Queens and The Gossips | Brisbane Pride Celebration

Stamford Plaza Brisbane | Saturday, 27 June 2026

Dearest Gentle Reader,

It seems the whispers were entirely justified… for an evening of considerable intrigue is soon to unfold within the grand halls of Stamford Plaza Brisbane.

On the evening of 27 June, the ballroom doors shall open for Queens and the Gossips, a Pride Month soirée where style, celebration, and a touch of theatrical charm take centre stage.

Guests shall be welcomed into a roaming dining experience, thoughtfully curated to be enjoyed throughout the evening. One may expect a selection of refined offerings, from freshly shucked Pacific oysters with balsamic pearls and avruga caviar, to delicate blinis adorned with quail egg and sour crème. Duck liver parfait with brioche, vibrant heirloom tomato bruschetta, and a generous charcuterie table complete the cold selection.

As the evening unfolds, warm canapés will make their appearance, red wine braised beef with horseradish aioli, confit salmon with crème fraîche and dill, truffle mushroom vol-au-vent, and pumpkin and sage croquettes, each designed to complement the lively atmosphere.

To accompany the affair, a three-hour beverage package will be offered, ensuring glasses remain filled as conversations grow ever more spirited. And for those inclined to linger until the final flourish, the evening concludes with a one-hour Absolut Vodka experience, a fitting finale to a night of celebration.

Presiding over the occasion will be two captivating queens, Katya Louking and Hovanna Crown, whose presence promises moments of glamour, wit, and delightful unpredictability.

One might say this is simply another event.
Though those paying attention will know… it is anything but.

Date: Saturday, 27 June 2026

Time: 7:00pm – 10:00pm

Location: Grand Ballroom, Stamford Plaza Brisbane

Adults only event (18+)

DRESS CODE: Regency Era

$199 per adult

+ Eventbrite Booking Fee

Your ticket includes:

A curated charcuterie table and premium roaming canapés

Three-hour beverage package | 7:00pm – 10:00pm

One-hour Absolut Vodka Golden Hour | 9:00pm – 10:00pm

Live drag queen performances and DJ entertainment

A chance to be crowned The Ruby of the Season - awarded to the most dazzling guest of the night, with a $200 dining credit at Stamford Plaza Brisbane.

Tables shall be adorned in grand fashion.Conversations will drift like perfume through the room.And the canapés… well, it shall tempt even the most disciplined among us.

Guests may roam freely, indulging as often as they please in a lavish culinary affair.

COLD

Fresh Pacific Oyster, Balsamic Pearls

Avruga Caviar, Quail Egg, Sour Crème, Blinis

Duck Liver Parfait, Brioche

Bruschetta, Heirloom Tomato, Herbs

HOT

Red Wine Braise Beef, Horseradish Aioli

Confit Salmon, Crème Fraiche, Dill

Truffle Mushroom Vol au-vent

Pumpkin & Sage Croquette, Truffle Aioli

Charcuterie Table

Mortadella, Prosciutto, Beef Bresaola, Champagne Ham

Condiments – Crackers, Turkish Bread Croutons, Charred Vegetables, Cornichons, Mixed Dried Fruits, Mixed Nuts, Truffle Honey, Quince Paste, Burnt Fig Jam, Poached Pear, Mustards, Grapes, Fresh Berries, Tomato Relish

Three hours of free-flowing drinks, followed by an Absolut Vodka Golden Hour - expect bigger pours, bolder energy, and a night that gets delightfully unfiltered!

Responsible service of alcohol applies. Management reserves the right to refuse service.

No soirée of note would be complete without a shining favourite.

As the evening unfolds, one guest shall be bestowed the title of The Ruby of the Season, reserved for the most radiant, daring, and unforgettable presence of the night.

The chosen guest will also receive a $200 dining credit to be enjoyed across all outlets at Stamford Plaza Brisbane.

A distinction, one suspects, well worth dressing for.

Attendance, as ever, is entirely optional.

Though it is worth noting, those absent are so often discussed far more than those in attendance.

Secure your ticket and join the gossip!

• Seat allocation will be determined by Stamford Plaza Brisbane. All rights for table allocation are reserved by the venue.
• Special dietary requests can be accommodated — please inform us at the time of booking.
• Menu items are accurate at the time of publication but may be subject to change due to seasonal availability.
• This is a prepaid, dine-in only event and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount.
• Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) applies. Management reserves the right to refuse service in accordance with RSA guidelines.
• Adults (18+) Event Only.
• Guests consent to being photographed for promotional purposes unless they advise staff upon arrival.
• Images used are for illustration purposes only and may not represent actual food, beverages, or décor on the day.

• Cancel 28 days or more before the event to receive a full refund.
• Cancel 14–27 days before the event to receive a 50% refund.
• Cancel less than 14 days before the event or fail to attend — no refund will be issued.
• No-shows will be charged at the full price of the booking.

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