ABOUT
LEGACY Ball
Cape Town’s iconic ballroom celebration returns on Saturday 5 December for a special Summer edition! Together, we’re building more than just a function; this is a meeting point between ballroom, nightlife, fashion and Queer expression.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
Everyone. We celebrate queer and trans individuals, lesbian women, femme-presenting people, and allies. Whether you're walking a category, cheering from the sidelines, or living your best life at the afterparty, you are welcome here.
WHAT IS BALLROOM?
Ballroom culture, also known as Ball Culture, was born in the 1980s within New York’s Black and Latinx LGBTQ+ communities. It emerged as a powerful response to exclusion, creating a space where people could be seen, celebrated, and free to express themselves. Today, ballroom is a global movement celebrating identity, resilience, fashion, performance, and community. Participants “walk” in categories ranging from high fashion to dance performance, competing for trophies, prizes, and cultural recognition.
CATEGORIES: TO BE ANNOUNCED
DRESS CODE is for those walking in the categories. Serving a look is always encouraged, but never required.
ABOUT LEGACY
LEGACY is a love letter to the late Kirvan Fortuin, also known as Kirvan Le Cap, founding mother of the House of Le Cap and a pioneer of African ballroom culture.
Co-created in 2022 by Rori Bingham and produced by Edition Events, LEGACY was designed as a safe, joyful, and affirming space for Cape Town’s trans-feminine and gender non-conforming communities.
ABOUT EDITION EVENTS
Founded in 2020, Edition Events is a creative production company dedicated to building safe, inclusive, and culturally impactful experiences across Cape Town. From underground ballroom functions to large-scale brand activations, Edition is rooted in community, creativity and care.
JOIN US
Walk. Vogue. Celebrate. Dance. Experience the power of community and chosen family at LEGACY.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Admission rights reserved.
This is a private event. Entry is at your own risk. The organisers are not liable for any loss, injury, or damage. Strictly no: Weapons & Outside alcohol. Security reserves the right to search bags. By entering this venue, you consent to being filmed and photographed for promotional purposes.
For enquiries or accessibility needs: [email protected].
Follow us on Instagram: @edition_events @legacyball_ct