Queer Formal® returns to Adelaide on Friday, 6 November for a huge night of music, drag, dancing, and hanging out with other LGBTQIA+ teens.

We're SO excited excited to be back at Adelaide Town Hall! Expect amazing performances, a packed dance floor, chill spaces to connect, and plenty of free activities.

Never been to Queer Formal®? This is your chance to meet new people, own your style, and dance your heart out. Come as you are, bring whoever you want, and soak up the energy - this is your night 💖

Details

🗓️ When: Friday, 6 November 2026

🕕 Time: 6:30pm - 10:00pm

📍 Where: Adelaide Town Hall

💸 Cost: FREE!

👥 Age: 13 to 19 only (please note: the minimum age for Queer Formal is now 13)

What's Happening

🎶 DJs and music all night!

💃 Drag performances throughout the evening

🌈 A dance floor that's just for you

💬 Chill out spaces to chat and connect

✨ Photo booth, prizes, giveaways and more!

👚 Wear whatever makes you feel amazing - there’s no wrong way to show up.

👽 Come with friends, a date, or on your own

Accessibility and Safety

🧑‍🦽‍➡️Wheelchair and mobility aid accessible venue

🧏‍♀️ AUSLAN on stage

🚾 Gender neutral bathrooms

🤫 Quiet Space available

🧡 Youth Workers, Safety Angels and First Aid will be onsite

💡NO strobe lighting

❌ Alcohol, drugs, vapes and smoking are not permitted

📸 Event photography will be taking place. If you’d prefer not to be photographed, you can collect a Green wristband from Minus18 HQ

👥 Strictly for 13 to 19 year olds only. No parents or guardians in the event space

📖 Social Script - Coming Soon

Minus18 respectfully acknowledges the Kaurna People of the Adelaide Plains as the Traditional Custodians of the land where Queer Formal Adelaide will be held. Sovereignty was never ceded. Always Was, Always Will Be, Aboriginal land.

Accessibility

General information

Event Guide: Access Guide, Sensory Guide & Social Script

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