Buddies Nightlife
Upcoming Cabaret Events:
Bringing back queer nightlife. By queer freaks, for queer freaks.
Check out our events calendar for more info, follow Buddies Nightlife on Instagram, or get tickets to ticketed events on our Showpass.
IS BUDDIES A BAR, A THEATRE, OR WHAT?
It’s both. Buddies in Bad Times is a professional theatre company dedicated to the production and development of queer plays. And we’ve been around since 1979 as the largest and longest-running queer theatre in the world. On our weekends, we host late night events to raise money for our theatre and community programming.
All the proceeds from the bar go directly to the theatre, which makes shaking ass at Buddies the most fun you’ve ever had supporting the arts.
COVID Safety
As a general rule, we are no longer requiring visitors to wear masks when attending events at Buddies.
However, each of our regular season shows will have at least one mandatory masking performance, and individual events happening at the bar may have unique masking requirements. If you are attending a mask-mandatory performance or show, you will be required to wear a mask. We have surgical masks available on site if you forget yours!
Please check out individual event requirements when purchasing tickets in Showpass. Masking requirements for specific shows will be listed in the event description and/or title.
How Not to be a Cunt, Darling
Buddies is part of a diverse neighbourhood of businesses, bars, and people’s apartments — we ask that when you come to party on the weekend that you treat our neighbourhood, our neighbours, and your fellow party-goers with respect.
Tip your bartender.
Consent is sexy.
Our bathroom is for folks of all genders.
Reserved Tables?
Some cabaret events are ticketed and can be purchased ahead of time. During bar and party hours, there are generally no advance tickets or reservations.
Bottle Service?
Fuck no.