Best Drag Shows in New Orleans

There’s a reason New Orleans always makes the list of most popular cities in America and is such a hot destination for LGBTQ tourists, in particular. In addition to its welcoming attitude and vibrant queer scene, the city’s drag community is bursting at the sequined seams.

“New Orleans is a fantastic city for drag on both sides of being a spectator and a performer,” says Hexxorsis, a local queen and graduate of the famed New Orleans Drag Workshop.

“Drag here is celebrated and respected just as much as any other art form. And because so many drag queens and kings and performers in this city come from artistic backgrounds, there’s so much pride in the craft,” Hexxorsis says.

The city provides no shortage of weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly entertainment for drag enthusiasts.

Weekly drag events

A weird and wonderful show presented by Apostrophe & Slenderella and featuring a new cast every week.

Illusions

Fridays and Saturdays at 10:30 p.m. at The Pub

The Queens of Illuisons offer up superstar female impersonation every Friday and Saturday night.

Drag Brunch at The Country Club

Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at The Country Club

Enjoy bottomless mimosas at one of the most popular drag events in the city. Reservations are highly recommended.

Mama Honey’s Drag Brunch

Sundays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.at Cru

Celebrate your Sunday with bottomless beverages, a decadent brunch prepared by Chef Marlon Alexander, and the talents of Vanessa Carr.

The Reba Douglas Jubilee

Sundays at 5 p.m. at Golden Lantern

Close out your weekend with Reba Douglas and her beautiful friends at one of the coziest gay bars in the city.

Monthly Drag Events

Extra: A Political Drag Show

Monthly at Allways Lounge & Cabaret

Drag and politics collide in this monthly show that tries to make sense of the confusing mess otherwise known as the United States of America.

Neon Burgundy’s Jock Strap Cabaret

Monthly at Allways Lounge & Cabaret

A raunchy late-night romp presented by Neon Burgundy featuring drag performances and jock strap lube wrestling. Need we say more?

Showstoppers Cabaret

Monthly at Allways Lounge & Cabaret

A show-stopping, jaw-dropping extravaganza that features a rotating roster of queens and performers.

Slaap’d
Monthly at Saturn Bar
A bawdy monthly spectacle featuring a slew of sassy sisters and hosted by Ariel Androgyny and Smokestack Lightnin’.

Saturday Night Cartoons

Monthly at Allways Lounge & Cabaret

Hexxorsis and friends serve a delightful throwback to all your favorite cartoons from the ’90s and early ’00s.

Tacos, Tequila, and Tiaras

Monthly at Buffa’s

Vanessa Carr hosts this family-friendly show the first Tuesday of every month.

Untitled Drag Show

Monthly at Allways Lounge & Cabaret
It may be without a title, but it’s never without drama, mawmaw!