2.5 hours
Courtyard Santa Cruz
Starting at USD 0
Sat, 16 Aug, 2025 at 08:30 pm to 11:00 pm (GMT-07:00)
Courtyard Santa Cruz
313 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, United States
Once upon a time, in a land of glitter and glamour, classic fairytales got a fabulous makeover! Welcome to Once Upon a Time—a spellbinding night where your favorite storybook characters shed their innocence, strut their stuff, and serve up sass, sequins, and scandal. From wicked queens to bewitched beauties, expect bold twists, jaw-dropping performances, and a whole lot of magic. Get ready, darlings—the fairytale’s about to get very grown-up!
Doors open at 7:30pm
Show at 8:30pm
After party 10:30pm-1am
Performances by:
Emcee: Madame Luke
Xinistra Gl’Amour
Sylvia Wrath
Scary Poppins
Gallo Gallina
Lady Jesus
Carmen Del Rey
Grannie Lawless
Cyanide Cyn
Em Dragon
Frankie La Fae
Beelzebooty
Morticia Mayhem
Stage Kittens Cher the Leader & Bare Necessitease
After party with DJ NolaCruz
Tickets for Big Queer Weekend: Once Upon a Time drag & burlesque show and after party can be booked here.
| Ticket type | Ticket price |
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| Ticket Type | 45 USD |
| Ticket Type | 39 USD |
| Ticket Type | 34 USD |
| Ticket Type | 29 USD |
| Ticket Type | Free |
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