Kiddy Smile & Friends, a voguing festival turns the Grande Halle de la Villette into a ballroom

An XXL Ballroom in the heart of the Grande Halle de la Villette in the 19th arrondissement of Paris? That's the promise of Kiddy Smile & Friends, a queer festival where all the arts of Ball culture come together in a festive atmosphere. With the famous DJ as headliner, the event is scheduled for the weekend of November 29 and 30, 2025.

The program includes voguing (a dance inspired by the movements of mannequin poses), waacking and DJ sets, all of which will make for an action-packed edition, with performances and workshops.

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Highlights include the Glitter Whack, scheduled for Saturday, November 29, 2025. Expect a Waacking battle featuring international talent. A number of DJs, including Kiddy Smile and Sofia So Fyre, will be taking to the stage set after set, giving us the chance to rock out in an atmosphere that's sure to please!

Another highlight of the event is the EBL, the European Latexxx Ball, an XXL Vogue Ball bringing together several European houses. Each house will have to convince the jury on a giant catwalk, under the gaze and encouragement of the public.

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