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The Iris Ball: The Kiki House of Iris Housewarming Ball

The Iris Ball: The Kiki House of Iris Housewarming Ball

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The Iris Ball: The Kiki House of Iris Housewarming Ball

6pm Saturday 2 May 2026

The Theatre, Belconnen Arts Centre

Tickets: First Release $25 / Second Release $33 / Final Release $38

 

A portal opens.Step into the Iris Ball, where fashion, performance, and fantasy collide. Presented by the House of Iris, this event celebrates the artistry and legacy of Ballroom — a space rooted in the resilience and creativity of Black and Latinx queer communities.

Expect a night of fierce competition and unforgettable moments across categories including vogue, runway, face, and realness. From high glamour to raw expression, the floor is open to those ready to bring it — and to those ready to witness.

Whether you’re walking or spectating, the Iris Ball invites you into a world of chosen family, liberation, and unapologetic self-expression.

Come correct… or come to watch.

Categories:

BEGINNERS PERFORMANCE: ELEMENTAL OPPOSITES
EYE, FOOT, BAG: MONOCHROME IRIS
🏛  OTA REALNESS: APS REALNESS
✋ HANDS PERFORMANCE: FORTUNE TELLER
🌀 BIZARRE: MYTHICAL CREATURES
🧚 OTA BODY: FAIRY GARDEN
⚔ FQ PERFORMANCE W/ PROP: FEMME FATALE
🔮 OTA RUNWAY: TAROT
OTA FACE: ANGELS OF OLD
💠 OTA PERFORMANCE: CRYSTAL GALORE
🧬 BEST DRESSED: IRIS VAN HERPEN
🐆 OTA SEX SIREN: IN THE JUNGLE

 

⚠ Important Information

Age Restriction:
This is an 18+ event.

Content Note:
This event may include loud music, flashing lights, and expressive performances. Viewer discretion is advised.

Accessibility & Inclusion:
The House of Iris is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful space. Discrimination or harassment of any kind will not be tolerated.

About The Illustrious House of Iris

The House of Iris is the Trailblazing Ballroom house based in Canberra, dedicated to cultivating community, artistry, and excellence.

Rooted in the legacy of Ballroom — a space created by Black and Latinx queer communities — the House of Iris exists as a home for self-expression, performance, and chosen family. Through workshops, kiki functions, and balls, the House fosters growth, confidence, and connection within the local scene.

Blending softness with power, discipline with fantasy, the House of Iris invites you to step into a world where the eye is everything — and what you see is only the beginning.

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