Diamond Tooth Gerties is a gambling hall at Fourth Avenue and Queen Street, built as a gold rush saloon and still the centre of Dawson's evenings. It offers slots, roulette and blackjack, but the main draw is the live cancan show, in which the Gold Rush Girls perform acrobatic high kicks in contemporary cancan style. In summer 2026 it opened from 8 May to 19 September, seven days a week from 7 pm to 2 am, with shows at 8:30 pm, 10:00 pm and midnight. It then switched to Friday and Saturday evenings from 25 September to 17 October without cancan shows. The hall is run by the Klondike Visitors Association, and for many visitors an evening here is as much a part of a Dawson trip as the dredge or the museum.
The seasonal schedule shows a winter 2027 season from 29 January to 17 April, open on Fridays and Saturdays from 7 pm to 1 am, with no cancan shows. The full summer programme with nightly shows normally begins in May, so for the cancan you need to be in Dawson in summer. Check the venue's website or phone before you plan around it, because dates are set each year.
The summer format is the one to aim for. Three shows a night make it easy to fit in dinner and an evening walk, and the hall is lively, with a mix of locals and visitors. The cancan show is the best-known part, but the gaming tables and slots are the reason for the licence. Come for the atmosphere even if you do not gamble, and expect a lively room rather than a quiet one.
Check age rules and entry arrangements with the venue before you go, since the page we read does not state them. Dress is casual, though some visitors enjoy a costume touch. Arrive early for the first show if you want a seat near the stage. The hall is close to the Dawson City Museum and the historic district, so it fits easily into an evening after a day of walking tours or a drive to the goldfields. Contact the Klondike Visitors Association by phone or email for current opening dates.
What to expect
The experience
An evening in a gold rush-style gambling hall with slots, roulette and blackjack, and cancan shows in summer.
Best time
Summer evenings, when it opens daily with three shows a night.
How long
Two to three hours for dinner-time shows and a look at the tables.
Tips
Check opening dates and age rules with the venue, arrive early for a seat near the stage, and note it is closed until 29 January 2027.
Quick picks
- Best for
- Visitors who want a lively gold rush evening with live entertainment.
- Families
- The hall is a gambling venue with age limits, so check the rules before bringing younger visitors.
- Couples
- A fun, theatrical evening out, especially for the shows.
- Pair with
- The Historic Town Walking Tour by day and the Midnight Dome for late summer light.
- Time needed
- An evening of two to three hours.
Good questions
Is Diamond Tooth Gerties open now?+
No. The hall is closed until winter 2027, with Friday and Saturday opening from 29 January to 17 April. Check the venue before travelling.
When is the cancan show?+
In summer 2026 the shows were at 8:30 pm, 10:00 pm and midnight. The fall and winter openings have no cancan shows.
What games are there?+
The hall has slots, roulette and blackjack. Check with the venue for the current line-up.
Where is it?+
Fourth Avenue and Queen Street in Dawson City. The Klondike Visitors Association runs it and can be reached at 867-993-5575.
Is there an age limit?+
The page we read does not state an age rule, so check with the venue before you go, especially if you plan to bring younger visitors.
