The Wickham

Bar Queer Fortitude Valley

Brisbane’s iconic gay pub, The Wickham, is a vibrant queer venue with drag shows, DJs, and special event dance parties.

Located in the heart of Fortitude Valley, The Wickham Hotel is a heritage-listed pub dating back to 1885, which over decades has evolved into one of Brisbane’s most enduring queer venues. With roots as a welcoming space for LGBTQIA+ community gatherings from the 1970s onward, it blends historic charm — including original architectural detailing — with contemporary hospitality, and embraces an “open doors, open arms” ethos.

The Wickham’s events calendar is as diverse and dynamic as its crowd. Regular drag shows, karaoke nights, and community gatherings sit alongside high-energy takeovers by major queer party brands such as Poof Doof, Thick ’n’ Juicy, and other touring events that turn the venue into a full-scale dance spectacular. Its annual Big Gay Day street festival cements its place as a cornerstone of Brisbane’s queer culture — a celebration of pride, performance, and pure fun. Whether you’re there for a lazy beer in the garden or a glitter-fuelled night on the dance floor, The Wickham delivers an experience that’s quintessentially, joyfully Brisbane.

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308 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006 07 3051 7621

Hours & weekly events

Mon
10am – 12am · Today
Tue
10am – 12am
Wed
10am – 2am Parmis & a Show · Drag show hosted by Brisbane’s queen of Queens Vollie La Vont from 8:00pm. $20 parmis
Thu
10am – 2am Beer Garden Trivia · Thursday Trivia from 7:00pm. Interactive games and prizes to be won
Fri
10am – 3am
Sat
10am – 3am
Sun
10am – 2am Wickham Sundaze · As the sun sets, the party vibes kick in, turning your Sunday into a night where the weekend’s far from over. From 2pm. Cocktail specials and $15 Pizzas from 5pm

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