Darcelle XV Showplace

Drag cabaret · Portland Old Town/Chinatown

Drag cabaret in Old Town with Las Vegas-style revues since 1967. The venue has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 2020 and continues under a new owner since 2025.

• Drag shows
• Since 1967

Address

208 NW 3rd Ave
97209 Portland

Shows

Tue 6–9 pm, Fri 7–9:30 pm, Sat 7–11:30 pm
Sun drag brunch (Sunday Funday)

Crowd

Mixed, lots of groups and bachelorette parties; 21+ only

Programme

Revue with comedy, Sunday drag brunch, newcomer show “Champagne’s Catch a Rising Star”

Location

Old Town, a few minutes’ walk from CC Slaughters

What makes Darcelle XV Showplace special

Founder Walter Cole performed as Darcelle until his death in 2023, as the world’s oldest active drag performer. The ensemble and format continue under new management. The shows mix glamour, lip-sync and bawdy humour and are often sold out at the weekend. The audience is very mixed, and many come as a group.

Contact

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: website (shows Oct–Nov 2026), Travel Gay (updated 18 Sep 2026), Travel Portland (May 2026), Out x Out (Jun 2026). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.