GIVEAWAY Queer as Funk Kicks Off Pride Weekend at the Commodore

Before the fireworks and the legendary parade, you can kick-off Pride weekend in Vancouver with Queer as Funk at the Commodore on Friday, July 31st and you can enter to win tickets! Joined by special guests Dawn Pemberton, DJ Slade, and Susana Williams, the night brings live music, dancing, and community celebration together in one of the city’s most iconic venues.

Queer as Funk Kicks Off Pride Weekend at the Commodore

• Dates: Friday, July 31 2026 – doors 7:00pm
• Location: The Commodore Ballroom (868 Granville St, Vancouver)
• Tickets: Available online now for $48 + fees.

For over 13 years, Queer as Funk has been a cornerstone of the BC music scene, known for electrifying performances that fuse funk, soul, Motown, and R&B. Their music is a beacon of inclusivity, joyously and unapologetically celebrating the 2SLGBTQI+ community in Vancouver. They are not just musicians. They are advocates for social justice and community engagement, using every show as a chance to bring people together.

This performance will bring the full band together with a lineup of celebrated guests for one of the biggest queer dance parties of the summer. For the band, it is more than a concert. It is a celebration of their ongoing commitment to building community through music, and an invitation for Vancouver to start Pride loud, proud, and on the dance floor.

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