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Darcelle XV Showplace

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208 Northwest 3rd Avenue, Portland

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About this place Darcelle XV Showplace

Darcelle XV Showplace is a drag cabaret on NW 3rd Avenue in Portland's Old Town-Chinatown, opened by Walter Cole, who performed as Darcelle, in 1967. Darcelle performed into her 90s and was recognised as the world's oldest working drag queen before her death in 2023. The club still runs the drag and cabaret revue it is known for, with long-time performers such as Poison Waters. Shows are seated, ticketed and popular with bachelorette groups as well as the local queer crowd. Book ahead for weekend shows and bring cash for tipping performers.

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Gay Gay-friendly (straight venue) Drag Queens Drag shows Mixed LGBTQ+ Drag scene Mixed ethnicities Touristy Cabaret / Show bar Evening venue Late night (after midnight) Drag shows

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Trent
Trent Jul 2026
★★★★★
S Bianchi
S Bianchi Jul 2026
★★★★★

Absolutely LOVED Darcelle’s!! The OUTFITS! The QUEENS! The show was astonishing and the cast is so very talented! Went twice in one month because it was so much fun! Easy to make the reservations online and it’s first come first serve seating for the show! Recommend bringing cash to tip the performers!! The staff had change if needed though. Food was yummy and the drinks were so good! They have specialty cocktails named after the queens and that is so sweet! Non alcoholic options available too! Will be coming here again and again; the show is marvelous each time and the energy is so good here! Stayed for the after show too, and the men of Darcelle’s brought a whole new energy! If you’re into masculine men, you’ll want to stay for the after show!

Terry Denison
Terry Denison Jul 2026
★★★★★
Christopher J. Marsaglia
Christopher J. Marsaglia May 2026
★★★★★
Emily Blackbriar
Emily Blackbriar May 2026
★★★★★

This place was smaller than expected but it gives this intimate experience with the performers. They came and talked with us before and after the show. I brought my whole family and we all had a fantastic time! We literally had fun and laughed as soon as we arrived. Must see! This was a fantastic show!!!! Beautiful Queens! Thank you for all the laughs! Much love!!!! Xoxoxo

Shadia Hardy
Shadia Hardy May 2026
★★★★★
jennifer morgan
jennifer morgan Apr 2026
★★★★★

Campy fun, deep belly- out loud laughter, queer inspiration and inclusion- real people who uplift spirits... go, -see the performers, hear the music, taste the food, have some drinks and some laughs, bring some dollars to give to the Queens 👸 there's a lot of things you could do or not do or a Sunday- Drag Brunch is a definite should do. You will leave happy and so glad you shared space with these fun people. For real. 🌈 🏳️‍🌈 🌟 🤩 ⭐️

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Last updated on 6 November 2026

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