Van Vogue Jam (VVJ) is proud to announce the return of its flagship event, the Posh Ball, taking place on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at The Pearl in downtown Vancouver. Now in its eighth year, the Posh Ball continues to be one of Canada’s leading Ballroom events—celebrating queer expression, artistry, and cultural resistance through a night of fabulous competition and collective joy.
This year’s edition welcomes an electric lineup of international judges, vibrant pop culture–inspired categories, and a crowd of over 600 artists, performers, and tastemakers from across North America. Supported by a roster of leading sponsors, the Posh Ball spotlights Ballroom as a vital force for queer, trans, and BIPOC communities across Canada. Iconic Overall Father Dashaun Basquiat will take the mic as Commentator, with the Iconic DJ MikeQ setting the beat for the evening. The Icon and Hall of Famer Jack Mizrahi Gorgeous Gucci also joins this year’s lineup as featured Host of the night, adding even more star power to the night.
“Our culture doesn’t just exist in spite of resistance—it thrives because of it,” says Ralph Escamillan, Founder and Executive Director of Van Vogue Jam. “Posh Ball is a celebration of self-determination, intergenerational artistry, and the creativity that has always lived within QTBIPOC communities.”
This year’s categories pay homage to cinematic legends—from Indiana Jones and The Wizard of Oz to Pulp Fiction and Guillermo del Toro—while offering runway, performance, and face categories open to all gender identities and experience levels. Trophies and cash prizes will be awarded across more than a dozen categories, many of which are proudly sponsored by community-aligned partners such as, Health Initiative for Men, Lululemon, AfroQueer, Lawless Whiskey, TFD Productions, and Cappelleria Bertacchi Italian Hatcrafter.
The Posh Ball has become one of the most anticipated nights on Vancouver’s queer and creative calendar, expanding in reach and resonance each year. As the spotlight intensifies, the event stays rooted in what matters most: honouring Ballroom’s legacy as a space for resistance, resilience, and radical joy.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025
Time: Doors at 6:00 PM; LSS begins at 7:00 PM
Location: The Pearl, 881 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC
Event and Category Details: http://vanvoguejam.com/posh-ball-2025
