Drag Brunch in Portland: Where to Go in 2026
Where to find drag brunch in Portland — Sunday Funday at Darcelle XV in Old Town, DIVA Drag Brunch at Swan Dive, all-ages weekend brunches at Bar Cala on Alberta, Poison Waters at The Heist, and the one-off brunches coming up.
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Portland has drag brunch every Sunday at two venues, and on most weekends at a third. Darcelle XV on NW 3rd Avenue runs Sunday Funday Drag Brunch, and Swan Dive on SE Grand Avenue runs its DIVA Drag Brunch every Sunday. On NE Alberta, Bar Cala hosts all-ages drag brunches on Sundays, plus some Saturdays, through November, and Poison Waters hosts a brunch on set Sundays at The Heist on SE Woodstock. A handful of one-off brunches fill in the calendar.
This guide covers each one, with times, prices, age rules and booking details as the venues and organizers publish them. For the nighttime side of the city's drag scene, see our companion guide to drag shows in Portland.
What to know before you go
- Sunday is the reliable day. Darcelle XV and Swan Dive both run drag brunch every Sunday.
- Check the age rule. Darcelle XV is 21+ for every show. Bar Cala's brunch is all ages, and so are the Alberta Street Pub and 10 Barrel brunches.
- Book ahead. Darcelle XV says reservations are "highly recommended as shows often sell out!" Most of the others sell tickets in advance on Eventbrite or Mercury Tickets.
- Some prices cover only the show. Darcelle XV's $32 is a cover charge, and the Alberta Street Pub brunch ticket does not include food or drinks.
Pro Tip
For a Sunday, choose between Darcelle XV (show 12:30 PM, 21+) and Swan Dive (opens 12:30 PM). With kids or under-21 friends, Bar Cala's all-ages brunches on NE Alberta run on Sundays and some Saturdays through November 22.
What's on in Portland
Live from our events calendar — updated daily.
Drag brunch in Portland, venue by venue
Darcelle XV — NW 3rd Avenue
208 NW 3rd Ave, Portland · Sunday Funday Drag Brunch every Sunday
Darcelle XV's Sunday Funday Drag Brunch opens its doors at 11:30 AM, with the show from 12:30 PM to 2 PM. Cover is $32, and the venue says "OUR VENUE & ALL SHOWS ARE 21 AND OVER." Reservations are taken on its website or by phone at 503-222-5338. On November 1, the brunch is a Darcelle-O-Ween edition ("Dress spooky. Win big prizes!").
- Sunday, doors 11:30 AM, show 12:30 PM to 2 PM — Sunday Funday Drag Brunch, $32 cover, 21+
Schedule last updated October 22, 2026. Reserve at darcellexv.com.
Swan Dive — SE Grand Avenue
727 SE Grand Ave, Portland · DIVA Drag Brunch every Sunday
Swan Dive lists its DIVA Drag Brunch as "Every Sunday!"; its Sunday hours start at 12:30 PM, and it does not publish a separate show time. Tickets are sold through Mercury Tickets. Swan Dive does not publish a price or age rule on its site, so check when you book. It is not in our venue directory yet, so its dates appear on the event list on this page without a venue page.
- Sunday, opens 12:30 PM — DIVA Drag Brunch
Schedule last updated October 22, 2026. Details at swandivepdx.com.
Bar Cala — NE Alberta
2703 NE Alberta St, Portland · All-ages drag brunch on most weekends
Drag Brunch Portland, run by the organizer Brunch Portland, holds its brunches at Bar Cala with a rotating cast of queens. It is all ages, billed as "PG-13 Vibes Only!" Sunday brunches run 11 AM to 2 PM and Saturday brunches start at noon. Tickets start at about $28 on Eventbrite. Upcoming dates are October 24 and 25 (Halloween specials), November 1, 8, 14 (an ABBA edition), 15, 21 and 22; some dates sell out.
- Sundays (11 AM to 2 PM) and some Saturdays (noon) through November 22 — Drag Brunch Portland, from about $28, all ages
Schedule last updated October 22, 2026. Tickets on Eventbrite.
