSAT 15 AUG

Snap Crackle Pop: Club Crank - Slayyyter Tribute Night

gay nightrave
Chasers Nightclub· South Yarra
From$16
Lesbian Wine Club | Le MonocleSAT 15 AUG

Lesbian Wine Club | Le Monocle

sapphiclesbian
Panacea· Collingwood
From$22
Sapphic Society Melbourne | August EditionSUN 16 AUG

Sapphic Society Melbourne | August Edition

sapphicglamour
The Blacksmith Bar· Richmond
From$60

Free entry

Free LGBTQIA+ events in Melbourne

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AGMC’s Queer Multicultural Carnival Party!This FridayNew — Added to KIKII in the last 7 days.

AGMC’s Queer Multicultural Carnival Party!

communityqueer
Victorian Pride Centre· St Kilda
Free
Day Doof #3 at The OsborneSAT 22 AUG

Day Doof #3 at The Osborne

gay nightrave
The Osborne· Tbc
From$39
Queer PowerPointFRI 28 AUGSold out — No tickets left through the official seller.

Queer PowerPoint

comedy crowdqueer
Fed Square - The Edge· Melbourne
Free
BONEZ QUEER PARTYMON 1 MARNew — Added to KIKII in the last 7 days.

BONEZ QUEER PARTY

queerhigh energy
The Factory Floor· Collingwood
Free

New

Just announced

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Bi+ Speed DatingSAT 22 AUGNew — Added to KIKII in the last 7 days.

Bi+ Speed Dating

queercommunity
DT's Hotel· Richmond
A$11.90
Drag Bingo at The Sporting Globe DoncasterFRI 2 OCTNew — Added to KIKII in the last 7 days.

Drag Bingo at The Sporting Globe Doncaster

dragsocial
The Sporting Globe Bar & Grill Doncaster· Doncaster
From$22
Day Doof at The Osborne (Rescheduled)SAT 22 AUG

Day Doof at The Osborne (Rescheduled)

gay nighttrance techno
The Osborne· South Yarra
From$96
DIOR DARLINGSFRI 21 AUG

DIOR DARLINGS

glamourdrag
The 86 Cabaret Bar· Fitzroy
From$80
Meet Queer Friends @ HexFRI 21 AUG

Meet Queer Friends @ Hex

meet-upinclusive
StoryVille· Tbc
From$11
ICONS ONLY - MelbourneSAT 21 NOV

ICONS ONLY - Melbourne

queerdrag
The Timber Yard· Port Melbourne
From$89
AKEY Single LaunchTHU 20 AUG

AKEY Single Launch

trans-inclusivequeer
Shotkickers· Thornbury
From$21
DRAGGED TO Halloween: Disney After DarkSAT 31 OCT

DRAGGED TO Halloween: Disney After Dark

halloweenqueer
61 Victoria Parade· Collingwood
From$22

Plan ahead

Worth planning ahead

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GAYC/DC (USA)FRI 21 AUG

GAYC/DC (USA)

gay nightqueer
Prince Bandroom· St Kilda
From$69
Lesbian Singles - Bar TakeoverTHU 27 AUG

Lesbian Singles - Bar Takeover

lesbianlesbian night
StoryVille
From$22
Red Rave TWO Melbourne - Sat 5th SeptemberSAT 5 SEP

Red Rave TWO Melbourne - Sat 5th September

gay nightrave
Chasers Nightclub· South Yarra
From$33
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THU 24 SEP

SUNDAYLICIOUS MELBOURNE | SEP 24 | THURSDAY NIGHT |LONG WEEKEND

lesbiansapphic
The Erko Hotel· Collingwood
From$27
POOF DOOF Halloqween 2026 – MELBOURNESAT 31 OCT

POOF DOOF Halloqween 2026 – MELBOURNE

gay nightrave
Chasers Nightclub· South Yarra
From$66
Lady's Drag BingoTUE 10 AUG+2 more dates

Lady's Drag Bingo

bingofun
The Creek Tavern· South Yarra
From$17

Where to go

LGBTQIA+-friendly bars & clubs

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Keep exploring

More LGBTQIA+ nightlife on KIKII

What's On Melbourne

Tonight, this weekend and beyond — LGBTQIA+ events, parties and nightlife.

Melbourne Events This Weekend

Queer parties, drag and club nights across Melbourne, Friday to Sunday.

LGBTQIA+ Events Melbourne

Queer parties, drag, club nights and community events across Melbourne.

Gay Bars Melbourne

Smith Street favourites, southside classics and drag-friendly bars.

Gay Bars Near You

Every gay and LGBTQIA+ bar we track, closest first.

Gay Clubs Melbourne

Southside club institutions, northside warehouses and late-night gay parties.

Gay Clubs Near You

Dance floors, late licences and club nights — closest first.

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From Smith Street bar stages to CBD cabaret, Melbourne serves drag seven nights a week. KIKII keeps the line-ups current so you can catch the queens and kings while the wigs are still warm.

Frequently asked

Smith Street's queer venues run weekly shows, the CBD's cabaret rooms host produced seasons, and drag brunches pop up across the inner north and southside every weekend.