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Twisted Element

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Tripadvisor (16) 4.4
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Visitors praise Twisted Element for its great drag shows, welcoming atmosphere, and fun vibe, with many highlighting excellent service and music. However, some patrons note that the venue has changed and can feature political rhetoric from performers, with one reviewer mentioning an issue with door staff confiscating vapes.

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Address
1006 11 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0E7
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Phone
+1 403-802-0230
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Website
twistedelement.ca
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About this place Twisted Element

Twisted Element is Calgary's premier gay bar and nightclub, the anchor of the city's LGBTQ+ social scene and the venue that every visitor to Calgary's queer community eventually finds. Located on 11th Avenue SW in the Beltline, Twisted Element combines the function of a neighbourhood bar with that of a full nightclub: the earlier part of the evening is social and accessible, the later hours are high-energy dancing with resident DJs who know how to build and sustain a floor. The programming covers the full range of contemporary gay club formats — themed party nights, drag extravaganzas, bear nights, underwear events, and Pride-week special programming — but the core identity is that of Calgary's most important LGBTQ+ gathering place. The physical space is large enough for genuine nightclub scale on a busy Saturday while remaining manageable on quieter weeknights. Go-go dancers are a regular feature on peak nights. Twisted Element has been central to Calgary's gay scene for years and has built the kind of institutional loyalty that only comes with consistent quality and genuine community embeddedness. During Calgary Pride in September and during the Stampede in July, Twisted Element's programming expands to meet the city's elevated energy; the venue hosts some of the most attended LGBTQ+ parties in Alberta at both events. For visitors to Calgary, Twisted Element is the non-negotiable first stop.

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 20:00-02:00
Thursday 20:00-02:00
Friday 20:00-03:00
Saturday 20:00-03:00
Sunday 14:00-02:00

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Gay Bears Drag shows Go-Go Boys Underwear Dancing Area Party Club Safe space Community oriented

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Jmak Friends
Jmak Friends Jun 2026

Rude staff, especially the front security personnel. Very unprofessional and disappointing service.

Baethicc
Baethicc Jun 2026

had a really bad experience with the doorman for someone who’s the first person to be seen when going in any kind of place he should be respectful and not rude.

big nutz
big nutz Jun 2026

Noah was amazing my first time here and I can’t wait to come back . THANK YOU NOAH !!

John Berris
John Berris Jun 2026
Lachlan Nicholson
Lachlan Nicholson May 2026

A great gay club, with a drag show on Saturdays and all sorts appearing from time to time. You get to see the full spectrum of the LGBT...+ Community. It's so great to have a safe space for all kinds of people to get together and party!

ShaneOnyou
ShaneOnyou May 2026

Lots of great shows and 2 dance floors. I've always left smiling

Charlie Nieder
Charlie Nieder May 2026

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Last updated on 3 August 2026

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