The Heist — SE Woodstock
4727 SE Woodstock Blvd, Portland · Drag Brunch with Poison Waters & Friends, on posted Sundays
The Heist food cart pod hosts a drag brunch with Poison Waters and friends from 10 AM to 11:30 AM on its posted dates: October 25, November 29 and December 13. The Heist does not publish a price or age rule on its site.
- Sundays, October 25, November 29 and December 13, 10 AM to 11:30 AM — Drag Brunch with Poison Waters & Friends
Schedule last updated October 22, 2026. Details at theheistpdx.com.
Portland's drag brunch venues at a glance:
Darcelle XV, Portland
Portland, Oregon
Stag PDX, Portland
Portland, Oregon
More drag brunches around Portland
These are dated brunches, most of them sold by an organizer on Eventbrite. None of these venues are in our venue directory yet except Stag.
- Stag PDX — 317 NW Broadway. Broadway's Finest Drag Brunch with Kherry O'Kay on Saturday, October 24, noon to 4 PM. Tickets ($39.62) include one mimosa and an all-you-can-eat buffet. 21+. Eventbrite.
- Flipside Bar and Carts — 9320 SE Woodstock Blvd. A Halloween drag brunch on Saturday, October 24, with the show at 11:30 AM. $25, 21+. Eventbrite.
- Produce Row Cafe — 204 SE Oak St. Brunch (Taylor's Version), a Taylor Swift–themed drag brunch headlined by Taylor Switch and Rio Diehl, on Saturday, November 7, 11 AM to 2 PM. 21+. Eventbrite.
- 10 Barrel Brewing — 1411 NW Flanders St. Lipstick Divas Drag Brunch, "StarStruck" edition, on Saturday, November 14, noon to 2 PM. All ages. Eventbrite.
- Alberta Street Pub — 1036 NE Alberta St. Drag Brunch PDX with Nicole Onoscopi on Saturday, November 21, noon to 3 PM. $20 (food and drinks sold separately). All ages. Eventbrite.
See What's On This Weekend in Portland
Live drag brunch dates and the rest of Portland's gay calendar, updated as the venues publish them, on Out x Out.
Choosing a Portland drag brunch
Darcelle XV is the 21+ cabaret brunch on NW 3rd Avenue, with a $32 cover and reservations. Swan Dive runs every Sunday on SE Grand Avenue. Bar Cala is the all-ages option on Alberta, with Sunday and some Saturday dates. The Heist's brunch with Poison Waters is the early one, from 10 AM.
Big weekends
Plan ahead around Portland Pride; see our Portland Pride 2026 guide for how this year's Pride ran.
Where to stay
Darcelle XV is on NW 3rd Avenue and Stag on NW Broadway, Swan Dive is on SE Grand Avenue, and Bar Cala is on NE Alberta. A few bookable picks below; for more, see our guide to Gay Friendly hotels in Portland.
For the rest of the trip, see our LGBTQ+ guide to Portland, the best gay bars in Portland, and the after-dark side in drag shows in Portland.
Where is the best drag brunch in Portland?
It depends on the group. Darcelle XV runs a 21+ Sunday Funday Drag Brunch on NW 3rd Avenue ($32 cover), Swan Dive runs DIVA Drag Brunch every Sunday, Bar Cala hosts all-ages brunches on Sundays and some Saturdays, and Poison Waters hosts brunches on set Sundays at The Heist.
What days is drag brunch in Portland?
Sunday every week at Darcelle XV and Swan Dive. Bar Cala adds Sunday and some Saturday dates through November 22, and The Heist's brunch is on set Sundays.
Is there an all-ages drag brunch in Portland?
Yes. Bar Cala's Drag Brunch Portland is all ages, and so are the dated brunches at Alberta Street Pub (November 21) and 10 Barrel Brewing (November 14). Darcelle XV is 21+.
How much is drag brunch at Darcelle XV?
The cover is $32. Doors open at 11:30 AM and the show runs from 12:30 PM to 2 PM. Reservations are recommended.
Do I need tickets for drag brunch in Portland?
For most of them, yes. Darcelle XV takes reservations, Swan Dive sells tickets through Mercury Tickets, and Bar Cala and the dated brunches sell tickets on Eventbrite.
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