OUR FINAL EDITION – THE RED DRESS BALL 2025
THE ULTIMATE CLUB NIGHT!
Join us on Saturday, April 12th, 2025, at Toronto’s legendary El Mocambo for one last unforgettable celebration in a brand-new club night format! We’re marking our eighth and final edition with an exclusive VIP hour from 8:30–9:30 PM and a high-energy party from 9:30 PM–2 AM. This year, with help from our Founding Sponsors (ViiV Healthcare & DCM), along with our Community Supporters and all of our beautiful guests, we aim to raise $100,000, with proceeds in support of PWA Toronto. Join us on our mission to make a difference for those living with or at risk of HIV!
Experience a dazzling lineup of entertainment, including epic drag performances, epic DJ sets by the renowned DJ Kitty Glitter (Sydney, Australia), and dynamic showcases from Jade Elektra, Lucinda Mynes, Awnya Banks, go-go dancers and more! Let’s make history together on this final, unforgettable night of community, creativity, and pure celebration!
Take advantage of our free Shoe Check to swap out of your heels and join the dance floor in something more comfortable.
Official After-Party of the Toronto Triggerfish PoloPolooza!
IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO DONATE
Let’s raise some funds for people living with HIV by making a direct donation below!
READY FOR THE RECAP?
Check out some of the amazing photos of our sixth edition held at Daniels Spectrum!
Image below thanks to @yyzevents.
The Red Dress Ball has always been a beacon of talent, with our stage graced by not one, but two of Canada’s Drag Race winners – the one and only, Priyanka (Season 1), and the inimitable The Virgo Queen (Season 5). This year will be no exception! Get ready for amazing performances from local and national drag royalty, including past favourites and new faces making their debut. This year, we are excited to tease some surprise guest appearances that will be revealed as we draw closer to the event date. These performers not only light up the stage but also bring visibility and voice to the cause, celebrating the power and resilience of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
With each ticket, you contribute to a vital cause, enjoy a night filled with entertainment, and join a community committed to making a difference. Don’t miss out on the most talked-about event of the year—more than just a party, it’s a movement.
GET A GLIMPSE OF THE BALL
Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the magic of The Red Dress Ball with this wonderful video produced by our friends at Heliopolis Productions Ltd. This video offers an intimate look at the history and evolution of our event and the impact it has had on the community. With short interviews and highlights from past editions, you’ll get a true sense of the passion, energy, and dedication that goes into each and every edition of The Red Dress Ball.
Since our establishment in 2018, The Red Dress Ball Foundation has raised over $320,000 in support of people living with or at risk of HIV/AIDS, and this year we’re proud to be supporting the Toronto People With AIDS Foundation (PWA) through the funds raised at our event.
The Red Dress Ball is more than just a party, it’s a celebration of community and the power of giving back. So put on your best red look, grab your dancing shoes, and get ready to dance the night away. We promise you an amazing evening that’s a little bit kitsch, a ton of fun, and a whole lot of love for a great cause.
Relive the (VIRTUAL) Magic of The Red Dress Ball Webathon
The Red Dress Ball Foundation brought together local and international drag and entertainment talent for a virtual fundraiser during the pandemic, and you can still catch all the excitement! Click here to subscribe and experience those amazing performances. To discover more of our photos and videos from past events, visit our Media Gallery.
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2025 HEADLINE SPONSORS
2025 COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS
2025 BEVERAGE SPONSOR
2025 AFTER PARTY PRESENTER & VENUE SUPPORTER
OFFICIAL POLOPOLOOZA AFTER-PARTY SPONSORED BY THE TORONTO TRIGGERFISH
