Tickets! Get your tickets here! This year’s Galveston Island Revue Weekend features everything from the world-famous bathing beauties, to exclusive VIP experiences. Spaces are limited, so get yours today.
2024 EVENTS & TICKETS
Downtown Dandy VIP Access – $35
Exclusive balcony access and games at the Bathing Beauties Contest!
- Exclusive VIP area access for Saturday’s Bathing Beauty Contest, including a private bar, Eureka Heights sampling, and games
- Two passes to a VIP-only style discussion with Dandy Wellington at the 1920 City National Bank Building on Saturday, June 8 @ 11:30 a.m.
GIN WITH GIN COCKTAIL COURSE
Friday, June 7
& Saturday, June 8
3-4:30 p.m.
Hotel Lucine (Fri.) / Galveston Historic Seaport (Sat.)
$25
Join Gin Minsky and the team for a lesson in intoxicology as you learn the secrets to delicious classic cocktails. From spirits to glassware to garnishes, this class will have you behind the bar in no time!
SEAPORT SOCIAL & REVUE PREVUE
Friday, June 7
7-9 p.m.
Galveston Historic Seaport, Pier 22
$35
A night of vintage style, featuring the 30 bathing beauties showing off their vintage and vintage-inspired cocktail attire for the first night of competition. Enjoy live music by Dandy Wellington and His Band, access onboard the Official Tall Ship of Galveston, the 1877 ELISSA, specialty drinks, and more!
QUEEN CITY CABARET
Friday, June 7
& Saturday, June 8
10-11:30 p.m.
1920 City National Bank Building
$50
Welcome to the Queen City Cabaret, a hot Jazz-induced evening of vintage frivolity and scintillating burlesque, where the unexpected is always on the menu. Held in the newly restored 1920 City National Bank Building, this special event welcomes some of the nation’s best performers for a night to remember!
HOTEL LUCINE POOL PARTY
Saturday, June 8
1-3 p.m.
Hotel Lucine, 1002 Seawall
$35
A Revue Weekend Debut! Galveston’s Hotel Lucine rolls out the welcome mat for the Revue Weekend Pool Party. Enjoy access to the hotel pool, one specialty drink, and meet-and-greet access with the 2024 Bathing Beauties. The hotel will also have a special menu on hand for paid food options. full cash bar, and more.
BATHING BEAUTIES CONTEST
Saturday, June 8
5-9 p.m.
Saengerfest Park
*FREE TO THE PUBLIC!
The weekend’s main event features the world-famous Bathing Beauties! The contest has become a must-see event as locals and tourists of all ages vie for a glimpse at the vintage swimsuits, parasols and cheer on this year’s contestants as they compete for bragging rights, cash prizes, sashes, and more. Free to the public at Saengerfest Park!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (*subject to change)
5-6 p.m. – Car show, vintage vendors, food trucks, and more
6-7 p.m. – Dandy Wellington & His Band
7-8:30 p.m. – Bathing Beauties Contest
8:30 – 9 p.m. – Dandy Wellington & His Band
THE PATH TO JAZZ W/ DANDY WELLINGTON
Sunday, June 9
10-11 a.m.
1859 St. Joseph’s Church, 2202 Avenue K
$10 In Person or Online
JAZZ BRUNCH W/ DANDY WELLINGTON
Sunday, June 9
12-2 p.m.
Riondo’s Ristorante, 2328 Strand
$75
PLEASE NOTE: No outside food or drinks. This includes no coolers or outside beer or alcohol per Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) laws. Pop-up tents are not allowed but blankets and chairs are encouraged!
ABOUT THE GALVESTON ISLAND REVUE WEEKEND
Galveston’s summertime celebration of the island’s vintage past returns June 7-9, 2024! This year’s event highlights numerous GHF properties for a weekend of classes, parties, contests, and more. Based on past island events from summer seasons, like the Pageant of Pulchritude and Splash Day, the Galveston Island Revue Weekend was resurrected into a contemporary event in 2009. Each year, contestants from around the United States vie for prizes, sashes, and more while the assembled crowds enjoy a weekend of retro fun.
