Pride of our Footscray has to be experienced if you’re visiting Melbourne and want a night out with a bit of colour and magic. It’s part nightclub, part theatre, and full of heart. Its crowd is truly a delightful mix of humanity, with all shades of the queer rainbow represented, alongside straight friends of all persuasions.

“Pride” is famous for its drag shows and rollicking dancefloor, but also offers seated entertainment, from soulful poetry readings to riotous burlesque performances, from queer stand-up comedy to camp cabarets, from drag bingo to movie nights. Uniquely friendly (staff and patrons), you can visit Pride yourself and not be alone for long, or you can go as a group as there’s something for everyone. And if the entertainment and music become too much, there’s a separate room for civilised cocktails and endless conversation.

Located in the rambunctious suburb of Footscray, Pride captures the joy and diversity of the area perfectly and will have you believing anything is possible.

Pride is open till 3am on Friday and Saturday as well, allowing you time to explore Footscray before ascending its rainbow stairs for a night you won’t be able to get anywhere else.