The Uncloseted Comedy Pride Festival 2026
Schedule
Fri, 12 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
The Staircase | Hamilton, ON
About this Event
Join us at The Staircase on June 12th and 13th for two days of queer joy and come out to The Uncloseted Comedy Pride Festival!
This is our fourth annual festival and we are so excited to bring you these special events!
June 12th Day 1
5 PM Elaine Mae Theatre
Fellas, Is it Gay?
A manosphere podcast inspired game where we ask.. Fellas, Is It Gay? Hosted by game designer Ash Kreider featuring a blend of comics and community members:
Jordan Trafford, Velvet Duke, Dana Leaman, James O'Hara, Robert Watson, Carolyn Lenz, Lilith Merrily, and festival headliner, Bee Bertrand!
6 PM Elaine Mae Theatre
Rad Carpet
Capture the moment and some photos in this celebration of visibility! Photographer will be on site and selfies with the backdrop are welcome!
tags photos with #uncloseted!
6 PM Staircase Cafe
Queer Coffee Hamilton
Mingle and enjoy some games, community and new friends before things kick off!
8 PM Staircase Cafe
Uncloseted Comedy Showcase
Hosted by Rae Lockdust featuring Elaine McNeice, Jordan Trafford, Lilith Merrily, James O'Hara with headliner Robert Watson
9:30 PM Staircase Cafe
Uncloseted Comedy Showcase
Hosted by Miguel Mori Featuring Brick David, Heather Mariko, Dylan James Paisley, Velvet Duke closed out by festival headliner Bee Bertrand!
June 13th Day 2
5 PM Staircase Cafe
Queer Coffee Hamilton
Mingle and enjoy some games, community and new friends before things kick off!5 PM Elaine Mae Theatre
5 PM Elaine Mae Theatre
Rad Carpet
Capture the moment and some photos in this celebration of visibility! Photographer will be on site and selfies with the backdrop are welcome!
tags photos with #uncloseted!
7 PM Staircase Cafe
Uncloseted Comedy Showcase
Hosted by Rae Lockdust featuring Alice Rose, Velvet Duke, Danton Lamar, and Dan Donelly with headliner Ted Morris
Don't get sick of this lineup, you'll see them and more favourites at
8:30 PM Staircase Cafe
Roast & Toast
Hosted by Alice Rose Featuring Jordan Trafford, Danton Lamar, Dan Donnelly, Ted Morris and, of course, and festival headliner Bee Bertrand!
9:30 PM Staircase Cafe
Uncloseted Comedy Showcase
Hosted by Miguel Mori Featuring Chiron Barron, Jordan Trafford, Miguel Mori, Lilith Merrily closed out by festival headliner Bee Bertrand!
10:50 PM Staircase Cafe
Closing words with Rae
Every Uncloseted Comedy show gifts a prize to the star audience member and this gaggle of shows is no different! Each individual show will have its own opportunity for whatever weird crafts Rae makes!
Where is it happening?
The Staircase, 27 Dundurn Street North, Hamilton, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 17.31 to CAD 27.96
