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2026 Festival Tickets
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Festival Passes
3-day full experience
Full Festival Pass / 3-day
Access to the 3-days of events as an attendee.
your ticket includes:
✔ Access to all workshops
✔ Meet & Greet
✔ All Pool Parties
✔ All Social Parties
✔ Competition (as attendee)
✔ Performances (as attendee)
@the door
$385
$365
june
save $20
$345
may
save $40
$305
april
save $80
$285
march
save $100
$255
february
save $130
$235
january
save $150
$215
Nov 28th - dec 31st
best price
All Day Passes
single day experience
single day pass. ticket is valid for one day only: Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
Ticket includes:
✔ access to all workshops of the day
✔ pool party
✔ meet & greet
✔ Performance showcase
✔ night party
✔ COMPETITION (Saturday)
All Day Pass
Night Passes
only evening show & social
weekend bundle. Includes: fRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY EVENING SHOWS AND SOCIALS.
Night Pass Bundle
Single night pass. tiCKET IS VALID AT 9:00 PM for one night only.
Ticket includes:
✔ PERFORMANCE SHOWCASE of the night
✔ Evening social party of the night
Night Pass
Performers Pass
participate in the festival
Limited spots available per night. Apply today!
THIS PASS IS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE INTERESTED IN PERFORMING. YOU MUST APPLY AND BE APPROVED BY THE PROMOTERS OF THE EVENT. IF YOU ARE PART OF A DANCE TEAM, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR TEAM DIRECTOR FOR SPECIAL CODE.
YOUR TICKET INCLUDES:
✔ ACCESS TO ALL WORKSHOPS
✔ ALL POOL PARTIES
✔ ALL SOCIAL PARTIES
✔ COMPETITION (AS ATTENDEE)
✔ PERFORMANCES (AS PERFORMER)
✔ meet & greet
Performers Pass
$345
may
save $20
$185
april
save $30
$175
march
save $40
$160
february
save $55
$145
january
save $70
$135
Nov 28th - dec 31st
best price
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ARE YOU INTERESTED IN PERFORMING AT THE 7TH ANNUAL QALDF?
PLEASE FILL OUT THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION FORM AND SEND A VIDEO OF YOU PERFORMING. PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT YOUR PIECE MUST NOT EXCEED 3.5 MINUTES IN LENGTH
Type of performance? Mark with an "x"
tEAM
Solo
DueT / cOUPLE
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X - CLOSE FORM
THANK YOU!
YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUBMITTED,
DUE TO A HIGH NUMBER OF APPLICANTS, PLEASE GIVE US 4-6WEEKS TO REVIEW AND RESPOND TO YOUR application.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS YOU CAN EMAIL US AT THEQALDF@GMAIL.COM.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE.
submit form »
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN PERFORMING AT THE 7TH ANNUAL QALDF?
PLEASE FILL OUT THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION FORM AND SEND A VIDEO OF YOU PERFORMING. PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT YOUR PIECE MUST NOT EXCEED 3.5 MINUTES IN LENGTH
Type of performance? Mark with an "x"
tEAM
Solo
DueT / cOUPLE
X - CLOSE FORM
THANK YOU!
YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUBMITTED,
DUE TO A HIGH NUMBER OF APPLICANTS, PLEASE GIVE US 4-6WEEKS TO REVIEW AND RESPOND TO YOUR application.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS YOU CAN EMAIL US AT THEQALDF@GMAIL.COM.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE.
Questions?
We've got answers
No, we do not offer refunds. You can transfer your pass for an additional $20 fee. Please email theqaldf@gmail.com for more information.
01. Are there any refunds?
No, day pass or full festival pass must be purchased.
02. Is there a pass for pool parties only?
Performance showcase, social dancing from Friday to Sunday.
03. What do night passes include?
No, only Friday and Saturday
04. Will there be a performance showcase on Sunday?
Yes, please keep in mind prices will be higher than online.
05. can I purchase tickets at the door?
All pre-sale tickets end on June 4th, 11:59 pm.
06. when do ticket sales end?
Love from the community
"I felt that QALDF went out of their way to create an accommodating experience where everyone was welcome by personally interacting with volunteer staff, providing ASL translators, and offering workshops focused on being comfortable in our own bodies"
"I was overwhelmed by how positively the space felt. I felt comfortable baring more skin without being objectified or judged, and it made me realize how little I have that in the rest of the dance community."
"I love that all gender expressions were able to lead and follow. Everyone was friendly and treated people as equals. It was great to see so many Afro Latinx folks at the forefront of the organizing and performances
Every dollar helps us keep this festival thriving and accessible.
Your donation supports queer and trans artists, inclusive programming, and the continued expansion of QALDF into a home for queer arts. Be part of the legacy.
Donations are tax-deductible through our fiscal sponsor, QCC: The Center for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Arts and Culture, which is a nonprofit organization based in the Bay Area. Thank you in advance for your invaluable support!
