Social Events

VIP Experience

Elevate your Sapphic Soirée and Play Haus Club experience with private, reserved seating right next to the dance floor, a VIP bar, a bucket of beverages included (courtesy of Cold Garden), and the best view in the room. These tickets will go fast—secure yours today at checkout.

Let’s Get Physical!

Registration Kickoff Mixer

Start your first night off right and get totally amped for the weekend ahead! Slide into your best retro vibes and head over to Home and Away to register, mix and mingle with your crew, and meet fellow athletes before the weekend goes full throttle in the morning.

Expect high-energy beats, big hair energy, and plenty of neon nostalgia as we warm up for an unforgettable Western Cup. Hosted by The Tornado of Tease herself, Bitch Sassidy.

Entry is free, and this event is open to everyone.

Let’s Get Physical is presented by Freddie, your safe space for HIV prevention. gofreddie.com

Sapphic Soirée

Headliner Skylar Love is bringing the heat to the dance floor. Rooted in the underground rave movement of the 90s, Skylar’s sound bridges eras, blending the soul of classic dance floors with the energy of modern electronic music. Alongside Paye4Prez and JES.B. Hosted by the unstoppable Karla Marx and Kylee Roman.

Think synthwave looks, immersive visuals, and a sound system built to shake the room. This is the night where femme energy leads and queer joy takes over the floor. Whether you are competing at Western Cup or just coming to move, this is your invitation to show up bold, sweaty, glittered, and exactly as you are.

Athletes. Allies. Lovers of the vibe. Tickets are LIVE. Tiered pricing. Limited quantities.

Sapphic Soirée is presented by Freddie, your safe space for HIV prevention. gofreddie.com

Curling players: You already have a Party Pak included in your registration—it will be sent to the email you used to register for the curling tournament.

Play Haus Club

Headliner Karsten Sollors takes over the decks. A Vancouver-born, Chicago underground force with 80+ releases and Beatport chart-topping house supported by Dom Dolla, Fisher, Tiësto, and Chris Lake. Alongside Joash Charles and DJ Jon Koz, hosted by the electric Karla Marx & Farrah Nuff.

You gave it everything on the court, rink, and field. Now give it everything on the dance floor. This is Western Cup’s biggest club night. A full-throttle Euro club-inspired party with driving house, immersive visuals, and a sound system built to move you.

No holding back. No early exits. Just a packed dance floor celebrating the wins, the near misses, and the connections that made the weekend unforgettable.

Athletes. Teammates. Weekend legends. All welcome. Tickets are live. Tiered pricing. Limited quantities.

Play Haus Club is presented by Freddie, your safe space for HIV prevention. gofreddie.com

Curling players: You already have a Party Pak included in your registration—it will be sent to the email you used to register for the curling tournament.

Heated Face-Off

Hockey Finals & Quick Drag Competition

After all the festivities have come to a close, there will be one remaining experience—the hockey finals, held at Flames Community Arena on Sunday, April 5. For those who are still in the city and just can’t get enough of the action, Calgary Flare and The Cabaret Company bring you Heated Face-Off: Hockey Finals and Quick Drag Competition.

Karla Marx and Smokey Waters host the epic event and provide comedic commentary, burlesque performances, and shout-outs during the games. The Cabaret Company will provide all the contestants’ drag outfits, accessories, and makeup at the venue. Quick-drag queens will compete in teams of 3 or 4, with the winning team getting a fabulous prize!

Cold Garden will be providing the official Spirit Drink for Heated Face-Off, with proceeds from drink sales going to charity.

Visit the Venues in Style

Huge thanks once again to Carlin Koster Real Estate for sponsoring the She Gon’! Bus, providing transportation throughout the weekend from the Hyatt Regency Calgary to the various sport venues.

The She Gon’! Bus is free to ride. A tentative bus schedule is posted at westerncup.com/bus. Please check back closer to Western Cup weekend to confirm any scheduling changes.

50/50 Draw

Throughout Western Cup 42 weekend, we are selling 50/50 tickets at the social events, with all proceeds donated to the End of the Rainbow Foundation.

The End of the Rainbow Foundation hosts the Calgary LGBTQ+ Refugee Centre and the Calgary LGBTQ+ Private Sponsorship Program, helping settle SOGIESC refugees from outside Canada. The foundation also hosts a variety of volunteer-run support groups and mentor services.