

Fri, Apr 03
|Overture Center for the Arts
The Big Gay Prom 2026
Introducing: The Big Gay Prom! Live out the queer prom fantasy you've always wanted at this adults only, elegant, immersive event! 🍄
Time & Location
Apr 03, 2026, 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Overture Center for the Arts, 201 State St, Madison, WI 53703, USA
About the event
Introducing: The Big Gay Prom! Live out the queer prom fantasy you've always wanted at this adults only, elegant, immersive event! 🍄
Enjoy an evening of enchantment in the Overture Center ✨ Dress in your finest formal attire and enter our Enchanted Forest, filled with fun props, lights, and a dance floor of course! Bring a date, dates, or party solo - all are welcome!
LOCATION & TIME
Overture Center for the Arts (main hall and promenade lobby)
Friday, April 3rd, 2026
5pm - 11pm
5pm - 7pm: Cocktail hours. Meet friends, mingle, chat in a lower volume environment
7pm - 11pm: DJ and dancing starts
8pm: Hear from our drag MC, Cowphusia, and join us in celebrating our Big Gay Prom Guests of Honor
You may arrive at the event anytime from 5pm - 11pm
Reentry is allowed, but you will be required to show your ticket again
TICKETS REQUIRED
$60 per ticket* -- purchase tickets below
Parking NOT included
For the most accurate parking information, visit the link below:
https://www.overture.org/media/yxkjmqyv/directionsandparkingfinal.pdf
Limited tickets will be available for purchase at the door
Tickets will sell out, so make sure to get yours in advance!
Tickets can be refunded up to 1 week before the event
Following that, tickets cannot be refunded
EVENT INFO
Theme: Enchanted Forest 🍄
Formal attire encouraged but not required 👔
Wear something you've always wanted to, but never had the chance to!
18+ only ‼️
Dance under the lights to the original mixes of DJ Femme Noir 🎶
Ticket includes professional prom-style digitized photos 📸
Shop at a couple of prom-specific vendors for flowers, jewelry, and little gifts to remember the evening ❤️
FOOD & DRINK
Self-serve appetizer buffet featuring vegan and gluten free options
Light refreshments at no extra cost
Alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks will be available for purchase at the bars in the lobby of Overture
Please no outside food or drinks
OTHER INFO
Per venue policy, you will be required to walk through security (a metal detector and possible bag check) when you arrive at Overture
FREE coat check available
All are welcome to attend; however, this is a queer run event intended for LGBTQIA+ attendees, and anyone attending who does not fall under that umbrella will be expected to respect the queer space they are in. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
ACCESSIBILITY INFO
The music will be lower in volume from 5pm - 7pm to accommodate conversations
Music volumes will be raised after 7pm for dancing
Ear plugs will be available for anyone that would like them
There will be snacks available that are gluten free/vegan
There are stairs and elevators to get to the second level where the vendors will be located
Gender neutral bathrooms will be available
There will be limited seating available
GUESTS OF HONOR
In lieu of a traditional prom court, we will have 2 guests of honor that will be recognized at prom
One will be chosen by The Big Gay Market administration
One will be chosen by the larger community
If there is someone that is making an impact and difference in our community, please nominate them using the form here
Nominees must be 18 years or older
Guests of honor will each receive 2 complimentary tickets to The Big Gay Prom and will have the opportunity to address attendees
*Sliding scale tickets are available upon request. Please contact us for more information 💕
Tickets
General Admission
$60.00
+$1.50 ticket service fee
Total
$0.00
