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IMPERIAL BASEMENT
The Impy’s late-night sanctuary.
The Basement is a late-night sanctuary for all. A safe home for personal and creative expression, and celebration of our LGBTQIA+ community & friends. The Impy has always been a beloved late-night dance venue and a place for joyous after-dark culture, so we’re delighted to keep the good times going.
Our underground club comes alive with flamboyant performance every weekend; hosting a line-up of drag, burlesque, DJs and more. Expect the unexpected.
We’re home to some of THE most iconic parties in Sydney- including residents Birdcage XXL, Superficial, Dumpster Dive, and Club Worship. Scroll down for our upcoming line-up!
So when will we see you on the Inner-West’s favourite dance floor?
Have an event searching for a home? Contact us here so we can get YOUR party started.
The Impy’s late-night sanctuary.
The Imperial Basement is a late-night sanctuary for all; a safe home for personal and creative expression, exuberance and exclusivity, and welcomes members of the LGBTQIA+ community. The Imperial Erskineville has always been a beloved late-night dance venue and a place for joyous after-dark culture, and we’re delighted to keep the good times going.
The Basement club comes alive with self-expression and flamboyant performance every weekend, hosting a line-up of drag, burlesque, DJs and more. We’re home to some of the most iconic parties in Sydney- including Birdcage XXL, Superficial, Dumpster Dive, Club Worship and more!
So when will we see you on the Inner-West’s favourite dance floor?
Have an event searching for a home? Contact us here so we can get YOUR party started.
The Impy’s late-night sanctuary.
The Imperial Basement is a late-night sanctuary for all; a safe home for personal and creative expression, exuberance and exclusivity, and welcomes members of the LGBTQIA+ community. The Imperial Erskineville has always been a beloved late-night dance venue and a place for joyous after-dark culture, and we’re delighted to keep the good times going.
The Basement club comes alive with self-expression and flamboyant performance every weekend, hosting a line-up of drag, burlesque, DJs and more. We’re home to some of the most iconic parties in Sydney- including Birdcage XXL, Superficial, Dumpster Dive, Club Worship and more!
So when will we see you on the Inner-West’s favourite dance floor?
Have an event searching for a home? Contact us here so we can get YOUR party started.
THE LINE UP.
COWBOY C*UNTRY FRIDAYS
The Basement
13/11/2026
6:30 pm
$20
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13
NOV
2026
NO FUTURE: DIGI
The Basement
14/11/2026
10:00 pm
FROM $18.36
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14
NOV
2026
SUNDAY SCARIES: HEAPS GAY RECOVERY
MAIN BAR
15/11/2026
1:00 pm
FROM $10
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15
NOV
2026
COWBOY C*UNTRY FRIDAYS
The Basement
20/11/2026
6:30 pm
$20
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20
NOV
2026
BIRDCAGE XXL
The Basement
21/11/2026
10:00 pm
FROM $10
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21
NOV
2026
COWBOY C*UNTRY FRIDAYS
The Basement
27/11/2026
6:30 pm
$20
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27
NOV
2026
BEAR PIT
The Basement
05/12/2026
9:00 pm
FROM $30
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05
DEC
2026
SZN Pop Party: Sagittarius Edition
The Basement
12/12/2026
10:00 pm
FROM $18.36
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12
DEC
2026
Host your event in The Basement!
We’re no stranger to pop party perfection and the drag shows of your dreams. In saying that, we’ve hosted everything from line-dancing, to pole shows, to raves and more. Cabaret? Comedy? Classic club? Whatever your idea, we can probably make it work. Ahem. Werk. Reach out now!
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About the venue
The Imperial is the Erskineville pub where The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert opened, and it has been part of Sydney's queer nightlife for decades…
“Inner West institution - come for the drag shows” — CJ William, Google
“The nicest people staff and the two brothers are so talented Is there all Teacher that creativity shines awesome peeps?” — Melletios, Google
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Last verified: 11 Nov 2026 Source: imperialerskineville.com.au Report an issue