Students can reach for the stars at this year’s Queer Prom.
The AMS Social Issues Commission’s (SIC) iconic Queer Prom is returning to Grant Hall on March 29, and this year’s theme, Celestial Soirée, promises a night glittering with an otherworldly atmosphere. The event begins at 6 p.m., and features a three-course dinner catered by Barn and Country.
But the dancing is what Queer Prom is all about and this year, they’re bringing heat and representation to the stage with DJ Tiger (Spincat) and Drag performer, Tyffanie Morgan.
The event is being brought to life through the SIC’s Queer Initiatives Lead, Social Issues Commissioner (Internal), Jana Amer, HealthSci ’26, and Commissioner (External), Ali Al-Safadi, ArtSci ’26.
Queer Prom is a vital reminder of the importance of having positive 2SLGBTQ+ spaces included in campus culture and events.
“Events like Queer Prom help shift campus culture by carving out intentional space for queer celebration and connection. It’s about more than one night— it’s about showing that joy, identity, and visibility deserve to be centred year-round,” Al-Safadi said in a statement to The Journal.
By breaking away from heteronormative traditions such as “Prom King” and “Prom Queen,” and embracing inclusive labels such as, “Prom Royalty,” Queer Prom reimagines the traditional prom experience through a queer lens.
Al-Safadi noted that high school prom may not have been a place where queer students felt they could fully be themselves—the SIC’s Queer Prom is an opportunity to reclaim the narrative.
“[Queer Prom] was invented to offer 2SLGBTQ+ students a space to celebrate in a setting that’s inclusive, affirmative, and reflective of our diverse identities,” Al-Safadi said.
For many, high school prom wasn’t like the movies. Prom-inspired related events like Queer Prom, and February’s Slow Dance, hosted by Many Moon Events, give attendees the opportunity to make new memories.
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At its core, Al-Safadi emphasized, Queer Prom is about joy, belonging, and visibility. The night should be packed with dancing, laughter, and expressive fashion.
“We’re transforming Grant Hall into an otherworldly dreamscape—think soft lighting, shimmering starscapes, and mystical tones. From the colours to the textures, every detail is curated to transport attendees into a night that feels infinite and enchanting,” Al-Safadi said, adding that guests will be encouraged to interpret the theme in their own way to inspire self-expression.
One of last year’s Mayor Arts Award recipients, Tyffanie Morgan, will be performing at the event. Morgan is known to many as Kingston’s drag mother—she’s Canada’s first podcasting drag queen, and has worked with various Kingston arts events, including ReelOut Queer Film Festival, and Skeleton Park Arts Festival.
Al-Safadi said he’s looking forward to seeing the SIC’s plans come to life, specifically the decor and the energy of the dance. He added what a delight it’ll be to witness students enjoying themselves and sharing a night of joy and assurance.
Creating a healthy space to celebrate queer students and relationships is a priority for the SIC. Al-Safadi explained Queer Prom was organized with the hope of sparking pride, dialogue, and a deeper sense of belonging for all students at Queen’s.
To make the event financially accessible to all students, tickets will range from $15 to 25 dollars. There’s also a SIC Queer Prom Bursary where students facing financial hardship can apply to have their ticket cost covered, partly or in full.
Most importantly, Queer Prom’s doors are open for everyone.
“Everyone is welcome—queer and allied folks alike,” Al-Safadi said. “Whether it’s your first prom or a long-overdue second chance, we hope you’ll us for a night filled with magic, music, and unapologetic self-expression.”
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