Tartu is kicking off the new year with colour, style, and unabashed self-expression as a Kiki Ball and drag performance come to the city’s cultural hub, Aparaaditehas, this January. The event promises an evening of glamour, creativity, and community celebration, inviting audiences of all backgrounds to take part in a dynamic expression of performance art and identity.
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Scheduled for Sunday, 11 January, the event includes a Kiki Ball, a ballroom-inspired dance and style competition rooted in LGBTQ+ nightlife culture, alongside a drag show featuring charismatic performers and elaborate looks prepared especially for the occasion. Both the ball and drag showcases are designed to be inclusive, playful, and participatory, encouraging attendees to bring their own flair and presence into a scene that is as much about community as it is about performance.
The event is supported by Tartu’s vibrant cultural scene and organized with the goal of expanding the city’s artistic offerings through queer-centred performance spaces that celebrate freedom of expression. For many in Estonia and across Europe, Kiki Balls are not only arenas of performance, but also safe spaces where creativity, identity, and fellowship intersect in transformative ways.
Whether you’re a long-time fan of ballroom culture, a supporter of drag artistry, or simply curious about one of the most exuberant strands of contemporary performance art, the January event at Aparaaditehas is poised to be a highlight of Tartu’s winter cultural calendar.
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