65th Annual
Saturday
20 June 2026
Doors
6.00 PM
Awards from ~6.45 PM
Brisbane
City Hall
King George Square, Brisbane CBD
Early bird from $75
The Event
An Evening of Glamour,
Pride & Celebration
Join us for the 65th Brisbane Pride Queens Ball - our most prestigious annual event honouring the outstanding achievements and contributions of LGBTQIA+ individuals, organisations, and allies.
A spectacular night of awards, entertainment, and celebration at the iconic Brisbane City Hall.
Previous Queens Balls
In Honour
Dame Sybil von Thornedyke
In 1962, Laurie Deane, known as Dame Sybil, co-founded the Queen's Birthday Ball with Ron Sheard. What began as a discreet gathering at a Mt Tamborine house was an act of quiet defiance, when being openly queer risked livelihood, safety, and freedom.
By day a schoolteacher, by night "outrageous, but in a ladylike way," Dame Sybil built more than an event: she built a culture. The Ball became a rare space where people could gather without apology, be visible without fear, and imagine a different future together.
From fewer than thirty people, it grew into the world's longest continuously running LGBTQIA+ celebration.
Since 2009, Brisbane Pride has carried this legacy forward. The 65th Queens Ball honours that history and the enduring power of community, visibility, and pride.
Vote Now
Voting is now open for the 2026 Queens Ball Awards. Have your say in who takes home our community's most prestigious honours.
Vote NowThe Centrepiece
The Awards Ceremony
The heart of the Queens Ball is our annual awards ceremony, recognising the outstanding contributions of individuals and organisations to Brisbane's LGBTQIA+ community.
From community leadership and advocacy to arts, culture, and allyship - these awards celebrate the people who make our community stronger, louder, and prouder.
The Awards
Our Community's Oscar Night
These aren't just trophies - they're love letters to the people keeping our scene alive.
Activist of the Year
Recognises individuals who have engaged in advocacy or activism for LGBTIQ+ causes
Ally of the Year
Recognises individuals who do not identify as LGBTIQ+ that have engaged in advocacy or activism for LGBTIQ+ causes and/or have shown exceptional support for the community
Artist of the Year
Individual artists who identify as LGBTIQ+, including (but not limited to) photographers, painters, poets, fiction writers
Community Social Group of the Year
Recognises groups who run, organise and/or host social events for the LGBTIQ+ community (excludes sporting or community support groups)
Community Sporting Group of the Year
Recognises groups who run, organise and/or host sporting events for the LGBTIQ+ community (excludes social or community support groups)
Community Support Group of the Year
Recognises groups that provide support services to members of the LGBTIQ+ community (excludes sporting or social groups)
DJ of the Year
Recognises individuals who DJ regularly at LGBTIQ+ events and venues
Drag Performer of the Year
Recognises the contribution to the LGBTIQ+ community of individual drag performers, including Drag Queens and Drag Kings
Event of the Year
Recognises events for the benefit of the LGBTIQ+ community held either once or at regular intervals throughout the year
First Nations Leadership and Engagement Award
Recognises individuals who identify as LGBTIQ+ and members of the First Nations community who have engaged in advocacy or activism for LGBTIQ+ causes
Performer of the Year
Recognises individual performers who identify as LGBTIQ+, including (but not limited to) musicians, dancers, comedians, and burlesque performers (not DJs or drag performers)
Venue of the Year
Recognises venues that provide a safe space and/or a space for the provision of goods and services to those who identify as LGBTIQ+
Volunteer of the Year
Recognises individuals who have volunteered (without pay) their time, skills, and passion to LGBTIQ+ community organisations and/or causes
Young Achievement Award
Recognises individuals aged 25 years and under who have made a significant contribution to the LGBTIQ+ community
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