An unforgettable celebration of the North East’s LGBTQIA+ culture, join us at Dance City for the return of The Curious Ball!

An evening like no other, professional artists and community members take to the catwalk to celebrate queer excellence with fierce performances and incredible fashion.

Saturday 15 June, doors open at 7pm


Presented in collaboration with Curious Arts.

The categories for The Curious Ball 2024 at Dance City on Sat 15 June are officially OPEN! 🌟

Categories are…


🟠 Vogue Solo

Solo performers take to the dance floor for a celebration of vogue excellence!


🟣 Binary Breaker

Transcend gender, express your authentic and unapologetic self!


🔴 Canny Clobber

Runway ready or DIY designer, strut your stuff and showcase your threads!


🟢 Queeros

Pay homage to a queer icon worthy of legendary status (past or present!)


🔵 Lip sync

Put a new spin on your favourite track with all the skill and precision of a true lip sync assassin!

Registration closes on Friday 7 June.


About Curious Arts

Curious Arts is a North East based charity championing and developing LGBTQIA+ arts, artists and communities across the North East of England.

Producers of award-winning Curious Festival, Curious Arts champion LGBTQIA+ communities through an annual programme of creative projects, events, artist development, youth groups, commissions and original touring works. Working in partnership with cultural and community organisations based across the region. To find out more about Curious Arts, visit their website here

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📷 Images by Haydn Brown